JOES JEANS HAVE OFFICIALLY ARRIVED!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Chick Pea is very excited to say we now have Joes Jeans in stock. Sizes 2 to 6 years all with adjustable waistbands for the baby bottoms and bellies!
Three gorgeous styles to choose from with more styles arriving in September...........also be on the lookout for Joes Jeans Down Jackets to arrive early October. Unbelievably cozy, weatherproof and simply stunning!!!!!

Summertime Koby

For my 5 year old boy life is absolutely perfect when we have no schedule.........no deadlines.......no agenda. Koby has to be one of the most adaptable little people. His life is constantly on the go. Each morning that he wakes up one of the first things that he says to me is "what is today?" This means, where is he going..............moms house, dads house, summer camp, working with mom, grandparents.............he is loved by so many wonderful people that his schedule is forever go,go,go. As much as he loves the variety I have to say his favorite time is the days that we can spend at the beach with no timeline of leaving. Hours in the sunshine, playing in the water, building sandcastles, snacking on as many popsicles as he possibly can and best of all playing in the wet, wet, sand.
I have to say as much as the age of 5 can be challenging at moments I feel like every day I want to hold on to him just a little bit tighter and smother him in kisses as long as he will let me.
xo

Mette Crowns

This is a photo of Hadley wearing her gorgeous crown and dress designed by her very talented mom Kristen Rasmussen. We are very pleased to announce that we will now be stocking Kristens handmade items in Chick Pea! The felted floral crowns come in rose pink and bright blue and are the perfect choice for a girls birthday.
Mette dresses are also available in summer prints of bold dots, faint silver stars, soft black and white star print as well as my personal favorite cream corduroy.
Be on watch for Mettes Fall collection arriving at Chick Pea in September.
(All items made at home by Kristen in Vancouver, BC)

Precious Aiden

He is by far the most precious............Aiden Lane Reimer was born July.17th weighing in at 7lbs 13oz. He was born to the nicest of mamas........our dear friend Melissa.
Rustyn, Koby and I went for a visit yesterday afternoon and Melissa is absolutely glowing. Her and her husband Justin have just fallen in love with their little man. And I have to say being the emotional girl that I am, I cried and I cried when I saw Melissa holding her gorgeous son. And when I held him and felt his tiny little hands I did not want to let go!
Congratulations Melissa and Justin!!!!!
xo

Lolo + Sprout Gift Cards (and Invites!)

So Julie at Lolo + Sprout (a local mom and graphic designer) is on my list for the most creative and visually talented people ever! This is one of her standard card designs with the bouquet (in pink or blue) and the hand applied crystal detail in the flowers. I love her attention to the small things too like creamy gorgeous quality paper stock and the rounded edge corners. Each card is hand made.

Anyway my point is - somehow i talked her into doing a special favor and she did custom invitations for my sister's wedding shower last may (Congratulations Brooke! She's now married with a very well stocked kitchen thanks to the wonderful generosity of our guests). These are so fabulous i want to show you the end result - using one of my favorite fonts for her name (Jane Austin).

So we offer her blank cards at the store (including this design) - great for new babies and wedding showers and wonderful friends and anyone who appreciates great design and quality. BUT if you would like to customize invitations or announcements we could always try and work something out for you! It would be a spectacular way to welcome a new baby.

Kim

Summer Promotion! Take an extra $5 off!

If you live or work near New West you might be seeing one of these gorgeous postcards featuring two of our favorite shots. Mention you saw this in store and get an extra $5 off any purchase of $25 or more!!!

Check out these sale favorites:

- Sophie Catalou sundresses and leggings (gorgeous together for crawlers...)

- Fig Organics shorts and matching zips (very hip slate grey)

- Ben Sherman shirts and shorts (longish army green with nice pockets)

- and lots more!!!

See you soon...

Kim

xoxo

A priceless Chick Pea moment....

My wonderful and super talented friend Mel moved to Ontario two years ago and i miss her dearly. The upside to the long distance that separates us is the guilt - she is a wonderful photographer and makes sure to send us photo diaries of life in Burlington!

In fact, when she moved another of our wonderful friends moved at the same time, and this beautiful shot is a moment in time of their two gorgeous kids (one family with all boys and the other with all girls!) enjoying an ice cream. I sent them the Chick Pea baseball shirts for playtime and am so happy to see them playing (and looking adorable too!).

If you want to check out what Mel is up to in Burlington take a peek at her new website http://www.mlkphotos.com/.

She captures the beautiful and unexpected moments we never want to forget...

Kim

Dogs in Store

I am a dog person. I have yet to meet a dog i don't love. In fact, I fell in love with Ginger (a Rotweiler) in Quebec and was so enamoured we visited a Chihuahua breeder in Montreal the same week and adopted Domino. He was only four days old (and about four inches long!) and I actually had to fly back 2 months later to pick him up but that's another blog post!!!

We're now training him to be a store dog and learn some retail manners. So if you are a dog lover (and think it's funny that he hides in the floor-level compartments of the store armoires!) bring your baby in (human or canine or one under each arm!) and say hello. We'll be in most Thursdays (although not the second half of july).

Kisses (and a nice juicy chihuahua lick from Domino - ask Sarah - they are JUICY!)

Kim

Baby Knit Night Starts Thusday Sept 11! Sign Up Now!

It feels wonderful to create clothes for your baby and child. Maybe it's the 'gatherer' in me - but there is nothing more wonderful than the feeling that in case of world disaster i could raise a sheep and use the wool to clothe my family. Okay - a little far out and romantic maybe - but the feeling is a good one!

I knit this up out of our Baby Cashmerino line from Debbie Bliss in the UK - it's so simple to do - and a really fun easy project. And there are some amazing colors - i think i might try pink and yellow next.

And old ladies have probably told you know relaxing knitting can be when you get into a rhythm. And it is! The pace of your needles naturally follows the beat of your heart and relaxes you from the inside out. And what new (or expecting!) mom doesn't need that?

So our first Baby Knit Night will be Thursday Sept 11 from 7-9pm and we'll get you started on this hat!!! Call or email to sign up (maximum 10 spots) and meet some new moms while creating light and beautiful creations for your baby!

Lots of love

Kim

PS Colors in store now are butter yellow, soft pink, sky blue, ecru and white (above), chocolate brown and....probably mint and lavender coming soon!

Protect that soft baby skin!!!

Summer has definitely arrived - and as a first time baby owner - I'm learning fast and furiously how to protect that soft white yummy delicious baby skin!!!!

Don't forget to pick up a sun hat (i never thought i would be a mom who would agree to put a floppy ol' thing on my baby but they work and Addie loves the shade on her eyes!!!) and of course your sun screen (natural or otherwise) and to find shady spots...and as you can see we are also big believers in spray parks!

There are many hours of fun to be had at Rocky Point Park and if you have a pooch don't forget to try the doggie ice cream as a treat for them too (Addie had strawberry but i think wanted to try the crunchy dog treat bits mixed into Domino's!!!). Okay rambling now....enjoy the heat!!!

Kim

xoxo

GLASS BOTTLES ARE NOW IN STOCK!!!!!!!

We are extremely pleased to announce our glass bottles are officially in stock. Currently we have the 8oz bottle size with the silicone covers and we also sell the bottle covers individually.
In beautiful colors of aqua, pink and white........The aqua is very similar to the color of Spring Mint on the walls in Chick Pea!