Tradeshows are exhausting and a necessity for those of us in the wholesale trade but one of the things I love about them, is the chance to see new and innovative designers that inspire me with their gorgeous concepts and designs.
One of the designers I have had my eye on is Kayce Hughes who designs a line called Pears + Bears. It is simple, beautiful and absolutely delightful. My favorite thing – is she also designs women’s clothing, which means that while I can enjoy her line of children’s clothing as a peer– I can actually wear her women’s line! And (even though I want to keep this to myself) she does amazing sales through her online site www.kaycehughes.com. And in this economy – who doesn’t love an online sale.
Friday, October 24, 2008
Monday, October 20, 2008
Keeping Children Safe
Over the years, I have heard discussion through the media on what is the right time to make a call to report what you ‘think’ may be happening to a school child you are teaching, to a child you hearing screaming next door or to a child of a school mate who seems to always be injured or bruised. I always thought it would be easy to know when to do this but the reality is that I didn’t.
Having moved into a new neighborhood less than a year ago, we met all our new neighbors and made friends but occasionally would hear some children nearby being screamed at and hearing sounds that sounded like hitting. These children are 2 and under (3 kids in total). My father had heard this when visiting, my husband and I had heard it a number of times and some of our house guests had heard it and we all talked about our concerns but none of us actually saw anything so didn’t know how concerned to be.
The dilemma was – do you report something you assume may be happening without having actually seen it. I also should add, it didn’t sound like a little smack on the bottom but hitting over and over. Now, this may sound easy to you but when you are a neighbor and new to a neighborhood you want to think the best of those around you and without actually seeing abuse, you question what it is you are hearing and what really may be happening.
I remember one time when I was in college that I came home during a burglary. Somehow I walked in and managed to justify the mess in the house, the missing DVD player and the gate being opened for a few hours – until I saw the window missing when I opened the freezer (looking for donuts) and found it in there. Then the light went on in my head and I realised we were being robbed.
One of our houseguests finally did see the truth and witnessed one of the children being beaten and called Social Services. When she told me I was appalled that these poor children were being hurt and also upset about why I hadn’t done anything earlier. It has played on my mind ever since.
So today – I urge you to believe your concerns even when they are not solid. If nothing is going on, then let an expert figure that out. Make the call and help keep children safe.
If you suspect child abuse please call (in the USA):
1- 800- 4- A- Child
(1- 800- 422- 4453)
Or call Social Services in your area.
Having moved into a new neighborhood less than a year ago, we met all our new neighbors and made friends but occasionally would hear some children nearby being screamed at and hearing sounds that sounded like hitting. These children are 2 and under (3 kids in total). My father had heard this when visiting, my husband and I had heard it a number of times and some of our house guests had heard it and we all talked about our concerns but none of us actually saw anything so didn’t know how concerned to be.
The dilemma was – do you report something you assume may be happening without having actually seen it. I also should add, it didn’t sound like a little smack on the bottom but hitting over and over. Now, this may sound easy to you but when you are a neighbor and new to a neighborhood you want to think the best of those around you and without actually seeing abuse, you question what it is you are hearing and what really may be happening.
I remember one time when I was in college that I came home during a burglary. Somehow I walked in and managed to justify the mess in the house, the missing DVD player and the gate being opened for a few hours – until I saw the window missing when I opened the freezer (looking for donuts) and found it in there. Then the light went on in my head and I realised we were being robbed.
One of our houseguests finally did see the truth and witnessed one of the children being beaten and called Social Services. When she told me I was appalled that these poor children were being hurt and also upset about why I hadn’t done anything earlier. It has played on my mind ever since.
So today – I urge you to believe your concerns even when they are not solid. If nothing is going on, then let an expert figure that out. Make the call and help keep children safe.
If you suspect child abuse please call (in the USA):
1- 800- 4- A- Child
(1- 800- 422- 4453)
Or call Social Services in your area.
Friday, October 3, 2008
Starring Tracey and Joey
We are so excited that this weekend - our spot on the show Christopher Lowell's Work That Room is airing on the Fine Living Network. The release below is from the Network about this weekends show. East Coast viewing 6pm on Saturday and West Coast viewing 3pm Saturday (October 4). For those in Australia - stay tuned to see it on our website in the next week.
Bringing Back the 'Hood
While many couples are content living in new homes in the suburbs, there are others who prefer the idea of inner-city revitalization. And that is the case with Joey and Tracey, whose dream home came in the form of a dilapidated Victorian in an urban neighborhood. Now with the adoption of their first child imminent, they want to complete their renovation of the main entry and living room. Host Christopher Lowell explores a hotel that mixes old tradition with modern flair and suggests the same style for the couple's home. He and his design team then transform the space into one that honors the home's Victorian roots while giving it a hipper feel.
Resources:
Viceroy Santa Monica
www.viceroysantamonica.com
From the makers of HGTV and Food Network, Fine Living Network is available nationwide on DirecTV channel 232 and DISH Network channel 113, and on local digital cable.
Bringing Back the 'Hood
While many couples are content living in new homes in the suburbs, there are others who prefer the idea of inner-city revitalization. And that is the case with Joey and Tracey, whose dream home came in the form of a dilapidated Victorian in an urban neighborhood. Now with the adoption of their first child imminent, they want to complete their renovation of the main entry and living room. Host Christopher Lowell explores a hotel that mixes old tradition with modern flair and suggests the same style for the couple's home. He and his design team then transform the space into one that honors the home's Victorian roots while giving it a hipper feel.
Resources:
Viceroy Santa Monica
www.viceroysantamonica.com
From the makers of HGTV and Food Network, Fine Living Network is available nationwide on DirecTV channel 232 and DISH Network channel 113, and on local digital cable.
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