The Bean Sprout

2012-01-31T15:49:00.000-05:00

It's our 5th Anniversary and to celebrate we have added a $50 Gift Set! The set includes a matching bib, burp cloth, changing pad, gift wrapping and shipping. It comes in 12 of our prints and is ready to be given to the newest addition to that special family.

SALE

2011-08-31T22:08:00.004-04:00

As a special THANK YOU to all of our loyal customers we are having a HUGE blowout sale starting today! Quantities are limited so shop now before it is all gone- forever...

Digital Mom Handbook

2011-07-19T13:46:00.002-04:00

Well I just got my galley copy of the Digital Mom Handbook and am so excited for my friends Colleen Padilla of Classy Mommy and Audrey McClelland of Mom Generations! I have peeked through and found my feature on page 35, but really look forward to sitting down and reading it. I am so excited to be in the book, and so excited for these two very deserving ladies to see all of their hard work almost out on the shelves!!

Here's a brief description of the book-

To work or not to work? That seems to be the bottom-line question for most mothers today. But Audrey McClelland and Colleen Padilla, founders of Momgenerations.com and Classymommy.com, are proving that the equation is changing. They have blogged, vlogged, Tweeted, and Facebooked their way to dream careers at home--and want to help you do it too! The Digital Mom Handbook has all the information you need to help build your ideal balance of work and home.

Pre-order The Digital Mom Handbook NOW and get a Special FREE Offer! http://on.fb.me/r17SI6

Happy Independence Day!

2011-07-01T09:09:00.001-04:00

Too beautiful not to share!

from http://silverboxcreative.com/blog/

Happy Father's Day

2011-06-18T23:25:00.003-04:00

Happy Father's Day to all of those wonderful Father's out there! Thank you for all that you do for us each and every day, you know who you are and please know we really appreciate it ALL!

Great Kid!

2011-06-09T09:26:00.003-04:00

In case you haven't seen this video of this great little boy, you should! He is awesome and he'll make you smile.

Summertime

2011-06-02T10:00:00.003-04:00

We wanted to invite you to our garden for the summer! It is our first year with our strawberry plants and strawberries are our favorite around here. My husband grew up eating fresh "hot" strawberries out of his grandfathers garden and now I understand the term completely. You see, "hot" strawberries are hot from the sun and taste totally different, as all wonderful things from the garden do, when they are so fresh they never even come inside before you pop them in your mouth.

YUMMMMMMM..........................

Happy Easter

2011-04-24T09:52:00.001-04:00

We are having a wonderful day here in PA, hope you are all having a wonderful Easter, too!

Just in time for Easter!!!

2011-04-08T10:17:00.005-04:00

Great News, we just found out that Reid is on it's way! This great print will start to ship late next week. We are so excited to have this fun print here for Easter.

Such a cute concept

2011-04-06T20:55:00.003-04:00

I saw this today and had to share it...

Maeve- isn't she pretty!

2011-04-06T10:38:00.002-04:00

Here's another of our new fabrics- Maeve is perfect for the girls out there and perfect for Matching ties for Easter and weddings!

Here's Harrison

2011-04-05T08:45:00.000-04:00

All of your boys will look handsome in Harrison...

April Newsletter

2011-03-31T13:35:00.001-04:00

'Lina Bean

NEW Ties are here!

'Lina Bean is full of great new prints just in time for Easter and Wedding Season. We're sure to have just what you need for all of the boys in your life, even Dad! Our Ties are machine washable and come in Toddler, Junior and Adult sizes.

NEW Headbands & Clips, too!

Our headbands and clips come in many different prints. The headbands feature a wide band with our great print and a beautiful bamboo felt flower with print center. The clipscome with either a snap clip(small) or French clip (large), and have the same great flower.

Giving Back

10% of internet sales will go to Mommy's Light for the month of April. Mommy's Light brings joy and comfort to children and teens by helping them keep alive traditions and simple pleasures they shared with their mothers.

Crayon Rolls- perfect for Easter Baskets!

Our crayon rolls hold 15 crayons and have an easy-to-use elastic closure. They are the perfect thing to keep in your bag for any occasion with little ones!

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Another New One!

2011-03-17T13:17:00.003-04:00

Here's Quincey...Orange is such a great new trend in Children's Wear right now and we just love this print.

Here's our 1st new FABRIC!!

2011-03-14T07:37:00.001-04:00

Introducing Jonah.......

This is our first of 6 new fabrics that will be available in the coming weeks. We are very excited about it and think you will be too.

A fun playmat...

2011-02-21T18:57:00.006-05:00

I love to find ways to make my children's toys more useful and was inspired by our I SPY board game that we got for Christmas. They had a page with a great mat like this one with every kind of toy imaginable all set up together on the mat...legos, lincoln logs, race cars, wooden blocks, you get the picture. Here's my version that I just made for my two boys and one of their recent creations.

Back to the blog

2011-02-04T07:51:00.000-05:00

It's been a busy January around here and we are getting ready to launch the new logo and a bunch of new fabrics...and one of these will probably be included.

Which one do YOU like best?

.....And the winners are

2010-12-10T09:32:00.002-05:00

Thanks to everyone who entered our Christmas Giveaway!

Kelly you have won the Nicholas Headband!

Heidi, you have won the Nicholas Toddler Tie!

and Suzanne, you have won the Nicholas Junior Tie!

Enjoy your goodies!!

Christmas Giveaway!

2010-12-07T08:58:00.007-05:00

It's official, we are ready for Christmas! I visited Santa today with my guys and as you can see from the picture, we are VERY excited around here. So in the spirit of giving WE are giving YOU a chance to win 3 different prizes! These goodies are great for your little ones and make great gifts too! Oh, and they are SANTA approved, he LOVED the Nicholas tie today.

We are giving away-
1 Toddler Nicholas Tie
1 Junior Nicholas Tie
AND
1 Nicholas Headband by Little Gal Designs

We are so excited about this giveaway and know you will be too. Want to win? Here are all of the different ways you can enter-

1- "like" 'Lina Bean on Facebook, and leave a comment below letting us know (if you already "like" us, you can leave that as your comment)

2- "follow" Lina_Bean on Twitter, and leave a comment below letting us know

3- head on over to 'Lina Bean and let us know your favorite print or product by leaving a comment below

Don't forget to let us know which item you are interested in each time you enter. You can enter as many times as you would like. The Giveaway starts NOW and ends at midnight on Thursday night 12/9/2010. Three winners will be chosen at random and announced on Friday.
Tell your friends!!!

Lina Bean lovers Zoro style

2010-11-12T09:56:00.000-05:00

Check out this cutie on Halloween! We love seeing our cape in action...

Brilliant Design 2

2010-11-10T14:57:00.000-05:00

Well I cannot believe it but I came across another absolutely wonderful one! How cool are these?!

http://lufdesign.blogspot.com/2010/04/leaf-tie.html

Lina Bean lovers x 3!

2010-11-08T09:35:00.001-05:00

Check out these adorable guys! They love their ties and so do we. We love that they used them for their family photos. Thanks!!

Books we love

2010-11-05T13:41:00.001-04:00

It has been too long since I have done one of these posts and we have read A LOT of good books lately. This one is definitely one of the best I have read for a long time. It is no surprise though because the author, Michael Ian Black, wrote the movie Run, Fat Boy, Run. Other than the great story, and included in the great illustrations on every page are 2 black ants that you and your child can look for. I don't want to give away the ending but it is a very entertaining book.

Attn Bloggers: Get 50 free Christmas Cards from Shutterfly

2010-11-02T09:20:00.005-04:00

It's getting to be that time! Thanksgiving and Christmas are around the corner and I know all of you are thinking about what YOU want to give. I pride myself in finding gifts for the individual person and often making something myself. Many of these goodies are a sewn creation, but now a days Shutterfly is where I often find myself. I have been making Photo Books for many different occasions and they are always a hit. They make it really easy and will even fill in the book for you, I'm not that kind of gal, have to do things "the hard way" which is not hard at all. But I like to put my pictures in a particular order.
Well now on to the season upon us. I think more and more people are sending Thanksgiving cards and not Christmas cards, simply because of the hectic time crunch that seems to surround Christmas. And with these ADORABLE Thanksgiving Cards why not...check out some of my favorites-

And if those aren't cute enough check out their Thank You Cards- what a great idea! A personalized thank you from your little munchkin (or munchkins)

So have fun looking around their site and see what you like too! If you have a blog and are interested in 50 free Holiday Cards click here to find out how.

It's not to early to start thinking about Christmas!

2010-10-06T14:22:00.003-04:00

We are so excited because we just got the first sample of our new LIMITED EDITION Christmas Tie! It will be available starting November 1st and will only be in Toddler and Junior sizes. They are available for preorder now, so get them before they are all gone!!

Welcome Nicholas!

Welcome Reese

2010-09-29T14:22:00.003-04:00

Most of you know that we decided that our wonderful Penelope print was a great unisex print and not just for girls. That being said, we couldn't call it Penelope anymore. So now we are reintroducing Penelope as Reese and have added the Reese Sky blanket- it is BEAUTIFUL, if we do say so ourselves!!

Brilliant Design

2010-09-02T14:39:00.003-04:00

Every once in a while I come across a product that is AMAZING, a why didn't I think of that kind of item. Well today I came across one. And am now thinking that I should just start adding these to the blog whenever I see them.

Tuned Pale Ale is a product that explores the musical affordances in everyday objects and promotes social spontaneity. While drinking beer, people become musically encouraged and often start making music with objects around them. This product aims to promote more of this type of social interaction. This product aims to inform users about the musical qualities of existing bottles and to make the bottle a better instrument.

Even if you don't like beer, I think this is a great concept because you could reuse it over and over with water or whatever you fancy...

Unfortunately it is not available yet, but I am looking forward to getting my hands on these when they are.

http://2d3d5d.com/work/Tuned-Pale-Ale#http://upl1nk.com/media/images/mattbraun/TunedpalealeWeb.jpg

Light of Day Studio

2010-08-18T07:55:00.000-04:00

There is a new venture in the works! We'll see where it is going to lead us, but we are pretty excited about it around here...

Check out these shots of the beautiful furniture my husband made. We love the modern look and are headed that direction.

Yes, these shots were taken by Betsy also! For more information on the furniture contact Kevin at ritterkevin@comcast.net. If you want to know firsthand what is happening at Light of Day Studio follow on Facebook.

Thanks Photo-shoot Models

2010-08-17T07:50:00.000-04:00

As you know we just had a photo-shoot here at 'Lina Bean. A fun time was had by all and in the mean time we got some pictures that we LOVE! (oh yeah, and we hope you love them too)

This is a peek of a few of the great shots and features each of our wonderful models. THANK YOU to all of these great kids and to Betsy for making it happen!!

For all you minivan drivers out there

2010-08-15T09:32:00.003-04:00

I wouldn't normally post something like this, but it just made my morning and thought it might make yours too. This video is much more entertaining than the commercials...enjoy.

We're back!

2010-08-12T22:20:00.003-04:00

Well it has been a busy summer around here and you will start seeing some of the 'Lina Bean excitement soon. As for us, we have been on some wonderful family trips and just thoroughly enjoying a beautiful summer here. Hope you are doing the same.

Oh, almost forgot, what do you think of the new header?! Just a glimpse of some of the amazing shots that our amazing photographer Betsy took, and yes, those are my boys! Check out her website The Betsy.

Free Hugs

2010-06-23T08:27:00.000-04:00

This is a great way to start the day!

Baby Shower Extravaganza

2010-06-22T21:18:00.001-04:00

We are very excited to be a part of this great party going on Thursday Night!

Like Father, Like Son, and Daughter!

2010-06-01T21:04:00.002-04:00

We are loving our new collaboration with Little Gal Designs! These are too cute. Check out the new clips and headbands available on our site from Little Gal Designs. All of these are available just in time for Father's Day! Get Dad a Tie, your son a Tie, and your daughter a matching Clip or Headband!

Have fun shopping!

Thank you!

2010-05-31T08:58:00.000-04:00

A great tribute to our Soldiers on Memorial Day

Cool stories

2010-05-19T19:58:00.002-04:00

In light of the Books we Love posts I have just found this great website...

Smories.com

Smories are free original stories for kids, read by kids. 50 added every month

It is adorable and most of the kiddos have British accents! Making the stories they read sound even better. Have fun listening!

Lina Bean Lovers

2010-05-05T20:32:00.000-04:00

He's a bird, he's a plane, no he's...

Books We Love

2010-05-03T20:23:00.001-04:00

A Visitor for Bear is such a cute book. Just happened to find it going through the library and it has become one of our regulars.

A collaboration coming soon...

2010-04-29T09:32:00.000-04:00

My good friend Lara ordered a tie for her little guy and that got me thinking...

She runs Little Gal Designs- ADORABLE felt hair accessories. Her little gals might be related to my 'Lina Bean tie wearing little guys. How cute would it be if they coordinated! So coming for Father's Day 2010 we will offer Ties for Father and Son, and Little Gal Designs will offer coordinating hair accessories. You'll be able to get it all under one roof, hers or mine...

We cannot wait to show them to you!

Books We Love

2010-04-26T17:06:00.003-04:00

Well I have decided to start a new regular post called "Books we love". There are so many amazing children's books out there and we have had the pleasure of reading so many of them that I thought, I would share some of our favorites with you. As I was looking for a picture of the first one I came across this reading of it on YouTube and thought I would share.

This book came to us from our 3 year old's school- somehow our shy guy picked this one out and brought it home- plain red cover and all, I have a feeling that one of his teachers thought it would be a good one for him.

Ties on Twins

2010-04-23T07:03:00.001-04:00

Well it's a big 'Lina Bean Lover week! Check out Jackson and Redford in their 'Lina Bean ties...SO CUTE, if I do say so myself.

Lina Bean Lovers

2010-04-21T15:11:00.004-04:00

In honor of Earth Day tomorrow, check out Emerson and Beckett and their Mommy on their 'Lina Bean Throw and Go! Fleece made from recycled bottles and trim out of bamboo and cotton.

Changing Pads are here...

2010-04-14T16:06:00.002-04:00

We are so excited that our changing pads our now available!

Ever wonder if your changing pad was actually clean? We did for years, and now we don't! The 'Lina Bean changing pad is made of the same great elements that the bib is made of, so it is entirely machine washable. There are so many great uses for this item and we are sure it will be a staple in your diaper bag and home.

Size- 22"x 12"

Details- 100% cotton, corduroy on the back, absorbent interior, machine washable

Price- $18

Check them out for yourself here.

Lina Bean Lovers are back!

2010-04-13T14:44:00.003-04:00

Joey is such a cutie in his great new cape!!!

A better kids bag...and easy for mom

2010-04-08T09:21:00.002-04:00

I have been using my reusable grocery bags for a while now and love them. As a mom one of my favorite benefits is that there is a whole lot less for me to carry- one small thing to make my life a little easier...

My mom gave me one of the really pretty roll up reusable bags that is ALWAYS in my purse and I use it ALL the time. My favorite company that makes these bags is RuMe. Now they have come out with all sorts of new bags and the RuMe Jr. is adorable and a must have for moms. Just the right size and look for your little one to help (for real, no quotation marks on that)!

More to love about RuMe is that they are a Denver based company and they are a fair trade company with all of their products produced in South Korea.

'Lina Bean Ties coming soon...

2010-04-06T09:16:00.001-04:00

Check out our very own model Miles in the first 'Lina Bean tie! He loved it and kept it on ALL day, so I believe the experiment was a hit...look for them soon on the website.

A peek at what my other half does...

2010-03-25T09:18:00.007-04:00

I am so excited to show you what my husband does! He has a great company called Timeless Kitchen Cabinetry & Design and they are featured in the magazine Kitchens & Baths, by Woman's Day. Check out this great article below.

I think he does great work and am very proud of him!

Yet another new fabric...

2010-03-24T16:26:00.002-04:00

We love this fabric as a new Either fabric...do you? Would you buy this for a baby girl or boy? Cannot wait to hear what you think.

I dare you by Kelly Corrigan

2010-03-23T14:31:00.002-04:00

One of my oldest friends just posted this on her blog, the concierge mom, and I thought it was too good not to share. It is very inspiring and I look forward to reading the book.

Another New Fabric

2010-03-22T22:04:00.003-04:00

Hi there everyone- we need your help! We are almost sold out of our Sarah fabric and are in need of a new fabric. Please tell us (in whatever format you would like) what fabric you think we should add to the line. Feel free to send us a message on facebook, twitter, or a good old fashioned email! We would love to hear from you.

We'll call this one Wendy- it reminds me of my days at Anthropologie.

Here's Nina-

and finally Madeline- can anyone guess what this is a print of?

Have fun picking your favorite!

Poster Cabaret

2010-02-22T16:23:00.002-05:00

I just came across this very cool website and thought I should share, check out some of these cool prints from Poster Cabaret...

Nothing old school about THIS chalkboard paint!

2010-02-18T16:00:00.005-05:00

How cool is this...my brain is going crazy thinking of all of the fun things we could do with this paint. It's not just for walls and the possibilities are endless. It comes on over 24 colors and all of them are very rich. Check out their website for more info- HudsonPaint.com

Unhappy Hipsters

2010-02-10T20:05:00.002-05:00

I was just introduced to this great site today and have enjoyed it, check out this picture-

You can come out when you can properly explain the differences between Modernist architecture and postmodern ornamentation.

(Photo: Craig Cutler; Dwell, February/March 2006)

Miles Room

2010-02-04T20:36:00.007-05:00

At long last Miles room is complete and we all love it!

After all of the feedback from our readers we figured we had to share where these pieces came from. Most of the items in his room have come from family, making them even more special!

-Quilt- I designed it, my mom made it

-Wall Quilt, made by my mom

- Rug- Dash and Albert- available at Up Home, my mother-in-law's store
-Dresser- made by Kevin, my wonderful husband, check out his website

(we think there is a lot more to come with his modern furniture- stay tuned for pics of THE crib and Luke's dresser)

-Frame- Room and Board, one of our favorites

-Print- vintage woodcut print
-Canvas bins- 'Lina Bean!!! These are the prototypes and will be put to the test with our 3 year old product tester.

-Art- Miles Ritter originals hanging from IKEA Dignitet Curtain Wire

A water bottle to covet

2010-01-28T20:11:00.000-05:00

I never thought I could covet a water bottle but well, this one may change things...
http://www.korwater.com/

It is beautiful and functional.

Here's a bit about the company too...

TAKE STEPS to reach the whole. Along the way, you might stumble upon some obstacles, but that's okay because PERFECT IS NEVER. When improvement is needed, whether in your own life or the world, BE THE CHANGE because it certainly does not happen on its own. Acting upon yourself requires you to "DO. BE. HAVE."

Great Alphabet

2010-01-26T19:43:00.001-05:00

How cute is this?!? Paul Thurlby has the most amazing Alphabet Prints. We love them ALL. Check them out for yourself at http://paulthurlby.com/shop.html.

He is currently offering a great deal to buy 2 and get a 3rd for FREE.

Have fun figuring out which one YOU want.

How cute are these

2010-01-25T06:58:00.000-05:00

Shape of things to come

Creators of all things fun, Millergoodman have done it again! This is PlayShapes, a set of 74 geometric wooden shapes which can be endlessly arranged or stacked to produce hundreds of 3D creations. Let your imagination run wild and see what crazy characters come to life when you play with the smooth, colourful shapes crafted from all natural, rubberwood. You can even use the pieces as drawing templates too.

From LMNOP

This is from a wonderful site we love LMNOP way back in November...time to get caught up!

just a little visual fun

2010-01-21T15:06:00.000-05:00

http://bit.ly/5hJ6AB

Puj Review #2

2010-01-05T13:12:00.005-05:00

As you know I was a tester for the Puj tub. It is such a great idea and we love the concept. I reviewed it here. And then handed off to my sister in law because our little guy is getting too big...

Here is her take on it-

In theory, I LOVED it. Light weight, super easy to fold and use, great to store, comfy for baby and great idea for small sinks.

However, for small sinks with a fixed faucet (most typical) his knees and arms were hitting the faucet. In the bigger pedestal sink with swinging faucet, the puj didnt hold its form well and slid a bit making him unstable.

The biggest problem, however, was the design...it is too deep (like bathing a baby in a cup). The water stayed just at butt level and below so that he was shivering and I couldn't access the water to rinse the washcloth...making the bath pretty ineffective. I shifted the puj into every angle to try to fix this, but it can't hold enough water at any angle bc of the dimensions of the puj and the placement if the holes (overflow drain holes) which are at just the wrong height to keep the tub from ever filling enough to be useful. It mightve worked for a little baby but this tub clearly becomes "outgrown" too fast.

Rough, but the truth. Bummer bc I really loved the design and idea of it!

Here's a shot of her little guy in it.

Merry Christmas

2009-12-24T14:24:00.002-05:00

Merry Christmas to YOU!

From all of us here at 'Lina bean

Puj Tub Review #1

2009-12-19T15:54:00.007-05:00

I was recently chosen as a tester for the Puj Tub...I love it, such a cool product and cool concept. The idea behind the tub is that it is small, portable, easy to use, and soft. It is a mom invented product that is definitely very smart.

From their website:

Bathing an infant has never been this easy!

The Puj Tub was designed to make bath time quick and easy. The tubs revolutionary design allows you to bathe your infant in any standard bathroom sink.

No more leaning over the bathtub stressing your knees, neck, and back.
No more lining the bathroom sink with sponges and wet towels
No more wondering where you are going to store that awkward plastic bathtub you used to use.

Patent Pending design allows for easy set up, bathing, clean-up, and storage.

The Puj Tub simplifies your job as a parent allowing you more time with your precious bundle of joy!

I wish that I had received this a bit earlier in my little guys life, but he has still enjoyed it. The tub is great but we have a very outdated bathroom and the sink is pretty tiny so it makes the tub seem tinier and my 3 month old weighs a whopping 16lbs so he seems too big for it. It is so easy to set up, and cradles him very well, but probably my favorite part is the storage and clean up- effortless and minimal! Here's a pic of our little bundle in the tub, we opted for modesty...notice the placement of the Puj logo.

I am passing it along to my sister-in-law who has a little guy that is 8 weeks younger and they have a bigger bathroom sink- we'll keep you informed and let you know how that goes!

Check out the Puj Tub for yourself at the new web site exclusively for baby bath tubs!

Holiday Extravaganza

2009-12-18T16:30:00.002-05:00

I recently had the pleasure of attending the wonderful Chester County Moms Holiday Extravaganza. It was such a great evening and for a wonderful cause. It was also a who's who of Philadelphia area bloggers/business owners. Catching up with Lara of Little Gal Designs, Colleen of Classy Mommy, KC of Diaper Bag Wrangler, and Jo-Lynne of Musings of a Housewife, just to name a few.

Sarah and Shannon of Chester County Moms were wonderful hostesses and a good time was had by all. Rumor has it that this small group of women brought in over 500 toys for Toys for Tots. The Toy Guy presented the must have toys that he was giving away for the great raffle and he was oh so entertaining...the local Toys for Tots brought a few "men in uniform" to walk the red carpet and show us the toys.

Thanks Sarah and Shannon, I am looking forward to next years event already!

The 350 Project

2009-12-01T16:43:00.002-05:00

This is a great thing and everyone should read about it and participate to help keep the wonderful Brick and Mortar stores we love in business, especially this Holiday Season!

Local Christmas Discount

2009-11-24T21:29:00.006-05:00

Starting today and going through Monday December 14th all local orders receive a 10% discount! Your order will be waiting for you at the new Up Home in Malvern. It's a great way to save on shipping, too. Up Home carries the full line of 'Lina Bean products as well as fabulous gifts for everyone on your list and they are conveniently located on King Street in Malvern.

It is very simple just follow these easy steps:

1. Choose "local pick up" from the drop down shipping menu

2. Enter "localchristmas" in the Discount Coupon box

3. You will receive an email when your order is ready to be picked up at Up Home.

It's as easy as that! Have fun shopping and don't forget our brand new capes!

Pre Order CAPES now!

2009-11-17T13:59:00.004-05:00

Our capes are ready to be pre-ordered...have fun shopping!

http://linabean.net/category_73/CAPES.htm

Happy Belated Birthday Sesame Street

2009-11-16T10:10:00.003-05:00

Check out James Taylor singing on Sesame Street- from the 1970's...

The Capes are coming!

2009-11-05T16:04:00.005-05:00

Well after much anticipation our capes will be arriving...soon...

Here is a sneak peek of them-

We will be offering them in many of our fabrics, but we need your help. Should we do them in Gwen and Aiden? What do you think? We want your opinion!

Check out these gorgeous Nursery's

2009-11-04T09:18:00.004-05:00

Well 2 of of my favorites have come together and are doing a great contest-

There are so many amazing children's rooms but I believe Henry's is my favorite. For more pics of this room and many great other ones click on the image below.

Enjoy the inspiration.

Food makes a great gift

2009-10-13T08:43:00.002-04:00

Check out http://foodzie.com/ when you are hankering for some locally produced food. It is a really cool site and as far as I can tell everything is produced in the USA!

Alfajores Sampler Box

by Maitelates Alfajores Cookies

Sample Maite's handmade Alfajores - buttery, delicate shortbread-like cookies filled with a rich, home made decadent caramel-like sauce - then dipped in rich Belgian chocolate.

Who wouldn't want some of these????? I know I would!

So happy to be finding more great things made in the USA, just like 'Lina Bean.

Made in the USA

2009-10-12T15:49:00.002-04:00

Well we are now into October and that means people are starting to think about the holidays. This year, we think you should think about buying things that are Made in the USA for your gifts...

We will be taking the rest of this month to feature products that are made in the USA. It will give you an idea of just a few of the great items (and companies) out there made by people right around the corner.

Enjoy...and don't forget 'Lina Bean is and always has been MADE IN THE USA!

Fun idea for a bookshelf

2009-09-25T10:46:00.000-04:00

Who says books belong on rectangular book shelves? This tree bookshelf is beautiful by itself or stacked with books where by designer, Shawn Soh, states “a tree becomes a book becomes a tree”. Love it, but note – we don’t know how to order one. See more pictures and send inquiries to the designer’swebsite.

From Coochicoos

Baby Birth Posters

2009-09-21T09:37:00.000-04:00

We just found this on Ohdeedoh...to cute to not pass along to you!

Roundup: Baby Birth Posters

If you're looking for a special gift for the new parents in your life, or perhaps a first birthday gift for a special little someone (one-year-olds can be so hard to shop for), a birth poster is a lovely way to honor the day a brand-new person entered the world. We've picked out some frame-worthy designs that would make beautiful, treasured keepsakes.

Custom baby birth poster ($35) at Chaiv
Baby Boats personalized print ($50) at Freya Arts
Birthdate print ($28) at khamm75
Baby birth poster ($24) at printspace
New to This World personalized print ($50) at Freya Arts

Bottom row, from left to right:

Custom alphabet black-and-white letter print ($25) at The ABC Hill
Froggy keepsake print ($35) at prettymod
Personalized birth announcement poster ($29.95) at ameliaK Designs
Eye chart style birth date poster ($25) at Grace Hester Designs
Personalized elephant birth print ($12.95) at Sweet Arts Design

Our newest Addition!

2009-09-16T09:36:00.000-04:00

Luke Lundahl Ritter

Well as you all know I was expecting...on September 26th. Luke Lundahl Ritter arrived 3 weeks early and we are all doing great. He arrived on September 5th weighing a healthy 7lb 14oz so I guess he was really ready!

Feature in Baby Luxe Daily

2009-09-10T09:35:00.001-04:00

09.10.2009

GreenLuxe Edition

In anticipation for the launch of our new GreenLuxe page { any day now…}, thought I would give you a sneak peek at what this page with offer. Same BabyLuxe {daily} standards, just with all natural, organic, or eco-friendly GREEN products instead, since everyone seems to be adapting to that lifestyle in one way or another. This feature company for instance has gorgeous baby accessories in the non-green and green forms! Let’s focus on Green Bean at Lina Bean first…

No kidding, these are the most comfortable, luxurious baby blankets I have ever laid my hands on! Made from recycled fleece and trimmed in a modern leaf bamboo and cotton print, if you have a Fall or Winter baby shower coming up, here’s your gift! Coming in two generous sizes, the Lina Bean Green Bean blankets are a most as the chilly weather approaches, a must for any green or non family to take with them anywhere! And with matching bibs and burp cloths, you just can’t go wrong in the gift department at Lina Bean!

I said “generous size” right? Look at how large and cozy the Throw & Go blankets are from Lina Bean! For the crisp Fall, lounging at the park days, these are absolutely perfect!

Lina Bean has plenty of collections to choose from outside of Green Bean, colors and designs for any theme, boy or girl, you’ll find a fabulous matchy matchy set here! My fav, a part from Green Bean, is the Devon collection below. That golden yellow color mixed with white is so in right now, so cheery and light, I just love it!!

Okay shoppers, start your holiday shopping early with this generous 30% off discount at Lina Bean, for one week only starting today so don’t miss out!! Use the code babyluxe at checkout and grab some beautiful accessories for your little one or your most favorite mommy to be!

September 'Lina Bean Newsletter

2009-09-03T16:09:00.001-04:00

It's finally here...
(drumroll please)
Our new product is finally live in our website!
We have 3 new prints, and 2 new colors of our wonderful double sided plush. There are25 NEW products for you to enjoy. Between bibs, burps, blankies, and blankets you are sure to find something new your little one (or someone else's little one) cannot live without.

Just to make your life easier
we have added some special pricing
We now offer the following:
a bib and burp combo for $22
a blanket and blankie combo for $72
and because we don't want you to wonder how you are ever going to wash the one he loves...
a pair of blankies for $44

To the right
you will see our owner, Caroline Ritter
She is featured this week aslifetimemoms.com "Mom of the Week".

Other press-
Incase you didn't see it, our Tobias Bib was featured in the Planes, Trains, and Automobiles haute tots page of PREGNANCY AND NEWBORN Magazine!

Don't forget ALL of our products are handmade in the USA!

Mom of the Week

Caroline Ritter, PA

As the youngest of three girls, my first room was my mothers’ sewing room. At age 12 I was ready and my mother taught me to sew, it soon became my passion.

I graduated from Philadelphia’s Moore College of Art and Design and received honors from Saks Fifth Avenue, Women’s Wear Daily and others. I moved on to design teams with Chado- Ralph Rucci, Lilly Pulitzer, Anthropologie, and J Crew- all natural stepping stones to my formation of ‘Lina Bean. After many years working for others, the birth of my first child was the perfect time for me to launch my own line. What better than my childhood nickname for my children’s accessories company...’Lina Bean was born in spring of ‘07.

Since ‘Lina Bean’s launch, I have been enjoying the opportunity to raise my son, stay home, and have a challenging creative outlet in my business. My son and business are a good balance and I thoroughly enjoy the opportunity to have both in my life. As a designer turned mom I strive to have each piece of my line functional, practical and polished. My second son is due at the end of September and I am looking forward to the new excitement that this will add to our lives.

lifetimemoms.com "Mom of the Week"

2009-08-28T09:13:00.002-04:00

We are very excited around here~ there is a lot going on with a 3rd Birthday, launching new product next week, and, oh yeah- a baby due in 4 weeks!!! To top off all that excitement I was picked for lifetimemoms.com "Mom of the week", pretty exciting stuff.

Week of August 24, 2009

Caroline Ritter, PA

As the youngest of three girls, my first room was my mothers’ sewing room. At age 12 I was ready and my mother taught me to sew, it soon became my passion.

One Day Sale

2009-08-26T06:30:00.001-04:00

BIRTHDAY SALE

30% OFF ENTIRE SITE WHILE WE CELEBRATE

Birthday SALE

2009-08-24T08:29:00.002-04:00

To Celebrate my son's 3rd Birthday we will be offering 30% off the entire site all day on August 26th. 1 day only no coupon code needed...

Happy shopping!

Inspiration

2009-08-14T14:08:00.001-04:00

I have been trying to figure out what we were going to put on the walls in the newest addition's room and I think I have found it (or rather, them).

They will go perfectly with the brown and white feeling we have in the room. I'll add shots of his room once it is more complete.

Eensies

2009-08-13T07:14:00.005-04:00

I came across this blog on Daily Candy this morning and just had to share. Eensies is a blog about well...they describe it best- learning outside of the classroom. It has simple concepts and is very easy to digest. With our 3 year old off to preschool this year I think I will be on this site often.

Happy learning...

Win it before you can buy it!

2009-08-04T16:16:00.011-04:00

Win it before you can buy it.

We are having a contest to win a new blanket or matching bib and burp cloth in one of our new fabrics. (They won't be available for purchase until September). To enter simply do one of the following- the more you do the more chances you have to win!

1. Sign up for the newsletter

2. Follow us on twitter

3. Tweet about the contest

4. Comment on our blog

5. Email us a picture of your little one with their favorite 'Lina Bean item. info@linabean.net

6. Become a fan of 'Lina Bean on facebook.

Devon Eggshell Devon Peony Devon Sky Hannah Peony

Joseph Sky Matt Chocolate Penelope Eggshell Penelope Peony

Sarah Peony Tobias Sky Vaughn Chocolate Vaughn Eggshell

Contest Begins August 6th and ends August 13th.

New addition to packaging

2009-07-29T08:20:00.003-04:00

We hear this is becoming a huge trend. So, far be it from us to not be a part of it! Check out the newest addition to our packaging- japanese paper tape.

It will be added to our packaging when we release the new styles in early September. I'm sure there will be a sneak peek coming in August, keep reading for details.

Half Tempted

2009-07-27T07:11:00.001-04:00

Well I am half tempted to get this Tshirt- I know I would never put it on my body- but it is too funny!! I discovered it on Cafe Press where I finally found a COOL Big Bro shirt for our son.

Check out the Big Bro shirt, reminds me of the good old days playing Atari.

The newest fabric has a name!

2009-07-24T15:22:00.003-04:00

Welcome to the line...VAUGHN.

The runners up were- Helmut, Gage, Liam, and Davis- maybe next year guys.

Thanks for all of you that posted comments on twitter, facebook and the blog!

New boy fabric

2009-07-19T15:42:00.004-04:00

Welcome ...! This is our newest boy fabric and he is geared up and getting ready for a great fall season.

YOU NAME IT! The winning name will be announced on Friday! Have fun coming up with a name.

Respond to this post, or tweet about it to @Lina_Bean or let us know what you think on our Facebook page.

Pregnancy & Newborn Magazine

2009-07-17T14:32:00.004-04:00

Check out our latest press! Our Tobias Bib is featured in the Planes, trains & automobiles haute tots page of the July addition of Pregnancy & Newborn magazine. We are on the bottom left among some of our favorite brands like: Appaman, Robeez, DwellStudio, and Ittikid.

Boston Mama's Giveaway

2009-07-09T13:38:00.003-04:00

To help BOSTON Mama's Celebrate their 3rd birthday we are having a giveaway! We're the first of this great month long event!

BIRTHDAY GIVEAWAY: ‘LINA BEAN

I love gifting expectant friends with cuddly, comforting, and useful objects, and 'Lina Beandelivers just that with its pretty and modern collection of baby blankets and accessories. And today, 'Lina Bean kicks off our 3rd birthday party by offering one lucky reader a bib, burp cloth, blanket, & blankie set of their choice from the 'Lina Bean coordinated collection (retail value: $110). In addition to being easy on mama's eye, these items will keep baby clean, cozy, and adorably coordinated. Simply check out the rules below and leave a comment on this giveaway to enter to win (by midnight EST, Friday, July 10).

To enter go to:http://www.bostonmamas.com/2009/07/birthday_giveaway_lina_bean.html

Independence

2009-07-07T14:13:00.002-04:00

Here are some shots I took while we were away for Independence Day- on the farm in the middle of nowhere is a great way to spend some quality family time.

July Newsletter

2009-07-02T16:06:00.006-04:00

Starting tomorrow we will be offering an amazing sale through...

the mini social is a private members only on-line boutique, featuring up to 60% off designer clothing and accessories for mom, baby and child. The sale goes from July 3-7th. It is easy to join and free. HAPPY SHOPPING.

New ways to keep in touch:
We are so excited to announce that we can now be found at linabean.net. Don't worry, we are still at shoplinabean.com, but are very excited to have acquired linabean.net.

You can now also follow us on:

and

In case you haven't visited the presspage of linabean.netrecently, check out these great articles...

Little Designer Book
and
Main Line Today

Don't forget that Ben,
Francine,and Teaganare being discontinued. This is the last month to purchase these prints (and they are on SALE!), so get them before they are all gone.

Ben

Francine

Teagan

Shopping at Tadpole in Boston

2009-06-29T22:33:00.002-04:00

One of our customers sent a pic of her daughter shopping the 'Lina Bean product at their favorite store in Boston, TADPOLE. Check her out, so cute!

Little Designer Book Press

2009-06-22T09:09:00.003-04:00

Hot off the presses our latest in the news...

Lovin ‘Lina Bean

When I was first introduced to Caroline Ritter’s line, ‘Lina Bean, I was so impressed by her aesthetic. Actually, the first thing out of my mouth, and I said it out loud was, “when is she going to create a crib/children’s bedding line!?” I LOVE her fabric choices. They are playful but not your expected baby prints. As she says on her site, “babies don’t have to wear baby prints.” Amen to that! ‘Lina Bean has boy, girl and unisex collections, each of which encourage you to “accessorize your sprout” with a coordinated burp cloth, blankie, and blanket. The burp cloth is shaped like a bean and, as Caroline described it, is the piece she is most proud of. It is the original piece of the line and was born out of necessity. She needed a burp cloth that would stay put on the shoulder. She describes this design as one where form follows function!

In addition to the 100% cotton collection, Caroline has introduced a green collection. Green Bean offers a Throw & Go blanket made of fleece created from 100% recycled bottles and bamboo. Caroline believes it is important to offer her customers a sustainable product, and had always wanted to work with bamboo because of its “silky hand”.

2010 Lina Bean- I can't wait!

Lina Bean Current Line "Joseph"

Caroline Ritter’s fine aesthetic is no accident. Her design and merchandising background is extensive. She started her career as an assistant at America’s first Haute Couturier, CHADO. There she helped produce fashion shows (jealous?). She then worked in the visual department at Anthropologie (have you seen their current catalog?), and continued professionally at Lilly Pulitzer, creating the look of their retail stores from top to bottom. Caroline always wanted to go into business for herself, but like many moms who leave their career to be at home, the birth of her son provided her with the perfect excuse, and she realized that she wasn’t happy with the products that were available in the marketplace.

Now that ‘Lina Bean is gaining brand recognition, I am eager to see where Caroline takes her company, visually. And, with a little encouragement from me, maybe Caroline will design a chic bedding set, or two!

Here's the link to the article if you want to see it on her Blog- http://littledesignerbook.com/?p=1326

Thanks Andrea for the kind words, who knows maybe bedding will be added to the line, I've definitely thought about it.

NEW WEB ADDRESS AND EMAIL!

2009-06-17T19:48:00.004-04:00

Well we have finally done it- we have switched over to http://linabean.net/ we can still be found at http://shoplinabean.com/ but our emails have all switched over...more exciting new things coming soon!

We look forward to seeing you at LINABEAN.NET

Main Line Today press/blog

2009-06-11T22:48:00.001-04:00

Check out our latest press...

MAIN LINE TODAY'S BLOG FOR THE DISCERNING CONSUMER

May 28, 2009

01:13 PM

Lil Sprout

BY TARA BEHAN

Until she had Miles, Malvern’s Caroline Ritter never contemplated the shapes and sizes of bibs, burp cloths and blankets. But once she started using them with her son on a daily basis, she had her own ideas about how to make them more fashionable and functional. Two years ago, she launched her’Lina Bean collection.

A Moore College of Art and Design graduate, Ritter is an accomplished fashion designer who’s worked at Lilly Pulitzer, Anthropologie and J.Crew, and with famed American designer Ralph Rucci. Her ’Lina Bean collection includes bean-shaped cotton burp cloths that easily stay put on the shoulder; cotton bibs for boys and girls; and plush blankets. “All of these items were very thought-out,” says Ritter. “I based all of the designs on my experience using them with my son.”

’Lina Bean recently added Green Bean, a line of similar items made with bamboo, fleece (derived entirely from recycled plastic bottles) and other green materials. “It was important to me to offer my customers the option of a sustainable product,” says Ritter.

Available online at shoplinabean.com.

http://www.mainlinetoday.com/Blogs/Shop-Talk/June-2009/Lil-Sprout/

2010 line preview

2009-06-06T15:40:00.006-04:00

We are finalizing fabrics for the 2010 line and want your opinion...

What do you think of this for our newest unisex print?

We would love your feedback, so bring it on...

And the winners are...

2009-05-26T10:51:00.000-04:00

Congratulations to Aimee and Suzanne! Thanks to everyone who entered...

Urban Baby review

2009-05-21T20:01:00.003-04:00

Don't you just love it when you get a total surprise? We do, while checking email this morning a friend emailed to say "why didn't you tell me about this bit of press?" To our surprise, we didn't know either...check us out at Urbanbaby.com

Picnic Blanket Bingo

May 21, 2009; 5:56 am by UrbanBaby

You’ve got the picnic basket, the delicious and health lunch, and plenty of games for a family afternoon in the park. The only thing missing is something to sit on, and your old Christmas tree skirt won’t do.

Lina Bean’s Throw & Go blanket from its eco-friendly Green Bean group is a cozy fleece made from recycled plastic bottles. Trimmed with a cotton/bamboo fabric leaf print, the 5-foot throw is sustainable, organic, and low impact dyed. Keep it on hand for any occasion where you need a cop a squat.

Sit back and relax

Main Line Today

2009-05-19T22:25:00.002-04:00

For all of the Philly based people out there, we are in the June issue of Main Line Today in the Shop Talk section. It hasn't hit newstands yet, but the subscribers should have it in their homes. More on this when their website is updated.

Bean Expecting

2009-05-18T08:04:00.000-04:00

Well, I guess it is time to let everyone know...I am expecting! This is a scan of the card that seems to have been made for me. Yes, Bean is expecting. I am due in late September and all is going well.

Blogger Giveaway

2009-05-04T23:48:00.008-04:00

Here at 'Lina Bean we are trying to get our name out and what better way to do that than to get fellow bloggers to post our button on their blog. You didn't think we would ask you do something for nothing did you? TWO lucky bloggers will receive a Throw & Go just in time to enjoy all Summer long. And to make the deal even sweeter, ALL 'Lina Bean products are 20% off for the month of May. We are here to Accessorize Your Sprout- with bibs, burp cloths, blankies, blankets and now the Throw & Go brings Green Bean by 'Lina Bean to everyone.

To enter this giveaway you need to:

Post the "20% off Everything" button in a post on your blog or put it on your sidebar. (the code is located at the bottom of this email and on our blog)

Then, post a comment on our blog The Bean Sprout with the uses you have for our Throw & Go, have fun and get creative- we want to hear your ideas.

Contest runs from May 5-22nd.

This contest is geared toward bloggers, but it is open to all US residents.Spread the word about the contest to your blogger friends and the month long discount to your readers!

The 2 winners will be announced on 5/26th.

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Good luck, have fun, and enjoy thinking of ways you are going to enjoy your 'Lina Bean Throw & Go.

'Lina Bean in the news

2009-05-04T08:01:00.000-04:00

Coming soon to...

June 2009 Issue

July 2009 Issue

Read about us in these articles...

April 2009- read review

April 2009-read review

March 2009- read review

December 2008- read review

June 2008- read review