Livie & Luca shoes and A.Bird clothing were selected for Curve magazine’s Holiday Gift Guide! Parents and children adore these classic yet whimsical designs, from Livie & Luca‘s playful elephants and sweet Mary Janes to A.Bird‘s airy tops and adorable bloomers.
Scoop up these holiday picks at www.livieandluca.com and www.abirdbaby.com.
A.Bird‘s versatile nesting accessories made their successful debut at ENK Children’s Club last month, and the flora accessory is worn by the lovely model on the cover of Earnshaw’s.
Fitting both adults and children, the flora accessory can be worn as a headband as shown, as a wrist wrap, or even as a belt. To purchase, shop www.abirdbaby.com.
Livie & Luca has a special offer for Bay area residents: Children’s Fairyland in Oakland is offering a discount for Livie & Luca fans!
“We want to offer a $60 membership in honor of our 60th birthday (regularly $87). The opportunity is good from now, until September 15, 2010.
The $60 membership opportunity is for up to two named adults and up to three named children.
In order to take advantage of this opportunity, click on the Family membership link at http://www.fairyland.org/, and on the membership form that pops up, indicate that it is a gift membership. In the Giver’s Name field enter Livie & Luca.
This is a full benefit membership. If you complete your membership and fax, mail or bring it in, simply write Livie & Luca at the top of the form.”
In honor of their 60th anniversary, Livie & Luca will be donating a portion of their profits this fall to Fairyland, a non-profit wonderland in Oakland, CA. An enchanting park that inspired many, including Walt Disney, Fairyland is dedicated to being a magical fantasy world where young children can create, imagine, play, and learn. To learn more about Fairyland and its important mission, visit www.fairyland.org.
Enjoy Fairyland!
A.Bird has debuted a new versatile collection of nesting and flora accessories created to be worn by women and girls. The flora accessory, retailing for $40, can be worn as a hair band, belt, and wrist garland. The nesting accessory, $20 retail, is a thin braided piece that can be wrapped around the wrist as a bracelet, worn as a hair band, wrapped around a ponytail, and even as a skinny belt. These complementary accessories make the perfect gift for women of all ages, including moms & daughters who want to stylishly match.
Handcrafted in the United States, these nature-inspired pieces are beautifully packaged and will be available to purchase at www.abirdbaby.com.
Bobinette‘s hand-knit dolls, $34, are the perfect one-of-a-kind gift made of wool yarn remnants in France. These cuddly dolls, available in cat and bear styles, will be a child’s constant companion all year long. They will be available to purchase at www.bobinette.com for the holidays.
While shoes aren’t the obvious choice when selecting a gift for a child, Livie & Luca‘s shoes, $45 a pair, are a must-have for children who adore animals and nature. Their new fall/winter collection features elephants, puppies, birds, and blossoming flowers styles. Their adorable and comfortable designs are available in new baby sizes, $34, as well as children’s sizes 4 to 13 at www.livieandluca.com.
To request additional information/images for these brands or for additional gift guide options, please contact us!
Acanthus is a newly launched collection of contemporary yet timeless jewelry that combines designer Nichole McIver’s love of art history and fashion. Using semi-precious stones and 14k gold fill wire, chain, and beads, Nichole custom makes each piece from her studio in Portland, OR. Launched in July 2010, Acanthusjewelry.com offers a selection of necklaces, earrings, and bracelets using amethyst, garnet, iolite, and quartz stones retailing for $55 to $240.
Named after the acanthus plant, whose spiny, flowing leaves have been incorporated in design motifs ranging from the columns of Ancient Rome to the pages of Medieval manuscripts, Acanthus jewelry features classic designs reflecting Nichole’s background in art history. Self-taught, Nichole was inspired to create her collection as a way to channel her creativity and artistic training.
Many pieces draw from her love of ancient art, including the Quatrefolia necklace, $120, a four-leaf motif found in Gothic cathedrals and Renaissance manuscripts. Other favorites include the Gemma necklace, $85 to $100, designed to be layered or worn alone, consisting of a drop pendant in a variety of semi-precious stones including blue chalcedony and onyx. The Alexandra earrings, $130, are a fresh twist on traditional hoop earrings, featuring beaded link hoops made of gold fill beads. The Anne bracelets, $75, are made of faceted gemstone rondelles and look great clustered on the wrist.
“I feel like the gold not only enhances the colors of the gemstones best, but it also reflects that inspiration of the opulent manuscripts and ancient jewelry styles that I love,” said Nichole, who has a Masters in Art History from the University of Missouri-Columbia.
To view the entire collection and learn more about Acanthus, please visit www.acanthusjewelry.com.