We’re pleased to announce a new service at One Small Child. We’ve been hard at work perfecting an artistic process that enables us to transform any photo into a canvassed painting. The results are stunning, the finished product just glows. Check out these before and afters:
You can learn more about this custom heirloom art here…let us know what you think!
We’re excited to introduce another new product category at One Small Child! We’ve brought in an adorable assortment of darling shoes, sandals, flip-flops and socks for every-day wear. Be sure to check them out–they’re all cute, well-made, and reasonably priced. Check back often, as more new styles are on the way!
Hot off the presses: this cute little number for your no-frills baby boy. The Owen shantung christening outfit features our dressy poly-dupioni shantung in pure white, short sleeves and legs for cool comfort in warm weather, and simple button trim. Order yours today!
Are you on Facebook? We are! We’d love to have you stop by for a visit…don’t forget to bring your photos!
Finally! We’ve been looking forward to introducing this adorable little knit christening outfit for a long time! A short-sleeved, short-legged version of our ultra-popular Korbyn knit romper, Braeden comes with a matching knit beanie hat and is available in five sizes: Newborn through 12 months.
We’re pleased to offer a new product category at One Small Child: sweet infant layette items in soft colors with a dressy twist, available in fine cotton sweater knits and cotton lawn fabrics. These styles are perfect for bringing baby home for the very first time, special portaits, celebrations, or just for every-day-cuteness! Check them out today!
Believe it or not, it’s time for us to begin working on next year’s First Communion dress and veil styles. I am curious to know what you would like to see, what you’ve been unable to find, what you want to see more of, less of, how long, which fabric, you get the idea.
Let’s make this fun, shall we? I’ll select a random commenter on this post to receive one of our gorgeous sterling silver cross charm bracelets. (Be sure to leave an email address at which you can be reached.) All comments through 9 pm (Pacific Time) on Tuesday, March 24th will be entered. I look forward to hearing from you…and your friends…and their friends!
The shipment has arrived, and our exclusive Miss Tiffany Communion dress is available in girls’ sizes 6-16. A lot of people have been asking for it, and we’re so glad it’s finally here!
This dress is gorgeous: lustrous matte satin, glossy embroidery sprinkled with sequins and pearls, and a unique scalloped hem that is nothing short of a masterpiece.
Two brand-new, spectacular first communion dress styles will be unveiled in the next few days, so check back soon!
Have you have heard of the CPSIA legislation passed in August of 2008? We’ve been watching things develop for a couple months now, and frankly, it has taken a massive amount of time and brain power to educate ourselves on this issue and come up with a plan of action.
As this ultra-complex and vaguely written law currently applies to our company, in mid-February, we are required to provide proof of reasonable testing for lead levels in all products. In mid-August, allowable lead levels drop and mandatory third-party lab testing is required, the astronomical costs of which mean that for all intents and purposes, we are out of business, as is any company or individual not mass-producing products. Failure to comply is a felony, with possible six-digit fines.
My intention with this post is to let you know three things:
1-We do have a plan. We will be able to issue XRF certification on our products (by request) after the February deadline. After August, well, we just don’t know for sure. So much depends on what happens in the next few weeks and months.
2-The CPSIA will most definitely affect everyone in our country. Do you like to shop? This law will drastically affect the pricing and selection of your shopping in every retail venue carrying children’s products–that is, every retail venue that is still open for business. (Anyone notice the toy aisle at Walmart is looking nice and spacious, and there are a lot of toys on sale? That’s how it looks at my local store…it’s not an accident.) Do you or does the company you work for receive income from individuals? Thousands of work-at-home moms and unemployed retail, office, design, fulfillment, and production people will no longer have incomes to spend with you. It all trickles down.
3-You can do something about this. Call, snail-mail and e-mail your Congressmen and Senators’ D.C. offices to let them know: implementation of the CPSIA must be put on hold until the legislation can be amended or completely re-worked. That’s a tall order when most Congress members believe they’ve scored big points for keeping kids safe with the original law, but the real point is this: our industries can change and improve product safety standards without destroying an already faltering economy with this oppressive law, it’s been done before–think flammability standards and the CPSC recall system. (BTW, the CPSC’s hands are tied on this one…they must interpret and enforce the law as written, flaws and all, to the highest standard possible, or they’re held legally accountable.)
Feel free to leave a comment for me if you have any questions, I’ll answer as best I can, or point you to someone who can better elaborate. Please know that your child’s safety is a priority to us. And for the record, we’d like to be able to continue to make it that way.
Our new styles for First Communion 2009 are coming…and we have more stock in our popular Miss Tiffany Communion Dress on the way as well. We hope to have them available for you to order within the next two weeks. Once they arrive, they’ll be in-stock and ready for immediate shipment.
P.S. Don’t forget to check out our discounted selection of First Communion Accessories…when they’re gone, they’re gone!