It's Here!

We're back (finally) with our latest collection, and to celebrate it's release we're offering FREE SHIPPING! Use promo code MAYDAY to receive free shipping on your bink & boo order!  Hurry, offer ends at midnight 4/02/13.

see you next year

Yup, you read that right.  We're taking a much needed vacation...a working vacation.  For the next few months we are going to be weaving our way through the Pacific Northwest.  We're packing our bags for the ultimate thrift trip.  We'll be sourcing some incredible fabrics, and curating loads of fun finds to share with you in the new year. Follow us on our travels via instagram (binkandboo) and of course our facebook page.

As we look ahead to the new year with total excitement, we look back on a fantastic year filled with family, friends, answered prayers, and unanswered prayers. (Yes, we are thankful for unanswered prayers too).  Thank you so much for all your support, and for allowing us to create our goods and live the dream.  We love you, and wish you a very happy new year filled with sunshine & cheer!!

A "Little" Distracted

You might have noticed I've been a little absent lately--and for good reason.  On 10.11.12, Perry Christine Wickers decided to make her appearance. . .TWO MONTHS EARLY! 

She gave us a good scare, but I am happy to report that she is healthy, happy, and after two weeks in the NICU she is home.  For all of you who follow us on instagram, thank you for prayers and well wishes.  If you don't follow us on instagram, YOU SHOULD ;) 

I am also happy to report that it's business as usual here at bink & boo headquarters, and our little lady brought with her loads of inspiration.  Stay tuned...

Wishing you Sunshine & Cheer!
Bianca

We're Stoked!

Starting today through October 30th, 100% of sales from specially marked ankle biters will benefit the Stokes Me: Surfers Helping Humans fundraising campaign.  Stokes Me is a 30 day fundraising event put on by the SIMA Humanitarian Fund.  All money raised goes directly to the 10 SIMA Humanitarian Fund beneficiaries for their efforts in areas such as spinal cord injury rehabilitation and prevention, breast cancer education, malaria prevention, urban youth outreach, mental health and autism. SHOP NOW!

back to school: bink & boo + j. crew

Well it seems as if summer is winding down and the kidlets are getting ready to head back to school.  Here's a peek at what I'd send my little cocoa puff off to school in, if I wasn't worried about him coming home covered in paint, dirt, mud, snack residue, glue, glitter, and what ever else kids get into at school. 

Hope you all are enjoying these last few days of summer!

Sunshine & Cheer,
Bink



Look One: "Hubbard" ankle biters by bink & boo, Boys Jersey V-Neck Tee, Boys Van's Slip-Ons,  Boy's French Terry Zip Hoodie, Shoes from Converse.com

Look Two: "San Dimas" ankle biters by bink & boo, Boy's Sailor Tee,  Boy's l/s Hoodie,

See you there!

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Inspired by my new fave find (polka dot swimmers for the kidlet), I thought it would be fun to share a few of my Summer favorites for Bronson.  SUMMER!? Can you believe it's almost Summer?  We have had plans to kick off the official (unofficial) start to Summer by lounging by the pool, grilling, sipping lemonade, napping, and enjoying picnic dinners at the beach, but it rained last night and the weather isn't looking so great for the holiday weekend.  What the heck!?

How about you?  Are you sticking close to home this holiday weekend, or heading off to some place fun?

Wishing you sunshine & cheer!
Bianca


J.Crew Boys' Jersey Pocket Tee, Shades available at Nordstrom (kids dept.), Native Shoes (all time fave shoes for Bronson), polka dot trunks thrift store find

Cuteness 2.0

Isn't she the cutest in her ab's 2.0! I love her touch of tomboy style mixed with girly accessories.  Most of the ankle biters we sell are for little boys, but I love, Love, LOVE that this little girl's mama thought they'd be cute on her girl.  We couldn't agree more!

Happy Mother's Day!

 

I would admire these cookies for about 5 seconds and then I would go cookie monster crazy and shove them in mouth.  These cookies by Krista of Cookies with Character are works of art, so pretty, and the detail is amazing. 

Sending all of you a virtual cookie bouquet, and hugs.  Happy mother's day, and have a beautiful weekend!

Wishing you sunshine & cheer!

Bianca

Chicken Salad + Picnic Faves

Just thought I would pop in and share my new favorite recipe (see below) along with a few ideas of what go well with it when your heading to the beach, park, or just outside on the patio.  (Thank you to my foodie friend Amber for turning me onto this recipe and changing my opinion about chicken salad.)

TREATS:  More than the flavor, I love the nostalgia of hostess cupcakes and ding dongs. I think they're fun to pack as a surprise for friends and the little ones in the group (you can tell a lot about someone when you watch their reaction to you bringing a Hostess treat). 
DRINKS: I love an ice cold orange flavored Crystal Geyser.  So refreshing!
CHIPS:  Tim's potato chips aren't easy to find in California, but they're worth the hunt.  I like to toss a couple flavors in my bag/basket, sea salt & vinegar are my favorite.  How about you, what are some of your picnic favorites? 
BAG: Farmer's Market Tote, J.Crew

Lunch's green apple chicken salad
via L.A. Times
Total time: 25 minutes
Servings: 4 to 6
Note: Adapted from Lunch

1/3 cup mayonnaise
2 tablespoons cider vinegar
1 tablespoon Dijon mustard
2 cooked boneless and skinless chicken breasts, diced (a generous 2 cups)
2 small celery stalks, cut into small dice
1/2 red onion, cut into very small dice
1/2 green apple, cored and cut into medium dice
1/3 cup currants (raisins may be substituted)
Salt and pepper, if desired

1. In a large bowl, whisk together the mayonnaise, cider vinegar and Dijon mustard to form a dressing.
2. To the bowl, add the chicken, celery, onion, apple and currants. Toss everything together, taste and adjust the seasoning if desired. Chill before serving. This makes about 1 quart chicken salad.

Each of 6 servings: 188 calories; 12 grams protein; 10 grams carbohydrates; 1 gram fiber; 11 grams fat; 1 gram saturated fat; 39 mg cholesterol; 7 grams sugar; 163 mg sodium.

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Last year I had the pleasure of meeting a kind, gentle, and beautiful woman named Anna.  On the outside Anna looks like the picture of health.  She's slim but appears strong, and she's absolutely beautiful, but Anna has been battling a very serious and life threatening disease.  Anna suffers from a type of non-reversible obstructive and restrictive lung disease, causing airway scarring and leaving very little room for Anna to move air in and out of her lungs.  But! I am happy to report that after many months of rigorous testing, Anna has finally been approved to receive a double lung transplant at UCLA Medical Center.  Hurray for Anna!  I can't imagine what this means to her, her family, and her closest friends.  I barely know the woman and I cried when I heard the good news.   Although Anna does have insurance, she will need help paying for some upfront costs and her recovery costs (not covered by insurance).

In an effort to help donate to "Anna's Second Wind" fund, we will be donating 100% of the sales from the "Anna" clutch/pocketbook.  If you're not in need of the perfect little clutch for summer, but would like to help Anna by making a donation, that would be awesome. Every little bit helps.

Learn more about Anna & make a donation

Visit Anna's blog

Wishing you sunshine & cheer!
Bianca

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Since I started making ankle biters, Bronson refuses to wear anything else, they're his favorite pants. For some reason the kid hates buttons.  So, it's ankle biters and t-shirts almost everyday.  We are stocked up on black and white tee's in this house, and these are my favorite for Bronson: they're cheap, they're slim fitting, they're 100% soft cotton, and they're only $3 (online they're a bit more, but if you buy them in the store they're cheaper, also the ones in the store don't have pockets). I like to throw a denim jacket or chambray shirt over the tee for a slightly (I use that term loosely) "fancy" look.  Simple, easy, classic style...that's how we roll.

Wishing you Sunshine & Cheer!

Bianca

First Look: tees, "teli" organic cotton ankle biters 2.0, shoes

Second Look: tees, "slater" ankle biters 2.0, shoes

Third Look: tees, "lance" ankle biters 2.0, shoes

fave finds: VICTORY is mine

Well after months years of playing the waiting game, I finally scored a Hudson's Bay blanket.  You might remember this post from a couple years ago--to me it feels like yesterday.  So imagine my surprise when I stumbled upon the most fabulous, green, Hudson's Bay beauty at the thrift store over the weekend.  The best part...wait for it...IT WAS 50% OFF!!!  Victory is mine!  (finally)

 I can never have enough (vintage) sewing notions.  I picked up a huge bag of notions, not knowing what all was inside, and lucked out!  It was filled with lovely colored seam binding and bias tape.  These were just a couple of my favorite still in the packaging.  I love the mix of graphics and fonts against the colors of the notions.  I am adding these two lovelies to my inspiration board.

Sunshine & Cheer amigos!
-bink

fabric tassel garland

Let's make fabric tassels garland!  Quick.  Easy.  And oh so cute! 

1) You'll need fabric (fabric scraps, trim, tissue paper-- a la confetti system), twine, and scissors

 

2) Cut or tear fabric into half inch or one inch strips. I tore my fabric, for an unfinished look.  I cut my bias tape in half, for a cleaner and slimmer look.  Play around and see what you like best.

3) Gather 6 strips of fabric, try to line them up even.

4) Start twisting in the middle and work your way out about 4-5 inches. (BTW,  I swear I have all five fingers on this hand)

5) Loop fabric like so.

6) Grab a strip of fabric from the pile and wrap around the loop a couple of times and then tie in a knot.

7) Your almost done!  Trim your tassel to desired length.  I cut mine to 6 inches.  Repeat steps 1-7, run your twin through the loops, and sit back and admire your work.

Have a great weekend amigos!

Sunshine & Cheer,

Bianca

fave finds: Heavy Metal

What I love most about thrifting are the unique items just waiting to be discovered.  Why would anyone get rid of any of these pieces?  Who knows.  Who cares.  I am just glad they did.

Sunshine & Cheer!
Bianca

viv & ingrid

We want to welcome the newest retailer to carry bink & boo, Viv & Ingrid at Oxford Hall in Berkley.  This adorable shop is the flagship store of the talented jewelery designers Vivian Wang and Ingrid Chen.  If you're in the area stop in and shop, or if you're looking for booties from our "Laguna Collection" (sold out online) viv & ingrid is fully stocked.

Style 2.0

shop this look: Hanes white tee , chambray shirt from Land's End, "Dusty" ab 2.0 by bink & boo, Tiny Toms

shop this look: long sleeve tee from Sweet William, "Hector" ab 2.0 by bink & boo, 'mid slip' converse (a staple in our house)

shop this look: Marta Sweater by Monamici, "Garcia" ab 2.0 by bink & boo, Rainbow sandals

These vintage multi-strand necklaces are my favorite!  They make accessorizing easy, and add a perfect pop of color.  I started "collecting" them in college, and have only been able to add a few to my collection since then.  They're hard to find.  Do you see these necklaces when you're out and about?