A Week in Review....

Well, last week was pretty crazy! I had three new consignors, tons of adorable clothing, and online orders galore! I think it was our biggest week for shipping I have had in the past 6 months. I am not complaining, it was so much fun, and I love, love, LOVE the idea that these moms are getting such awesome deals on amazing boutique clothing.

I spoke with a couple of reps about getting a few lines of NEW retail clothing in as well. I am all in as long as I can find the best lines and still provide great prices. I would be lying if I said I was not having fun looking at all the cute clothes. My husband wonders when my little girl's closet will stop growing.

I would like to say a big THANK YOU to Erica Teal of Our Life Unrehearsed
for featuring us on her blog last Thursday. It was Terrific Thursday Finds day on her blog...be sure to stop in and say hi!

Speaking of a life unrehearsed...tomorrow night we have dress rehearsal for this sweet pea's dance recital.



She is so very excited, and I am sure we will all be entertained to the fullest!

So, that is all for the day...I have lots of tagging to do, and a consignor coming in tomorrow with FABULOUS clothes. She is a dear friend and always has her little ones dressed to die for. Be sure to "like" Taylored Tots on Facebook.

Also, if you have any questions about shopping with us you can always comment below, or email me persoanally at danataylor1@mac.com.

Happy Monday to you all, and may your week be filled with wonderful memories!

Dana

New Arrivals & Congratulations!

I want to congratulate Randi C. from Kinston, NC for being the winner of the give-a-way. She has a darling little girl that will be oh so cute in the hair bows, and I feel certain she will be able to spend the gift certificate without a problem.

Today I got in the most adorable clothes I think I have ever come across. It was a good thing they were all too big for my little girl, or I think I would have had a while new wardrobe for her. Here is the album of a sample of our inventory

Be sure to check it out, and as always you can pay thru paypal. I will be adding more new arrivals tomorrow as well. We offer you all the greatest boutique brands at a fraction of the cost. All of our clothing is "like new" or new with/without tags.

We have several great Easter Items!



Feel free to ask any questions you may have about shopping with Taylored Tots.

Best Wishes to you and yours!
Dana

Give-a-Way.....personalized for you or a friend!

Ok...it is time for our Spring Give-a-Way. I am very excited about this Give-a-Way. Over $75.00 worth of Taylored Tots and Stitches & Stuff merchandise! You have various ways to get registered. First of all here is what the give-a- way includes:




One hot pink bag that Stitches & Stuff will monogram personally for you ($25.00 VALUE)
One houndstooth umbrella that Stitches & Stuff will monogram personally for you ($15.00 Value)
One koozie Perfect for those hot summer days at the beach or on the lake to keep your drink cold! ($8.00 Value)
One Custom Flower Bow by She's Crafty ($6.50 Value)
One Bunny Clippie Set ($5.00)
$20.00 Gift Certificate from Taylored Tots

To Enter to Win:

1. Comment Below (1 Entry)
2 Share the link to Taylored Tots blog on your blog (5 Entries)
3. Share the link to Taylored Tots Facebook page on your wall on Facebook (5 Entries)
4. Stop in our Boutique in Kinston, NC to register (no purchase necessary) (1 Entry)

Just comment below and let me know which one you chose!

WINNER ANNOUNCED SATURDAY APRIL 2nd!

Best of Luck!

Dana

Sunny Deals!

Things at Taylored Tots have been as busy as ever! With the addition of "Stitches & Stuff" the possibilities of what you can shop for is endless. If you have not checked out our Facebook page lately, please do. I have added numerous Spring/Summer arrivals as well as Custom pieces made by Sue of "Stitches & Stuff". She is so talented, all of her clothing and boutique gifts are top of the line.


Here is the link to Taylored Tots on Facebook

Here is the link to Stitches & Stuff on Facebook


Custom orders for Easter are due by April 10th







Are you ready for the summer...we have all kinds of cute items for your summer homes.






And remember when you shop with Taylored Tots you are always getting Upscale Children's clothing featuring brands such as:

Vineyard Vines



Lilly Pulitzer



Patsy Aiken







Lacoste




Gymboree




...as well as Rosalina, Peaches n Cream, Bailey Boys, Ralph Lauren, Mini Biden and more. Stop in and see us or shop with us online thru facebook. (payments will be made thru Paypal)

We also have a great selection of hairbows, hairbow holders and growth charts!






Be sure to spread the word! I have made a new commitment to posting on the blog more. If you are new to our blog, please comment below and say hello so I may follow you back. We are going to have a wonderful give-a way next week....so be sure to spread the word!


Best Wishes to you all!

Dana

"Of Things That Matter Most"

It has been quite a while since my last post. Things at Taylored Tots are going very well. We have been busy with new consignors who have the cutest clothing I think I have ever seen. We had a 1 year anniversary two weeks ago, and I could not be any more pleased with how well we have done in our first year.

I am taking time today to write as my heart has been heavy. On Sunday, we were presented a lesson entitled, "Of Things That Matter Most." The lesson came at just the right moment in my life. Over the last 4 weeks I have had a dear childhood friend pass way, one of my college girlfriends who lost her 20 month old son, and just recently had my best friend contacedt me with news that she had been diagnosed with cancer. While one lost her life, I look at the two other women. The dear frind who lost her son, I felt as if there were no words to comfort her. She has to be one of the strongest women I know. Her faith and testimony of Eternal Families is awe-inspiring. What an amazing woman and valiant spirit the Lord must know she is.

My other dear friend with the trial of cancer is an amazing mother of 2. She is strong and I have no doubt she will come out victorious in this battle. I am truly blessed to have these women in my life.

All three trials got me thinking, along with the lesson....isn't easy to think about all the things we would like to be different, or what may not be going our way. BUT what about the things that really matter the most? The passing of my dear friend made me realized that each day truly is a gift. There is no timeline on life...so it is best we live it as best we can. Take the moments in life that really matter.



I have had to consciously stop myself and say, "slow down." As I have done so I have found that I am missing out on so many things. I took time to cook cupcakes with my favorite little chef! I was blessed to overhear a conversation between my two little ones where they were telling each other how much they loved one another, watched my little princess "privately" telling herself she was beautiful after she had adorned herself with anything she could find in my make-up bag, and then hear her brother tell her he would fix her lipstick.



These are the things that matter most. I urge you all to take the time to enjoy your children, take the extra lunch with your girlfriends and take advantage of any opportunity for a date night. I know I am grateful for my wonderful husband and the strength he has been to me thru our marriage and the trials we faced. Three months after our marriage, my cancer was back, and I am grateful for what that experience did for our marriage. As Billy Graham states, “Out of defeat can come the best in human nature. As Christians face storms of adversity, they may rise with more beauty. They are like trees that grow on mountain ridges -- battered by winds, yet trees in which we find the strongest wood.”

I am grateful for the Lesson on Sunday, and the very essence of "how to live." Our teacher shared the words of Dieter F. Uchtdorf, "Strength comes not from frantic activity but from being settled on a firm foundation of truth and light. It comes from placing our attention and efforts on... Jesus Christ. It comes from paying attention to the divine things that matter most.
Let us simplify our lives a little. Let us make the changes necessary to refocus our lives on the sublime beauty of the simple, humble path of Christian discipleship—the path that leads always toward a life of meaning, gladness, and peace."

Wishing you all the very best in your lives,

Dana

New Arrivals and Santa is Coming to Taylored Tots!

Busy Busy here at Taylored Tots! Looking forward to the upcoming Holiday Season. Santa is coming to visit Saturday, December 4th, 2010. He will be here from 2pm-6pm. Sign up today for an appt for a photo session with the jolly ole man!
Call Brisson Wine of Fine Wine Photography at 252-933-0882 to set up a time. Walk-in photos will be from 4pm-6pm. Set appt times will be between 2pm-4pm...time slots are filling fast for photos.

We have been busy with tons of new arrivals. Be sure to check us out on Facebook to see what we have available...scoll thru out photos. Send me a message on Facebook or email me at danataylor1@mac.com if you are interested in purchasing from us.

Shipping is determined by how much you purchase. Also, all purchases are made thru Paypal to ensure a safe and secure transaction.

Be sure to check out our next post as I will be uploading plenty of Holiday Dresses at affordable prices!

Don't forget to check us out on Facebook and to become a fan of our page....spread the word! We have the highest quality boutique clothing a affordable prices!

Link to our Facebook Page: www.facebook.com/pages/Taylored-Tots/227001481625?ref=ts
Best of luck to you all.

Dana

Busy Times, a Give-a-Way and Living the Good Life!

I wanted to post to let everyone know that I have been so pleased with the reception the business is getting at this time. We have been so busy and I am having many new consignors with ADORABLE clothing as well as wonderful baby gear. Be sure to check out our newest arrivals on our facebook page at http://www.facebook.com/pages/Taylored-Tots/227001481625

Also be sure to check out La Grange Macaroni Kid at www.lagrangemacaronikid.com
Taylored Tots is sponsoring the give-a-way that will be featured in the next issue. Be sure to subscribe to LaGrange Macaroni Kid to be eligible. This is a wonderful newsletter for families in Eastern North Carolina as well as great tips for parents of babes, toddlers, tweens and teens where ever you live!

We are also going to have a booth at The Kinston Lenoir County Chamber of Commerce Living the Good Life. This is a wonderful event for not only Kinston, but surrounding communities as well. Be sure to mark your calendars for Sept 28th, 2010.
Check out all the details here http://www.kinstonchamber.com/living-good-life-expo
I hope this fall season is treating you all well, and that your lives are busy with wonderful moments to treasure. Be sure to stop by the boutique Wednesday and Friday 10am-4pm, and Sat 10am-2pm, or as always check in on our Facebook page and contact me there to purchase anything thru paypal.

Best wishes to you all!
Dana

Where Does the Time Go???

Well, lets see...it went to the beach, Utah to a wedding, The River, and to work at Taylored Tots! This summer has been a blast. I have loved every minute of it. I will post more on the boutique in the coming weeks, but as for now my focus is on spending what little time is left of this summer w/ my two little ones and in the boutique...as we have been super busy in the store. If you are interested in ordering anything stop by our Facebook Page (www.facebook.com/pages/Taylored-Tots/227001481625?ref=ts) and let me know....cute Holiday Apparel and adorable bows have been the focus lately.

I will say this summer has been one of the greatest as I have spent tons of time with my little ones...

Many afternoons we are having fun in the pool...





Because I open the store Wed-Friday we have been able to take long weekends at the beach house....,my little ones are quite the beach bums...









And they often go to work w/ me...here they are on a day at the boutique





We travelled to Utah for my sister's (in law..I.don't like to think of her as an in-law...) wedding...she was a beautiful bride














Tripp and I stayed a little longer....he was able to get some quality time in with MIMI and Pepa






As soon as we returned from Utah we headed straight to The River House to celebrate the 4th...Great times. This house has been in our family for 40 plus YEARS....I love that my children will share the same memories as myself when I was a child of this special place.


Waiting for the parade to start



Our street is it's own little community....and we do a parade where everyone decorates their golf carts!








We have also spent a little time w/ Papa...as the finishing touches are made to what I like to call his "Little House in the Big Woods"
He calls it "The Farm"....happiest place on the earth for him...being married to a one-time rancher...I must say when you can farm for fun....it is fun, BUT it is pretty tough when you are trying to make a living at it!





I know it will all come to an end shortly as I just registerd this little one for her first ballet class....preschool was registered for and will be here before I know it...so go out and enjoy what is left of this wonderful summer! I know we will here on the east coast!





Best wishes to you all!

New arrivals to be posted....

We Have been soooo busy lately at the store and online that I have not had a chance to upload new arrivals. I am tagging many new arrivals today, and will have them posted before tomorrow evening. Many cute items for little girls NB to 9m will be posted as well as some cute little boys stuff.

Be sure to check bak with us. Thanks to all our customers here in Eastern North Carolina and thru out the US. May was very busy and June seems to be off to quite a start as well!

We will be posting a give-a way in the coming weeks as well as we gear up for the 4th of July!

Best to you all!

Congratulations...

A big Congrats to Martha Aycock in winning the give-a-way! We will be have another give-a-way in June with 4th of July goodies! Be sure to keep a check in as we will be adding new items and sales in the next coming weeks!

Best to you all!

Many Items Selling...will be adding more

I am so excited about the opportunity to take this blog to the next level with Taylored Tots. This blog will feature MANY items from the store, AND will act as the online version of Taylored Tots. So, all of my girlfriends I ask you to spread the word, and let all of your friends know about this blog. The set-up is easy. I will have the items photographed w/ descriptions and prices. Payment goes directly thru paypal....The safest and easiest way to pay online. Contact me via e-mail or by leaving a comment, and I send an invoice directly thru paypal. Once payment is received the items are shipped...AND my local Kinston costumers can either pick their items up at the store OR delivered to their home/office for FREE!!!

CHECK OUT BELOW....SOME ITEMS HAVE BEEN SET AT FREE SHIPPING!!!

What you must know and what anyone will want to know is what kind of clothing will I be getting??? I promise that your purchases will be of the highest quality. Brands such as:
Kelly's Kids
Patsy Aiken
Rosalina
Just Ducky
Ralph Lauren
Gymboree
Sarah Louise of England
Petit Ami
Baby Lulu
Peaches n Cream
Vineyard Vines
CrewCuts
And many more

All clothing is New w/ tags, or Like New. In our store we have our largest selection, plus furniture and baby gear. Clothing will range in size NB to preteen 12 (Boys and Girls) See below for a few items that are now available for online purchase.

If anyone has any questions or would like to purchase (I will email you an invoice thru paypal) any of the items below; leave a comment or contact me (Dana) at: tayloredtots@hotmail.com

GIRLS.....



Savannah Embroidered Dress
Size 6X
$14.00




Bonnie Jean Flag Dress
6X
$8.00





Gymboree (Top) Lands End (Capris)
Size 6
$12.50




Vive la Fete Smocked Watermelon Stand Capri Set
Size 6
$17.00




Hanna Andersson Capri Set
Size 6 (120)
SOLD



Hanna Andersson Dress
Size 6 (120)
SOLD




Kudzoo Express Capri Set
Size 6
SOLD




Rare Editions Flower Dress
Size 5
$15.00




Hanna Andersson Lavendar Capri Set
Size 5 (110)
$12.00




Gymboree Light Purple Cropped Pants Set
Size 5
SOLD




Vive la Fete Hand smocked Dress
Size 5 (runs a little big)
$20.00




Viva la fete for Ragsland Smocked Sailboats
Size 4
SOLD




Copper Key Smocked Dress
Size 4
$15.00




Rare Editions Smocked Capri Set (new w/ Tags)
Size 4
SOLD




Cupcake Originals Smocked Beach Sundress
Size 4
$17.50





Rare Editions Flower Capri Set
Size 4
$12.00




J khaki Mermaid Dress (new w/tags)
Size 4
$12.00




Gymboree Turtle Shorts Set
Size 4
$12.00




Fried Knit Creations Smocked Beach Scene Sundress
Size 4T (runs more like a 3T)
SOLD




Polly Flinders Blue Flower Dress
Size 5 (Runs more like a 4T)
$15.00








Hartstrings 4T Shorts Set
$10.00




Deux par Deux 4T shorts Set
$12.00




Gymboree 4/5 Orange Capri Set
Top is 4 Capris are 5 w/adjustable waist
$14.00




Ann Loren 4/5 Ruffled Pants set
$12.00




Magic Moments Flamingo Capri Set
Size 4
$10.00




B. Lulu (Los Angeles) Flowered Capri Set
$14.00




Samara 4T Red Gingham Red Capri Set
$10.00




Polly Flinders 3T Pink 100% Silk Dress
$20.00




Gymboree 3 Birthday Girls Top
$5.00




Kids Headquarters 3T Shorts Set w/ Custom Flower Bow
(New w/ Tags)
$12.00




Jillian's Closet Hot Pink Flower Dress 3T
SOLD



Windmill kids Smocked Crabs
Size 2T (Runs like a 3T)
$18.00




Silly Goose Smocked Lollipops Capri Set
Size 2
$17.50




Smocked Frocks Smocked Goldfish
Size 24m
SOLD


Just Ducky Smocked White Dress
Size 24m New w/ tags
$18.00





Lydia Jane 2T Butterfly Dress
$10.00








Strasburg 24m/2T White Hand Embroidered Dress
Perfect for Beach Portraits
$14.00




Rare Editions Navy/Pink Dress 2T
$6.00




Frances Johnston for SIMI Blue Pleated Dress 2T
$22.00




Bella Bliss 2T Pink Gingham Dress
Perfect for Monogramming
$22.50




Gap 2T Navy Dress
$10.00




Patsy Aiken/ Chez Ami Polka Dot Jumper 2
$10.00




Polka Tots 2T Capri Set
$15.00




HartStrings 2T Flower Sweater
$8.00




Mary James 24m Flower Dress
SOLD




Rosalina Hand Smocked Rocking Horses Pink Dress 24m
$17.50




Petit Ami Hand Smocked flowered Dress
24m (new with Tags)
SOLD




Rare Editions Flower Capri Set (w/ Custom Taylored Tots Bow)
24m
SOLD



Molly & Millie Ladybug Shorts Set
24m (New w/ Tags)
SOLD!




Rare Editions Cherry Dress
18m
SOLD




Ralph Lauren Paisley Dress
Size 18m
SOLD





Petit Ami Hand Smocked Lavender Dress
24m
$17.50





Sarah Louise of England Hand Embroidered Pale Pink Dress
18m (new w/out Tags)
$22.50







Highland Porch Children White Portrait Dress w/ Blue Smocking
12m Runs more like an 18m (New w/Tags)
$32.50 (FREE SHIPPING)




Little Me Crocheted Knit Cropped Pants Set
18m
$6.00




Boutique PS by SP White Romper (perfect for Beach Portraits)
18m
$12.00








Specialty Baby Pink Swing Dress w/ bloomers
18m
SOLD




Ralph Lauren Knit Polo Dress
12m (Runs Small...more like 9m)
SOLD




New Potatoes Fruit Romper
12m
SOLD




Baby Gap Brown Polka Dot Dress
12-18m
SOLD




Hartstrings Tulip Longall
12m
$10.00






Petit Ami Hand Smocked Blue Dress
6m
SOLD




Sweet Potatoes Bee and Flower Romper
Size 6-9m
$7.00





Windmill Kids Hand Smocked starfish Shorts Set
6-12m
$12.50 (FREE SHIPPING)




Rare Editions Pink Bow Dress w/ Rosettes
9m
$8.00 (FREE SHIPPING)



Petit Ami Hand Embroidered Pink Dress
New w/ Tags 9m
$17.50 (FREE SHIPPING)




Ralph Lauren Flowered Dress and Bloomers
9m
$7.00




Ralph LaurenL Knit Romper
9m
$6.00




Ralph Lauren Shirt and Short set
9m
$12.00




Mary James Day Gown w/ Bunny
6-9m
$8.00




Petit Ami Hand Smocked Lavender Dress
6m
$15.00







Ralph Lauren Pin kKNit Dress w/ Bloomers
3m
$8.00 (FREE SHIPPING)




Baby Gap Giraffe Print Pants Set
3-6m
$10.00 (FREE SHIPPING)



Carters Smocked Swingtop and Bloomers
Newborn
$7.50


BOYS....


Carters Lil Cowboy LS Tee
Size NB
$4.00



Petit Ami Hooded Sweater
Size 3M (new w/ Tags)
$12.00



Feltman Brothers White Christening Set
Size 3m
$17.00


Petit Ami Blue Gingham Longall
Size 3m
$12.00



RAlph Lauren Navy Polo
Size 9m
$8.00




Gap White Sweater Vest
Size 12-18m
$6.50


Tricia Smocked Bunny Bubble
Size 12m
SOLD


Ralph Lauren Romper
Size 12m
SOLD





Ralph Lauren Romper
Size 12m
SOLD



Gymboree Crab Set
Size 12-18m
SOLD



Ragsland Red/white gingham Bubble
Size 18m
$14.00