Going to Ireland...

Okay so I'm not really going to Ireland...I wish! We started a new family tradition this year. Each month we get together and do a family dinner...but not just any dinner it's a internationally themed dinner. A fun way to travel the world without leaving the states. Anyway this month I am the host and we are having an Irish themed dinner. Perfect since St. Patty's Day is just around the corner. We will be serving up some Corned Beef with cabbage and sharing some fun facts about St. Patty's Day!

I came across this amazing photo of the Blarney Castle in County Cork, Ireland. It is available to purchase here!

If you haven't already entered to win our giveaway you have until 3/14/09! Click here for all the details!

Malia Ensemble...

Our Malia Ensemble is once again available for purchase!

After many of you asking if we would bring this ensemble back...well here it is!

It is now available at our new lower pricing! Thats right we have been working with a new supplier and are now able to pass the savings on to you. So be sure to visit us at DolceBaciBoutique.com or our Etsy shop and grab them while you can!

Thanks to all the wonderful photographers who have contacted us regarding our 2009 Summer Collection. We are excited to be working with you!

Hope you have a blessed day!

It's finally here!

Our next Giveaway that is...

We are giving away one $50 gift certificate to one lucky winner! The gift certificate will be valid at www.dolcebaciboutique.com or in our ETSY shop, it's your choice.

To enter you must join our mailing list here! If you're already a subscriber, be sure to let us know.

Get more entries...We'd love for you to blog about this giveaway & make a comment with the link & we will give you 2 extra entries!

Winner will be selected at random. Contest Ends 3/14/09

In search of...

We are looking for a few photographers to work with us on our new collection! If you are interested please email me samples of your work and link info to angie@dolcebaciboutique.com

We will be announcing our next giveaway very soon!

I love this!

I am just taking a break and thought I would do a little shopping on ETSY! I found this fabulous necklace and had to share!

You can find it here!

We have been busy in the studio! We have had a few set backs on our Spring/Summer Collection but they are on the way. We will also be having another giveaway later this month so be sure to check back often for details!

We are offering FREE SHIPPING (on orders of $75 or more) and many of our items are on sale now in our ETSY shop!

I hope everyone has a fabulous Valentine's Day weekend!

Love is in the air...

Some fabulous finds for the lovely month of February!

Look how cute these LOVE scrabble tile pillows are from Pillow Happy

And I would love to drink my morning coffee in this adorable cup from Lucky Little Dot

We are having another one of our fabulous sales in our ETSY shop! Be sure to stop by and check it out. New items will be arriving very soon!

CPSIA Update!

CPSC grants 1 year stay of enforcement for children's products!!! Yippee!!!
This is good news but I wouldn't get too excited (although it's hard). Any number of things can still happen to reverse this. Here's a good article: http://overlawyered.com/2009/01/cpsia-cpsc-staff-asks-1-year-enforcement-stay/.

You are still responsible to make sure your products fall below the 600 ppm and the phthlates ban. So get testing results from fabric, ribbon, button, zippers, paint, dyes, etc suppliers. According to Jenifer Taggert, of The Smart Mama, these components may fail lead testing: "rhinestones, crystals (Swarovski), zipper pulls, zipper bases, zipper stops, grommets, snaps, metal closures, pearl or opalescent plastic buttons, vinyl (stabilized with lead) and eyelets. Some screen prints may also fail. "
Please note that if you use paint in finishing toys or use painted metal in your jewelry, you still need 3rd party testing.

Be sure to read Chairman Nord and Commissioner Moore's letter. They further explain their thinking