Limited Edition Holiday Items

I couldn't resist. When creativity strikes (along with the holiday spirit), it doesn't matter how many other things need to be done. We must drop everything, give in and see what we come up with.
Below are the results of such an event.

Introducing the limited edition snowman, available in the baby bean onesies & little bean tees. Signature cropped icon & hand stitched detail. Hat & arm are brown. Choose red or green body. Email info@allthingsbean.com to order. (These are not available on the website). Happy festive-ness :)

Upcoming Events

Happy November! At the risk of sounding cliche, I can't believe how fast time is going...

First off, thank-you so much to everyone who attended the Photo Element/all things bean trunk show & photo shoot last Saturday. We had a great time, met some wonderful people & gave away a bunch of goodies, including bean apparel, photo shoots & jewelry from Stella & Dot. We love our bean friends & appreciate your support!

Now, on to to our upcoming events:













Yuma Yoga/all things bean Trunk Show & Cocktail Party
Nov. 20th 6:30 - 9:30
Yuma, AZ

Ladies - join us for a festive evening of prizes, cocktails & hors d'oeuvres! We will be raffling yoga classes & products, and infant & toddler all things bean clothing. Email me at info@allthings bean to RSVP & receive directions.

Two Patooties Holiday Trunk Show

Thursday, November 18 · 5:00pm - 8:00pm

Location: TBD
http://www.facebook.com/home.php?#!/event.php?eid=129419673778895

all things bean will have product available at the Two Patooties Holiday Trunk Show. Two Patooties and Lolas Mexican Arts & Crafts are hosting a Trunk Show Happy Hour! A great time to do some holiday shopping from your favorite local artisans.







Winter Market & Holiday Fair
Dec. 4, 2010 10 a.m. - 3 p.m.
Valdez Elementary (on 29th Ave between Speer and Zuni)
http://winter-market.com/

Please join all things bean & Jibberish body products at this family friendly event.
The Market & Fair features artisans, crafters, and providers of unique, boutique gifts and products from our neighborhood and the surrounding communities. Beyond the fabulous goodies to admire and buy, the Market & Fair also offers entertainment for the whole family: photos with Santa, sing-alongs featuring your favorite holiday tunes, craft-making stations and more!

News & Events

Good morning bean friends!

I wanted to quickly update you on a few things in the bean world. As we roll into Fall & dare I say, (drum roll) "the holiday season", we have some upcoming events to invite you to. So, break out your jackets or your cocktail attire & join in the festivities! Please email info@allthingsbean.com to sign up for either of the trunk shows. These are RSVP events & providing your email is the only way you can win!

Yours in all things festive, fall & fun,
all things bean

Naturally Loved Grand Opening Party
Sept. 19, 2010 12 p.m. - 4 p.m.
Denver, CO
I've mentioned this store before & this weekend is the official party. Come see this great store on 29th St. in Stapleton & peruse their fantastic assortment of eco-friendly clothing, accessories, toys, diapering products, maternity wear & more. (Of course, there's a nice little display of the baby bean line too).
www.naturallylovedbaby.com

The French Nest Market
Sept. 18, 2010 9 a.m. - 3 p.m.
Ft. Collins, CO
This Sat. Two Patooties will be carrying an assortment of baby & little bean at their booth at the French Nest Market in Ft. Collins from 9-3.
www.thefrenchnestmarket.com

HUNI Highlands Farmer's Market
Sept. 25, 2010 9 a.m. - 1 p.m.
Denver, CO
Jibberish body products & all things bean will make their final Farmer's Market appearance today. Pick up a gift & enjoy the fall weather!
http://www.denverhighland.org/huni.html

Trunk Show & Photo Shoot
Nov. 6, 2010 2 p.m. - 5 p.m.
Denver, CO
all things bean is teaming up with Photo Element to give away 2 photo shoots & various products! Submit your email address to info@allthingsbean.com to enter to win. The grand prize winner will get clothing for their bean & a photo shoot to be done during the party. They will also be featured on the all things bean website. Other prizes include a photo shoot for your family (holiday cards anyone), and other product from the baby & little bean lines. Join us for the trunk show, wine & hors d'oeuvres & prizes at the Photo Element studio. More info to follow if you sign up! Winners must be present to win. Grand prize winner must have a child who wears from 0-3T.

Trunk Show & Holiday Party
Nov. 20, 2010 (time tbd)
Yuma, AZ
all things bean & yuma yoga are throwing a holiday party! Break out your holiday dress & join us for cocktails, a trunk show & chances to win baby & little bean products & yuma yoga classes. Email info@allthingsbean.com to receive details & RSVP.

Boys' little bean tees!

After careful consideration, in depth market research & a multitude of samples...(ok, so I just did what I really wanted), the boys' little bean tee icons have been decided! And here they are:

Dino Tee: made from a re-purposed, distressed reverse twill & the new retro red dot fabric with the signature hand stitched detail.

Skull Tee: made from our best-selling boy fabric, the multi argyle with hand stitched detail.

Available online now: www.allthingsbean.com/littlebean

Our winners of their own little bean tees are Elizabeth & Cynthia. Please contact me at: info@allthingsbean.com to choose your size & icon.

Thanks for all your ideas both on the blog & facebook!

Designer's Pick - New Fall Fabrics

I'm so excited about these fabrics, I couldn't wait until the product was done to show them to you! So, here they are - the new Fall fabrics for baby & little bean.

Now, my hands down favorite is the retro brown floral on the top left, but I'm betting money that the ivory exploded tile below it will be the new best-seller for girls. And I love the retro red dot for boys. (Look for that one in the little bean boys' tees, along with some cool distressed, re-purposed fabrics).

We also have the pink & brown filigree (which I think is a beautiful, classic girl pattern), the black & white geo (I have certain customers in mind for this one, and could be persuaded to make it in girl's as well), the turq oval (this one is super cool if you dare) and finally, the new jungle neutral (I love this & already bought into the fabric big time)! The only question is - which is your favorite?

Girls' little bean tees are here!

School is starting, Fall is in the air (ok - maybe not just yet) & the long sleeve, little bean tees are here for girls! We have found the softest jersey & appliqued them with our most popular fabrics. There's a variation on the baby bean flower as well as a butterfly option. These come in sizes 12-18, 18-24, 2T & 3T. (Note - these make great big sister gifts)!

Now, the question is, what should we do for the boys? Post your ideas here & if we go forward with your suggestion, you'll receive a free tee for your little bean! (Remember, icons that are identifiable in silhouette & are relatively simple make the best appliques).

http://www.allthingsbean.com/index2.php#/gallery1/2/

Hey Kermit - it's easy being green

You may dig your heels in on this, but I promise - once you get started, you'll find yourself cringing when you have to throw away a can or buy an "unfriendly" product. (I've been known to carry trash home to recycle it & this is no easy task for us. We have to drive ours 10 miles to a center). I was bitten by the green bug in 2nd grade when I saw a show on PBS about the trash we bury seeping harmful chemicals into our water & killing wildlife. I promptly wrote an editorial to the local paper imploring people to do their part. The passion has grown since then & I've tried to reduce my footprint with things like collecting the office paper at my last job, to using cloth diapers & natural cleaning products in our home.

So, what does any of this have to do with all things bean? Well, I've found the most fun way of being environmental yet. The green bean line. In addition to the things we do as a company (see http://www.allthingsbean.com/index2.php#/info1/2/), now it's part of fashion! While on vacation last week in beautiful Silverton CO, I happened upon a wonderful antique store, Adelaide's. There I nabbed the latest piece for the Fall green bean line - a vintage floral feed sack, circa 1930. (Look for it soon on the website & on facebook when the season launches). This & other finds will be re-purposed in appliques.

Finally - my challenge to you. Choose one aspect of your life & modify it to be a little more green. Here are some quick ideas:

• Switch out your disposable water bottles for a re-usable one. (I personally like the camelbaks with a flip spout & I tend to drink more water this way).
• Wash clothes in cold water - unless you use cloth diapers & then, please, wash those in hot!
• Keep the windows open & fans going all nite & then close up the house in the morning. You'll prolong the amount of time before you need to turn on the a/c.
• Recycle! This is easy - most items can be mixed together now & it's free to drop things at many locations. Google recycling drop off in your area.
• Try switching just a couple of your "normal" cleaning products to greener options - Seventh Generation, Method & Clorox Green Works are all pretty good options & they work.

Feel free to add your suggestions too. In the meantime, I'll be looking for a compost system for my deck & more vintage & re-purposed fabrics for the green bean line.

Take care!
all things bean