founder(s):

jennifer and james labit

what inspires you?

Cotton Babies strives to respect and recognize every parent. we want our customers to feel like a good parent when they visit our website and stores. this means that Cotton Babies focuses on creating products that recognize many different kinds of parents and, in turn, that focus has created a fun, interesting culture at Cotton Babies, where our customers vary widely, and everyone leaves with a happy, confident smile.

what does your store have that no other store can offer!?

Cotton Babies is dedicated to providing a unique selection of natural parenting products while maintaining an exceptional commitment to customer service.

with a variety of options designed to fit your lifestyle, we have everything you need to care for your baby and offer an unparalleled assortment of items to support your specific choices.

our knowledgable store associates are readily available to answer questions, provide product demonstrations and give helpful tips, creating a one-of-a kind shopping experience. our stores offer social groups, instructional workshops, car seat installations, gift registry and gift cards for any amount.

what are you most excited about in the near future?

meeting more parents, continuing to serve as a natural parenting resource and helping families along the way.

favorite Kate Quinn print? antique grate!

location (s):   

kate quinn was featured at the cotton babies fashion show!
featured: flock tee and 5 pocket denim pant

9916 kennerly rd, 
st. louis, mo 63128
314.849.6400

1200 town and country crossing dr
town and county, mo 63017
636.220.7720

106 grand blvd
vancouver, wa 98661
360.258.0644

or check them out here on the web! 

we love you Cotton Babies! if you are in one of their store area’s please stop by and say hello!

please enter here to win a 25$ gift certificate to cotton babies and bum genius! 

click here to enter for a chance to win the giveaway!

rules & reg

with the exciting arrival of our purple essentials collection this week, we couldn’t help but be inspired!

1. church street envelope iiibeca 2. moroccan glasses black rooster decor  3. alpaca apple pillow ouef  4. sparrow knot just a knot hat gift set kate quinn organics 5. fairy tales of the brothers grimm taschen 6. lounge dress kate quinn organics

-kara

happy belated earth day everyone!

this year,  kate quinn organics decided to take our helping hands outdoors to one of our beautiful pacific northwest trails and plant trees. this event was so much fun! it involved us planting 30 new samplings along the issaquah pickering trail where blackberry bushes had been cut back to expose a babbling creek home to many salmon. it was also the first day of the pickering barn farmers market where we ate crepes, fed alpacas and bought ingredients from local farmers to make a delicious dish for our company earth day picnic. we love any opportunity to give back and i hope you have fun celebrating with us! enjoy!

issaquah-pickering trail.

getting our tools.

planting the little saplings.

the creek that was cleared so that salmon can swim free.

pickering barn where we supported local farmers.

essential bakery bread which is a seattle favorite. they have the cutest little cafes!

can you believe that these gorgeous flowers from the skagit tulip growers are only 10$?! during all of april they have a tulip festival that is a must see if you are ever in washington.

yakima valley farms has the best produce. these magnificent green onions were used for the quiche we made for our picnic.

this asparagus was also used in the quiche! from yakima valley farms.

organic free range eggs from the cutest lil dairy farm in yakima!

feeding the alpacas.

these crepes were delish!!!

here are the quiches we made with some of the ingredients from the farmers market. for a little extra flavor we added an organic truffle salt from PCC markets which is one of our favorite places to shop for food. they are the largest co-op in the country and support many local farmers as well as carry many different products promoting organic and sustainable practices. fortunately for us, their kirkland store is right down the street and is a kqo favorite place to lunch.

happy earth day!!
some of the kqo crew enjoying a much deserved sunny day after all this rain and grey we have been having. once we were done eating, we helped pick up trash around the park which is located right up the street from our headquarters. 

a bald eagle made an appearance at our picnic!

the quiche was a hit!

hope you all had a wonderful earth day!!!
enjoy our sale we have going on to celebrate until the 24th:

25% off spring 1 | air collection

happy shopping!

-kara

and the winner is……….

emily peck!

after our winner was selected by a third party, we asked kate quinn to please tell us a bit about the inspiration she got from emily’s pinterest board:

“the cohesiveness of emily’s story evokes a feeling of childhood summertime whimsy, I can relate to the color, texture, silhouette and character, all illustrating a feeling that will be so fun to create with. fresh air, cut grass and watermelon… who doesn’t love that!! i was also super excited to see the fox and of course beloved naturism which all will be super fun design elements to play with. we can’t wait to start designing it for her.”
-kate quinn

meet emily.

Q: Where did you get the inspiration for your board?

A: When I first heard about the contest, this art print {by watersounds on Etsy} immediately popped into my head as it was something I had recently pinned and perfectly captured the colors and feeling I was going for. From there, I just wanted to build on the color palate and natural feel.

Q: Tell us about your dream nursery:

A: My dream nursery is similar to my Pinterest board. I love being a mom of 2 boys but if I could design a nursery that is true to my heart, it would be feminine with warm oranges/yellows/greens {instead of pink}, light, cozy, and with lots of natural, outdoor elements – something that would smell like summer and want you to cuddle up and take a nap. I also love incorporating antique elements or even things I saved from when I was little alongside new items to create a “collected” look.

Tell us about being a mommy:

A: Being a mommy is a really hard job – I’m still learning! My son is nearly 3 ½ and we just welcomed our second boy on April 1^st so I’m still adjusting to life with 2 kids. There are many days I feel like I’m not cut out for the job or it gets hard to juggle, especially with working full time. However, if there’s anything I’ve learned with going from one child to two…it’s that the moments are fleeting and they won’t be little forever. I’m just trying to enjoy the ride as much as I can while it’s happening.

baby and big brother 

Q: What is your buying style?

A: Modern, whimsical, classic? This is a hard question because I feel like my style is always evolving or I like a little of everything, making it hard to commit to one “look”. I like things that have meaning and look like they were acquired over time. I love lots of eclectic things, vintage things, and classic things but I like it to look simple, clean, and cohesive. More and more, I’ve been into modern staples with clean lines {especially mid-century modern} pieces.

Q: What is your favorite family dinner?

A: I’m not a huge meat eater but my FAVORITE dinner is my mom’s meatloaf, with mashed potatoes, and corn. My family always makes fun of the fact that I mix it all together and eat it as one giant pile of mush – which, I agree, is kind of gross. It’s really the only meal I ever do that with!

Q: What are your favorite pair of shoes?

A: Being born and raised in the Pacific Northwest, casual style is where I’m most comfortable. Ballet flats, TOMS, or flip flops in summer is where it’s at!

Q: How do you take time to relax out of your busy schedule?

A:  If I ever have time to myself to actually relax, I’m usually working on my {very mediocre} photography skills or at the computer immersed in blog reading or writing posts/editing photos for my own blog. I like to feel productive so it’s hard for me to just sit still! 

thank you so much emily! we look forward to creating your new baby nursery!

-kara 

with so many amazing entries it wasn’t easy to narrow it down to the top 10 but here they are!!!!

(in no particular order):

jennifer b.

emily d.

melody d.

meredith e.

ginger g.

jennifer h.

shiloh k.

christina l.

emily p.

elizabeth p.

Thank you all so much and we will be announcing our winner next week!

-kara

located at:

2911 devine street
columbia, sc 29205
803.748.0198

founder (s):      

k.d.’s treehouse was founded by kris burns and dea baughman. kris retired in 2012. it is now owned by me, dea baughman and managed by conni young who has been with the company now for 4 years.

what inspires you?  

becoming a mom to a little boy named thatcher inspired me to open k.d.’s treehouse. his playful, sweet spirit reminds me life is short and to be in the moment. being disenchanted with the selection of boy’s clothing, especially in our area (smocked jon jons are popular in the south), thatcher also inspired me to maintain a wide selection of fun, colorful and comfortable boy’s clothing, even though he has sized out of the treehouse. with conni’s daughter harper being a mainstay at the shop, little girls are certainly not forgotten… we just make sure that we order in small batches so that outfits stay unique, and no one shows up to school or the same event dressed alike!

what does your store have that no other store can offer?                      

k.d.’s treehouse is a life style store offering a thoughtful selection of 100% organic cotton children’s clothing in addition to eco-friendly gifts, gear toys and more! Customers can rest assured that products in our store have been carefully researched, are non-toxic and ethically manufactured. we’ve created a no-pressure environment where people feel comfortable asking questions about being a new parent or about choosing the most environmentally sound products to fit their life style. we also have strong ties to our community, often contributing auction items to local schools and churches, as well as hosting free family-friendly events throughout the year.

what is you favorite kate quinn organics print of all time?        

my favorite print of all time is the seahorse print…. connie loves the seahorse as well, but is also quite fond of the pink elephant print.

what are you most excited about in the near future?  

we are most excited about the expansion of baby gear products k.d.’s treehouse will be carrying in the near future. so much research has been done and we look forward to “branching out” by offering many new products over the next year.

Check them out on them out here!

we love k.d.’s treehouse! if any mommies are in the area, please stop by and enjoy a bit of their southern hospitality!

-kara