Alec is a curious, fun and kind little boy. He loves hanging out with his brother and friends. Alec is as content playing competitive sports with his older brother or make believe (ice cream parlor) with his younger brother or drawing by himself. He is a little mischievous at times keeping his parents on their toes. ?His mom, Holly Brown, is the co-founder of tada! shop.
Alec
What do you want to be when you grow up A professional hockey player
What is your favorite famous person Luke Skywalker from Star Wars
What makes you happy Having fun and playing with my friends
What makes you sad When my friends leave
Your favorite book The diary of a Wimpy kid
Your favorite films Tom & Jerry
Your favorite animal a squirrel. It is cool
Your best holidays you ever had Our summer trips to Michigan and the weenie roasts!
A city that you would dream to visit San Francisco (where my godfather lives)
Who chooses your clothes in the morning Mom, but sometimes me
Your favorite color gold. (Really?) I just like gold
Your favorite outfit Sweatpants and a sweatshirt
What is the piece your like the most from your wardrobe My sweatpants.
What is the next item you would like to get A cool t-shirt that says or having a picture of “building legos”
Holly
Your favorite children’s brands For clothing, Bella Bliss and Crewcuts. For toys, Go Kids. And Wovenplay just because (if I only had girls)
Your favorite children’s stores My favorite stores are ones that inspire me in some way, not necessarily ones where I am buying frequently. ABC Carpet’s kids section for that special gift. Trico Field for their details and ability to mix and match. And, Moomah for the family
Do you buy a lot online for your children If so, what are your favorite e-stores Absolutely do most of my buying online for the kids. Love the niche stores for something special (hence, the launch of tada! shop). Amazon is also at the top of my list
A website that inspires you Many design blogs inspire me and keep me consumed until late night. Gilt for it’s rapid success
What are the criteria you consider when you buy something for child Will they wear it? Will it last relative to what I am spending? Do I/he like it?
Last item you added to your child’s wardrobe Splurged on a Robert Redd shirt for my oldest son. Looks great, boys love them and gets handed down to his brothers
Most precious item you bought for your child Monogrammed, smocked bubble for my son’s christening. (My Southern roots)
Best gift you gave for a child’s B-day This amazing set of German castle wooden blocks with the tower, gate and all
Items that you find hard to find Unique toys that they will play with over and over
Favorite pieces in his wardrobe Peek word tees. Fun, colorful bathing suits
Where are you going for the summer holidays To Northern Michigan on the lake with my family and cousins. Just got back from Washington DC which is always a great trip with the kids
Bella Bliss, Crewcuts, Go Kids, Wovenplay, ABC Carpet, Trico Field, Moomah, Robert Redd
Florence Rolando
Launched in London in early 2009 by Florence Rolando (journalist, co-founder of Bubble Trade Shows) Pirouette Blog has been a reference in the industry since 2009 with its combined business and consumer view of the children’s market. A fantastic resource for children’s fashion, design, trends and culture, it aims to support creativity and talent but it also does this by talking about life, family, culture and health.
Florence is an international leader in the industry (8 years as a Milk Collaborator, contributor to Naif Magazine in Spain, co-founder of Bubble Trade Shows in New York and London).
Now Florence runs Energy Therapy Porto @enrgy_therapy_porto
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