Diamond quilting . . . it’s a good thing! Imitation, not so much. Stinky Couture™ being the inventive, contemporary brand that it is often is in the position of having our ideas imitated in one form or another. That said, their efforts though diligent, genuinely pale in comparison. The Stinky Couture Signature Series™ fitted cloth diaper embodies classic lines and luxe materials. The Stinky Couture™ cloth diaper is easily spotted with our signature, the detailed quilting design of the Stinky Couture Signature Soaker™. Being that Stinky Couture™ is just that, couture, there are those replica makers trying to make a quick buck with imitation. You can however note the inferior products if you employ close attention to detail. When I create, it’s all about the detail.

As posted 01/09 :

Diamonds may just be your baby’s new best friend. . . I’m talking diamond quilting. Stinky Couture™ is addressing the need for a soaker that not only offers superior absorbency, but still looks great wash after wash. Many of you are familiar with a common industry problem where the outer fabric of a soaker containing a boost layer through the center can develop a saggy and wrinkled look over time and washings. No more! Stinky Couture™ now offers an innovative new soaker featuring quilting through all the layers that our testing shows not only significantly increases durability, but also allows for additional layers of absorbency without additional bulk. No sagging, no curling and a great new unique look.

We had previously shared to expect some new and exciting developments
to Stinky Couture™, we will strive not
to disappoint. Please look forward to a new product line later this year which
is currently on the drawing board, quite literally, in charcoal! Now you all know some of what I dream about…

A few notes About Our Products:

First and foremost Stinky Couture™ is innovative in design with extraordinary attention to quality and detail. It’s worth mentioning that Stinky Couture™ products have not, nor have ever been, touted or advertised as all organic or all natural. From conception the primary focus for fabrics has been on boutique, out of print, hard to find and rare prints with special consideration to organic and organic blend fabrics. That said, high performance fabrics are incorporated in many Stinky Couture™ designs. High performance fabrics may include, though are not limited to, athletic wicking materials, polyester/polyester blend fabrics, polyurethane laminate (PUL) and Zorb™, which we were at the forefront in incorporating as a staple fabric in the cloth diaper community as noted in our August ‘08 post The New Blue Superhero in SC’s life . . .

Following the CPSIA bringing to the forefront of discussion and legislation the safety of all products intended for children under 12 years of age, as well as our desire to keep parents informed, Stinky Couture™ began including a content card with each product this year that details the fabrics used.

Please note our About Our Products page has been updated with this additional detail.

The Stinky Couture™ product line will continue to evolve in order to address and accommodate the needs and desires of you, our customer.

I say yet again that I am so fortunate to have so many of you that started as customers become my friends over time, and I do so enjoy watching your babies grow. I value your friendship and am thankful for the support you provide for me an my family.

So I can’t help myself, I love to share the great stuff I find and places I *heart* and plus this plug is inspirational!

Successful people replace the words ‘wish’, ’should’ and ‘try’ with ‘I will’. Ineffective people don’t

My absolute fav store to gear up at for my athletic wear is Lululemon Athletica. I find it to be a fantastic, very selfy store for those of us looking for the athletic wear that is both functional yet appropriate for after gym errands. Actually I’m often in my Lulu gear on off time simply because it’s so yummy! Their athletic pants are butt perking and truly compliment a womens shape which is just one of the many reasons I love this store! Another is their friggin’ inspirational shopping bag. The bag is reusable, bright red bag and is inundated with inspirational quotes on the outside as exampled above. Who knew I’d get some early a.m. inspiration and so much motivation from a shopping bag!

I love to share fun finds and though Valentine’s Day has come and gone, I say that paperwhite studio rocks year round! We have all had those “don’t know what to get you” moments. I personally am not a Hallmark type of girl!

“i love you more than ‘blank’. ” is a little project with a big heart. We believe that you can never really evaluate the value of something unless you measure it up to something else, so we wanted to ask people : What do you use as a measuring stick for love?

-paperwhite studio

We love play-dough and make it weekly . . . just because!

* 2 1/2 cups flour
* 1/2 cup salt
* 3 tablespoon oil
* 1 tablespoon cream of tartar
* 2 cups boiling water
* food coloring

Mix the above together and knead until smooth. Divide dough as you wish and create your own fabulous colors with food coloring. With the exception of boiling the water, this is a child friendly project. How fun that it lasts longer than store bought Play-Doh, and as a bonus, it doesn’t crumble.

I turn the other cheek to “you”. The “you” that finds comfort in being malicious and unkind. The “you” who finds joy in spreading falsities. My response to “you” is this:

When we are faced with such hostility we can choose to react on instinct, to defend, to justify, to attack and ultimately to feed the ugliness of this dysfunctional theater, but in doing so we allow it to become a part of us. Eckhart Tolle¹ describes much of this beautifully, and may summarize it best in his words: “Whatever you fight, you strengthen, and what you resist, persists.”

-Today’s World – Karma, Reflection and Kindness.

It is disappointing that there are those few of you who find my success to be threatening. That feel you need to have your presence known with each degree of success I earn and that seem to feel that attempting to tear others down is a way to build yourself up. My success is based on a true and honest heart and most importantly it is based on integrity. Integrity is defined as an adherence to moral and ethical principles. For me this holds true in every detail as well as holistically. Any one of you have the potential to be as successful – but your first goal should be to apply the energy you use to attack me to improve your own life skills. I am well aware that some of “you” are individuals that are known in the WAHM community yet hide behind anonymity and innuendo. Sadly, there are also those few that are simply wanting to “belong” to something regardless of the ill intent, the falsehood or those it injures. As women, we should stand up for and encourage the success and empowerment of our gender. I will forever strive to be a champion for us as women; women who not only want to do meaningful work, but who also find great meaning and success in being wives, partners and mothers.

PLEASE CLICK ON THE RED LINK BELOW

Are You at Risk for Heart Disease? Take this quiz to find out.

As posted in What is the heart truth? on the SC blog March of last year, every woman needs to know about heart disease. So many of us are guilty of nurturing our loved ones so obsessively that we too often neglect our own health. As mothers, I do believe that we are the driving force behind the success of our families. From the foods our family eats, to health care, and even in the support and strength we give. We are needed and it is of the utmost importance that we are educated about our health and well being.

Be smart. Be informed. Be well.

February is American Heart Month because cardiovascular diseases, including stoke, remain the number one cause of death in America, and to raise awareness of the risks of heart disease, many have taken to wearing red during the month as a symbol of support.

Adding to the SC product line up is the Stinky Couture™ All-In-One. A cloth diaper that needs no cover as the outer layer is waterproof, hence the All-In-One (AIO) name. The SC AIO is a luxurious, trim fitting, no bulk, no fuss option for those parents who like the convenience of a disposable diaper yet want the eco friendly environmental advantages of cloth. Not only is the SC AIO as trim as the SC Signature Series™ fitted, the fact that we combined it with the innovative diamond quilted soaker, unique to Stinky Couture™, makes this a must have for busy parents on the go. When parents communicate to me what they are wanting, words like absorbency, comfort and trust are at the top of the list. Customers have come to expect the style and quality that Stinky Couture™ is known for, and not wanting to disappoint, I continue to mix it up with traditional and edgy fabrics and design. Previously the SC AIO has been primarily available only to those with custom orders, but will soon be available RTW (ready to wear).

Many of you are aware that my niece was born prematurely last Fall. Pictured above is wee Felicity weighing just 14.7 ounces. The update we had hoped to be able to share is here! No longer confined to her world of many months, a plastic bubble, Felicity is now home and weighing close to 4 1/2 pounds. The pictures below show that the big new world, though exciting, can be tiring for one so small.