Lemonfish bags

There was a time not so long ago that I was on a search for the perfect "mommy bag."  Also known as a "diaper bag", or "bag to carry everything you, your husband, and kid(s) might need during your entire outing."

I saw these bags in downtown Stuttgart and had to find out more about them.  It turns out they are made of used sailors' bags and constructed in womens' prisons.  Recycling, re-training, and a women-run company, I am liking these bags even more! 

I have become partial to messenger-style bags as it leaves me two free hands to shuffle the kids and all their needs and these two pictured below especially jumped out at me.  Lots more designs at lemonfish's website! (click on "Bild-und Preisliste").

Photo Stools

If you are looking to update your child's playroom, throw out the typical IKEA stools used for the small kids art table (you know the ones!) and dress up what is typically an ordinary idea, then you will adore Werkhaus's artistic approach to fine sitting. The photo stools are fun, fabulous and a great buy at 25,00 euro.

After seeing the design in a make-shift children's garden area at Korbmayer, I realized how lovely these stools look in person vs. online. The connectable, wood based panel system offers children a stable seat with a variety of specialized kinder photos to choose from- an affordable way to keep art everywhere. Take time to check them out and let us know what you think!!

Leonardo bunnies

Mother nature dumped a big load of snow on Ludwigsburg yesterday, much to Kim and my exasperation.  It's been an especially snowy and cold winter here and we are more than ready for spring. 

In order to at least get the inside of our homes into the spring feeling, if not yet outside, we made a Saturday morning shopping run together and could not resist each picking up a couple of these sleek ceramic bunnies from the german company Leonardo, famous for their glassware and more.

The bunnies seem to be quite popular and selling out, as I could only find them at dekokaufhaus online, with only Leonardo's other Easter decorations still available at their estore.   

I'm sure spring is just around the corner for us in Germany....   Please!
Stay tuned for more Easter (Ostern) decorating ideas as the germans have so many nice ideas!

Winners multipe gifts give-away!

Good morning everyone!

The winners of the give-away are:

1. Allison (train spoon, and because we know you're expecting, we'll throw in the bellybutton baby tees!)

2. Urslua (water bottle, big)

3. Anita (doorstop)

4. Joy (water bottle, small)

5. Katie (Weleda set)

Please contact us at laura{at}baroquebabies{dot}com with your mailing address.

Results chosen by Random.org.

Thank you to our sponsors and to everyone to entered!

Spring into spring!

Hi everyone, just a reminder that the Blühendes Barock & Marchengarten Dauerkarten passes are currently on sale. If you are looking to save a few extra euro on single or family cards be sure to stop by the Schloss or Marstall Center in Ludwigsburg today! The pre-sale will continue through March 18th.

We've also discovered some incredibly charming Lubu inspired frog T's for mommy at Balbina. The shirts are adorable and even better looking in person. They style the same patterns for children, so if you are looking for a fun partner look you will love Balbina's matching T-shirt sets. My favorites are the Hawaiian Frog and Love Bus!!

Rice Denmark zoo storage box

Kim and I saw the latest addition to Rice Denmark's adorable storage baskets at Korbymayer Stuttgart last week. 
Is this not so cute?  And it would work for a boy or girl or a parent! (:-) )  I'm in love....

As I've mentioned before, these boxes are made of raffia palm leaves and manufactured in third world countries under certified global social accountability standards for decent working conditions.

Available at Takatomo.de (worldwide shipping!)

Give-Away

I think it is about time we do another give-away. We are feeling pretty generous today so we've decided to give-away the following products to our loyal Baroque Babies readers: one cute baby Bellybutton T for baby boy and one cute Bellybutton T for baby girl (sizes 3-6months) that will each include two Bellybutton baby photo albums, one Donkey Products train spoon, one set of Kinder toothpaste and Calendula Waschlotion & Shampoo from Weleda, one cute pink tube-shaped doorstop from Rasselfisch and two very hip water bottles from SIGG- your choice of .3L Fashion Line or .6L Bees N' Beetles.

How do you go about winning these fab prizes? Easy, simply follow the directions below!!

To participate you must:


•comment (only once, please) on this post with your name and email. Uncomfortable leaving your email? No worries, just check back on Thursday, March 4th to see if you won and send us a quick email with your mailing information!!

•Please list the items to win in the priority you'd like them. We'll draw seven winners and try to give you your first choice!


•Giveaway open to U.S. and European residents only *Giveway will close on Wednesday, March 3rd at 7 pm

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Taga display at Korbmayer

Coincidentally enough, while roaming around Stuttgart yesterday, we met Taga representative Matthias Gross on the third floor of Korbmayer setting up Taga's original 'multifunctional urban vehicle'. The bicycle/continuity transporter is even cooler in person and a must see if you live in the Stuttgart area, so be sure to stop by Korbmayer to test it out.

Also note that spring is in full swing. Korbmayer has several innovative new products for baby and toddler; Marco Polo's new spring collection for kids, gorgeous new pieces from Taj Wood & Sherer and an array of great one of kind pieces for baby's nursery or toddler’s walls. They've also switched gears and stocked their front store with Baroque Babies favorite brand, Rice. I know they're great when my kids only eat and drink from their products. If you do not live in the Stuttgart area, no worries, Korbmayer's online shop is just as exclusive as the store itself.

*Taga recently launched their new campaign in the states, so look for their innovative bicycle in larger cities such as New York, L.A. or check out their website for a location near you.

Netherlands idea of bicycle fun....and you'll love it!

After attempting a 25 mile bike journey several years back I discovered one thing about myself...I really do not enjoy biking that much. I know, shock, I live in Germany and I DON'T LIKE BIKING (I can see the Germans reading this now with open mouths). I don't mind a little pedal...pedal here and there, but I'd rather walk the hill than pedal tirelessly up it and not move anywhere. However, our friend Sonia, who brought us the very cool Austrian Rest Stop Adventure Park post sent us a very interesting link to a versatile form of biking (with kids) that would have, a few years ago, changed my outlook on cycling. I will let Taga, the manufacturers of this hip form of transport sum up their product, 'Taga is a multifunctional urban vehicle, uniquely designed to suit the needs of today's parents and children.' Basically, what they are trying to say is, this carrier will make your life 10 xs easier. I find the idea of this 'city car substitute' trend genius and love how parents cycling with newborns, toddlers and baby's new sister can conveniently transition to a moveable stroller or highchair for easy mobility. Definitely take time to check out this Netherlands creation and let us know what you think. Oh, and no, I do not deprive my children of bicycle fun (just b/c it's not my favorite leisure time activity) and we cycle often ON THE BICYCLE MARKED PATHWAYS...yes, I'm the one you were probably cling-a-ling-a-linging at :-)

Butterfly and Big Ruffle Bows for sale

Finally they are here! In all of our spare time (ha ha), Kim and I have become crafty and have created these fun hair bows.

Our online shop is almost ready, but in the meantime, let us know what you would like by leaving us a comment on this post or sending an email to laura@baroquebabies.com!

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