Archive for January, 2006

Boutique Cafe’s Cup of Couture is Steamin’ Hot Children’s Boutique Website Gets Great Exposure

January 29th, 2006

Boutique Café© is gaining great exposure for their popular podcast. Adam Curry and MommyCast both spotlighted Boutique Café© this month in their own shows. The Pod Father’s first show of 2006 highlighted the hottest podcasts and Boutique Café© was first on his list

Canada (PRWEB) January 29, 2006 — Boutique Café© (www.boutiquecafe.com), which hosts weekly podcasts featuring designers of children’s clothing and topics of interest for fashion-savvy moms, recently received some significant press. Adam Curry, also know as the Pod Father, featured Boutique Café© in his January 10th PodFinder episode. His show is a guide to the podcast universe. The Pod Father’s first show of 2006 highlighted the hottest podcasts and Boutique Café© was first on his list. The PodFinder episode also featured an exclusive interview with the owners of Ragazza Bella, a boutique offering custom couture for girls.

In other news, popular podcasters Paige and Gretchen from MommyCast (www.mommycast.com) mention Boutique Café© in their most recent podcast episode, which they taped while being photographed for an article for USA Today. The podcast covered the topic of “mompreneurs,” the term for entrepreneurs who are also mothers. (It’s a term Boutique Café© knows very well.)

Mentions in high-profile podcasts such as PodFinder and MommyCast are only the beginning for Boutique Café©. The site continues to see a rise in traffic along with registered members. The weekly show continues to gain popularity among those who design and shop for children’s couture, as well as women wanting to hear about issues interesting to them.

If it’s about boutique, if it’s about kids, if it’s about moms, if it’s about you, it’s on Boutique Café©.

About Boutique Café©

Boutique Café© is the world’s first boutique podcast. Our weekly shows feature children’s couture designers and highlight topics of interest to fashion savvy moms around the world. Whether it’s a new muse, shopping for trendy outfits for your tot, or tearing your hair out over organizing your home, Boutique Café© is here to help. Besides producing a highly portable and downloadable radio show, we also support a community forum of buyers, designers, moms and professionals. If it’s about boutique, if it’s about kids, if it’s about Moms, if it’s about you, it’s on Boutique Café©. After all, who couldn’t use a cup of couture? For more information, please visit BoutiqueCafe.com.

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Show #15 – Children’s Club Show 06′ with Domestic Diva

January 27th, 2006

Domestic DivaOur correspondent, The Domestic Diva, reveals the hottest trends in children’s fashion. Straight from NYC, Lisa the Diva, reports on the Children’s Club Show for Fall ’06’s amazing children’s fashions! We announce the winner of our Binsi giveaway. Daria mentions a great website to check out at The Daily Stroll. Listen in for Rachel Culp’s Deep Blue C and visit Rachel on eBay. Be sure to download our AAC file this week in order to view pictures of the Children’s Club Show and links for all related designers! This show features music by The Lascivious Biddies, with their song Betty.

Auction Scramble – vintage spring/Easter dress
Accessory Scramble – lemon handpainted hairbows

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Boutique Café in the press! We’re out there

January 27th, 2006

Boutique Café© is gaining alot of exposure and press this month. Adam Curry (the Pod Father) featured Boutique Café© in his January 10th Podfinder episode – his show is a guide to the Podcast Universe. Adam highlights Boutique Café© in his first show of 2006 mentioning the hottest podcasts out there and We’re mention #1 on his list! He also plays a portion of our interview with Ragazzabella owners Nikki and Terri. Thanks so much Adam, we are thrilled to be the first podcast you promote in 2006!

Popular podcasters Paige and Gretchen from Mommy Cast mention Boutique Café© in their most recent podcast episode #58, while being photographed for USA Today. They also talk about mompreneurs this week. It’s a huge honor to be showcased in their show and we love them- Thank you Mommy Cast!

Thank you to all of our listeners and fellow podcasters for your support of Boutique Café©, we’re excited about all the new traffic and subcribers.

Mommycast

January 27th, 2006

Popular podcasters Paige and Gretchen from MommyCast mention Boutique Café© in their most recent podcast episode #58, which they taped while being photographed for an article for USA Today. The podcast covered the topic of “mompreneurs,” the term for entrepreneurs who are also mothers. A term we at Boutique Café© know all too well.
Mommycast

Your Fave Trends

January 26th, 2006

hear from youBoutique Café© wants to hear from you! What hot items can’t you live without? What trends are you excited about, and what colors make you want to whip out that credit card and do some serious damage?! It’s all in good fun. Whether you’re a Mom searching for that perfect pair of jeans, or a sassy outfit for your lil princess. A corporate woman taking over the board room in high style, or even a teenager going ga-ga over your favorite looks in a magazine or at the mall – Boutique Café© wants to hear them all…

Post to your hearts content, a little retail therapy is good for this Mama’s soul!

Fashion Show- Mona Lisa Boutique

January 23rd, 2006

Mona Lisa BoutiqueEuropean design, French artistry and a whole lot of love go into every incredible Mona Lisa Boutique creation. Designer Servane is well known and admired for her incredible lines, and the vibrant Euro fabric she uses with flair and creativity. Each piece she displays is a true work of art. We know that you’ll want to join with the rest of us in one day aspiring to own something that Servane has created. With a kind heart and a flair unmatched, Servane is our featured Fashion Designer of the week and it’s such an honor to showcase her Mona Lisa Boutique fashions.

Mona Lisa Boutique has a new website at www.monalisaboutique.com. Her sought after creations are also available on Blossom St.. You can find out even more about her designs by viewing her eBay Me page..

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Show #14 – Momtrepreneur Carri from Binsi

January 17th, 2006

CarriGreat Expectations??? If you are expecting a baby or know somebody who is, you’ll want to meet Carri from Binsi. This momtrepreneur and her team are changing the look and feel of labour! In boutique news My Fitting Room launches their new website. Georgie Tees is having a sale on maternity & children’s tees! Congratulations to Sam & Steve at the SGSHOW who recently aired their 25th show. In the Auction Scramble this week: Can you say Flower Power? Our Accessory Scramble features a lovely – a sewn flower fringe bracelet.

Don’t forget to enter to win a Binsi tutu skirt and a Binsi Thankini – the winner must be expecting a baby, join our Boutique Café© mailing list, and email us their due date. (Winner will be randomly drawn late this week.)

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Fashion Show – Dandelion Avenue

January 16th, 2006

DandelionTimeless beauty, quality and expert care are what you will find with Dandelion Avenue. Designer Angela says “At dandelionavenue, I like for little girls to look like little girls. I try and capture the sweetness and innocence of childhood in my designs. I tend to favor heirloom and timeless styles. I love all sorts of hand embroidery and smocking and I am constantly looking for ways to incorporate them into my work. I also love underdress/overdress sets or sets that have mix ‘n match pieces. I am so very blessed that I can do this and stay at home with my children. I really appreciate everyone’s support.”

Angela’s gorgeous creations are available on eBay. Her sought after creations are also available on Blossom Street.

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Boutique Cafe VALENTINE’S DAY Show – Win THE Spot

January 15th, 2006

Queen of HeartsHear Ye, Hear Ye… Sophie The Queen of Hearts Proclaims:
The Boutique Café© will proudly feature one exclusive Children’s Boutique Designer who will guest on the Valentine’s Day episode. The designer will be able to promote their products and have a “LOVE”ly time. Her royal highness Queen Sophie says that it will be a great advertising opportunity for an exceptional designer of Children’s Boutique to generate more traffic to their auctions and website. By royal invitation all are invited to attend the podcast release on February, 14th.

To bid on the auction for the exclusive appearance

Adam Curry: Podfinder and Daily Source Code

January 15th, 2006

Adam Curry, the Podfather, is a popular evangelist of the podcast medium. In Adam’s Pod Finder podcast, a guide to the podcast universe, Boutique Café© debuted as Adam Curry’s first pick of the 2006 New Year. Boutique Cafe also caught Adam’s eye on September 1st 2005, in his high-ranking podcast The Daily Source Code , for our promotion of the Boutique Angels auctions for Hurricane Katrina, which raised some $26,000 for the cause.

Everything in it’s Place

January 11th, 2006

My Fitting RoomI’m sure we’re all familiar with the phrase “a place for everything, and everything in it’s place”. Well nowhere is that more true than with the most recent addition to the Journal Modiste website family. My Fitting Room by JM owner Amy Shearer is a website designed to hold all of your childs measurements, “Whether you are shopping for clothes at your favorite online store or having an outfit custom made for your child, you can be sure to have the up-to-date measurements close at hand.” The site even smartly supplies you with growth charts and directions as how to properly measure your child.
My Fitting Room is now open for business, jump on in and store all your measurements in one handy, accessible place. Finally a place for all those little details!

Fashion Show – Lil-Diva Duds

January 9th, 2006

Lil-Diva DesignsTaking the eBay boutique world by storm are the designs by Kathy Dykstra of Lil-Diva Duds. Kathy says “I learned to sew as a child and loved it from the start. After the birth of my first 2 daughters I learned how to smock and began heirloom sewing. I was captivated by it. It wasn’t long before I was smocking and doing heirloom sewing for local shops and clients. I’ve been doing that for about 20 years now. I’m passionate about smocking and heirloom sewing – it’s really my first love in the sewing field..” It’s Kathy’s incredible attention to detail and her flair for timeless style that make her creations so sought after.

To view Kathy’s available designs on eBay. Lil-Diva Duds are also available on her website lil-divaduds.com.

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New Year! Blogging Moms

January 5th, 2006

Jen and DariaHappy New Year – 2006 is looking great! To kick off ‘06 we invited JENTHEMOM from jenthemom.com to introduce everyone to the blogging phenomenon. Discover what blogging is, what to expect and where to get a free account that you can personalize. A warm welcome to all of our new listeners, we hope you’ll subscribe to our show in iTunes and listen to our weekly shows.

In the Auction Scramble this week the sweetest set for Valentine’s Day. Accessory Scramble has adorable Valentine bows for your little cupid.

Sources mentioned: Blogger.com , Live Journal.
Blogs to check out: Very Mom, Waiter Rant.

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Fashion Show – Baby Sunshine

January 4th, 2006

Designers Tracy & ChuchYour little Sunshine will be radiant in designs by this husband and wife team! Tracy and Chuck of Baby*Sunshine create children’s clothing and beautiful bows that will make your child light up with delight. Learn more about baby*sunshine here. Be sure to view their gorgeous designs on eBay. available designs

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*This fashion show is shown in a NEW format, please let us know if you enjoy viewing the movie or if you prefer the previous slideshow format.

New Orleans in pictures

January 4th, 2006

Boutique Café© is so honored that photographer Lorri King has allowed us to share her works with you. Lorri and her family recently visited New Orleans over the holidays in the areas hit by Hurricane Katrina. She has beautifully composed a slideshow that will touch your heart, her pictures are powerful and profound. Please watch her slideshow, there is so much work to do, help & healing needed and I know that it will touch you as it did us. Thank you Lorri for allowing us to share this with our listeners.

Katrina slideshow

Music
Asleep In My Arms
by Barbara Higbie

Photos taken December 30, 2005
all images and content are copyright © Lorri L. King
All Rights Reserved

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