Leigh Wilkerson's Bows & Tees

Yipee! Leigh is my first friend of a friend to be on this blog! She is a friend of Holly Slay's and makes the sweetest bows and appliqued tanks, tees, and dresses. If you have a little girl, these bows are handmade, well-made, and so very cute. Lainey has recently had the opportunity to sport one of Leigh's bows. The bows were a ladybug and butterfly which were so cute Lainey decided to take them out of her hair and name them. Check out Leigh's website as she is always adding to and creating new products. She has a blog with her newest items as well as an etsy store.
http://sassynsavvyleigh.blogspot.com/
http://leighwilkerson.etsy.com/

Holly Slay Handmade

Holly and I met when we lived in Brookhaven, MS. She is a very close friend and confidant and we love to share ideas on everything from homemaking to hobbies and husbands! But our favorite topic we especially love gabbing about is our kids. Our first daugters are 4 months apart and she always gives me a preview of what's ahead. I'm now able to return the favor as my second kiddo came first and hers is on the way! Holly is also a savvy internet and blogger pro when it comes to cool mommy and baby stuff. Holly does it all from paint to photography. Her painted pottery is my favorite of her talents. I have given her painted plates as gifts to many friends. See what special gifts you can find on her Etsy site: http://www.etsy.com/shop.php?user_id=5286996.

Jada Scruggs Calligraphy

Jada Scruggs is my neighbor, confidant, and friend. Her husband is the RUF campus minister at SMU. Jada has begun practicing the art of calligraphy. She is just starting out in the business and enjoys addressing envelopes for special occasions, inscribing special scriptures, recording names, birth dates, and poems. I have a beautiful framed print of my daughter Lainey's full name with scripture surrounding it all in calligraphy. Now that I have a son, Gaddis, I'm going to get Jada to do one to match! Contact Jada via email: jadascruggs@hotmail.com.

Hillary Gamble Photography

Hillary Gamble and I went to Auburn together but really didn't get to know each other until we taught ballet at Briarwood in Birmingham, AL. Hillary is a jack of all trades. She is combining her artistry and ambition into a new photography business- so if you're in Alabama strike while the iron is hot (and prices are low)! I have an idea this venture will take off soon. She is currently offering Christmas Card pictures beginning in October- check out her blog! http://hillaryphotography.blogspot.com/

Beth Butler's Boca Beth

Beth and I have gotten to know each other very recently as I often visit her website for tips and tricks to teach Lainey spanish. She is a mom and bilingual educator and lives in Florida. One day I called to ask a question about a product and we started chatting. Lately we've been talking about how to get her company Boca Beth out across the country in retail settings. Her cd's and dvd's are kind of like a Spanish Baby Einstein. They are very cute and catchy and it is amazing to watch your kids soak it in. Bocabeth.com has great freebies like downloadable flashcards and mini lessons on You Tube. Lainey loves it and her stuff would make great unique gifts for kids so I thought I would share her with you!