Be sure to grab your young tween and join us for a fun evening -

Three generations of talented sewers helped Rebecca start her company, Three Marthas, by sewing Rebecca's delightful applique designs on bibs, burps, and best of all, hooded towels.

Why is a Three Marthas hooded towel a baby essential?  

First Reason: Many babies love their bath, but the moment that little wet body meets the cold air - Waaah!  What to do? Cuddle them inside the warmth and softness of a thick, thirsty 100% cotton towel from head to toe. Instant comfort! They really work and are indispensible for new babies.

There are many hooded towels out there, but very few with the heft and feel of Three Martha's cotton.

Secondly, the large sized Three Marthas hooded towel can still cuddle a rambunctious four year old. Or, better yet, a 4 year old can fly throught the house with the towel as a "Super Cape". There are years of use ahead for this baby towel.

Thirdly, these towels are perfect for a wet baby at the pool or beach - a styling baby at the beach.

Also, Three Marthas makes a towel and washcloth set perfect for monogramming -

Come take your pick of more than a dozen delightful designs of Three Marthas hooded towels at Little Lambs & Ivy.  It's a perfect baby gift!

Naptime requires a beloved blankie, and usually, one for each hand. This little blankie is full of comfort and security for even the tiniest baby.

The trick is to start early.  At each feeding, place the lovie in your little one's hand as you hold and comfort your baby.  Soon, the feel and scent of the soft blankie will comfort and soothe your baby as he/she sleeps away from your arms.

Listen to what Amie at Lulu & Bug Blog says of Angel Dear blankies:

We knew it was cute, but we had no idea how attached bug (our son) would become.  By the time he was 6 months old, his blankie was second only to his nuk (pacifier) in terms of daily importance.  A full fledged security object.  Heaven forbid the blankie was dirty and needed a bath.

We had to get more.  Instead of going for a half dozen identical ducks, we opted for variety......a light blue elephant, a green froggie, a giraffe, and a lion.

Angel Dear's blankie was a finalist in the Cribsie Awards for 2011. Now, Angel Dear's blankie is up for winning "Most Ridiculously Soft Baby Blanket" Cribsie Award for 2012.  Winners will be announced April 2, 2012.

Hurray! These Angel Dear blankies are top winners, both in national contests and in home trials.  Thousands of babies each night, all over the world, cannot go to sleep without their blankie.  

We name Angel Dear Blankies our Little Lambs & Ivy Baby Essential #2!

For instance, muslin swaddles top the list as must haves for a good night's sleep. What is that?  A good night sleep with an infant?  Tell us more!

To hear these moms tell it, using a muslin swaddle recreates the blissful feelings of the womb: a close, comfy environment that stretches and gives with movement.

Why muslin?

Muslin has a lightweight, open weave that allows the baby's body temperature to regulate itself naturally -  not too hot in the summer, and cozy, warm enough in winter.  The fabric is soft, stretchy, comfy, and the best part is that it gets softer and fluffier the more times you wash it.

We carry two muslin brands that are rated "best" in the crowded field of swaddles: Aden & Anais and Luna Lullaby.  Both brands feature great washablity, cute designs, and huge dimensions (47 X 47) for lots of swaddle power.

Beyond swaddling, these muslin blankets can be used as a burp cloth, a portable crib sheet, a shade cover over a stroller, a nursing cover, a tummy time place, and a lovie.

Come in to see and touch for yourself.  We have oodles of muslin swaddles for happy babies and moms all over South Carolina.

Today, a Grandmother came in early with a plan: she purchased two special toys for her grandchildren, and made Mr. Jim promise to tell them that Santa had come by early to leave them a treat at the store. She soon came back with the children.

If you could have seen the little boy's face as he looked first with wonder and amazement, and then with pure joy at the early gift. He dropped to the floor with his prize and hugged first the toy, and then his grandmother's legs.

Then, in the joy that giving gifts brings, two little girls came with their Mom to Lark to shop. Secretly, each girl came to me while hiding a special treat she had found for her sister or her mother under her sweater.  She deposited the "secret gift" in my hands to wrap before anyone could see what she had chosen.

As they were collecting all of their "secrets" in bags to carry out, they could't stand still - the excitement of choosing something wonderful for someone they loved was causing them to hop up and down on tiptoes!

And, for me, I can honestly say I am hopping up and down with excitement and love too!  We just spent a happy week-end with two granddaughters that I love dearly.

All of us at Little Lambs & Ivy wish that you, too, will find the joy and love that Christmas brings this season.  

Go ahead!  Dance your little heart out!

Heredity: An omnibus in which all our ancestors ride, and every now and then one of them puts his head out and embarrasses us.

Oliver Wendell Holmes

Small cheer and great welcome makes a merry feast.

Willliam Shakespeare

Love wholeheartedly, be surprised, give thanks and praise.....then you will discover the fullness of life.

Brother David Steindle-Rast

As Thanksgiving approaches, each of us is filled with thoughts of home, loved ones, happy memories, and stories about crazy kin.  Cherish each moment with your loved ones!

If you haven't been to visit, Lark is our fun gift store for grown-ups, full of delightfully different gifts and accessories that make you happy.  Your wallet will be happy, too!  Each room in our vintage home is filled to the brim with Christmas cheer, jewelry, snacks, sweet smelling soy candles, Southern style wine glasses, and so much more.

Lark Gifts is located at 614 Holly Street @ Devine, the street between Za's Pizza and Pout.  Look for the big yellow sign and all the happy people enjoying the party.  For more map info, please look at our website www.larkgift.com.

Don't miss this!  It's the highlight of the Christmas party season!

She's gathered a raving fan base here in Columbia, and many give the portraits to the Grandparents for a treasured gift for the holidays.

Call us at 803-343-7070 to make an appointment - soon!

This is a sample of her FULL portrait.  She's offering side protraits this coming Saturday -

A young mother said just this week, " I put her to bed last night one size, and this morning, when I got her up, I knew she had grown in the night."  It's true what they say, "Just blink and they're grown."

So, our mantra at Little Lambs is this: Dress them cute before they grow up.  Your window of opportunity is so short, but your memories will last a lifetime.

How adorable!  A Margareta Horn Sweet Pea hat is just like icing on a cupcake!