Sunday 16 August

Shake, rattle and bark

Chi Chi Amor Plush RattlesI make no apologies about dissuading people from giving stuffed animals as baby gifts because the damn things just seem to spawn and multiply overnight. But I could easily make an exception when it comes to the gorgeous plush baby rattles that are a result of an awesome collaboration between artist P$YNNER and the mom-owners of Chi Chi Amor.

Each animal and doll rattle is handcrafted from soft felt and a recycled Huipil, a traditional Guatemalan shirt, making it a completely one-of-a-kind piece. And the rattle inside turns it from simply a baby-sized lovey into an actual toy. These sweet rattles are obviously created with love, and that's just the message that be giving when you hand one to a new baby. -Kristen

Visit Chi Chi Amor for a plethora of Mayan-inspired kids clothes and handmade gifts.

Congratulations to Ira S., lucky winner of the plush doggie rattle from Chi Chi Amour! 

 

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