Monthly Archives: December 2008

LU featured on Coolmompicks.com

Posted by admin | Published: December 18, 2008

Little Urbanites featured on Coolmompicks.com Oh the weather outside is frightful I’ve not yet met a mom who loves stuffing her baby in some sort of hot, fuzzy baby bunting for a trip outside in the cold. Well, all that’s about to change thanks to Kate Quinn Organics’ baby bunting, found at Portland shop Little [...]

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Mama + Papa: KidsOnRoof Playhouse at Isobel’s Clubhouse!

Posted by admin | Published: December 10, 2008

Thank you Little Urbanites for donating House Kidsonroof to Isobel’s Clubhouse, and to our creative parent volunteer who organized a ‘raise the roof’ art party. We spread the pieces out on the floor Friday afternoon, after Thanksgiving, when everyone needed a little creative unscripted art time. Kids and parents used markers, crayons, stickers and stencils [...]

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Mama + Papa: Dwell.com Interview with LU Owner Kim Sibley

Posted by admin | Published: December 4, 2008

Dwell Daily / Dwell Blog Miyoko Ohtake Little Urbanites Modernism is for moms, says Kim Sibley, and just as importantly, their wee ones too. One year ago, Sibley opened Little Urbanites, a modern design store for kids, with her mother Suzanne Sibley in the eco-friendly city of Portland, Oregon. Sibley’s extensive experience as an early [...]

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MonDay ArtDay: How to Make Playdough

Posted by admin | Published: December 1, 2008

Ingredients: 1 1/2 cup flour 1 cup warm water 2 teaspoons cream of tartar 1 teaspoon oil 1/4 cup salt food coloring Mix all ingredients, adding food coloring last. Stir over medium heat until smooth. Remove from pan and knead until blended smooth. Place in plastic bag or airtight container when cooled. Will last for [...]

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