i love when people can use their creativity to make something so special AND functional! check out hine's adorable collection of iphone cases. this is so cute ~ i just might have to go out and get an iphone now!

all the items are hine's original designs. she makes all of them, one-by-one and is a unique piece of "functional art." check out more here.


here's to all things handmade!
xoxo
grace

Labels: hine, iphone case holder

this adorable rubber "sophie the giraffe" teether has been one of the top selling toys in France since 1961 and it's availabe at Pink Olive. now we can all enjoy this celebrity teether. easy to grasp and chewable. there are no chemical softener and phthalates free. makes a happy sound when squeezed. stands 7" tall and comes in a gift box. perfect gift for newborn to 12months.



see little olive, isla fisher's daughter, with her sophie the giraffe.

happy teething!
xoxo
Olive

Labels: sophie the giraffe

the aden and anais swaddle wraps are indispensable for new moms and new babies alike. swaddling is a great way to imitate the secure feeling of being in the womb, helping baby to sleep more sound.

made of an ultra soft, open-weave cotton muslin fabric, these swaddles are so lightweight and breathable making them ideal even for summertime. plus, their large size makes these swaddles very versatile and they can be used for other purposes like a burp cloth, a nursing blanket, a floor cover for tummy time, and even draped over the stroller for shade.

with so many adorable patterns to choose from, aden and anais swaddles are an ideal baby shower or newborn gift.


for those who are beginners in baby wrapping, pick up a copy of this adorable "origami meets swaddling" baby gami book. it's never been this fun to wrap a baby!

happy baby wrapping!
xoxo
Olive

Labels: aden and anais, baby gami, swaddling

hope you all had a nice and relaxing memorial day weekend! as we look forward to summer, fun parties, weddings and baby showers to plan, i wanted to let you know about our custom invitation service offered at Pink Olive. we are very fortunate to have partnered with chewing the cud for beautiful letterpress custom invitations and jenny sweeney designs for whimsical invites! there are so many fun options to choose from so please contact us if you would like to schedule a complimentary consultation. it's never been so easy to customize your own invitation!



are you also looking to do a custom cake to go with that special invitation? please check out BCakeNY. she has some of the most creative AND delicious cakes and cupcakes to celebrate any special occasion. and as a pink olive customer, you will also get a special 10% discount!


happy tuesday!
xoxo
grace

p.s. be sure to check out what's new and our blog for new updates and things we {heart} at Pink Olive!


Pink Olive is a whimsical boutique that specializes in unique gifts for happiness and home. Owner Grace Kang constantly seeks out unique objects that are beautiful, innovative, inspiring and thoughtful. We are pleased to bring to our Manhattan and Brooklyn stores an eclectic mix of local and national artists & designers for a truly "unique" experience.

Labels: chewing the cud, custom invitations, jenny sweeney

these bandages must be the cutest thing i've ever seen! punch me... i actually want to get hurt so i can apply one of these cute bandages on my boo boo.

Labels: kate sutton

Alphabet books are a great gift giving idea for any child in your life. We especially love Ida Pearle's alphabet book A Child's Day: An Alphabet of Play. We love the colorful, textural illustrations on each page, made even more special by the unique method of creative collage that the New York based artist uses. By layering beautiful colors and prints each figure comes to life, whether a girl is feeding her cat for "F" or a boy is catching printed butterflies for "C". Every page brings a whimsical surprise! We also carry her alphabet cards that are a great decorating idea for any room!

"A Child's Day: An Alphabet of Play" was also recently featured in Cookie Magazine's favorite alphabet books. Go Ida!


Happy Memorial Day weekend everyone!!

Labels: a childs day, abc, brooklyn artist, cookie magazine, ida pearle

it's good to be small...and loving this newest issue from small magazine! please take a moment and check it out... you will LOVE!

Labels: small magazine

walking the national stationery show every year is one of my favorite events of the year! there is so much talent and creativity oozing out of the booths... although the show was definitely smaller this year than usual, the selections were very strong and was quite inspiring! here are a few of my favorites from the show...

i was so excited to see oh joy!'s new collaboration work with chronicle books. i have been a fan of her work and her blog for inspiration and ideas! great job joy... can't wait to stock these lovelies in the shop this fall!

there's something so "old school" and and charming about getting a letterpress card from someone special. elum designs is letterpress and design studio from san diego, ca. LOVE their fun sensibility!

i first met gloria from kate & birdie when she launched her collection at NSS 3 years ago. her illustrations are quite whimsical and playful...she has come a long way! kate & birdie studio is based in winnipeg, canada.

and lastly, i must give some love to a local designer who's work with her 2010 calendars caught my eye! what a creative way to utilize her beautiful letterpress work by snipping them up as postcards once the month is over! linda & harriet is a letterpress and design studio based in brooklyn, new york.

be sure to drop by our boutique for fresh new finds and creative work by these talented designers and more..

xoxo
grace

Labels: cards, elum design, kate and birdie, letterpress, linda and harriet, NSS, oh joy, stationery

loving this resusable gift wrap from chewing the cud...how clever and eco-friendly is this idea for wrapping your next gift!


your gift presentation should be as meaningful as your gift. give luck. give love. give wisdom. give a lovely gesture with these reusable fabric gift wrap. hand-printed on organic cotton with soy-based inks. measure 28" x28". will ship in june!

xoxo
Olive

p.s. need some encouragement? come to our event thursday night!

Labels: chewing the cud, gift, gift wrap

i want to give a warm birthday shout-out to joy from oh joy! i am absolutely loving this beautiful flower arrangement and bird vase that her hubby got for her 30th! happy birthday joy!

there is really nothing so beautiful and inspiring as flowers...



checkout some of these beautiful floral arrangements by brooklyn florist, nicolette camille.



happy monday!
xoxo
grace

p.s. you can also check out joy's beautiful stationery line here!

Labels: nicolette camille, oh joy

i recently came across this petite graphic design company from la called paper & type and it's truly a simple delight! she even has a pretty downloadable mother's day card just for you! :) click here.



be sure to check out her rolodex and share some love!

xoxo
grace

Labels: mother's day, paper and type

i love everything about vintage.... mixing old with new, new with old. there is such an elegance about bringing an exquisite style from the past and incorporating them into weddings.



love vintage is a delightful little shop from london that creates handmade, vintage inspired wedding bouquets and accessories. it's the perfect keepsake for any bride and her bridal party!


happy "vintage" shopping!
xoxo
Olive

Labels: love vintage, wedding favor

we are not experts when it comes to math... so we like to create our own arithmetic when it comes to deals! today marks our 2 year anniversary of opening our first store in east village, manhattan. so for 2 days only, we are offering 20% off if you purchase 2 or more items at Pink Olive in east village.

thank you for all your support over the past 2 years and here's to 20 more years to come! :)

xoxo
Olive

p.s. if you are from out of town, please use code: celebrateev at checkout and you will score the same deal!

Labels: 2 year anniversary, east village

are you still looking for a gift for mother's day that also fits in your budget? well, you're in luck! our mother's day gift guide is chock full of unique ideas. why not show her how much you care by getting something special from pink olive! we will personally gift-wrap every gift purchased this week in pretty glitter paper, stickers and ribbons. be sure to write "mother's day gift" in the comments box at checkout.

here are some of our favorite picks:
1. mango butter bun $36
2. "mommy is sleeping, go ask daddy" sleep mask $18
3. "happy mother's day" card $4.25
4. "relax" eau de parfum $48
5. one-of-a-kind cake stands by knack studios ~ precious!
6. ladybug pill box $24
7. "zakka sewing" book $24.95
8. custom made pink olive cupcakes by bcakeny ~ priceless!
9. "beauty" small icon vase - $28


happy "mother's day" shopping!
xoxo,
Olive

p.s. if you love jewelry and want to spoil your mom this may 10th, please come to our mother's day jewelry trunk show event with with brooklyn designer atsuyo et akiko. you won't leave empty handed!

Labels: atsuyo et akiko, gift, mother's day