Tea Collection

Tea Collection — a chic, yet affordable childrenswear brand known for its cute globally-inspired clothes — has expanded its line to include sleepwear. Even better news? They’re so warm and fuzzy, they’re virtually guaranteed to take the sting out of light’s out.

Made with Pima cotton (that’s brushed on the inside for extra softness), the collection comes in five adorable prints including Oragami, Tossed Butterfly and Chrystanthemum Bud. Each top and bottom set ($35) is available in sizes ranging from 6 -12 months to 6 years.

Plus, the whole collection was designed to have a slim fit in order to meet the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission’s children’s sleepwear standards.

To celebrate this new collection, Tea Collection will grant one lucky CBB reader a $100 gift certificate. Just click here to enter to win. It’s more than enough to snap up several pairs of pajamas — or even a few pieces of their stylish clothing.

– Missy

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When she auditioned for a role opposite George Clooney in the new film Up In The Air, Vera Farmiga was four months pregnant, and by the time she was hired she was eight months along.

In a new interview with the Los Angeles Times, the 36-year-old actress — now mom to Fynn, 10 months — says that expectant motherhood was beneficial to the part in more ways than one.

Citing a certain “empowerment that birth brings,” Vera admits she was “feeling very womanly” when the film was made. “All of a sudden, I had breasts and they had purpose,” she notes before adding that there were drawbacks as well. Vera elaborates,

“On one hand, yes, in normal, non-hormonal circumstances, I would have an easier time clicking in to the character’s suave coolness, sensuality and confidence. Focus was difficult. When your milk comes in and you know your child is hungry, and you’re wearing a silk shirt and you’re staring at George Clooney doing his close-up, having to interrupt and say, ‘Hold that thought!’ And go do that.”

The scenario presented itself “many times,” Vera admits. “If you look at it again, you can probably see angles when I contort my bosom and my torso just to disguise what was really happening,” she explains.

Still, Vera says she harbors no regrets about the timing.

“Truly, I’ve never felt more womanly than at that time in my life. And that probably added to the performance in delicious ways.”

Fynn is Vera’s first child with husband Renn Hawkey. Up In The Air hits theaters December 4th.

Source: Los Angeles Times

– Missy

LittoKids Inc.

Finding contemporary-looking furniture and textiles for your baby isn’t easy. That’s why we’re excited LittoKids Inc. is on the scene. The company’s retro-style crib bedding sets and simple, yet chic furniture are perfect for a modern nursery.

Halle Berry loves the line so much she decked daughter Nahla’s room out with their Manhattan crib ($950) and library bookcase ($650).

Their crib sets are equally drool-worthy. Our faves include Magic Garden (pictured above) and Silly Owl, both $270.

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In the December issue of Redbook, Rachel Weisz opens up extensively about son Henry Chance, 3, and fiancé Darren Aronofsky.

Although the 39-year-old actress calls motherhood “delicious,” describes Henry as “scrumptious,” and proclaims she’s “never been happier,” she is refreshingly candid about the broad spectrum of emotions that follow the birth of a baby.

“I think one of the things that moms aren’t allowed to talk about enough to one another … is the times when you’re pulling your hair out at home with the kids,” she says.

“Those moments when everything is crashing in and you feel like you’re going to scream.”

Rachel suggests that moms “get together in regular groups” to talk openly about their feelings of frustration, without fear of being judged.

“It doesn’t make us less good or less human, just real,” she adds.

“I think there is sometimes too much pressure on us to be perfect moms, to be empathetic and loving all the time…Every woman needs a good girlfriend to be able to turn to and say, ‘I just can’t deal with it all today.’”

“Because even though children are the most precious things in the world, they are also set to test us. I think women are already stretched and pressured to be perfect, and it kind of drives me crazy.”

With that said, Rachel admits that her favorite moments of the day are still those spent with Henry.

On the day of the interview, mother and son enjoyed a pizza lunch together.

“We were sitting there and he said, ‘Mum, today I saw two people that were married,’” Rachel recalls. “And I said, ‘How did you know they were married?’ And he said, ‘Because the man had a hat on that was tied underneath his chin.’”

Noting that kids “come up with the most lovely and crazy things,” Rachel says that “it is so sweet and such a joy to watch them as they figure out the world.”

Click below to read about how Rachel unwinds, and why she makes time alone with Darren a priority.

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Me&Ro

Me&Ro — a NY-based designer jewelry line crafted entirely from hand — recently launched a new sterling silver Children’s Collection full of beautiful, yet wearable pieces you and your little ones will adore.

Ranging from $70 to $345, it features everything from intricately designed Tiny Java Flower Stud diamond earrings ($260) to the spiritually inspired Buddha Foot with Wheel & Sapphire necklace ($145).

Our faves include the Charity Trinket on Chain necklace ($100) and the Tiny Skull Pendant on Cord necklace ($95) pictured above. Both are great baby gift ideas. If you want to splurge, check out the company’s more expensive 18K gold children’s jewelry.

Committed to environmentally friendly practices, Me&Ro uses 100% conflict-free diamonds and recycled gold as much as possible. It also promotes fair wage practices, uses 100% recyclable packaging and has decided to discontinue designing with coral once its current inventory runs out.

Celeb fans of Me&Ro include Julia Roberts, Mariska Hargitay, Sheryl Crow, Mary Louise Parker and many more.

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No magic wand for former spellcaster Melissa Joan Hart: The onetime star of Sabrina, the Teenage Witch has to rule over her real-life family with old-fashioned mom moves.

“It’s a crazy house right now,” she told PEOPLE at Wednesday’s Lupus L.A. Bag Ladies Luncheon in Beverly Hills.

The mom of sons Mason, 3 ½, and Brady, 20 months, said that — what with a big move and her recent spin on Dancing With the Stars — it’s been a wilder ride than Halloween on a broomstick.

“We just moved to the East Coast, and with the show, I had to come back here,” she said. “I’ve spent a total of five weeks back at home, so we’re still living out of boxes, but the boys are lovin’ it. They’ve made friends, they’re running around wild and having fun. Daddy’s a little frazzled, but everything else is good.”

As it is, though, Melissa and husband of six years Mark Wilkerson can’t even find time for date nights.

“We actually prefer date lunches,” she said. “Date nights, we’re always tired, and we figure if the kids are in bed then we’re just wasting our time, so we really like lunches. We get the nanny to come over and we go out to lunch and have a blast.”

The chore-juggling pair have only seen one movie this year, but their choice couldn’t be more fitting. Said Melissa, “Pretty much the only one I think I’ve seen is Couples Retreat.”

– Michael Y. Park with reporting by Nina Tyler

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In the cover story for the December issue of the UK’s Psychologies magazine, Natascha McElhone says that memories of her late husband Martin Kelly are never far, for so much of him lives on in the couple’s three sons Theodore, 9, Otis, 6 ½,  and Rex, 13 months. “Their brains are very much like Martin’s, thank God, because he had an extraordinary brain,” she muses.

Just like Martin, Theo is “a little chess fiend” who has “a fascination for science and how things work,” Natascha says. Otis and Rex, meanwhile, take after their dad in other ways.

“[Otis] has a lust for life, a contagious energy that was very much Martin’s,” the 37-year-old actress says, “and the baby…I think he looks like Martin, but I’m probably projecting wildly.” She adds,

“Martin is such a part of me now, and me a part of him. For example, I could never do an impersonation of him, whereas I could impersonate anyone else outside my family. It’s only when someone comes in from outside and says, ‘Oh God, he looked just like Martin when he did that.’ I see them every day, so it’s hard for me to be objective.”

As she forges ahead with single motherhood, Natascha feels good about the example she’s setting for her sons. “I’m happy their experiences of women so far are that they’re active and competent,” she explains. “I’m not saying I am…but the women I surround them with are all people like that.”

The Californication star is also quick to point out that the spotlight is firmly fixed on Theo, Otis and Rex. “I’m not the focus,” she says. “I’m the frame and they’re the picture and that’s how it should be.”

“The movie we’re watching is their life. Kids take parents for granted and I want them to take me for granted. I’m happy to be their wallpaper for as long as they want.”

Click below to read Natascha’s thoughts on raising boys.

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Pixie Dust Décor

Every parent dreams of setting up their new baby’s room. What color should it be? What kind of crib should you buy? Modern vs. classic?

Pixie Dust Décor — a textile and children’s décor design studio — makes the design process much easier. Style minded parents can choose everything from poufs ($68), tuffets ($86, above) and crib bedding ($384) in a wide range of whimsical fabric designs created by Stacy McCallum.

Want something more unique? Check out their custom shop. You can mix and match fabrics in any combination you want, as well as, add your tot’s monogrammed initials.

All textile printing and product manufacturing is done in the U.S. Plus, the fabrics are super soft. Not a mom yet? Their bibs ($14) and burp cloth sets ($20 for set of 2) make the perfect baby shower gift.

Right now, the company is offering CBB readers an exclusive 35% off discount. From Nov. 19 – Nov. 26, just enter code “pixieceleb” at checkout for this fab deal!

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Designer Rachel Roy brought daughter Ava, 10, to check out a screening of New Moon at NYC’s Sunshine Theater on Thursday evening.

Rachel and husband Damon Dash also have a second daughter together, 18-month-old Tallulah Ruth.

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Don Draper-ize your little tike this holiday season. Starting today at 12 p.m. EST, you can shop Gilt Groupe Inc.’s standout sale of dress shirts, pants and sports coats from Hickey Freeman’s boys collection.

Known for its century-old tailoring expertise, the company’s impeccably crafted pieces will keep your son looking dapper the whole holiday season.

Despite the smaller size, the boys collection has the same famous Freeman touches: mother-of-pearl buttons, undercollar linings made from Irish linen or a wool/silk blend from the best mills in Great Britain and Italy.

A really classic combo is the Stripe Shirt (now $48, originally $95) and the Three Button Wool Suit (now $248, originally $525), both pictured above.

Not yet a member? Sign up here and shop away! The sale ends on November 23rd.