"serious fun"

rowan

pierrot hat by paper n' cake
striped romper by me too

I Feel Like a Robot!!

I am such a summer person - and I am so glad it is here!

But, sometimes this heat makes me feel like a robot!!
The store is full of robots - come by to check them out!

Summer is Here!

Every year, when summer comes around I get a little overzealous and create a ridiculously long reading list. It's a seasonal "itch." That can be traced back to childhood. When I was a kid, the library had a quasi-summer reading contest, for each book you finished, you received a gold star. What can I say, I really liked receiving gold stars!!

This year a few books on my list are: Hakawati by Rabih Alameddine, The Happiness Project by Gretchen Rubin, Just Kids by Patti Smith, Tis: A Memoir by Frank McCourt, Dress Your Family in Corduroy and Denim by David Sedaris, Shanghai Girls: A Novel by Lisa See, etc....

What is on your summer reading list??

the power of dad

photographed by anne geddes

the power of dad,
he holds the whole world in his hands

"a visit from a princess"

princess daphne

jeweled feather headband by wolfechild

Crocodile Creek Playground Balls (5" and 7")

- great picture taken by Ahd Child
http://www.flickr.com/photos/ahdchild/4577426830/

"Slams, Cherry Bombs, Twisters, Egg Drops, Double Taps, NO Bobbling!!"

Did you understand that?? This is my command - as the four square king. Unfortunately, rule as the four square king is brief, i'll be overthrown shortly, but i'll get in the back of the line, and try to work my way, up to king, to shout out my favorite command!!

If you haven't played in a long time, or don't know what I am talking about, check out this link: http://www.squarefour.org/rules --- as kids, we never played by the official rules and had tons of made up commands but that added to the fun of it.

What's your favorite game to play with a playground ball?

New to the Shop: Sophie, le Teether!

A few of the many reasons why we love Sophie:

• her spots (visually stimulate the littlest eyes)
• her squeak
• her nooks and crannies (quite good for chewing on)
  
• her scent (100% natural rubber and food paint)
• her soft texture
• Phthalates and BPA free

... we just received Sophie today, and she really is the ideal teether.

- oo -
the CK girls

Three Ways to Wear a Bow

As a hair clip, as a bow tie, as a necklace!

Modeled by Navy's Sister, Midnight, and Navy himself (as mentioned, Navy really does love his bowties!)

What's your favorite way to wear a bow?

Scooooooooters!!

There are some things that represent certain places. To me, scooters represent Brooklyn.

In the past Brooklyn kids strapped milk or orange crates to skate wheels and made their own scooters. These DIY scooters would definitely not pass the safety standards of today. But, kids today don't have to fret. They can buy mini scooters (in fun colors)!

We love these Mini Kickboards. And we ordered them in aqua and orange - an unconscious homage to the milk and orange crates of the past??

- oo -
LT

Meet the New Cordy Roy-s

Navy.
Navy likes tying bowties. He dislikes eating peanut butter sandwiches without milk.

Burgundy.
Burgundy likes sprinkles. She dislikes swimcaps.

"the most precious gift"

delilah bean

bow dress by halabaloo
(layered over black tee shirt and jeans)

Onesie Humor

What did one romper say to the other romper?

"Whale you be my friend?"

"Owl be your friend!"

Onesies have arrived, stop by the shop, we'll tell you another joke!

Organic Cotton Rompers by kit + lili

Corduroy Kid: May Coloring Contest

"Treehouse Monsters"

Every month we will hold a coloring contest!

Entering the contest is as easy as 1, 2, 3!

1. Pick up a coloring contest sheet at Corduroy Kid.
2. Take it home, or color it in the shop. (Stay within the lines, or stray!!)
3. Drop it off at the shop (Before the end of the month!!)

Not only will the winning artist receive a special Corduroy Kid prize!
We will display their work of art on our website for all to see!

- oo -
L

I'm proud to share, that I won a coloring contest when I was 5, and my winning entry is still framed at my parents house!

So Sweet

Thanks to everyone for making Maddox's Lemonade Stand a Sweet Success

Maddox's Lemonade Stand At Corduory Kid

knock, knock.
who's there?
lemonade.
lemonade who?

lemonade me introduce you to my friend, Maddox's Lemonade Stand!

open, Saturday, May 15, 2010 1:00 pm - 5:00 pm!
@ Corduroy Kid
613 Vanderbilt Ave
Brooklyn, NY 11238

the Corduroy Kids
Maddox in Striped Skull Polo by fore!!

"a birthday outfit to cherish"

tess

fabric flower necklace by wolfechild

"no clowning around, i'm cute"

ruby

pierrot hat by paper n' cake

"beauties in bows"

dusty rose and ginger leigh

fabric bows by wolfechild

flower child

At the beginning of every season i think to myself "... yeah this one is my favorite season". Maybe its the soft spot i have for beginnings that makes the smell of damp grass just as exciting as the first trickle of melted snow into my winter boots. So here we are, just on the cusp of spring.. and I cant imagine any other season smelling as sweet!

We've packed the shop with a rainbow of spring dresses! so pop by the shop and we'd be more than happy to help you find the perfect frock for your flower child. oh and i've got this really funny joke about a bird.

613 Vanderbilt Ave, Brooklyn

&

231 5th Ave, Brooklyn

x's and o's forever

-Claire

Good Bye Winter, Hello Spring

Good Bye Winter, Hello Spring

Why, hello, spring showers and flowers! It's so nice to see you again!

clockwise from top left:

1. daffodils

2. golden braids and daisies tunic by cupcakes and pastries

3. blue stripe rain boots by pluie pluie

4. rain drops

oo-s,

L

shake, rattle and store!

My favorite tid-bit of knowledge acquired while apartment hunting in new york city was that a prison cell is 6 feet by 9 feet.

Confession (Part One): I have paid good money to live in a bedroom a little bit smaller than a prison cell!
Confession (Part Two): I have quite the collection of treasures (that only grows with time).

So, I need and love finding cute, yet practical storage solutions.

Look at these finds:

Stop in the store to check them out in person
-or- click here to buy!

If you are like me, finding stuff to fill them, won't be a problem!

- oo - (hugs), L

let me introduce you to a few of my friends

Meet the Cordy Roy-s

Blue.
Blue likes playing the banjo. He dislikes sun-bathing.

Verde.
Verde likes painting with a beret on his head. He dislikes getting his picture taken.

Anaranjado.
Anarangado likes marching to "The Ants Go Marching - Hurrah, Hurrah." He dislikes making the bed.

Fuchsia.
Fuchsia likes twirling in dresses. She dislikes pricking her finger with the sewing needle.

Drop by the shop and say hello to the Cordy Roy-s!
or
click here to buy

oo-lauren

Corduroy Kid on Small Bites.

Check out our killer recipe on our favorite blog smaller! Have a go... and let us know how they turn out!!

purple rain, purple rain

i'm having a love affair with purple right now. i assume this is either because i am destined to be royalty or i've spent too many hours searching for prince videos on the internet.

clockwise from top left:
1. giraffe print dress by egg baby
2.lovely knit elphant doll by poco e poco
3.brooklyn onesie by jusami
4.striped tank dress by egg baby

come by the shop and check out these and many many other things!

over and out-c

lets be sweethearts...

oh so sweet and oh so new at corduroy kid!

clockwise from top left:

1.handmade stuffed ferret by mirka hokkanen courtesy of the shiny squirrel!
2.candy stripe dress by halabaloo
3.floral tunic by cupcakes and pastries
4.love tee's by melinda melmoth courtesy of the shiny squirrel

come check out these and many other lovely things at the shop
231 5th ave, park slope
&
613 vanderbilt ave, prospect heights

see you soon! -c

Favorite things week continues... Lauren

Hey guys! guess it my turn...

clockwise:

1. flame sneakers by morgan and milo... easy to see why these sneaks warm up my heart, boys naturally rock them, but i love them on daring little girls.

2. monster finger puppets... when it's too scary (COLD) to go outside, making these monster puppets (and monster voices) is such a blast!

3. neon green storage chair aka "treasure chest" chair... finally a place to store all of life's little treasures (that seem to accumulate so quickly)! an essential chair for a new york apartment: functional storage made in neon green!!!

4. world traveler magnetic doll... i love this for two reasons: the tin makes it great for the morning commute; the best outfits are so easy to "hang" on the refrigerator. i wish i had this when i was a kid!

oo,

-Lauren

all you need is love... accordions and slide whistles

a few of my favorite things

clockwise:

1. an accordion (for kids and adults!) a real no-brainer, why not serenade your sweetie(and everyone else)!

2. makit toy-i spent many hours (...maybe to many to admit to) of my childhood building extensive structures to house my wayward dolls, so of course these had to make the list.

3. u.f.o. tee shirt... all the fun of alien invasions without any of the nasty side affects!

4. sliding into 4th place is the classic slide whistle, makes bad jokes a lot funnier. (very handy)

come check out these and loads of other cool things at the shop, maybe i'll even tell you a bad joke or 2.

-claire

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