Ah Lemonade stands. An icon of childhood…a GOOD childhood.
This is the our latest post to the Designing Moms Blog as contributing writers.
At least in my mind that makes sense. When I see children having lemonade stands it makes me feel happy and peaceful and sort of washes away all the crazyness of the day. I realize that’s a big expectation of a little ol lemonade stand. But truthfully what it represents is all good. It started because my son said he wanted to earn money so he could buy something he wanted. …hard work= money…not a bad concept to learn at a young age…saving to buy something you want…again…only a good concept to learn…especially in this day and age. Add in my Tin Parade partner Kristen Gara’s kids and it becomes a neighborhood entrepreneurial project of the best kind. The kids excitedly worked together to set up the stand…sell the lemonade (yelling out to passersby “LEMONADE FOR SALE!”.…and even serve the lemonade. The kids came together for a common purpose. At the same time, the neighborhood converged on this tree lined street to share in the happiness that a lemonade stand creates…and share a glass of sweetness….visitors stayed and played…and their craziness too was swept away …on a late summers day in these modern times.
The sign was made from a old piece of wood from a fence a neighbor tore down.
Watch the latest Creative Minute by The Girls at Tin Parade.
Kristen and Ryan show you how to repurpose a napkin from Ruby’s Tea Party into an adorable vintagey apron for a little girl.
Isn’t this what childhood is all about?
My son spent a rainy day inside proudly building his fort.
There is a great HOW TO on building a real wood fort for/with your child on This Old House. Looks like such a fun fall project.
Go to This Olds House's site for step by step instructions.
Calling all old customers.
I’m so sorry. I’m not calling you old. As in. You’ve had too many birthdays. But hey, we at Tin Parade love birthdays! I’m calling you old as in..you have purchased something at some time from Tin Parade. We want…hold on..let me say that a little louder..WE WANT TO SEE PICTURES FROM YOUR PARTIES USING OUR GOODS!!! (the exclamation marks were to be sure you could hear me)
Wouldn’t it be fun to see your little bambino’s birthday on our Facebook page?
How can I be in love with twine?
It’s irrational. You’ll fall hard too I think for Divine Twine. ahhhhhh….isn’t it so divine?
Divine twine in cherry
Divine twine in aqua
Tin Parade’s Creative Minute Launch!
Hi all you lovely Tin Parade fans.
Kristen and I are so excited about our new vlog series. You heard me…VLOG! Although Kristen still hates that word…we LOVE the idea of coming at you every two weeks with a new installation in our series called..The Creative Minute by the Girls at Tin Parade.
Go ahead and help yourself to a glass of bubbly to celebrate with us on our fun, new series. I’m sure you deserve it. Then kick back and watch.
Tin Parade Bloopers
Hi All. Thought you might enjoy seeing some out-takes from Kristen’s and my shoot with YourLittleFilm’s Logan Hale. Fun day. We’ll post the biz video when it’s ready. Tin Parade Vintage Party Goods bloopers
Hollywood here we come!
Hi All,
Kristen and I shot a business video (a sort of electronic press kit) with Logan from YourLittleFilm. We had so much fun. Can’t wait for all of you to see it. We’ll be posting it soon. Stay tuned! ( :
DIY Letterpress!
Holy Moly Ryan is freaking out!!! I must have this! There are few things I really NEED in life but really… I NEED this! Check out this new product Paper Source is carrying…I heart letterpress!
Tin Parade LOVES this new DIY Letter Press Machine
