It's that time again! What time is that? Time to enter for the latest tutu giveaway, of course!

There is no better Christmas or Holiday gift than a free one! The winner will recieve one brand new handmade 'Santa's Little Helper' tutu infant size up to 2 years. This tutu comes with a standard 16" stretchy waist, but can be custom sized to any measurement up to 18" for a custom fit.

Enter to win by signing up to follow my blog- or click 'like' on my facebook page at http://www.facebook.com/home.php#!/pages/Danbury-Lane/202673739144.

Enter at both locations for 2 chances to win! Winner will be contacted via facebook by Monday, November 29th. Tutu may be sent to any US location of your choice. Allow up to 7 business days for processing and up to 3 additional days for shipping time.

Be sure to view my new Holiday tutu designs at www.DanburyLane.etsy.com
Good luck!

Goodbye Halloween, Hello Thanksgiving and the Holiday Season!

Time flies when you're having fun! Danbury Lane had an amazing 2010 Halloween season, thanks to all my amazing customers for making it so creative and rewarding. Congrats to Lisa, the Halloween Witch tutu giveaway winner, enjoy your Zany Zoe Witch Tutu Set!

Thanksgiving is right around the corner, and it's never too early to start thinking about Holiday gifts for little girls. Tutus are great for gift-giving, the styles and colors are endless.

Watch for details on the next Danbury Lane tutu giveaway, coming soon...

Halloween Giveaway!

It's time for Halloween costumes, and what better than a free tutu for your little lady? I'm giving away one of my new little witch costumes from http://www.danburylane.etsy.com/ to one lucky winner!

Sign up to follow my blog, and you will automatically be entered to win the witch costume of your choice, in any size from newborn up to 5t. Contest ends Monday, September 27th, so hurry up and enter already!

Another Giveaway Opportunity!

Check out the latest Danbury Lane tutu giveaway at http://www.singlemomonabudget.com/! Enter to win your choice of 5 custom made Halloween Tutu Costumes in size Newborn up to 5t. Contest ends soon, and be sure to read instructions for extra entry opportunities!

Tutu Review by MommysBlessings.blogspot.com

Thanks to Holly at Mommy's Blessings for the wonderful tutu review!

To hear what she and her Princess thought of their new Purple RoseGarden tutu, check out the detailed story here:
http://mommysblessings.blogspot.com/2010/08/princess-ashley-danbury-lane-tutus.html

San Diego Photo Sessions with www.StillsByHill.com

Book your photo session with Hillary at StillsByHill.com and save when you wear your new Danbury Lane tutu! We're always looking for models, so contact us to find out how you can get your tutu free, plus save on your photo creation fee. (Click on advertisement to enlarge.)

Take a look at my entire tutu line at http://www.danburylane.etsy.com/ and be sure to pick out your Halloween tutus soon, costume season will be here before you know it!

Giveaways on Etsybaby!

The team I belong to on Etsybaby has been holding giveaways all summer long. It's fun and who knows, you might even win something!

Check them out here:
Custom Denim Booties GIVEAWAY by meandreekie!
http://etsybaby.blogspot.com/2010/08/custom-denim-booties-giveaway-by.html

Little Tumble Bees Onesie Giveaway!
http://etsybaby.blogspot.com/2010/08/little-tumble-bees-onesie-giveaway.html

Tutu Giveaway Starts Today!

This summer I'm participating in several tutu giveaways on mommy blogs. Starting today the blog 'Eccentric Eclecic Woman' is offering a free Danbury Lane girl's tutu of your choice, just for signing up to follow her blog. Be sure to get extra entries in the giveaway by signing up to follow me here on my blog if you haven't already, and on my facebook page at: http://www.facebook.com/pages/Danbury-Lane/202673739144?ref=ts You don't want to miss this rare opportunity for so many entry possibilities!

Costume season is coming up, and tutus are perfect for Halloween, and birthdays too. Here's your link to the giveaway, and good luck!
http://finamoon.blogspot.com/2010/07/danbury-lane-custom-tutu-giveaway.html

Inspiration When You Need It Most

A few of my favorite places to go when I need a little inspiration for my tutu designs are to be expected. I get so much out of a trip to www.angels-face.co.uk So girly, so pretty, but so expensive! Shopping online at good old www.gymboree.com does the trick as well. For me, I feel like a child all over again with all the fluffy goodness going on... But there is so much more out there to inspire, and not exactly clothing sites either.
Visiting a candy shop (and trying not to eat everything in sight!), is a great treat for the eyes as well as the tastebuds. A trip to the local garden center is inspiring in a whole different way. How about your favorite children's movie? Museum or Gallery?
There's nothing like the feeling of that new design coming to life after a good ol' inspiration session. Absolutely nothing.

Where do Tutus Come From?

The design process for tutus is so addictive for me. As a former scenic design assistant, window dresser, and lifelong seamstress, it's my outlet in a crazy mommy filled peanut butter and jelly world. I always have to be doing something. In fact, my husband Chris complains about my lack of ability to sit down and relax. I think it balances us out perfectly. He reminds me to take a break, and I remind him to get up and move! All kidding aside, having an outlet is important for those of us concentrated on the raising of their child throughout most of every day.

Flowers are my largest source of inspiration, for their color and texture. Flowers can say 'Posh' or 'Garden Party' even 'Soft and Newborn'. A fun day for me is not one spent at the mall with a Starbucks in hand, but one spent at the Silk floral wharehouse with a Starbucks in hand (I soooo love my coffee...) In the end it's like any artist, paintbrush in hand, or camera, or clay, everything comes together for that one special design to appear. Even if sometimes that means staying up 'til 2 AM.

Feeling Lucky? More Chances to Win!

More current giveaways from my Etsybaby team on etsy.com. Don't be shy, enter to win them both!

http://etsybaby.blogspot.com/2010/07/hello-world-bodysuit-by.html

http://etsybaby.blogspot.com/2010/07/ella-joe-couture-unisex-rockstar-guitar.html

Several new and very youthful tutu photographs arrived this week from photographer Amy of www.amycarolinephotography.com These images are wonderful little sneak peeks at not only my designs in motion, but also of her talent working with kids!

EtsyBABY Giveaways!

I belong to an amazing team of etsy crafters called EtsyBaby. Every now and then giveaways are going on, so why not enter to win in them all? Go to: http://etsybaby.blogspot.com/2010/06/pjhillco-baby-sandals-giveaway.html Here are 2 great chances to enter to win right now...

PJHillCo Baby Sandals http://www.etsy.com/shop/pjhillco

and starting July 1st...
EllaJoeCouture Rockstar Guitar Burpie http://www.etsy.com/shop/ellajoecouture

CUSTOMIZE YOUR TUTU!

With my custom tutu designs, you can get just about anything. Chose your size, your colors, your style, and length. Custom tutus are a great choice for weddings, and themed birthday parties. Recently I designed this sophistocated soft gray flower girl dress tutu pictured below, and Barney themed birthday tutu, so much fun! And even an Abby Cadabby dress. It takes a few weeks to process your custom order, but it's well worth it -especially when you just can't find exactly what you're looking for. This bright and fun Mother/Daughter tutu was a hit for one little girl's birthday bash, and what can be cuter than big sister/little sister tutus? Just a few ways you can make something special happen, in a world full of mass produced products that all look the same. Stand out and look fabulous!

Top It Off With Accessories

Headbands are just the thing to 'top off' your gift tutu set. There are so many kinds available, and many I can make as hair clips. I design each one to match a special tutu design, but they can be mixed and matched with any tutu you like.

Many of the flower designs I make from scratch, including the 'Sweet Lilac' headband below. This one also comes in pink or blue- here it's shown in a gorgeous purple mix. It's good to be girly!

TUTU GIVEAWAY ENDS TODAY!

TUTU GIVEAWAY ENDS TODAY! Be sure to sign up on Danbury Lane's facebook page to enter to win my new baby 'Little Lola LadyBug' tutu. Winner will be announced within 2 days time.

Now for something Blue! How about my 'Lacey the Woodland Fairy' Tutu set? It's perfect for the little fairy who loves everything blue, or for a change from the popular pink...

Feature Photographer Darla Peters

Where would Danbury Lane be without amazing photographers? I am so greatful for the wonderful artistry of all the photographers who've used my tutus to create gorgeous portraits for my customers to fall in love with. It's so important to be able to visualize your precious little girl in a unique and special tutu. The results are breathtaking! So today I'm featuring a new and memorable image by http://www.darlapeters.com/

This little 'Grape Soda' tutu is a brand-new design featuring soft grape purple, bright pink, cream, and baby pink. The rose bloom decoration is on a removable clip, and the matching headband is available to complete the set. All of my tutus are available in pretty much any size and length. Infant tutus can have a waist as small as 16" (stretching up to 20") and newborn tutus are so tiny at 14" waist. The tutu shown in this photo is 8" long. What a sweet treat!

GIVEAWAY TIME!

I'm holding my very first givaway going on this week at Danbury Lane! To get those summer fun dress up juices going, I'm inviting everyone to pop on over to Facebook and all you have to do is sign up to follow me! http://www.facebook.com/pages/Danbury-Lane/202673739144?ref=ts

You will then be automatically entered to win a free baby 'Little Lola Ladybug' Tutu. Giveaway ends June 21st, and the winner will be notified by June 23rd. My custom sized baby tutu starts at 14" waist, and can be made up to 18" waist. This range can fit from newborn up to 2 or 2 1/2 years old depending on the child. You can also chose a standard infant tutu with waist 16" that will stretch up to at least 20". Every tutu is handmade by myself, so each one varies a tiny bit. What can be better for a sweet little gift? Can you imagine giving this tutu at the next baby shower? It would be such a hit!

Good Luck everyone!

Lola the LadyBug

It's almost summer, and that means time for Ladybugs! Go crazy with ladybug accessories, and themed garden birthday parties are super fun. Complete the look with a 'Lola The Ladybug' tutu, inspired by one of my wonderful custom order customers!

Oldies But Goodies

It's one of my first tutu designs, but still one of my favorites. Amazingly captured in photographs by Sara from www.bellabluboutique.etsy.com, the pink and purple tones work wonderfully together! (wings are still available by request, but not currently shown on etsy.) The Purple RoseGarden tutu will certainly be a hit for any princess...

Sister Sites Day!

What a gorgeous Degas Balleriana pendant! This is from my sister Lisa's etsy store collection. http://www.itsallabouttheprint.etsy.com/ She has hundreds of cute and amazing art pendants to chose from, and my favorites are the ballerinas, of course!

Purple Butterfly Fairy Tutu

My Purple Butterfly Fairy Tutu design is perfect for parties! I make this design in any size, newborn up to adult, and it's always fluffy and fun. Makes me want to have a tea party in the garden this summer...

Gotta Love That Cowgirl!

Amazing images provided by www.DarlaPeters.com

The Pink Cowgirl Ballerina is one of my favorite unique creations inspired by my Daughter. She's such a tomboy, but she still has a soft spot for pink!

American Miss Tutu

Memorial Day is right around the corner, and my new cheery patriotic tutu color mix is perfect for celebrating!

Stary Nights Tutu takes off!

What a sucess! My Stary Nights tutu design has been selling very well, and now with an order for 9 at one time- things are looking good. This design has a unique look that can be tough to offer at affordable prices. This set of tutus will be worn by an entire dance class next month, sounds like a great show!

See it in my shop here!