Kids Los Angeles - June 22, 2009

Hanky Panky

Heirloom Baby Bonnets

Mom’s schnoz, Dad’s bald spot. When it comes to your baby’s inheritance, certain things are beyond your control.

One thing your bundle won’t mind coming into: an Heirloom baby bonnet.

Jeweler Kathleen Whitaker crafts one-of-a-kind handmade caps from vintage linen and poplin hankies for your bambino’s big debut from the hospital. Each one is laundered, ironed, then stitched with organic cotton thread and silk ribbon.

The tiny, old-fashioned chapeaus come wrapped in acid-free tissue paper and muslin pouches for safekeeping until your pride and joy is ready to tie the knot. With a few snips, the topper becomes a “something old” bridal hanky.

Pass it on.

Available online at khwjewelry.com.

GO
Venice Ecofest
What: Discover earth-friendly services while tykes let loose on the beach playground, pet wild animals, and jam to live tunes.
Why: DailyCandy Kids will be whooping it up with some of our favorite green vendors, so stop on by.
When: Sat., 10 a.m.-6 p.m.
Where: Windward Ave. & Ocean Front Walk, Venice.

SLURP
Shaved Ice
What: Cool everyone down with a raspado finished with toppings like chunky coconut, tamarind-chile, espresso, and dulce de leche.
Why: Cold call.
When: Thru Sept. Sat. & Sun., 1-6 p.m.
Where: Milk Cafe and Ice Creamery, 7290 Beverly Blvd., at N. Poinsettia Pl. (323-939-6455).

JOIN
Lego Club
What: Budding Gehrys tinker with the library’s sizable collection.
Why: Nice build.
When: Ongoing. Wed., 10 a.m.-noon.
Where: Central Library, 222 E. Harvard St., b/t Maryland Ave. & Louise St., Glendale (818-548-2035).