April 21, 2008

Bonjour, Printemps

Petit Joie Kids Clothing

Ooh la la. It’s springtime, and Los Angeles is tres jolie with butterflies and flowers swaying in the breeze.

Fresh as a daisy is Southern California’s own Petit Joie, daughter of well-known big girls’ line Joie. Embodying the warm, floaty season are soft cotton blouses and dresses in colors like aqua and begonia with pinch-yourself-pretty embroidery and lace. Linen pants and cargo shorts scream spring (in a soft and dreamy way, of course).

All of these little lady pieces are ready, willing, and easy enough to care for, making them perfect for barefoot-in-the-grass fun.

Set free the petit joie de vivre.

Available at Lisa Kline Kids, 123 South Robertson Boulevard, between Alden Drive and West Third Street, Beverly Hills (310-247-0488).

SNAP
Worldwide Pinhole Photography Day
What: Celebrate DIY camera making with kids all across the globe.
Why: Who needs digital when there are Pringles cans?
When: Sun.
Where: Right in your own backyard.

SIGN
Angelina Ballerina
What: Katharine Holabird autographs her books in honor of the 25th anniversary of the mouse on pointe.
Why: It’s at the top of your tutu-do list.
When: Fri., 3:30-4:30 p.m.
Where: Children’s Book World, 10580½ W. Pico Blvd., b/t Manning & Prosser Aves., West Los Angeles (310-559-2665).

TRAVEL
Kid’s Sunday Funday
What: Explore milk, cookies, and new countries without leaving L.A. during this new weekly event.
Why: All aboard for France.
When: Sun., 11 a.m.
Where: Traveler’s Bookcase, 8375 W. Third St., b/t S. Orlando Ave. & S. Kings Rd., Mid-City West (323-655-0575).