Pregnancy & Newborn July 2014
Thanks to Pregnancy and Newborn Magazine for including our Baby Gown in Outer Space Midnight Blue in their July 2014 issue. Check out more WWF press here!

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Pregnancy & Newborn July 2014
Thanks to Pregnancy and Newborn Magazine for including our Baby Gown in Outer Space Midnight Blue in their July 2014 issue. Check out more WWF press here!
Brand new women's items are now in stock! We've got totes, pouches, two dress styles, and an array of all-over tees for adults. As always, everything is 100% organic and made in the USA. Grab 'em before they're gone!
Spring 2014 Is Here!
Yay!! Our Spring 2014 Collection has arrived!
Be sure to check out the adorable video that our friend Andrea Chu made for us to announce the launch of our Spring 2014 Collection.
We have several new prints like here, here, here and more! Remember stock is very limited, so grab your faves while you can and if stock is already out or low please check with our lovely retailers here - they'll have what you are looking for.
Country Mouse in the City, Part Two: Boerum Hill and Cobble Hill
A few days ago, I ventured out on what might have been the windiest, soggiest day of the year in search of something, well, less dreary. And what better place to find the warm fuzzies than Boerum Hill and Cobble Hill, two of the most charming and cozy neighborhoods in NYC.
These adjacent neighborhoods are bordered by Hicks Street to the west and 4th Avenue to the east, with Court Street serving as a dividing line.
I first stopped by the New York Transit Museum, a hidden gem located underground in an old subway station on Boerum Place. The museum contains several exhibits on the history and mechanics of public transportation in New York as well as an extensive collection of vintage subway cars dating back to a century ago. Part-educational and part-playground, this place is perfect for kids, who, in fact, comprised the majority of visitors at this museum.
On my way to the Cobble Hill area, I passed by the Brooklyn Academy of Music (BAM), an urban arts center that leans toward progressive and avante-garde performance. Showcasing international artists as well as local talent, BAM has a calendar packed full with theatre, dance, music, opera, film, comedy, and literary events. They even offer free music on the weekends through their BAMcafé Live series.
My husband is a big fan of cacti (as in, he won first place for his barrel cactus at the Georgia State Fair for a decade) so Botanica Garden Center's sidewalk display of succulents caught my eye. Inside, I found quite a selection of house plants and gardening supplies, as well as botanical gifts and floral bouquets. The guys who work at the store are very friendly and helpful, which always makes for a pleasant shopping experience. It's a great place to find delightful, if unusual, holiday presents. After all, who needs another coffee mug or Christmas sweater?
Speaking of presents, Acorn Toy Shop is another Cobble Hill joint brimming with quirky and adorable gift ideas for kids--and the kid at heart. They've got a great selection of mobiles, blocks, children's crafts, felt dolls, and almost any animal miniature imaginable. Acorn also has a small clothing section for babies and toddlers.
I spy some WWF prints in the mix, can you?
Just down the road from Acorn is Papél, a charming paperie stocked with greeting cards, stationery, and home goods in fresh and modern designs. Everything in this well-curated store has a handmade feel, but if that's not enough for you, they even offer customized invitations and personalized stationery.
It was dark and rather chilly by the time I wrapped up my adventure. Boy, does evening fall fast here up north in the winter! To warm myself up, I decided to check out Cafe Pedlar based on the recommendation of a friend who, like me, can't get enough of Stumptown coffee beans. For just two bucks a pop, you can get a steaming hot mug of drip coffee. A few more dollars will get you a French press or Chemex brew-to-order drink, and they offer a small but enticing selection of pastries and snacks.
Fish markets are a rarity where I'm from, so when I passed by Fish Tales on my way to the subway, I just had to venture inside. Small but brightly-lit and well-stocked, this store carries an impressive variety of fresh and frozen fish and seafood, prepared meals, and various seafood-related condiments and kitchen accessories. The guys behind the counter know their stuff, and they swiftly and expertly packaged my three pounds of P.E.I. mussels and half pound of fresh and hearty yellowtail tuna. I highly suggest swinging by Fish Tales if you need to cook up a quick dinner--their offerings are so fresh and flavorful that they don't need much spicing up anyway!
You can't get any fresher than this!
ABC's Made in America 2013
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We're so honored to be included once again on ABC's Made in America list. The list includes several dozen other companies--from soap makers to electronics specialists--who manufacture right here in the United States. For the full list, click here.
Advent Calendar DIY
We hope all of you lovely Winter Water fans had a wonderful Thanksgiving! We're so grateful for another amazing year--and we couldn't have done it without your help. Please be sure to check our Twitter or Facebook for the latest in WWF news and updates!
Now that the holidays are officially upon us, we thought you'd enjoy our latest DIY: a printable advent calendar that's perfect for stashing tiny treats and other little goodies. It'll take you an hour or so to put together this project, so enlist your craftiest little "elves" to help out!
Download the PDF here.
Winter Water Factory on Design*Sponge
Our very own Stefanie Lynen was featured in Design*Sponge's Biz Ladies series! Check it out here.
InStyle Magazine Holiday Gift Guide
Check us out in this month's InStyle Magazine 2013 holiday gift guide, featuring our very popular Outer Space print! (Psst...hoodies are now back in stock.)
Laptop Case DIY
Ever get frustrated that you can't find a laptop case that fits your computer and suits your personal taste? Today's DIY will show you how to construct an easy-to-sew laptop case that can be tailored to fit your style as well as your laptop (or iPad/tablet/Kindle/etc.)!
The fabric for today's DIY came straight from our brand new print shop--a little sneak peek for what we've been working on here at the studio. More info coming soon!
Brooklyn Made Giveaway Winner!
We have a winner for the Brooklyn Made Giveaway, featuring goodies from Winter Water Factory, Maptote, and Soapwalla! Katie McNamee, please contact [email protected] for info on how to claim your prize. Thanks to all who participated!
Win Brooklyn Made Goodies!
We've teamed up with our friends for a special Brooklyn-Made Giveaway! Like, comment on, and/or share this post to enter to win all 3 products: a Winter Water Factory Baby Romper, a Brooklyn Organic Maptote, and a Soapwalla Luxurious Body Oil. Winner will be announced Wednesday (10/23) at 4pm. Spread the word!
Pregnancy and Newborn Magazine
We can't get enough of these cuties in WWF featured in the October 2013 issue of Pregnancy and Newborn Magazine! Get your copy today and check us out on pages 71 & 72.
Do you know where your clothes came from?
Here at Winter Water Factory, we have always committed ourselves to socially-conscious and ethically-responsible manufacturing practices. Unfortunately—and rather alarmingly—the advent of cheap, fast fashion has persuaded many others in the business to push these principles to the side in favor of turning a quick profit. Most consumers, however, know very little about the complexities of issues such as these beyond those stories covered briefly in the news, like the Rana Plaza garment factory collapse. Toronto Star reporter Raveena Aulakh recently wrote an undercover investigative report on a Dhaka sweatshop that delves into the complicated matters regarding sweatshop conditions, child labor, and the surprising social mobility that these jobs allow, particularly for women. Global manufacturing is an issue that affects almost everyone on this planet, and consumers can make actions that directly make a difference in this industry.
To read Aulakh's article, please click here. To find out what you can do about this issue, visit the International Labor Rights Forum here for more information, including a list of sweatshop-free companies.
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Winter Water Factory now has an Instagram! Follow us here. And we'd love to see you all decked out in WWF gear, so don't forget to use the #winterwaterfactory tag when posting your customer love pics!
Country Mouse in the City, Part One: Nolita
Hello there, dear readers! Pam here, Winter Water Factory's new Retail Marketing Manager. Except for my brief stint as the WWF intern last summer, I'm more or less a fairly recent transplant to New York City. You could even say that I'm a relative newcomer to city life itself, as you can see from the picture below, taken during Thanksgiving last year.
It was a little crowded around the dinner table with all these guys hanging about.
I love exploring new places, and the neighborhoods of New York City are overflowing with hidden treasures just waiting to be discovered. And so, I've decided to document my adventures around this fair city, including both fabulous finds and unfortunate failures, to be fair.
For my first installment of Country Mouse in the City (A Beginner's Guide to the Big Apple), I decided to wander around north of Little Italy, aka Nolita, in Manhattan.
Clockwise from L to R: map of Nolita; the places I intended to visit; notepad from Cafe Gitane; menu from The Butcher's Daughter; postcard from Cafe Gitane
My first stop was at Cafe Gitane on Mott Street. This popular lunch spot was packed with stylish artist-types and a model or two taking a break from the Fashion Week runway.
This place was well worth the long wait, for their brand of French-Moroccan dishes did not disappoint. I settled on the aioli and parmesan grilled bread with prosciutto and mixed greens. The cantaloupe balls in the middle of the prosciutto added a nice sweetness to the meal, but the undeniable star of the dish had to be the bread, which left me longing for another slice. My mouth waters just thinking about it, in fact. Note, however, that Cafe Gitane is cash only. I learned this the hard way and had to leave my camera behind as collateral while I ran to the closest ATM.
Believe it or not, this plate tasted even better than it looks.
After lunch, I headed down Mulberry Street to check out the Feast of San Gennaro celebrations. This tradition, which was started in 1926 by newly arrived Italian immigrants, celebrates San Gennaro, the patron saint of Naples. From what I could tell, the set-up seemed to satisfy the requirements for a rollicking good street festival, with an extra dash of sausage and cannoli.
My next stop was at Sweet William, a local children's clothing boutique with locations in both Nolita and Williamsburg in Brooklyn. The store carries high-quality products from environmentally- and ethically-conscious manufacturers (which just happens to include Winter Water Factory items!)
Our Savannah Dress in Berries Red & Grey.
A featured display of tiny tees for tiny tots.
Winter Forest is quickly becoming one of our classic prints!
On my way to my next destination, I stumbled upon The Butcher's Daughter, a juice bar and cafe that claims to "treat fruits and vegetables as a butcher would meat." I stopped by later that day for an early dinner, and boy, their portabello burger made me consider giving up meat altogether.
Their outdoor seating made for a lovely ambience.
Around the corner from The Butcher's Daughter is their market annex, where you can buy items to-go from the cafe menu, as well as organic products, baked goods, and fresh fruits and veggies.
So vibrant, you can hardly believe they're real.
I then headed toward INA, a designer consignment store with several branches in the city. I felt a bit awkward taking pictures of Chanel suits and Gucci purses in this posh but fairly affordable shop (well, affordable considering what they were selling), so you'll just have to take my word that they had a great selection of classic designers alongside their younger and hipper counterparts (think Prada meets Proenza Schouler ).
I'm a sucker for a good perfumery, and Le Labo fit the bill perfectly. Each perfume here is customized and handmade to your liking, and the people behind the counter double as scent scientists of sorts to guide you towards your perfect fragrance. Granted, their prices are a little on the steep side, but having a scent that corresponds with your personal chemistry has its co$ts. Le Labo has several boutiques around the world, so if you feel like treating yourself, I recommend seeing if there is a location near you.
Scent-sational!
My adventure could not be completed without a brief stop at the neighborhood bookstore. The colorful and brightly-lit McNally Jackson Books on Prince Street was a pleasant denouement to my day. An independent bookstore, McNally Jackson gives big-name chains a run for their money with a wide selection of books, primarily arranged by nation.
Taken from behind the "England and Ireland" section.
To cap off my day, I grabbed a cup of the Guatemalan cold brew from Gimme! Coffee, a small chain of espresso bars based out of Ithaca. I usually drink my coffee (hot or cold) with a dash of milk, but I sipped on the brew black for a bit and was extremely impressed.
...but then I caved into my habits and poured in a dash of milk anyway.
Stay tuned for the next episode of Country Mouse in the City, where I'll attempt not to get run over by traffic and probably forget cash (again). If you have any suggestions for a neighborhood I should scope out, please let me know in the comments!