This is where we'll be telling you more about who's behind the products we've very carefully selected for the weeBgreen boutique. The environment is important to us, and so is sharing with you unique, safe, earth-friendlier products for you and your wee ones. And while not all of the products featured in the weeBgreen boutique are local, most are regional (handmade by someone on in the northeastern US). Non-local / non-regional products are made in the USA, unless otherwise specified.
So read on to learn more about the craftsperson behind your fave weeBgreen products! Chesapeake Ribbons
Featured on Amanda, Hip Mama's Place, Classy Mommy, 5 minutes for mom, and Nest Baby, Chesapeake Ribbons is a home-based craft company in greater Philadelphia. "Mommypreneur" Margie, had attended events with her various networks, and often
heard other mothers discuss their need for practical, yet stylish hair
accessories. With only a young son at the time, she hadn’t realized how
difficult it was to find trendy hair accessories that were affordable
and did not slip out of baby-fine hair. Margie decided to utilize her creativity and sense of style to design hair, ribbon belt, and other
accessories that are practical and stylish, but won’t break the bank.
Part of what makes Chesapeake Ribbons so unique is the committment to give back and strong ties to local and national non-profits.
Featured on the Martha Stewart television show, Care2, Etsy Stalker, BabyCenter and CafeMom,
Anna of fortytworoads is an innovative Philadelphia area "mommypreneur" with an eye for
design and a recycling/upcycling extraordinaire. Currently a mom to
one, with another wee one on the way, Anna is a crafter and artist. To
read more about Anna's craft check out her blog.
EcoLeeko
Featured in DailyCandy, EcoLeeko is the product of a dream Sue had in college. After graduating
with a BS in Textile Design , she wanted to work with ecofriendly fabric
materials, at that time it mostly was hemp and organic cotton. The idea
kinda fizzled in the midst of real life and work. Now Sue has the opportunity to devote time, creativity and
passion to create things that are fun and ecofriendly. Sue's hope is that your wee one's enjoy playing with the dolls as much as she does making them!
'Lina bean
‘Lina
Bean is designed by an award winning designer turned mom.The line has a modern polished look, but is
also functional.‘Lina Bean products are
designed for the busy mom who wants to have pieces that look and work great
effortlessly. ‘Lina Bean uses the cuddliest of fabrics to match the softness of
your baby’s skin...it’s baby (and toddler)- approved.‘Lina Bean’s prints are fresh and modern -
they look great with baby and mom.‘Lina
Bean is hand-made in the USA
with only the highest quality fabrics available.
All of this goes into
offering you ‘Lina Bean...the best for your little sprout.
As a
young girl, Caroline Ritter was given the nickname ’lina bean.Her first room was her mothers’ sewing room
and at age12 her mother taught her to sew, it soon became her passion.
Formerly
a protege of Chado’s Ralph Rucci, America’s first designer since
Mainbocher in the 1950’s to show in Paris’
Haute Couture shows.Caroline Ritter has
been on design teams with Lilly Putlitzer, Anthropologie, and J Crew- all
natural stepping stones to her formation of ‘Lina Bean.Accolades came early for Caroline.The summa cum laude graduate of Philadelphia’s Moore
College of Art and Design swept senior honors lauded by Saks Fifth Avenue, JonesNew York, JASCO knits, and
Women’s Wear Daily.The offer from Rucci
moved her to New York.After many years working for others, the
birth of her first child was time for Caroline to launch her own line.What better than a childhood nickname for a
children’s accessories company...’Lina Bean was born in Spring of ‘07.
Kidzsack
Tina Hill, owner of Kidzsack is a 44 year old
happily married mother of four children ages 13, 11, 9, & 7. She has put her heart and soul into making a great eco friendly activity that both kids and
parents will embrace.
She has a passion for good food, loves to cook and
designing clothing is something that will always hold a place in her heart.For as long as she can remember, Tina has loved
to draw and color. After graduating from FIT in NYC with an Associate’s Degree
in Fashion Design she worked as a fashion designer in New York for 12+ years traveling all over Europe and the Far East.
After her third child, Tina stopped working in the corporate arena but never stopped dreaming of being
creative in her work again. Kidzsack was founded in
the fall of 2007 with the goal of creating an environmentally conscious and
creative product. Kidzsack products are designed to inspire creative play, with
the highest level of quality and safety. Kidzsack is located in West Newbury,
MA and the bags are both screen printed and manufactured in Massachusetts.
Sockit Lockits Heathers Hobbies
Creator of the beautiful, organic loafers, Mary Jane's, and other hand-crocheted products we're so excited to have here at weeBgreen, Heather is a mother of three sons ages 17, 5,& 3. She has been
crocheting clothes and blankets etc... for them since they were
infants.
Heathers grandmother taught her to crochet about 20 years ago and she's been hooked since! She uses crocheting as a form of relaxation. In her own words Heather says, "I think
its the best medicine when you have three kids and need to wind down at
night. I am addicted to it. I always have to have my crochet hook and
yarn at hand at all times. I am always working on some sort of project.
I think if I couldn't crochet than I would go out of my mind."
Heather uses various types of yarns including 100% organic cotton and tries to use the softest ones she can find.
