Layla Grayce

Hang on to your hats – there’s a whirlwind of delight headed our way. With glorious grays, powdery blues, and soft neutrals like buttercream and warm brown, Petunia Pickle Bottom brings us their spring line of diaper bags, baby carriers, and blankets. The beautiful use of white as a background and accent color lightens the mood and highlights the exquisite patterns this company is known for. And let us not forget the delectable stylings of Cake – freshened up in color, and holding strong in timeless appeal. Cherry on top? A limited edition 10th Anniversary Heirloom bag, not to be missed. Decidedly fairer weather is headed our way, and these are perhaps the most fashionable items to be seen with.

Ahhh, you’ve gotta love this brand. Such well constructed bags that always have their eye on the eco-friendly scene. Fresh new spring patterns are here in the same dependable (and virtually indestructible) styling. Feminine and yet versatile – appealing to mom’s of both boys and girls. And, attention all fans: the Mothership has a new attractive price of only $109. Fleurville, your functional luxury simply rocks.

As mottos go – this one fits to a tee. Amy Butler’s new collection of fashion bags, diaper bags, travel bags and laptop bags are as exquisite on the outside as they are functional on the inside. Best known for her modern and charismatically colored rugs, Amy Butler’s fresh bag collection is a real treat. Made with organic cotton, leather accents, and her signature bohemian patterns – each bag makes a confident statement on the wearer’s arm.

It’s always fun to see what Skip Hop will come up with next. With geometric based patterns and urban color pairings, these diaper bags are a perfect fit for moms on the go… and really, what mom isn’t on the go these days? Two highlights include the smash hit Studio Tote which gets a subtle facelift with the pewter dots pattern, and the Duo Deluxe that embraces the mod wave dot. Both feature the hottest color of the year, grey, and yet still keep things light-hearted and child-friendly. They keep it chic, and they keep it real.

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We have a very special guest visiting the Layla Grayce blog today. We are pleased to bring you DeNai Jones from Petunia Pickle Bottom reflecting on design and what inspires her most.

“I’m happy to be a guest blogger on Layla Grayce, especially since this exceptional website has ties to home. Fellow entrepreneur Tiffany Harris of Layla Grayce and I have known each other since high school. I have been so impressed with the direction and growth of her business and find it to be the site I point people to when they are looking for Petunia products. It has all the style and sophistication a woman wants when looking for a unique gift. Layla Grayce really has the most wonderful selection of things in the world of baby and home décor and the staff is so hospitable and easy to work with—we are thankful for our working relationship.”
DeNai Jones, President and Founder

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If you are finding this question hard to answer, you are not alone. As the saying goes – “Petunia Pickle Bottom: The original, collectible, fashionable, diaper bag.” With strong designs this fall, oh how easy it will be to pick up a new bag (or two) to add to your collection. Perhaps it’s the scrumptious Chocolate Decadence Cake Clutch with its melt-in-your-mouth velvet detailing. Or if a bolder modern look is more your flavor, indulge in Dancing in Dublin Boxy Backpack. Its chic Euro styling paired with Petunia’s sleek and functional glazed exterior has this bag sky rocketing to best seller status. And who isn’t wild about Scout? Their rugged Rubicon Rucksak (say that three times fast) was reviewed as the “Best Daddy Bag” by Babble.com, so you know this bag is the crème de le crème and chicest of the chic – daddy-wise of course. Petunia my dear, you’ve done it again.

Every fashion forward new mom will enjoy the newest additions to the OiOi diaper bag line. OiOi’s ever popular messenger bag is a convenient over the shoulder style while the leather hobo doubles as a fashionable must have handbag. Essential to the perfect diaper bag is the ability to complete all of mom’s organizational needs. With the array of pockets to hold this and that, mom will never be without. Vibrant orange, red and yellow leather hobo bags join the classic black and brown bags while the new patterned chocolate on cream bags are a stylish addition to existing prints. OiOi diaper bags are designed to be as durable as they are fashionable, sure to last those early years and beyond.

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When word got out that Petunia Pickle Bottom was introducing new patterns into their posh family of uber chic diaper bags, breathless anticipation kicked into full gear here at Layla Grayce. We know the creative elegance that the folks at Petunia are capable of; and new patterns mean new elements of delight and interpretations of modern vintage style.  Let me introduce you to two of my dear friends from the Spring 09 Collection, Empress and Chrysanthemum. These two attractive ladies are similar in all the right ways, yet different enough to make deciding between the two of them a bit of a challenge. Both patterns incorporate the oh-so popular beigie-gray color (“greige”) that has become mainstream high fashion these days. But while Chrysanthemum embraces the classic tonal pink florals, Empress exudes a bolder statement in its symmetry and contrasting use of color. They are sleek, sophisticated, and perfectly feminine. Empress and Chrysanthemum – A fresh look at the royalty worthy elegance that Petunia has become infamous for.

View entire Petunia Pickle Bottom Spring ‘09 Collection