Blog Archives - Rosie Bee

Spot the Difference – Dress Siblings in Matching Kids’ Outfits

19th May 2021/0 Comments/in Blog, Uncategorised/by Laura Ritchie

As a mom of younger kids, it is the one season of childhood where you have some measure of control over what your kids wear. It is also a time when a big sister doesn’t mind her ‘shadow’ little sister wearing the same clothes as her. The cuteness factor definitely ranks high when young siblings are dressed in matching outfits. It also makes life really convenient when shopping for clothes for babies, toddlers and kids. The sweet bond between younger siblings is strengthened as playtime and bedtime outfits are matched.

Rosie Bee’s kids’ limited-edition handmade clothing has made shopping matching outfits for siblings an absolute dream. For babies, toddlers and little ones up to the age of 7, our curated collections offer so many mix-and-match options – from capsule wardrobe ideas to dressing your older and younger kids in similar age-appropriate outfits.

Matching sisters

“Sisters make the best friends in the world.” —Marilyn Monroe

Big sister, little sister – a double dose of sugar and spice and all things nice. The sweetness of sisters playing together and happily dressed the same is to be cherished. It also makes shopping online a dream. It won’t last. As they grow into tweens and teens, the fashion wars will be waged, so celebrate these younger years when your little girls can dress in matching outfits, be they real sisters or friends who wish they were sisters.

The vintage linen Emily dress in green, with a bow tie detailing at the back, is just right for older sisters, while little sis can match in the complementary green vintage lace romper. As the weather cools, partner these with identical Harvest or Pressed Leaves long-sleeved T-shirts. And if there is a baby sister, pop her in a matching print babygrow and high waisted linen blend bow shirts.

Or swaddle a newborn baby sister in our softest Grace swaddle blanket and headband with her older sister proudly wearing a Grace floral T-shirt or dress.

📷 Monique De Villiers-Delport http://www.beingmaddiesmom.com/

Browse all our whimsical girls’ matching outfits for any season.

Matching brothers

“Who needs superheroes when you have a brother.” -Anon

A younger brother will always worship his older brother and an older brother will always be his younger brother’s defender. At Rosie Bee, our ‘matchy matchy’ boys’ clothes are the ideal solution for little explorers and adventurers. And with boys, it is all about comfort and ease of movement.

📷 Cody Fletcher at IG handle: raising_bentley.and.carter

From going shirtless in dungarees in summer and adding matching T-shirts underneath as it gets cooler, to big brother donning our quirky hand painted giraffe sweater while baby brother crawls around in the giraffe babygrow and matching mustard pocket or grey melange leggings, boy can just be boys.

Browse all our playful boys’ matching outfits for any season.

Matching brothers & sisters

“Sisters and brothers just happen, we don’t get to choose them, but they become one of our most cherished relationships.” –Wes Adamson

Throughout life, there will be a special bond between brothers and sisters. So, when they are young, celebrate this bond with matching sibling outfits. From tiny babies to toddlers and up to 7-year olds – our loungewear and pyjama collection is the comfiest neutral range to mix and match brothers and sisters in.

For comfy toddler playwear, let brothers and sisters match in the pressed leaves t-shirt and then complement that with either the blush bow leggings or blush pocket leggings for little girls or the grey melange leggings for little boys.

Brothers and sisters love having fun together and that fun starts with comfy matching pyjamas and playwear for siblings.

Browse all our comfy mix–and-match boys’ & girls’ sleepwear outfits for any season.

Shop matching sibling outfits at Rosie Bee

For quality, limited edition and locally hand-made-with-love kids outfits, Rosie Bee is your one-stop online fashion boutique for baby, toddler and kids’ clothes up to the age of 7 years. All our seasonal collections are designed with childhood play and comfort in mind.

Shopping for matching outfits and mix-and-match kids’ clothes for siblings is just a click away.

Create a Capsule Wardrobe with Rosie Bee’s Kids’ Clothes

22nd Apr 2021/0 Comments/in Blog, Uncategorised/by Laura Ritchie

Moms of little ones are always looking to simplify their lives, and any life hacks focused on making daily routines a little easier are most welcome. Cue the capsule wardrobe – one of the best inventions since sliced bread. Basically, a capsule wardrobe is a careful selection of quality kids’ clothes that are simple to mix and match.

Creating a capsule wardrobe for babies and toddlers is a savvy way of organizing and saving money. And all you have to do is go online and browse our Rosie Bee made-for-whimsical-play fashion for the cutest and most adorable handmade-with-love mix-and-match outfits for your little ones.

We believe childhood is all about creative play and imagination in comfortable clothing – no matter what the season.

Capsule Wardrobe Hack #1 – Quality Fabrics

Doing the best for baby and toddler includes the fabrics you choose to dress them in.

This is an important consideration for a capsule wardrobe – as you are generally buying fewer clothing items that will last longer.

Child-friendly fabrics should always be comfortable, durable and perfect for playtime, any time of the year. Speaking of play...what little boy wouldn’t want to be seen playing in our soft and cosy sweater with a handpainted quirky giraffe print and triangle neckline detail?

For little girls, the chestnut floral blouse or dress is a timeless heirloom piece, and for the perfect twirl, we have the vintage Emily dress – so easy to mix and match with leggings and a short- or long-sleeved top.

We have even gone a step further with our limited edition seasonal prints by local artists. “Into the bushveld” is our Autumn ‘21 range in collaboration with artist, Libby Bell, featuring a selection of indigenous South African grasses. The tones are soft and delicate with a touch of whimsy – perfect for childhood.

Capsule Wardrobe Hack #2 – Mix & Match

Mixing and matching prints and plains is where a capsule wardrobe comes into its own – simplifying shopping for kids’ clothes and dressing your littlies – especially when you have a strong-willed toddler determined to dress themselves. No matter what they pull out of the cupboard, the outfit will work, minimizing 2-year old temper tantrums.

Mix our Autumn ‘21 Harvest long-sleeved t-shirt or Chestnut floral Holly blouse with either matching Harvest print leggings or plain blush pocket leggings or Marigold bow leggings for little girls. The final touch is a matching knotted headband.

Capsule Wardrobe Hack #3 – Double Duty

If you have invested in quality comfortable kids’ clothes for your capsule wardrobe, life gets even simpler as the sun starts to set. Depending on the day’s activities, most of our Rosie Bee outfits can transition quite comfortably from daywear to sleepwear when necessary, or vice versa. All our babygrows and pyjamas are soft, warm and comfy. Why wouldn’t you wear such fun and fashionable gorgeousness during the day as well?

Capsule Wardrobe Hack #4 – Shop Online at Rosie Bee

Rosie Bee’s handmade seasonal kids’ clothes are the perfect mix-and-match fashion outfit options for babies and toddlers. Proudly South African, each design and item of clothing is perfectly suited to our climate and the way children live and play, all year round.

Start planning and shopping the perfect capsule wardrobe for your little ones online.

Rosie Bee’s Baby Clothes – Little Feet and Autumn Leaves

7th Mar 2021/0 Comments/in Blog, Uncategorised/by Laura Ritchie

“Leaves are falling and autumn is calling.” As the crisp coolness of the early morning air creeps in, summer clothes start getting packed away and your baby or toddler’s seasonal wardrobe starts to change to accommodate the cooler weather. Rosie Bee’s designer baby clothes are the ideal seasonal addition to your little one’s ensemble.

As autumn fun beckons, keeping toddlers warm and comfortable as they rush out to play and crunch the leaves, and keeping tiny babies warm and snug, remains a priority.

At Rosie Bee, our belief is that childhood is all about fun, imagination and a bit of whimsy thrown in the mix – no matter what the season – and that is reflected in all our baby and toddler clothing ranges.

Little shoes

Toddlers love to run and play outdoors, and our mild South African autumn has much allure to keep them exploring all day long. And so little shoes are a must-have to keep little feet cosy and comfy. Rosie Bee’s baby clothing range has recently added our specially designed soft-soled shoe range to our online boutique.

These little shoes are not only practical and comfortable, they are utterly adorable. (Please see our sizing chart). Each pair has a leather sole, and the outers and inners are 100 % cotton. We have specially designed them to be broader across the width with ultimate kiddy comfort in mind. The muted plain colours and floral patterns are simply made for autumn and no outfit is complete without a pair.

Little slippers

At Rosie Bee, our baby clothing collection also has nighttime sorted and we predict that you will fall completely in love with our little bunny slippers – the perfect autumn accessory for girls and boys. Each pair of bunny slippers has a leather sole, a cotton canvas outer and is lined with a super soft warm and plush Minky fleece. They are the perfect designer gift for any baby or toddler and are made with love and attention to detail. They also pair perfectly with our grey loungewear set.

A little inspiration

We have a little inspiration that makes our baby and toddler soft-soled shoes extra special. 10 % of each pair sold will go to STEPS whose mission is “to improve the lives of children born with club foot” by helping children get the treatment they need,

At Rosie Bee we have even gone a step further. If you have a little one with a club foot, each foot may be a different size, so you are able to order two different sizes in one set. (Just let us know in the NOTES section at checkout.)

Rosie Bee – for little ones

The inspiration behind each of Rosie Bee’s online baby clothing collections is a love for nature and childhood creativity – resulting in limited edition floral and nature-inspired prints and colours that will keep your little ones comfy – all day, all night and all year long.

Each item of clothing is made-to-order and made-with-love, and we take the greatest of care in creating original baby clothes that are of the highest quality.

If you are new to Rosie Bee and love supporting local, read our homegrown story.

Shop all our baby and toddler clothing ranges.

Online Baby Boutique – Inspired by Wildflowers and Buzzing Bees

31st Dec 2020/0 Comments/in Blog, Uncategorised/by Laura Ritchie

There is nothing more precious than watching your tiny ones grow – dressing them in the sweetest outfits and capturing memories. That is what ‘mommyhood’ is about. And before you know it, your baby is toddling about, leaving ‘babyhood’ behind. That is what makes Rosie Bee so special. We understand what it means to cherish baby moments, and our limited edition baby clothing ranges reflect the essence of that time with our fabrics, prints and designs.

Every online baby boutique has its own signature style and definition. At Rosie Bee, our approach has been the personal whimsical touch with a nostalgic element. Not only are our baby clothes ‘handmade-with-love,’ our collections feature the creative talent of a local artist, creating unique one-of-a-kind prints and designs – just for babies and toddlers.

Baby Showers – A Mommy Spoil

Baby showers are a wonderful occasion to spoil moms-to-be and celebrate the wonder, joy and anticipation of the imminent arrival of a newborn. Baby showers date back to the post-war years of the 1950s and the Baby Boom generation – a time to ‘shower’ a mom-to-be with gifts to help her stock her nursery with a layette of baby clothes. It is all about community support.

No matter what cultural practices differentiate baby showers across the world today, there is always the giving of baby clothes and necessities for the mother-to-be. Our Rosie Bee gift boxes are a perfect baby shower solution – for girls or boys. Each beautifully curated gift box contains a babygrow with matching leggings and a set of 22 milestone stickers (in English or Afrikaans). The basic newborn gift box can be upscaled to the Deluxe box (which includes a matching swaddle blanket) or the Luxury box (which also includes a matching newborn beanie and little slippers).

Shopping online for a Rosie Bee baby clothing gift box – in our bee design for boys or our wildflower wreath design for girls – takes the stress out of any baby shower and is a speciality spoil for any mom-to-be.

SHOP all our Baby Shower Gift Boxes

Babygrows – A Baby Spoil

A babygrow is a quintessential one-piece item of clothing for newborns, growing babies and toddlers. Long-sleeved or short-sleeved, a babygrow is designed to keep little ones snuggly and comfortable – from day time to night time.

When it comes to shopping online for baby clothes, each Rosie Bee short-sleeved summer babygrow is a very special addition to your baby’s wardrobe. The Wildflower wreath, Grace floral and ‘Beelieve’ prints are all original – designed and hand-painted by a local Cape town artist.

The soft watercolour wild rose floral, and the fresh bee-inspired prints perfectly represent ‘Rosie Bee.’ Each babygrow is made from the softest fabric – easy to wear and easy to wash – and can be mixed and matched with any of our leggings, our adorable high-waisted bow shorts (made from breathable linen), or our oh-so-cute oatmeal pocket shorties (made from a soft breathable cotton blend).

SHOP all our Babygrows

Rosie Bee – A Local Spoil

Rosie Bee is an online baby boutique with a homegrown story that showcases a brand of beautifully handcrafted clothing with a delightful nostalgic vibe. Each item of children’s clothing is made with childhood play and exploration in mind, and every garment is guaranteed to provide comfort, excellent quality and unique designs.

Spoil the moms-to-be and little ones in your life by shopping for baby clothes online at Rosie Bee.

Kids’ Clothes Online – Let Them Play!

25th Nov 2020/0 Comments/in Blog, Uncategorised/by Laura Ritchie

Summer is calling children to play and explore the great outdoors. Childhood memories should be filled with splashing in mud puddles, climbing trees, catching tadpoles and chasing butterflies. That also means that a summer wardrobe needs to encourage these summer activities. But the last thing you want to do is interrupt playtime. So, our online kids’ summer clothes are the best way to keep your little ones dressed and ready for summer adventures.

Childhood playtime adventures should involve exploring, imagining and dancing outdoors. Integral to each of these experiences is our delightful online kids summer collection that will enable them to run, jump and climb – all the while staying cool and comfortable.

Let them explore

“No matter how old you get, may you always stop to fill your pockets with smooth stones, empty snail shells and other little treasures.” -Nicolette Sowder

Exploring is all about kids immersing themselves in the wonder of nature and collecting things. Our summer range of kids’ online clothes – for boys and girls – will keep them happily playing outdoors and satisfying their curiosity for hours.

For little girls, our sweetest little high waisted summer shorts – featuring a bow detailing – are made from a soft, breathable linen blend, perfect for summer explorations. Partnered with our soft Grace T-shirt with hand-painted florals, or our delightfully charming lightweight cotton lawn fabric blouses with limited edition vintage floral prints and flutter sleeves, they make up the prettiest summer ensemble for running and chasing butterflies.

For little boys (and girls), our oatmeal pocket shorties have the cutest little pockets and are made from a soft breathable cotton blend, perfect for the summer heat. We do advise checking the pockets before washing for any stray stones or frogs! Partner the shorts with our soft ‘Beelieve’ T-shirt all a buzz with hand-painted bees and let them go out and play.

Let them imagine

“I really love being human. But some days I really wish I could be a fairy.” -Greta, age 4

Imagination and childhood go hand in hand, and as you watch little ones playing, you realise that their world is not restricted to only what they can see. It is hard not to be captivated by their contagious sense of wonder and living in a world of imagined stories and characters. Our summer collection of kids’ clothes online becomes the perfect ‘dress-up box’ of outfits for dragon-slayers, fairies, kings and princesses.

Slaying dragons, rescuing princesses and conquering ogres needs comfortable clothes that children can move freely and comfortably in for climbing beanstalks, swinging on the wind and floating on clouds. Cue our limited edition 100% cotton vintage rompers – ready to save the day.

From bees and nostalgic florals to polka dots and vintage roses, little imaginations have a fashionable edge this summer.

Let them twirl

“If a dress can twirl, it’s a good dress.” -Rachel Chapman

Little girls just love to flitter and dance on tippy toes. (It must have something to do with the fairy dust they are born with).

For girls who love to twirl, we proudly introduce our online summer collection of Emily twirly dresses that are adorable. The soft sleeveless bodice, with a floral watercolour print, features a pretty bow tie at the back. The soft linen blend for the skirt drapes beautifully, making this the dress for any little girl’s summer wardrobe. And the secret pockets are just perfect for storing glitter, collecting wildflowers and hiding the odd visiting fairy.

Rosie Bee

Rosie Bee is the online kids clothing store for a summer collection that beckons childhood memories, letting little boys and girls do what they do best – play, explore, imagine and twirl – with a touch of whimsy.

If Rosie Bee kids’ online clothing is new to you, then please read our homegrown story here.

Visit us today to browse and shop the wonder of our handmade-with-love kids’ clothing collections.

Baby Clothes Online – ‘Snug as a Bug in a Rug’

19th Aug 2020/0 Comments/in Blog, Uncategorised/by Laura Ritchie

From the very first scan to the initial in-utero flutterings, a mom-to-be cannot wait to hold and cherish her tiny little bundle. But throughout her pregnancy, there is one thing that cannot be helped; one distraction that keeps her busy: shopping for baby clothes online or instore, accompanied by ‘oohs’ and ‘aahs.’

This modern convenience of shopping for baby clothes online is a far cry from a generation ago. But it does provide parents of today with unique choice and quality. And that is exactly what mom needs and exactly what baby deserves.

Handcrafted stories from yesterday…

Traditionally – in the good ol’ days – a mother-in-waiting would hand sew and knit a ‘layette’ during her pregnancy; the basic set of baby clothes her little one would need. Even though times have changed, there is still something wistful about that picture of yesteryear which is in stark contrast to today’s world of modern mass-produced kiddies clothing. The concept of ‘slow fashion’ for littlies, where each handmade item of clothing would have been handcrafted and stitched together slowly, adds a special sense of love and story.

Handcrafted stories for today…

We invite you to visit Rosie Bee and shop for beautiful handcrafted baby clothes online. (If you have not yet been introduced to our very special South African baby and children’s clothing range, we suggest you first read our homegrown story).

At Rosie Bee, we have taken the idea of slow, ‘handmade-with-love’ baby clothes and redefined children’s fashion for our 21st-century lifestyle without compromising the personalised element.

Each item of our online baby clothing is carefully handsewn from the softest, breathable fabric, with original nostalgic designs. Our limited edition ranges are made to order to ensure the best quality.

Lullabies and sweet dreams can also be ordered online for tiny ones with our cosy pyjama sets with button or pattern detailing. And go ahead and spoil your baby with our sweetest babygrows that are cute and comfy – all night long.

Handcrafted stories for tomorrow…

The beauty of purchasing Rosie Bee baby clothes online is not only our attention to detail in each little outfit and garment, but our excellent quality fabrics, which will last and last. They can even be kept for baby # 2 or #3, or put aside in a memory trunk for the next generation to discover.

Our original soft, stretchy and gentle swaddle sets, in charming botanicals, allow you to indulge your newborn’s littleness before they are no longer little – keeping them as ‘snug as a bug in a rug.’ These special cocooned moments need to be captured on camera. To complement your nursery’s decor, add an element of whimsy with our fitted cot sheets and change mat covers.

All our toddler and children’s clothes allow your baby to grow with Rosie Bee’s designs, providing nostalgically handcrafted clothing for many tomorrows. Our charming baby girl bloomers and leggings with bow detailing, and our baby boy bottoms, are perfect as your darlings start moving and exploring.

Rosie Bee…

Rosie Bee – made for whimsical play – is your online baby clothing solution for little bundles of joy. We are passionate about quality handmade children’s clothing and our custom prints and designs ensure playfulness – perfect for all stages of childhood.

Take advantage of our winter sale, while stocks last.

Children’s Online Clothing Store: Rosie Bee’s Homegrown Story

20th Jul 2020/2 Comments/in Blog, Uncategorised/by Laura Ritchie

Every brand begins with a story – the behind-the-scenes inspiration – that slowly takes on a life of its own until it becomes a reality. C.S.Lewis, who invited us behind the wardrobe to the wonderful, imaginary world of Narnia, said: ‘A children’s story that can only be enjoyed by children is not a good children’s story in the slightest.’ And that is where Rosie Bee’s homegrown story begins: a children’s online clothing store that takes us beyond the wardrobe to a small South African farm that will capture the imagination of children and adults alike.

Rosie Bee children’s online clothing store is a business full of love and heart – made for whimsical play – making this a brand that is more than just beautifully handcrafted clothing with a delightful nostalgic vibe.

So just imagine you are sitting on Granny’s porch, watching the children play and explore – and enjoy the story…

Every story starts with an idea

The Rosie Bee brand is no exception. So what was the idea that gave birth to a children’s online clothing store? Well actually, it was a birth story – a tiny baby girl, an overwhelmed new mom and many sleepless nights filled with online shopping for pretty baby clothes. (The unlikely, but perfect plot ingredients for the emergence of a creative vision!)

This is how Laura, founder of Rosie Bee, tells it in her own words: ‘I was in limbo – trying to find me again. I realised that I needed to become a new version of my old self. The one thing that sparked this transition was my need for creativity. And Emily fueled this creativity. I Iove supporting local, but when Emily was tiny I couldn’t quite find what I was looking for. So the idea of Rosie Bee was formed in my head.’

Every story has a name

The name ‘Rosie Bee’ came out of a conversation between Laura and her gran – a no-nonsense person with honest, unfiltered opinions. (She didn’t like any of the original name options on the list). Laura knew that ‘rose’ had to somehow be in the brand title as it was her gran’s favourite flower. As they got sidetracked, talking about flowers and gardening, a random memory of a cousin’s childhood doll, called ‘Rosebee,’ popped into the conversation, and from there ‘Rosie Bee’ was born. (Granny approved!)

Every story has a setting

The varied landscape of the Limpopo province – with its dramatic mountain ranges, misty views and hazy sunsets – is the perfect setting for a family farm and the home of Rosie Bee children’s online clothing brand. Laura’s grandparent’s farm – combined with her background as a botanist – creates the perfect backdrop for her studio where her handcrafted kiddies’ clothing range of unique flora- and nature-inspired prints comes to life.

Every story has characters

For Rosie Bee, two of the main characters – behind the scenes – are Baptiste and Kenneth.

Baptiste, originally employed as a packer for Laura’s mother’s ceramic business on the farm, had been taught to sew by Laura’s gran and aunt. When asked to make a dress from leftover fabric for Laura’s baby girl, Baptiste made the perfect little dress, without a pattern. His creative flair and quality sewing skills have blossomed into Rosie Bee’s fun baby and children’s’ online clothing range. The current Autumn Rose print is his favourite design.

Kenneth’s background was sewing adult clothing and children’s school clothing, so he is enjoying extending his repertoire to include Rosie Bee’s baby and children’s clothes. His favourite is the rainbow print and he loves sewing the leggings/bottoms range for little girls and boys.

And then, of course, we have Rosie Bee’s ‘illustrator’, a talented artist from Cape Town who brings the nostalgic-inspired patterns, botanical prints and whimsical designs to life.

Rosie Bee

The Rosie Bee brand philosophy is simple: beautiful, comfortable, fun and excellent quality baby and children’s clothing with love sewn into the stitches of each handcrafted garment.

If you are passionate about locally made quality handmade-with-love’ children’s clothing, then head on over to Rosie Bee’s online store and immerse yourself in the brand and the story, and fill your online cart with fashionable prettiness for your little ones.

If you are looking for a gift, and cannot choose, then spoil a new mom with a Rosie Bee gift card.