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WICKED FUN
We love fall and the chance to get back into our favorite pair of cords, chunky
sweaters and colorful jackets. With that in mind, in Get
Dressed we round up som cool new fashion finds.
There's never a better time to get craft yat home than in the fall, when the
weather is gray and wet. Check out the Nesting section
for clever ideas to keep the kids busy, from eco-friendly paints to retro wooden
blocks and more. Shopping for a new car? If you've got 50k or so, we highly recommend
the 2011 BMW X5. Read the Test Drive review.
Head over to our Food section to learn how to make crepes
with dulce de leche, a tasty treat from South America. If you're looking for a
fall Getaway, we have the perfect little boutique hotel
in Mendoza, Argentina, otherwise known as the land of Malbec. Salud!
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> BabyBjörn Reinvented
Hands Free Carrier
Wish there was a baby carrier strong and comfortable enough to let you
carry your kid until she turned two? Now there is. BabyBjörn's newly launched
Comfort Carrier in black features an adjustable, ergonomic waist belt that distributes
the child’s weight to the wearer’s hips. It can accommodate kids 3
months old up until the age of 2 (from 13 to 31 pounds).
ENTER TO WIN "Like" our Facebook page and post a comment telling
us what is your favorite Baby Bjorn product and you could win a Comfort Carrier!
{ Comfort Carrier $179.95, BabyBjörn
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> It's a Shoe In
Morgan & Milo
Blending fashion with function, Morgan & Milo does what not many
kid's shoe brands can. Playful, fun and whimsical, the Woodstock's crepe outsole
is made of ECOvulc Natural Rubber, which is lightweight, slip resistance and offers
great flexibility.
{ Woodstock Lace $49, Morgan
& Milo }
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> For Your Little Walrus
Shampoodle
The Little Britain Collection is Shampoodleized scarf patterns and tartan suits
mixed with Sgt. Pepper inspired fleece jackets and workers denim, translated into
childishly comfortable clothes. We love this warm fleece jacket with decorative
trims at front and button closure.
Perfect for your daper boy or girl.
{ Sgt Pepper Fleece Jacket,
Shampoodle
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> Modern Mobility
for Modern Kids
Clek Oobr
Just in time for Halloween comes Clek's new Oobr, quite possibly the coolest booster
seat in the world. Perfect for your little rebel, this Oobr is upholstered in
stain, moisture and bacteria resistant Crypton® Super Fabrics. Easy to clean
even the scariest messes. The bottom seat cover is removable for machine washing,
too. How rad is that.
{ Oobr Paul Frank skurvy, Clek
}
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> Back to Sleep
Big Fat Hen
The mother-daughter team behind Big Fat Hen is committed to bringing
stylish parents fresh and fun designs that are also functional. The brand's 100%
organic cotton sleep sacks are just that. Clever design elements like a zipper
at the bottom that makes diaper changes easy and also is away from curious hands
and sensitive faces. Big Fat Hen sleep sacks not only feel amazing inside and
out but help protect your baby and the earth.
SALE To celebrate the launch of their organic cotton sleep
sacks Big Fat Hen is having a one week sale. From Oct. 31st to Nov 7th, save 50%
off on their 1.0 tog sleep sacks, which usually retail for $79.90
ENTER TO WIN "Like" our Facebook page and post a comment with
a tip for getting baby to sleep!
{ Sleep Sacks $39.90,
Big Fat Hen | Sale ends Nov 7th }
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> Hungarian Holiday
Bold, Bright, Beautiful
Think it's too soon to start gearing up for the holidays? Think again. Our favorite
children's clothing brand, Tea Collection, finds inspiration in Old World Hungary
to help us celebrate with lots of bold stripes, embroidery and sharp colors. Taking
cues from traditional aprons worn by women in a small Carpathian village in Transylvania,
Romania, this jumper will become a favorite long after the last bell has jingled.
{ Maramures Striped Jumper $65, Tea
Collection }
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CAVAS WINE LODGE
Ask owner Cecilia Diaz Chuit to suggest a tranquil place to grab some lunch
and she will arrange a packed picnic of Serrano ham and arugula sandwiches on
homemade whole grain bread and suggest you set off to explore the property’s
private vineyard on mountain bike, where any secluded spot you choose will afford
jaw-dropping views of the snow-capped Andes Mountains. Sound like too much work?
Alternatively she will arrange a spread of charcuterie and cheeses on your very
own private rooftop patio, where, from the comfort of a day bed, you can spend
the whole day admiring the view and doing nothing at all.
Cavas Wine Lodge sits
right in the middle of a 35-acre vineyard where 14 stand-alone vignettes and a
main lodge recall the chic villas of the Mediterranean thanks to design elements
like arched doorways, interior courtyards with gurgling fountains and stone walls
painted in eggshell. A spa focuses on wine-therapy treatments such as a Malbec
grape seed body wrap. Dinners are served by candlelight in the underground wine
cellar where award winning Argentine labels are stored at perfect temperatures
and paired with sophisticated dishes that merge traditional flavors with the freshest
local ingredients. Guests at the lodge can borrow the aforementioned mountain
bikes for self-guided outings or let the concierge organize private visits to
both heavyweight wineries like Norton and boutique operations like El Lagar Carmelo
Patti.
Mendoza, the world’s fourth largest wine-producing region, is known for
its dry climate, mineral-rich water, sandy soil and 330 days of sunshine. In this
Argentine province, you can sense the excitement growing faster than the vines
as more and more premium local Malbecs, Cabernet Sauvignons and Syrahs win awards
in international wine circles. Unabashedly open about their winemaking techniques,
at many bodegas visitors are invited to taste wine straight from a barrel. Meanwhile,
the city itself is noted for its wide, tree-lined avenues and fountain-filled
parks plazas, rose gardens and ceramic-tiled sidewalks.
Just 20 minutes away from the lodge is the 1971 Carlos Thays-designed Club de
Campo, an 18-hole golf course with unbeatable views of the snowy peaks. More adventurous
guests can request a trekking or horseback riding excursion on the Andean foothills
led by the region’s excellent guides. Lounging with a bottle of vino or
a siesta by your fireplace is always an option. –Celeste MoureLocation
Luján de Cuyo (the first region to institute the AOC for Argentine Malbec)
is 20 miles south of downtown Mendoza, Argentina.
Accommodations
Fourteen identical and spacious (nearly 1,000 square feet) adobe bungalows. Each
features minimalist yet plush furnishings, claw-foot tubs and al fresco showers,
outdoor terraces and private plunge pools that all but spill out into the surrounding
vines.
Wines
Some of the most highly respected oenologists, including Napa’s Paul Hobbs,
have labored within the adobe walls of the Mayan-inspired winery at Catena Zapata.
Achaval Ferrer is a boutique winery committed to producing small quantities of
fine red wine. Their 2002 Finca Altamira Malbec scored 94 points in the 2004 Wine
Spectator weekly.
Dining
Chef Sebastián Flores specializes in South American dishes such as ribeye
with chimichuri sauce and Andean potatoes. Meals take place by candlelight in
the cellar, in the main house or in your private patio.
In the Neighborhood
In 2003 Carlos Pulenta, descendant of one of Argentina’s most prominent
winemaking families, ventured out on his own to create a cutting-edge winery employing
every technological advancement available to produce exceptional quality wines.
The winery is also home to La Bourgogne, a world-class French restaurant. Nearby
is Luigi Bosca, a winery that launched the first DOC Malbec in Argentina in 1991
and led the creation of the DOC in Luján de Cuyo.
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> Get Painting
Clementine Art
Made entirely from non-toxic recycled, reusable and earth-friendly
materials, Clementine Art line inspire any budding artist. We love the set of
six luscious, creamy tempera paints colored with mayan mineral earth pigments.
Chemical- and additive-free, they are perfect for finger painting. No need to
worry about ruining your little Basquiat clothes; these paints are washable!
{ Natural Soy Crayon Rocks $12.95, Scwibble
}
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> Step Right Up
Hoppop Step Stool
Created with an eye for beauty and passion for design, Hoppop's chic baby and
toddler products will make you wish you were little again. Case in point, this
cute step stool that comes in fuchsia, aqua and lime.
{ Monty Step Stool, Hooopop}
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> Eames Appeal
Mid-Century Wooden Blocks
You've toured the Eames House and Studio. You've bought an Eames LCW chair.
Now let your kids get a taste of mid-century modern design with the Eames House
Blocks, which feature 36 screen-printed (with non-toxic, kid-safe inks) wood blocks
with letters, numbers and iconic period dingbats. When assembled, they form models
of Case Study No. 8 houses.
{ Eames House Blocks $175, House
Industries }
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> Pink Wishbone Project
Design for Good
For the first time in its history, Hans Wegner's legendary Wishbone Chair is
available in pink. SUITE New
York is auctioning off twenty pink Wishbone Chairs featuring one-of-a-kind
cushions designed by some of the world's leading women interior designers. 100%
of the proceeds will benefit The Breast Cancer Research Foundation.
{ Bid here starting October 7th, Charitybuzz
}
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> Paper Love
Paper + Craft
Paper crafting is the hot new craft and this delightful book offers 25 unique
paper projects: vintage-inspired frames, hanging bird mobiles, pretty flower hair
clips, personalized place cards, and many more. Each project is presented in a
few easy, illustrated steps—all crafters need to get started is paper, scissors,
glue, and a dash of creativity. With simple instructions, lovely color photographs,
and downloadable templates, Paper + Craft makes it a cinch to turn a blank sheet
into a pretty paper treat.
{ Paper + Craft $19.95, Chronicle
Books }
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THE BOOK
Vino Argentino : An Insider's Guide to the Wines and Wine Country of Argentina
By Laura Catena
Photographs by Sara Remington
Forewrod by Jay Miller
In this book—part wine primer, part cultural exploration, part introduction
to the Argentine lifestyle—discover where to eat, what to see, and how to
travel like a local with Laura Catena, the Argentina-born, United States-educated,
globetrotting wine star. The world's fifth largest producer of wine, Argentina
is home to malbec, the country's best-known indigenous grape. More than 400,000
Americans and 600,000 Europeans visit Argentina every year to enjoy the mighty
malbec, taste unparalleled food, trek the wide-open country, and tango all night
long in Buenos Aires. Vino Argentino provides insider access to beautiful Argentina.
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THE RECIPE
Crepes with Dulce de Leche
Dulce de leche, a jam made of slow-cooked milk and sugar, is as much a part
of the Argentine identity as gauchos and che (Che is the nickname
of Argentina's revolutionary Che Guevara, as well as an expression that means
"hey you." in Argentine slang). The most common daily breakfast for
Argentine children is a piece of toast with butter and dulce de leche on top Cereals
and mil are virtually unheard of. In our family, panquques de dulce de leche--dulce
de leche crepes-- were a special treat that my mother made for us on Sundays and
holidays. This recipe comes from Vanina Chimenco and Francis Mallmann at Restaurante
1884 in Mendoza
INGREDIENTS
Crepes
2 large eggs
1 1/2 cups all-purpose/ plain flour
2 cups whole milk
1/4 cup water
1/4 tsp salt
1 tsp granulated sugar
4 tbsp unsalted butter, melted
6 tsp unsalted butter for greasing pan
Dulce de Leche
4 cups whole milk
1 1/4 cups granulated sugar
1/2 vanilla bean/pod, split lengthwise
1/4 tsp baking soda
Confectioners'/icing sugar for dusting
For the crepes: In a blender, combine the eggs,
flour, milk, water, salt, and sugar. Blend until smooth. With the machine running,
gradually drizzle in the melted butter. Strain through a fine-mesh sieve into
a bowl. Cover and refrigerate for at least 2 hours or overnight.
In an 8-in crepe pan or frying pan, melt 1/2 tsp of the butter over medium-high
heat. POur about 3 tablespoons of batter into the center of the pan and tilt the
pain until the batter covers the bottom of the pan. Cook for about 1 minute, then
turn the crepe and cook for about 30 seconds on the second side. Transfer to a
plate and repeat to make 12 crepes, stacking them as you go with sheets of parchement/baking
paper between them.
For the dulce de leche: In a medium saucepan,
bring the milk to a boil and add all the raminaing ingredients. Reduce the heat
to slow and simmer, stirring frequently, until reduced to about 1 1/2 cups, 60
to 90 minutes. Strain into a clear jar and let cool to room temperature. To store,
cover and refrigerate for up to 6 weeks.
Preheat the oven to 350F. To assemble the crepes: PLace 2 tbsp dulce de leche
in the center of a crepe. Fold the crepe in half, then in half again to make a
triangle shape. PLace on a baking sheet/ tray. Repeat to fill and fold the remaining
crepes, placing them on the pan in a single layer. Heat in the over for just 2
or 3 minutes; any longer will dry out the crepes and cause the dulce de leche
to run.
Place 2 crepes on each plate and dust with confectioners'/incing sugar. Serve
at one.
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2011 BMW X5
Knowing that rarely do SUV buyers venture off-road, BMW entered the luxury
SUV segment a decade ago with a nible car built for on-road performance and handling.
BMW also took out the "utility" out of "sport utility vehicle"
and instead coined the term "sport activity vehicle." With the 2011
model year, BMW brings an X5 that features a new turbocharged inline-six and V-8
gasoline engines paired with eight-speed automatic transmission as well as fresh
styling. And, of course, an optional thrid row seat to fit your entire brood as
well as more cargo capacity.
Interior Yes, its on-road performance is something to behold.
But even parked the X5 continues to impress. With built-in features like an iPod
interface, privacy glass, and package options for cold weather, technology and
more, the X5 Premium will be the first SAV that personally caters to you. All
7 of you.
Safety Nasty weather. Terrible road conditions. A deer crossing.
When a driver loses control, there's usually more than one factor involved. Using
built-in sensors to continually monitor multiple variables - such as speed, steering
angle, yaw, brake pressure and traction - BMW's Dynamic Stability Control system
can detect and help correct the loss of wheel traction immediately. All of which
helps to keep you in control, no matter what the circumstances. BMW Assist intelligently
integrates the driver, the vehicle and the environment as part of BMW's global
ConnectedDrive initiative. Combining GPS location technology with hands-free wireless
communication, BMW Assist connects you to a response specialist for help with
almost everything, from an emergency situation to directions and traffic information.
The BMW Assist Safety Plan is part of Ultimate Service, included at no cost for
4 years from your BMW's in-service date.
VERDICT: Rainstorms? Tight turns? Rough terrain? The X5 Sports
Activity Vehicle is ready for any journey. And with seating for seven, it's as
versatile inside as it is outside.
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Editor
Celeste Moure
Contributors
Lola Augustine Brown
Catherine DeUgarte, MD
Candida Hadley
Julia Martin
Kia Robertson
Katharin Robinson
Gabriel Sheffer
Chris Tinselmann
We're giving away a BabyBjörn Comfort Carrier. Email us [celeste AT
ontippytoes DOT com] and tell us about your favorite design of theirs to
enter to win.
We're now on Facebook and Twitter. Check us out and enter to win other goodies
from this issue.
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On Tippy Toes is a monthly magazine devoted to bringing modern families the
best in home and nursery design, healthy recipes, travel advice, environmentally
friendly toys and gifts from around the globe. Our experienced team of writers
seek out the most inspiring products and ideas found at the intersection of parenthood
and design.
Media Partnerships
Every month, On Tippy Toes presents one exclusive media partner. To find out more
information about advertising opportunities, please email celeste AT ontippytoes
DOT com.
Press & Feedback
We also welcome samples for review. However please note we do not return samples
as they are given away as prizes to our readers.
Got something to say? Criticism or praise, we can take it, we're big kids.
Let us know what you think about On Tippy Toes by emailing
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