The Shop Tart knows there are a at least a few of you out there expecting little bundles of joy, because several ladies have written asking about maternity clothes in Columbia. Sadly, Glow closed (right after the birth of the Shop Tart’s third child - whew, that was close!) Rumor has it there are stores in Lexington and Aiken that specialize in maternity and the Shop Tart promises to investigate one of these days…because she knows from experience that nice clothes can make pregnancy much more fun! Pre-natal massages don’t hurt either. During her last pregnancy, she enjoyed more massages than she could count by Barbara Bryan, LMT, who specializes in pre-natal massage. She also indulged in massages from Tonic and Urban Nirvana, both divine!

Anyhow, all you expectant mothers need to get yourselves down to Tickled Pink. First of all, they do have a few cute maternity t-shirts and one dress, but that’s not what they’re all about. Caroline Glenn, owner and seamstress extraordinaire, makes the most glorious custom bedding you’ve ever seen…and custom clothing…and custom night light shades…and baby slings…oh, wait. You don’t know what a baby sling is? Only the hippest thing for hippy parents since, well, ever. And Caroline can make them, in fabrics to go with every outfit, like the gorgeous green one shown below, beautiful on the outside, soft and snuggly for baby on the inside. The Shop Tart found her sling invaluable for quick trips into shops when she didn’t want to bother with a stroller.

Tickled Pink is also the only place in town that carries the very stylish Dazzle Stroller by Silver Cross, all the rage for celebrity moms. Pictured below is just one example of the bedding available. When everything is custom made, the options are endless! You can see more of Caroline’s work on her photo page on Facebook.

Aren’t those diaper bags great? The Shop Tart is so glad there are more options out there for parents on the diaper bag front. She never understood the idea that baby bags should be covered in cartoon characters. After all, the baby doesn’t carry the bag. Love the patent leather, love the big letters, love the roominess - trés chic!

You know those vintage, mis-matched pillow cases your mother has in her hope chest? The ones your great grandmother (or great aunt or - hey, why not? - your great uncle) embroidered by hand? Caroline can make them into the most gorgeous dresses for your little girl. And they’re very reasonably priced, even less if you provide the pillow case. What a fabulous way to use an heirloom!

Now, would a post about babies be complete without a picture of an adorable baby? Absolutely not! So here you are, little Jack* in a custom outfit by Caroline. Awwww…

So, expectant mummies, the Shop Tart apologizes for not being able to tell you where to shop for clothes, but hopes this will tide you over. And while you’re at Tickled Pink, you can pop in next door at Pout and pick up some Mustela Maternity products!

In other news…

• Don’t forget Simply Savory’s free wine tasting today at 4:30 pm.
• Tax Free Weekend is now! Go nuts!
• Strobler is offering an additional 15% off all regular priced merchandise, including custom orders. And, the last time she was there, the Shop Tart saw a lot of other things marked down even more.
• The Gourmet Shop is hosting their regular (only $1!) wine tasting on Saturday, from 2 pm to 5 pm. While you’re there, take a look at new insulated glassware by Bodum - keep hot drinks hot and cold drinks cold - with style!
• Remember to mark your calender: The Devine Street Sidewalk Sale is August 9th.
• More dates to put on the calender: August 6th and 20th, when Ross Holmes and his badn will return to Dianne’s on Devine. Did you know that every Wednesday, Dianne offers Happy Hour prices all night at the bar and oysters on the half shell for fifty cents? Sounds like a plan!
• Don’t forget the School Supply Drive in Five Points this evening at the fountain, from 4 to 8 pm.

Have a great weekend!

* Some of you may be wondering if this Jack belongs to the Shop Tart, who has one of her own. In fact, he does not, but isn’t he cute?

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