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As long and eagerly as we wait for summer to come, by the middle of August, we can't help but start to feel excited for fall. Especially back-to-school shopping. We love the challenge of finding awesome vintage clothes for the kids....around town at consignment and vintage shops of course, but also online. Here are some of our favorite finds so far. Get them while you can!

Sweet vintage kid's (size 3) wool coat on Etsy, $81.08

Leisl dress (4T)  from The Littlest Shop, $24

Vintage plaid dress, $20 on Etsy

Petits Habits has the most darling vintage ensembles (129 Euros for the above), usually on the pricier side

This fringed sailboat top (for 7 years) is 54 Euros on Petits Habits

Courtesy Pattern People, via Portland Monthly

Loved this article in the new Portland Monthly about local design studio Pattern People. The best part? Seeing in 5 parts how exactly they devise their prints: start with photos, mix-n-match them, add background and tweak the colors, build a repeating geometric pattern, overlay. (The pattern above is the final product.) It's probably more complicated than it sounds, but still, don't you want to try it at home??

This "Camo Floral" pattern can be download for free on Pattern People

Plover Organic's "Foulard" table runner, $68, only at Anthropologie

Here at Plover Organic, we're pretty partial to Anthropologie. And our favorite time to shop is Spring, when the garden's starting to pop, friends are emerging from self-imposed winter seclusion (ourselves included!), and it's time to think about entertaining again. Some of our favorite warm-weather inspirations from Anthro are below, including, of course, two new tabletop offerings from yours truly: Plover Organic cotton napkins and table runners in "Redux" and "Foulard." Happy Springtime!

Genius! We make ice cream all summer long, and have struggled to find the perfect (i.e., NOT plastic) presentation.   These porcelain and enamel ice cream holders come in 5 colors and are great for picnics.  $48

We're in love with the colors on the Knotted Melati Hanging Chair, $498

This sweet Carved Anemone Vase reminds me of my grandmother's house...in a good way.  Perfect for fresh clippings from the garden. $24

Our "Redux" napkin, $12, at Anthropologie

The Hobnail Tumber is a staple at Anthro, and we stock up every season on this vintage reproduction.  $10

Love these backpacks for more than their looks...State Bags has a one-for-one sales policy

To get Plover Organic kitchen and table top at 35% off. It's a great time to cross some hostess gifts and holiday table pieces off your list. And it's our last sale of the year...enjoy!

"Green Plants" throw pillow is on sale for 50% off

Tomorrow, November 22, is the final day to find Plover Organic throw pillows at 50% off on One King's Lane. Select styles are on sale for only $19, so get them while you can! All Plover Organic throw pillows are made of 100% organic cotton with hidden zipper closures.

And before we forget: Happy Thanksgiving, everyone!

A look from the new Maison Martin Margiela collection at H & M

It's our gift to you for two weeks only—now through Nov. 27th, 2012—all of  Plover Organic's kitchen goods and table linens are 35% off online. 

Our brand-new oven mitts and pot holders, flour sack dish towels, aprons and more are all on sale and perfect for holidays gifts. For your holiday table, shop our table cloths and napkins. 

Happy Holidays!

Plover's oven mitt and pot holder in Flowers&Twigs Green, on sale for only $12.35

Kamik's "Stomp" boot for kids

The rain has started up again here in the Pacific Northwest. A great time to give a shout-out to Kamik, the Canadian pioneers of recyclable rain boots. Their PVC-free synthetic rubber is super-light, super-comfortable, and gives great traction in the rain. Adults will likely have their Kamiks for years, but for kids, constantly outgrowing them, all boots can be shipped back to Kamik, where they are recycled. Have some old boots you're looking to recycle? It's a bit complicated (and therefore sooo much easier to just buy Kamiks), but see this article for ideas. (Thanks, Ari!)

Kamik's "Samantha" boot for kids

Bedol's "Squirt Alarm" in charcoal is water-powered

Have you heard of these water-powered clocks by Bedol yet? They require no batteries or electricity to run—just tap water. (Proprietary plates inside the water reservoir allow ions in the water to be turned into current that powers the clock.) It's such a brilliant design. The water only needs to be changed every 6 months! The only teeny-tiny complaint we have is aesthetic. If they could just come out with some better-looking clocks (ahem, like this one by Furni Creations, below), we'd buy them by the case!

Twilight (top) and Dawn (above) KeepCups. You can also design your own cup...

Zebra print by J.W. Anderson for TopShop

Cotton fabric from KimoYES