1. Where do you live, and how many/ ages of kids?
We are currently living in Charleston, SC. I have three kids, Theo (5), Georgia (3) and Julian (3 months)
2. When did you start your business, and what was the inspiration?
I started my business in Newport Beach, CA. I grew up in California and the beach has always been a huge part of my life, appreciating it even more so as a new mother. Our favorite playground.
The idea for minnow came when my husband and then 14 month old son, we were doing a home exchange for the summer in London. We decided to take a weekend trip to the amalfi coast so I began to look for a suit for my son. It was mid July in London ( a city with a huge children's clothing offering) and I had the hardest time finding a suit for my son without cartoons or loud decals on it. It got me thinking, back home I had the same problem. I often bought vintage suits off etsy so the length would hit my son above his knee - for function + style. I started thinking, why was it so hard to find classic, simple swim options? Once I got home from our home exchange, I went to work on my first piece - classic + clean boardies for my son!
3. Proudest moment in business/ proudest moment as a mother? Biggest challenge?
For me, these two really go hand in hand. Being able to grow my family while growing the business and having my kids not only be my muses but be so naturally integrated into my work. Days at the beach with my kids, family travel, these are my greatest passions in life, and these moments are what we promote and outfit at minnow.
4. Any tips for staying sane during quarantine?
Morning walks, drives alone, being outside really. The great weather here has saved us!
5. Dream destination once we can travel again?
Anywhere! Or everywhere! I've never felt more of the itch. Our first trip will mostly be back to California to visit and spend time with family + cousins (hopefully this summer!)
6. Silver lining of this crazy time?
Running a business with a third baby, the slowed down time was a sweet surprise, I got the maternity leave I didn't think I was going to get.
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Anais is the maman behind the sweet and sustainable label "Petite Lucette". She is originally from Paris, but she lives in Atlanta, GA, where she moved 3 years ago with her husband and three daughters Léopoldine, Victoire and Félicie are 11, 10 and 5.
We love Anais and her sister Clemence who started Petite Lucette for many reasons...they’re not only incredibly talented, beautiful, effortlessly chic, but they’re the most fun and always have the best little known restaurant recs in Paris. We caught up with Anais the other day, and asked her a few questions about how she’s getting through this particular time...
When did you start Petite Lucette, and what was your inspiration?
When I had my first daughter in the US, I couldn’t find the clothing and style I was looking for to dress her: elegant and comfortable pieces with attention to detail. So in 2013, I called my sister Clémence, also recently a mother, and together we launched Petite Lucette. Sustainability and caring for the planet are very important values to our brand, all our fabrics are organic. We find inspiration in our travels, arts, or simply watching our kids grow.
Do you have any tips for staying sane during quarantine?
Cooking has some meditative effects on me, so I cook A LOT! A glass of wine at night helps me stay sane too.
Also, we have installed a “Diner de fete” (Dinner Party) tradition every Friday. One family member gets to pick our dinner menu and we prepare exactly what they picked. Pasta, fried potatoes and ice cream? You got it!
What is the silver lining of this crazy time?
This crisis brings people together in a way I have never seen before. There are a lot of great initiatives from brands and individuals wanting to help. At Petite Lucette, we have decided to sell face masks with our leftover fabrics and give our profits to a charity that supports healthcare workers. We feel it’s our duty to change things since we are all in this together.
Easy Crepes
Crepes are one of those essential, versatile recipes that I love to cook with my daughters. It’s very easy and quick to prepare, with only 4 ingredients. Batter can be made 1 day ahead. Keep chilled and stir gently to reincorporate before cooking.
This recipe yields a stack of 20 thin, delicious crepes that are the perfect blank canvas for any sweet or savory filling you can dream up, from ham and cheese, to Nutella or simple sugar and lemon juice (my personal favorite).
Ingredients
4 eggs
2 1/3 cups milk
4 tablespoons butter, melted, or oil
2 1/3 cups all-purpose flour
½ teaspoon salt, if desired
In a large mixing bowl, whisk together the flour and the eggs, one by one.
Gradually add in the milk, stirring to combine.
Add the butter or oil; beat until smooth.
Add salt.
Heat a lightly oiled griddle or frying pan over medium high heat. Pour the batter onto the griddle, using approximately 1/4 cup for each crepe. Tilt the pan with a circular motion so that the batter coats the surface evenly.
Cook the crepe for about 2 minutes, until the bottom is light brown. Loosen with a spatula, turn and cook the other side. Serve hot.
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Join us for a special Back to School event at Poppy Marin!
Thursday, Aug 29th 2-5pm
Poppy Store Marin
Marin Country Mart
Larkspur, CA
Custom embroider your Fjallraven Kanken pack!
During this 3 hour event, you/your child will:
Learn simple embroidery stitches
Design & embroider their Kanken pack
Take home a unique, back to school ready, look
Space will be limited
This is a donation-only event.
100% of proceeds will go to Juvenile Diabetes Research Fund of Northern California
RSVP via email to marinsales@poppystores.com. Please include name, age & if you need a Kanken pack to purchase, reply with choice of original or mini size in blue, green or pink
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Poppy owners Jenny and Heather have just returned home from a whirlwind buying trip from Paris! And just in time for Bastille Day, Sunday July 14th. It is also known in France as La Fête Nationale.
To celebrate the occasion and our love of all things French, Poppy Stores will be celebrating Bastille Day at all three of our locations on Sunday, July 14th, 2019 from 11am - 4pm. All ages are welcome!
Stop by and join us for a toast with lemonade for les enfants and a glass of rosé for mom and dad. We will be serving French cookies as well. Vive la France!
Poppy Store Marin, 2413 Larkspur Landing Circle, Larkspur, CA 94939
Brentwood Country Mart, 225 26th Street, Santa Monica, CA 90402
Poppy Marché,1014 Coast Village Road, Suite E. , Santa Barbara CA 93108
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Poppy Marché is launching into summer with a trunk show featuring the new collection from Mer St. Barth on Saturday, July 13th from 11am - 5pm.
Our Mer St. Barth shop-in-shop event will feature the designer in person and will feature Mother and Children’s sizes available. Inspired by a family’s 45-year love affair with the island of St. Barth, the vision of this brand has been within the designer’s heart for many years.
It is the place which holds many fond memories...where she was married in a dream island wedding and her children were baptized in the same church where she was wed. Creating the perfect beach cover-up to wear at Saline Beach, or what to wear to lunch at Cheval Blanc. And how to capture the scent, the color, mood, and transport it home.
The inaugural collection includes hand designed block prints, saturated colors, and frivolous fun details. It is a collection of meticulously crafted dresses, cover-ups for women and girls.
Poppy Marché
1014 Coast Village Road, Suite E. Santa Barbara CA 93108 805-845-4026
Calling all children who love to read, please meet us...
Wednesdays at 3:30 pm beginning June 26th.
The dates for the book club: June 26, July 3, July 10, July 17, July 24, July 31, August 7, August 14, August 21.
Poppy Marché
1014 Coast Village Road, Suite E. Santa Barbara CA
805-845-4026
At the first meeting on Wednesday June 26th we will serve snacks and lemonade. For the first meeting, we will be crafting a bookmark.
The other books can be purchased individually by your parents from the store of their choice.
Please have your parents email us at bonjour@poppystores.com with any questions and to reserve your spot.
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Meet us at the Mart on June 15 for a very special Lego Experience with Dad, hosted by Play-Well! Build something great together. At Poppy Store, 10:30am-2pm.
Poppy Store Marin
2413 Larkspur Landing Circle
Larkspur, CA 94939
415.464.0222
Be sure to visit our friends at Hero Shop at their pop-up shop through May 31st.
Be sure to visit our friends at Hero Shop at their pop-up shop through May 31st.
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Photographer: Lisa Flory
Poppy Store owners Jenny Belushi and Heather Whitney Rosenfield are pleased to announce the opening of Poppy Marché, their third retail location. The new children’s resort wear retail concept is located inside the Montecito Country Mart. The address is 1014 Coast Village Rd Ste E, Montecito, CA 93108. Hours are 10 AM - 6 PM Monday to Saturday and Sundays 11 AM - 5 PM.
Their newest venture is inspired by the ease and style of the South of France and focuses on all things wonderful about summer holidays, whether beachside or poolside. With the resort beach appeal of Santa Barbara, often referred to as the American Riviera, the store will feature children’s swimwear, sandals, hats, pool toys, and other vacation time essentials. In addition Poppy Basics, our everyday must-haves for Poppy Littles include Petit Bateau, Hunter boots, Superga sneakers, and Lacoste. The opening of Poppy Marché follows the redesign of the new bright and airy space which will feature brand collections from Minnow, Roller Rabbit, Sunuva and others. Doors officially open at 10 AM on Friday, May 17th, 2019.
To celebrate the grand opening Poppy Marché will be serving light bites from Merci Montecito and sips of rosé wine for parents and sweet treats for Poppy Littles. There is a series of trunk shows and special event programming planned throughout the summer.
Poppy Store is a luxe baby and childrenswear boutique with outposts in Northern and Southern California. The Poppy brand represents classic style, with a nod to European ease and urban functionality. From everyday essentials to playful partywear, Poppy exhibits an expertly curated collection of the best international brands in pint-sized fashions.
The first Poppy Store opened in 2008 inside the Brentwood Country Mart in Santa Monica, California. Both Jenny Belushi & Heather Whitney Rosenfield, manage the Poppy Store brand and buying for its three brick-and-mortar locations as well as an e-commerce website. Jenny lives in Brentwood with her husband, actor Jim Belushi, and their two children. Heather lives in Ross with her husband, Jim Rosenfield and their four boys.
Happy MOTHER'S DAY to all the mothers out there! We hope you enjoy your special day with the ones you love. ( image via @bonton )
]]>Stop by May 8th 12-4pm for a special Mother's Day Event. "Mommy and Me" trunk show with jewelry designer Lisa Statt. Browse matching mother and child necklaces, like these colourful rainbow heart designs.
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1018 Coast Village Rd
Santa Barbara, California 93108
Join us at Poppy Marin for Thursday Music time with Mr. Andrew. Every Thursday from 10:30 - 11:15.
Poppy Store Marin
2413 Larkspur Landing Circle
Larkspur, CA 94939
415.464.0222
Join us at Poppy Larkspur for Thursday Music time with Mr. Andrew. Every Thursday from 10:30 - 11:15 inside our shop. Bring your Poppy Littles for 45-minutes of charming sing-a-longs, shaking and, twirling as Mr. Andrew sings childrens classic songs. Refreshments will be served.
Andrew Skewes-Cox (Mr. Andrew) is a native of San Francisco. He earned a degree in Music from UC Santa Cruz. He has taught and performed children's music in the Bay Area for over a decade.
Poppy Store Marin
2413 Larkspur Landing Circle
Larkspur, CA 94939
415.464.0222