Tuesday, April 20, 2010

Blog Birthday Giveaway Day Two - Nola Tots Tee

I have been so looking forward to sharing with yall a feature about the amazingly adorable and creative children's line Nola Tots.  The line was started this year by a friend and fellow Delta Gamma.  When her posts began appearing on facebook with the photos of her too cute designs, I could not believe my eyes.  First, have you ever seen appliques cuter than these?  And second, Nola Tots' prices are simply too good to pass up.  While I'm not yet a mom, I buy my fair share of clothes for the special little ones in my life, and wow!! it costs an arm and a leg to have a well-dressed child.  Nola Tots offers unique pieces that are as affordable as they are adorable.  My favorite detail is the clip on bows at the shoulders of the a-line dresses!  What little girl doesn't love bows!  


For Day 2 of the Blog Birthday giveaway, you have a chance to win this fabulous name tee.  It will be specially customized just for your little one!  I love the color combination of the initial fabric, and you all know about my feelings for polka dots!  Swoon!

To enter to win this Nola Tots best seller, you can:
  1. Become a follower (let me know if you already are!!)
  2. Become a fan of Nola Tots on facebook by clicking here
  3. Leave a little comment telling me what design you like best
  4. Leave a comment letting me know you've blogged about the giveaway!
Cherie was so sweet to share more about Nola Tots and a few other things that us girls from LA like to call lagniappe!

What inspired you to create your own line of children’s clothing?  My three kids (ages, 5, 3 & 1) were the inspiration for the clothing line. I love the Southern style of children's clothing & I love monogrammed items so it was a perfect fit!



How does your line differentiate itself from others? Well, for a few reasons. My line is different because my appliques are simple, yet so sweet. I also specialize in creating many unique brother-sister matching outfits. I had a lot of practice on my kids! My weekly giveaway on my facebook site is a customer favorite too. Lastly, my prices are very reasonable & moms seem to appreciate it!


Your line’s name is Nola Tots. Do you find yourself using New Orleans images as an inspiration?
I LOVE New Orleans and was born & raised here, so yes, I do have inspiration from both New Orleans and the the South in general. Seersucker items are so popular down here and they are obviously a favorite in my designs as well. I also have unique designs such as the "Saints cheerleader dress" and fleur de lis items & "crawfish boil dress". Little NOLA girls love to go to crawfish boils! Fleur de lis are often requested on baby items too.



What is your current best seller?  All birthday items are best-sellers as well as the tee in this give-away. Besides all of the seersucker items, the crawfish boil dress & monkey tee are very popular too. My fleur de lis baby items are also a big hit with my customers.

These cupcake and crawfish boils outfits are so cute, I could eat them up!!

What piece of advice would you give other budding entrepreneurs about starting a home based business?   It is very hard to make time for yourself when you are running a home based business since you are always in your office. Sometimes, it makes it hard to relax, unwind & leave work!Schedule some down-time or you will quickly tire out.

How has social media played a role in starting your business?  Facebook has been wonderful. I have not had time to complete my website since facebook has taken off so well. I hope to finish the website this summer, once things slow down a bit.


I think this be a hoot as a first day of school dress.

Finally, describe your perfect New Orleans day.  Ahh, my favorite question! First, I would get a babysitter. Then, my husband and I would head down to the French Quarter and have breakfast & mimosas at Stanley's. Afterwards, we would wander through the unique shops on Royal St. Then after taligating on Bourbon Street (Pat O's, Old Absinthe House, especially), we would head down to the Superdome to watch the Saints win the superbowl - of course, the one played in New Orleans in 2013. If I could somehow squeeze in dinner at Bayona, it would really be a perfect day!

27 comments:

  1. How adorable! I'm already a follower, Loving the seersucker dress. Since its my little nieces bday at the end of the month I think she would look like a doll in one of those t's! Especially since she wants to be a Delta Gamma like her auntie! Does that give me an extra bonus point?! lol.

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  2. Wow! Your friend is so talented! I'm a follower, and my favorite is definitely the pink seersucker shift dress with bows at the shoulders. So adorable! Hope your friend cuts you a deal, once you start having little ones. :)

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  3. OMG!!!! I am now a HUGE fan of Nola Tots, and I love the crawfish design and the Saints girl...well i really love them all!!! I am still you #1 follower and I'm feelin' lucky today!!!!

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  4. Hi! I have become a fan of Nola Tots, follow your blog, and am a huge fan of all of Nola Tots cute children's clothes. My favorite is the 1st birthday bloomer set! I am expecting in September, and we find out what we are having on April 30th! I would love to win one of the t-shirts! Thanks for hosting this wonderful give away! Also, I have blogged about your giveaway-http://soireesandshenanigans.blogspot.com/2010/04/im-nola-girl-giveaway.html

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  5. How did I not know about Nola tots!! I will be becoming fan asap!! I would love to have a crawfish outfit! We had a boil last week and that would have been perfect! Plus, you know my daughter's name is Nola, so she needs to be wearing Nola Tots clothing!

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  6. I am already follower!

    My favorite is that pink seersucker dress. Adorable. If only I had a niece to buy that for! Someday I hope!! What a talented DG!

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  7. So, you know I already follow you and I've been ordering some gifts from Nola Tots recently. Besides the a-line dresses, I love the seersucker t-shirt and shorts sets for boys! Practical and cute, and made in NOLA!

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  8. I am a follwer and also a "Louisiana" girl. I was born in Mamou. I have an 8 month old grandson so I was thrilled to find out about Nola Tots. Can't wait to order him some super cute summer clothes.

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  9. OMG.......LOVE the Who Dat bloomers! SO cute!!

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  10. Oh wow girl! These are all so cute!! I am loving the seersucker dress...so pretty! Your friend is one talented mama! xoxo

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  11. 1. I am already a follower of yours.
    2. I'm a FB fan of Nola Tots.
    3. Love the baseball tees or the Who Dat designs.
    Thanks for the giveaway!!

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  12. Hello! The clothes are so cute! I have a little boy and I think that the red crab t-shirt with the seesucker shorts are adorable! I will definitely check this site out!

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  13. I am a follower girl. Wherever you go....I'll be there. Great giveaways.

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  14. And I am just falling in love with her designs. The seersucker items are completely swoon-worthy.

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  15. I love your blog and NOLA Tots! I am now a follower!! I recently moved from New Orleans home to Lafayette but will always have a special place in my heart for NOLA and my friends there, including Cherie! My little girls love wearing their NOLA Tots outfits. I especially love the owl dress, which was designed and made for my daughter, Avery!

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  16. Literally, all cute as can be!! I think my favorites are the blue, red and white seersucker outfits with the crab...to cute!

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  17. Already a follower of yours, and I clicked on "Like" on Nola Tots on FB! And, I think Gibbers needs a monogrammed tee!

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  18. Oh my gosh, why haven't you told me about Nola Tots before???? Love this!!!
    1. I'm already a follower of yours
    2. I became a FB fan
    3. My favorite design is the whale applique that she has on FB--I might just have to order that for Whitt's whale-themed birthday party. The seersucker dresses and jon-jons come in at a close second, though!
    4. I blogged about the giveaway!

    So does this give me four entries or what? I reeeeeeeeally want to win!!! :)

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  19. I love the crab designs! Great job, Cherie!

    tigers14@bellsouth.net

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  20. just found your blog and love it...also love NOLA tots! I really need to get moving on ordering stuff for my kids for the summer. The do not have enough brother/sister coordinating for this summer! I will be linking your blog to mine so I can become a regular reader!

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  21. Already a follower. Love everything, especially the b'day outfit and seersucker! Great giveaway!

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  22. Beautiful garments. Love the monogram!

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  23. Oh no, my bank account is in so much trouble. Love this stuff, became a fan and blogged!

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  24. My favorite is the sweet white empire dress with the circle monogram. Must have it for this summer! And the t-shirt, which is already perfect for my Caroline : ). About to become a follower, and just became a fan of Nola Tots on FB.

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  25. I'm already a fan and a follower. I love the seersucker on a little girl!

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  26. I am a new folower and I love any and all of the girly stuff ...I have 2 at home! bggianakos@yahoo.com

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