My Twitter friend and fellow e-boutique owner, Katja, has exciting news. Not your run of the mill exciting, but couch-jumping, temporary insanity inducing kind of exciting. You see, on Friday, during an interview at Tom Cruise's Telluride home, Oprah Winfrey picked up a pair of Suri's little shoes out of her cubby and showed her audience how cute they were. But these weren't just any old shoes. They were Little Ladies Maryjanes in Ladybug by Monkey Toes. And they came from Skimbaco, Katja's online store.
A former runway model, Katja launched Skimbaco about a year ago as a "one-woman-show on a shoestring budget." A mother of 3, Katja spends long hours working to get her name out there, so how cool is it that a gift she personally wrapped up for the Cruise family ended up on Oprah? As a boutique owner myself, I can tell you - IT IS WAY COOL. Also included in the gift basket from Skimbaco was a bunch of stuff for Katie Holmes, adorable clothing, jewelery and accessories for Suri, and Blume personalized clothing for Tom.
If a small shop like Skimbaco can wend her way into Tom Cruise's house, who knows what is possible for all of us mom-owned businesses!!
To celebrate this huge success, Katja is generously giving away a pair of Suri's Ladybug shoes to one lucky reader. To enter, visit Skimbaco and come back here to comment on what your favorite item is. Please don't forget to add your email or blog to your comment so you can collect your shoes should you win! The contest will end on May 15th at 5pm EST. Open only to US residents.
I love the Wowie Cowie tennis shoes!
Vivian M
stubborn_snooky@yahoo.com
vivianm.blogspot.com
Posted by: Vivian M | May 05, 2008 at 05:15 AM
I think the toddler flower power backpack is to die for. Thanks for a great give-away!
Posted by: Wendy | May 05, 2008 at 11:41 AM
the ladybugs are SOOOOO cute! of course everything i saw at skimbaco was great.
i guess my main favorite is the Hymy Key Chain Red Kitty.
Posted by: renee - 21st Century Parenting | May 05, 2008 at 08:00 PM
I blogged this giveaway on A Contest Blog at http://acontestblog.com/index.php/2008/the-daily-grinds-suris-ladybug-shoes-giveaway/
Good luck!
Those shoes are adorable.
Posted by: A Contest Blog by valmg | May 05, 2008 at 08:50 PM
I love those shoes, and am very happy for Katja and the shows highlight of her shoes! Great things do happen to those who work hard for them. As for my favorite item from her store, I'm in a blanket phase right now, and really like the "baby star Poodle Blanket Spring on Yellow". Thanks!! laurachilton {at} hotmail {dot} com
Posted by: Laura | May 06, 2008 at 09:45 AM
I really love the Navy Fun Dots Shoes. Thanks!
Posted by: Rachel C | May 06, 2008 at 10:48 AM
I really like the Kristin corduroy pants by Fable & Lore
Posted by: Stacey | May 06, 2008 at 10:50 AM
i'm sticking wit hthe ladybug shoes as my favorite!
Posted by: jennifer | May 06, 2008 at 10:52 AM
I love the baby star blankets and bedding... so precious!
Posted by: Melissa | May 06, 2008 at 11:29 AM
I love the Fly Bot tee for boys but if I find out this baby is a girl (we find out Friday) I SO want those Lady Bug shoes!! : )
Steph
jsprecourt@yahoo.com
Posted by: Adventures In Babywearing | May 06, 2008 at 11:31 AM
I love the Fly Bot tee for boys but if I find out this baby is a girl (we find out Friday) I SO want those Lady Bug shoes!! : )
Steph
jsprecourt@yahoo.com
Posted by: Adventures In Babywearing | May 06, 2008 at 11:32 AM
I like the lace print purple top for girls. great giveaway, thanks!
Posted by: Mary @ Adventures in Mommyland | May 06, 2008 at 11:38 AM
I love these shoes! The bee Mary Janes are my favorite!!
Thanks for the great giveaway!
Posted by: Ann | May 06, 2008 at 11:41 AM
I like the baby bully onesie. Thanks for the opportunity.
mistchlo@hughes.net
Posted by: misty | May 06, 2008 at 11:42 AM
My favorite is the "Tea Collection Misaki Dress"
Posted by: rachel | May 06, 2008 at 11:49 AM
I really like the Orange Fun Dots Shoes-very cute!
Posted by: Kristie | May 06, 2008 at 11:50 AM
I love the orange toggle maryjanes!
mcginnisfamily5(at)gmail(dot)com
Posted by: Danielle | May 06, 2008 at 11:52 AM
Very cool! My favorite is the Vroom Motorcycle Short Sleeve Tee.
Posted by: Ellie | May 06, 2008 at 11:54 AM
The Poodle blankets (esp Flutter blue on chocho) look so snuggly!! :)
Posted by: mama4jc | May 06, 2008 at 12:09 PM
I think the Ladybug Shoes are my favorite! SO cute!
Posted by: Bree | May 06, 2008 at 12:12 PM
The leap frog shoes are SO cute!
Posted by: Scarlett | May 06, 2008 at 12:15 PM
I love the Socks to Go pack. The piggies socks and the ladybug ones are adorable...I couldn't choose between them, so the 4-pack is awesome!!
Posted by: ESTELA S | May 06, 2008 at 12:17 PM
My favorites are the garden felt cake and Unikko backpack
Posted by: pipasmom | May 06, 2008 at 12:22 PM
ooh, I love the Orange Fun Dots shoes! What a fun site!
Posted by: Shauna | May 06, 2008 at 12:30 PM
Thanks for the giveaway. My favorite thing is the Marimekko Pikku Bo Boo Apron and the matching backpack.
Posted by: cassie | May 06, 2008 at 12:52 PM