Best of Valentines | Handmade + More

When it comes to parties and adorable kids, I consider myself a true expert.





One of my favorite things to do is push the envelope as far as events go. I like finding decor and clothing that will not only stand out at my parties and sparkle on my kids,  but that I can also use when the balloons have popped and the cookies have crumbled.





Early on with my littles, I developed a love for handmade items; from tutu's to headbands I really learned to value the unique and disregard the mass produced.


I've created a fun compilation of decor, gifts + party supplies that will not only ROCK at your next cupid bash, but they will also be tiny treasures to hold onto for years to come.

On top of loving customized holiday decorations and wearables it's super important to me that items are quality as we like to turn our party favors into seasonal decor or vice versa.

Special Thanks to Burlap Blondie + Glitter.Me.Pretty for the ever adorable party supplies!

Emma (+ Weston) were both loving this black teething necklace from Mason + Birdie.. he held her down for  quite sometime for a cuddle and to chew on it! I would highly recommend this for any new mama, or soon to be mama (or big sister who loves a good baby snuggle) ;)

One of my favorite pieces were undoubtedly the mommy + me necklace set from SteelRibbon Jewelry

Find out where all of these amazing pieces came from + hurry over to get your own fast.. Valentine's day is coming quick and I'd love to see your littles rocking these fun wearables or your home decorated in the best banners!

• Heart Breaker Banner, Winged Heart Straws, Bundt Cake Toppers : Glitter.Me.Pretty
• Love Banner, Be Mine Banner : Burlap Blondie
• Red Hair Wrap : Diva Wraps

• Red Heart Head Band, Gold, black and White Floral Crown : Upon a Star Bowtique
• Personalized "Emma" Heart Shirt, "I love your stinkin' Guts" tees : J and D Gifts
• I Heart My Tribe Tee : JaxonPaige Designs
• Gold + Red Bow Cuff, White with Gold Crown Cuff : Petite Hero
• Red Bow Tie/Hairbow, Black and Gold Bowtie/Hairbow + Earrings : AJ Assembly
• Mommy + Me Heart Necklaces : SteelRibbon Jewelry
• Red Suspenders : Bear & Boo
• Black Teething Necklace : Mason & Birdie
• Black and White Polka Dot Skirt : Daydream Believers Designs
• Vintage Spoons : Nested Sparrow
• Momarazzi Tee : Little Arrow
• Red Moccasins : Sail East Co.
• Red Toddler Beanie : Monkeyfeet

All photos were taken by me, Captured by Jes Photography & Design. To find out how to have your product(s) photographed or featured here, please contact me at the link above!

Fledge Feet | Feature Post

Fledge Feet | Shoes for littles | Feature Post

As a consumer of EVERYTHING baby/kid – it’s important (to me) that I put quality products on my littles from head to toe.

Now don’t get me wrong, I’m ALL for a good deal on every day products too, but I have ALWAYS had the mind set that I’d rather have 5 GREAT pieces than 15 crummy ones, regardless of what the price of the piece was.

That being said, we were honored to give Fledge Feet a trial run (did'ya read what I did there??). Callie, the designer behind the adorable shoes is one of the sweetest mamas out there, offering quality shoes for little feet at a great price (starting at just $27).

Fledge Feet produces hand made shoes, that allow you to chose a pattern print for the inside and solid fabric for the outside so that your shoes are entirely customized for your tiny stomper.

The shoes have a hidden elastic ankle band that enables them to slide on easily and stay securely. Bonus: the fun flaps can be worn up, like a boot, or down to show the unique pattern – HELLO who doesn’t love versatility?!

From day one, Ive stuffed our fat foot baby into every adorable sneaker, slipper, moccasin & flop I could get my hands on (and his chubby ankles in) even though some wonder why non walkers “need “ shoes…. I can confidently say “umm because they’re adorable”.

And truthfully, I’m a firm believer in the theory that if you put shoes, hats, sunglasses etc on them as tiney-tiny babies they wont fight you to keep them on later ;)

We took a few days, paired the tiny kicks with some of our favorite ensembles and gave them a go .. these are a few outfits we LOVED matched up with with the onyx & ebony pattern|nutmeg Fledge Feet shoes:

If you follow me on instagram, you may have already saw a few of these outfit combos and even a sneak peak of Weston rocking his fledgies (I’m not sure if we coined that nickname – but I’m rolling with it)! Search #whatwestonwore and you'll see from my personal account @jescatebrown as well as my photography sample account @capturedbyjes some more outfits we adore.

As an entrepreneur myself, Im a total supporter of small businesses, hand made shops & childrens boutiques that offer clothing & accessories that are often one of a kind, and unique in some way. Living in small town USA, we’re super limited to local box stores offering generic clothing & I couldn’t be happier that shops like Fledge Feet offer products for me to outfit my kids in without charging an arm and a leg for product (or shipping).

This is one of my favorite shots of #westonknox rocking his fledge feet… Please head over to www.fledgefeet.com & get your little their own customized pair of Fledge Feet hightops!

Xo- Jes


Shoes | Fledge Feet
Man of the House & Stripe Onsie | Old Navy
Long Sleeve Penguin Shirt | Cheekychickadee @cheekychickadeestore [Instagram]
Shorts | WeeApparel @weeapparel [instagram]
Teal Hat | Gymboree