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Your kids made a great impression!

Monday, May 3rd, 2010

Thanks to all of the kids that came to their local Peek store to make their handprint ‘fossils’ in time for Mother’s Day! All stores had a great day working with local Peek Kids as they came in specifically for the event, or happened upon the surprise while shopping in-store! We had these silver tins that we filled up with Plaster of Paris. The kids then placed their little hands in the tin to make their imprints. After a little bit of time, the tins were ready to be brought home to have their masterpieces dry to take home.

We had a blast getting messy and letting your kids create their works of art! Take a look at some of our participants! Check PeekKids.com often or signup for our newsletter to keep updated on our local events!

Conservation Craft In-Store Event

Tuesday, April 20th, 2010


We originally came up with the Conservation Craft Activity idea because we wanted to involve the community within our store for a children’s art show and thought with Earth Day approaching, it would be the perfect opportunity! So.. we came up with decorating cut out dolls with different types of recycled materials. Once the children decorated the dolls, we had them glue the dolls onto a colored piece of paper (so it would look like a frame) and hung them by a piece of string in our front window. Once the kids were finished with their project, we let them leave with a handout explaining what Earth Day was all about and how they can contribute in their everyday lives to improving the world we live in.

Overall, the kids had fun making art and the parents loved that they could shop while their child was being entertained. Once the parents learned that they had a chance to win a gift certificate, they were really excited!!

Also, congratulations goes to the winners of our contest! Winner’s receive a $50 Curious Coin to be used in-store!

The winners are:
Fashion Island: Shea T.
Fashion Valley: Ellen B.
Santa Monica: Laurel E.
Corte Madera: Heather L.
Kierland Commons: Parker D.
Northpark: Elyse M. for her twin Picasso’s!
Roseville: Jean H.

Art Project!

Tuesday, April 13th, 2010

Calling all artists! We have an exciting event planned at our stores in honor of our Conservation Awareness push this month, and we’d like to invite anyone to come into our stores and have their kids participate in our crafts project. We’ll take recycled materials and make some beautiful works of art that will be displayed in our stores! We like getting exposure for our Peek Picassos that are ready to shine! Stop by Saturday or Sunday April 17th and 18th to your local Peek store, and join in the fun!

Book Signing Event in Dallas

Tuesday, February 23rd, 2010

On Saturday February 20th, our Northpark store had the pleasure of hosting Laurian Scott, author of Thisbe’s Promise for a book signing. It has been said of this book that it is “The greatest ‘show and tell’ book of love for mothers and children everywhere”. It absolutely did not disappoint! What a joy for the children who were able to have the book read to them by the author! As an adult, and a wallflower during the reading, the enthusiasm that was involved in the reading was a sight to behold. To have a creator share their work of art, it was simply magical.

There were treats for the children who also were able to take a minute and color pictures which will be on display in the Northpark location. The beautiful images on the pages of Thisbe’s Promise sparked the creativity and their imaginations. It was a fun filled day for all involved.

The Northpark staff is truly blessed to have a new friend in Laurian Scott, thank you for sharing your creation with our children!

Silhouette Event with Karl Johnston

Wednesday, December 9th, 2009

Thanks to everyone who showed up at our Corte Madera store for the unique gift opportunity of Silhouette Art! We had a group of over 50 parents and their kids come by–some even brought a pet! We hope everyone enjoyed their time at Peek for the afternoon and enjoyed seeing our great gift ideas for your kids, nieces, nephews, and grand children. If you missed this event in Corte Madera, Karl will be visiting our Santa Monica store this Saturday, Dec 12th from 10am – 6pm. Be sure to call 310.434.9700 to reserve your spot as appointments are limited. We look forward to seeing you there!

Silhouette Artist Karl Johnston at Peek...Aren't You Curious

Silhouette Artist Karl Johnston at Peek...Aren't You Curious

Silhouette Artist Karl Johnston at Peek...Aren't You Curious

Silhouette Artist Karl Johnston at Peek...Aren't You Curious

Monday, November 23rd, 2009

Urban Baby small

So a few years ago, as my husband and I were talking about the power of community and the importance of community in our own lives and for us as a family, we started talking a lot about the power and growth of online communities. Knowing some that were very much a part of this world, and not at all understanding it, I quickly brushed it off, and probably made some sort of comment about not having enough time for the family and friends that were already an important part of my life. As time went on, and we focused on building Peek…Aren’t You Curious, we talked more and more about blogs, parenting sites, the connections that people were making and the inspiration and advice they often found.

So of course, as I often do, I opened my ears and eyes up to different recommendations and started reading ( and soon following ) a number of blogs. Next up, as I often do, I surprised myself and signed up for both a twitter account and a facebook page. Meeting, connecting and reconnecting with friends old and new.

Along the way, I found out what all the fuss was about. Through the days, weeks and months, of sharing, reading and experiencing I ended up meeting some of the most creative, inspired, funny, honest women I have ever met. Strange I think, as I look back, that some how, we gravitate to each other, sharing the joys and struggles of parenting, working,  being married, our friends, creative interests and ultimately life how this all happens.

Which, brings me to this post. First, I had the joy of seeing Carrie’s ( otherwise known as urban-babyphotography! ) work on a site that I admired..A well done website that a friend has for her amazing design business. Next up, reading her blog, and a recent getaway/photo shoot they had gone on together, I had the chance to see her work..then finally the introduction and finally the friendship. Knowing I think the whole time that what I most hoped is that we could one day work together… So as the months went along and we then decided to host holiday photo sessions in our stores to thank our customers for supporting us, I immediately reached out to Carrie.

The rest of the story speaks for itself. From the amazing support and time she gave to the project, to the calls securing the details..it was as I had hoped. A community of people, coming together to collaborate, create and become their best selves..take a peek

http://urban-baby.com/darkroom/share/?n=Peek_Montana
Thank you to Carrie ( and of course Kelley! ) for all that you’ve done and taught me along the way.

P.S.
In that small world way..turns out she is next door neighbors and good friends with an old colleague and friend from Lucky Brand Jeans !