Sisters, Sisters

One of my favorite memories was growing up with three sisters.  We were all best friends (except for the times when we made each other cry).  We always had someone to dress up with, play barbies with, and drive around on our big wheels with on those long summer nights.  I loved Easter when our mom would take us all shopping to pick out our Easter dresses and when we were younger she would make all of them.  Here is a picture of Jamie, me, and Jill on Easter morning (sorry Jade, I couldn't find a picture with all of us in it).  

Now I'm just glad I have at least one little girl to dress up on these fun holidays.

- Julie Burton, Lehi, UT

Monster Collection Sneak Preview

I'm so excited to give you a sneak peek into my new Monster Collection.  It's already in some boutiques, but should be available to purchase online in a couple weeks.  If you must have it now... email me and I'll see what I can do for you.  I hope you all like it as much as I do.  Enjoy!

Cocky Little Ballerina

For me, one of my best childhood memories is of being a little ballerina.  I remember thinking that if I was put at the front of the class, then that meant I was the best.  In recitals, I was ALWAYS in front - therefore, I was a cocky little ballerina.  Now that I look back on those days, I see that I was always put in the front, NOT because I was the best, but because I was the SHORTEST.  It makes sense.  

How much do I look like a mini drag queen with all that make-up on?  Thanks Mom.

- Laura Campbell, Marina Del Rey, CA

Love's in the air at Rachelli

This Valentine's Day don't forget the ones who show you the most love.  Our red Heartland onesie is the perfect gift for your precious little ones.  On sale for 50% off! Visit Rachelli's online store now

My Soap Bikinis

One of my favorite stories of my childhood was making soap bikinis.  I remember whipping up a bunch of foam in the bath tub and then carefully constructing some of the most stylish swimwear of the season.  It's a pitty that none of them lasted through any sort of contact with water.  But they were still cute!

-Carly Anderson, Provo, UT

My Blankie and Me

Rachel is still very attached to her blanket - it seems almost more now than a few years ago.  She says things like, "It's like my blanket is magic.  It makes me feel so good."  Other times she'd say, "It's like my blanket is a drug and I'm hooked on it."

My mom wrote that entry in her journal when I was eight years old.  I'm turning 26 in a couple of months and I'm still attached to my blanket.  As I drove up to my parent's house last week, I steered the car with one hand, while the other held a corner of my blanket to my nose - it was like magic and it made me feel so good.

I remember sitting on the couch watching Mr. Roger's Neighborhood.  Mr. Rogers was talking about drugs and why people got addicted to them.  At the young age of six or seven, I knew why people were addicted to drugs - it made them feel good.  And I knew my blanket was my drug... and I was hooked on it.  

My blanket is falling apart now.  I don't know if it will last another washing but I'm pretty sure I'm not ready to give up the comfort, peace, and security it still gives to me.  I guess I can't wash it.  

- Rachel White, Sandy, UT

A long time coming....

I'm so excited to finally announce Rachelli's blog, rachellidesign.blogspot.com.  It's been a long time coming, but after much delay Rachelli has joined the blogging community.  The purpose of this blog is to celebrate the wonderful memories of childhood.  My designs are inspired by my childhood, family, and great memories.  We want to celebrate your childhood memories by inviting you to send in your favorite stories of your own or of your kids.  We will then select our favorites and post them once a week.  If your story is selected you will receive free Rachelli products.  We can't wait to hear from you, so start submitting your stories to info@rachellidesign.com