Journal

When it came to nailing the heirloom- worthy fabrics and details for Baybala, a small group of family-run factories near Delhi in India proved the right match. 

Magically messy, AMIRIGHT? We have a nice little hack for letting your littles use the glitter and eat it, too, without making you lose your mind. 😉

As parents of littles we’ve all experienced the drama of packing (and unpacking) for family trips. And as this year’s holiday travel season begins, we turned to an expert, Clara Schoen of @thehomeorhanized to show us a few of her favorite...

For Fall 2022, Baybala’s Katie Gaston looked to a small-scale European floral to inform her collection for ladies and littles. “The key is allowing myself the time and space to daydream, which is extremely difficult at this point in our...

Timeless blue. The happiest neutral. And the ultimate lens to see summer through. Our Floral Blues print is the star here, as are classic touches like contrast stitching, breezy fabrics like cotton voile, and the occasional pop of primary panache: red!  ...

Calm. Serene. Tranquil. All words that come to mind when I see the color blue.  For so many, including myself, blue is the favorite color. It is easy, breezy and plays well with others. What’s not to like?   And...

A collection inspired by days spent soaking up the golden light that only spring brings. Look for embroidery, smocking, and eyelet that stand up to day after day of play. "A happy little grouping that grounds itself in classic, easy...

We’re big believers in seasonal celebrations that double as learning and bonding moments here at Baybala—even better when said traditions involve something edible! To herald in springtime Laurel Gallucci of Sweet Laurel Bakery shared an annual ritual at her house...

In our opinion there’s no better expert in all of fashion when it comes to laundry than Lindsey Boyd, co-founder of the Laundress. We swear by the brand’s Crease Release to keep Baybala collars from curling and pintucks looking perky....

If there is a color for spring, green is it. Between the bursting buds of the outdoors to the luck of the Irish and Saint Paddy’s Day, everything–and we mean everything– is going green.  Green also happens to be, along...

A flutter sleeve. Delicate lace. A scallop. A check. These are the details that signal fresh optimism and the sun peeking back out. Think of the collection as the perfect uniform to herald in brighter afternoons.   The delicate details...

I feel like my family is finally hitting our 2022 stride, and at our house, a new year means new projects—tasks aimed at clearing the clutter and starting the year fresh. This year, my daughter’s closet is the first item...

The holiday countdown is on and thankfully Laurel Gallucci of Sweet Laurel Bakery has a quick, easy idea for last-minute gifting: homemade hot chocolate mix. Gallucci’s take on the idea is both healthful and helpful, too, since it doubles as an activity to do with children. Her recipe and tips follow below. Merry, merry!

Sophisticated. Comprehensive. Luxe. These are just a few descriptors that come to mind when presented with Raleigh based interior designer MA Allen's work.  As president and lead designer of her eponymous interiors firm, the spaces she and her team create...

Neha Ruch’s online community, Mother Untitled, came onto my radar through Instagram earlier this year. I discovered the beautiful resource she has built for “ambitious women leaning into family life” and immediately dove into the varied profiles and great wisdom...

Inspired by old fashioned fairytales and storybook illustrations Baybala’s Fall 2021 Collection leans into whimsical delights while staying true to our passions of thoughtful design, easy-to-wear silhouettes and heirloom quality details. Two new seasonal prints - Wildflower and Woodlands -...

As Audrey Hepburn famously worded it, “To plant a garden is to believe in tomorrow.” And what is 2021 if not a year of hoping and believing in tomorrow? 

Check out our round-up here of must-haves and very-much-would-like-to-haves for your afternoon dig in the dirt as well as our favorite Baybala picks for the getting dirty-wash-repeat of the summer days ahead.

Our Meadow print is a quintessential floral, in a color palette designed to be a year round wardrobe mainstay. For women and girls, this easy-to-style print is ideal for ushering in warmer weather and has a timeless feel, giving it staying power year after year. 

Timeless, feminine, pure.

When I think of how I’d like to dress my daughters, these descriptors consistently linger top of mind. 

Not only is Mary Catherine Brownfield an Atlanta based lifestyle photographer specializing in families, fashion and professional portraits, but she is also a mama to two year old, Cate. We loved catching up with Mary Catherine and picking her brain on how to snap the perfect holiday family photo. 

As we continue to catch up with inspiring women from around our community, we were thrilled to be able to chat with Holland Williams. Holland is a Birmingham family and interiors photographer and mama of three who we love for the stunning imagery and useful photography knowledge she shares all while keeping it real on instagram.