Smashing Darling Blog

Post by Jean Voute Pratt of Style Observer

Remember the days when you were a child, walking down the boardwalk, licking an ice cream cone, and being entertained by games like kick the can and hopscotch? It was a time when businesses were owned by locals, and the quality of the product was a reflection of pride in ownership. Now, during a time of mass produced merchandise, we find a bit of old fashioned authenticity in a local artist. Steven Dana is an artist with a real appreciation for quality, and embraces the world of American charm. He seems to understand that there is something magical about childhood, and the importance of nurturing the artistic side of our children. Steven has taken his artistic ability to the TEES. He has designed a line of t-shirts for children that are whimsical, and have distinct youthful charm. They are intriguing, and bring forth thoughts of childhood imagination. As a mother of boys, this is exactly the type of t-shirt I want my boys to represent. I’m hoping it will balance out the video games and light saber battles. I want them to take a minute to paint a little pottery, savor some unbelievable taffy, and just breath. Let the little ones be fashionable in an “indie” way, visit www.patritot.com.