All MIXT collections are carefully designed and handcrafted in America with knowing eye for detail. We love the fine points that tell stories, create heartfelt moments or inspire a smile. Because, quite simply, we believe gift giving should be thoughtful, stylish and playful. Everything that leaves our studio follows our commitment to a clear conscience and good karma. Our paper products are produced in the USA on recycled and/or FSC-certified papers from well-managed and sustainable forests. We also use surplus materials and frequently print our products together with other pieces to eliminate excess. We are doing our best to limit the amount of natural resources we consume and the waste we leave behind. It keeps our conscience clear (not to mention our air, oceans, and landfills). Creating MIXT studio has been an insanely rewarding journey for all of us. I sincerely hope you enjoy the result.

Lisa: My vision for my product brands is to design new collections and accessories for babies and kids. I want to offer less pricey accessories so that all kids can enjoy fun stuff and appreciate simple things that make each day a little more special and magical. I remember when I was little, how excited I was to have a new stuffed animal and could not wait to wake up in the morning to play with it. I treasured all the little things I had when I was a kid and have such sweet and fun memories from childhood. I want to give that special feeling and create those memories for children through my products.

The first Ponytail Pals Collection was based on an intuitive concept combining the utility of a ponytail holder with the friendship and emotional connection of a cuddly stuffed animal. These ponytail holders become little buddies and trusted companions. A few years back, I was in working in New York and during a lunch break I stopped into a baby boutique with incredible stuff. I found a baby blanket and bought it just because it had the most adorable little bunny sewn into it. I got home and immediately cut the bunny off and attached it on to an elastic ponytail band. Every time I wore that ponytail holder people would stop me and ask where I got it. That was the beginning of my brand.

Buddy is my rescue dog. He has a special gift- to make everyone happy! He is my best friend and he means everything to me. One of the best things about Buddy is he that he always reminds me how important it is to be kind and to be a good, caring friend. I decided to dedicate a collection of accessories modeled to look like Buddy, to stand for the important values of kindness and friendship that everyone should live by. It is my hope to instill this awareness to kids through The Buddy Collection. I created the “Be a Buddy, Kind is Cool” campaign as a fun way for children to learn and share a powerful message of caring and acceptance.

Jess: During the summer of 2011, I did an internship with the Make-A-Wish Foundation. I found that girls loved to wear headbands instead of wigs after losing their hair to treatment. The girls at Make-A-Wish touched my heart so much and I wanted to develop a way where every girl battling cancer could have a headband.

A 4-year-old girl with brain cancer wished to go to Disney World to meet Sleeping Beauty for her wish. A week before her trip, her cancer took a turn and the doctors sent her home saying she could have her last few weeks with her family.

A couple days later, I showed up on her doorstep dressed as Sleeping Beauty. I brought her a princess dress and crown and read her the story of Sleeping Beauty. A week later, she passed away. Her mother called me saying she was at peace with her daughter’s passing because she knew she got everything she ever wanted: to meet Sleeping Beauty.

At this point, I knew I wanted to take action of my own to help these girls. They’re already risking losing their life, their hair-loss should be the last thing they have to worry about.

For a lot of girls, hair is a part of their feminine identity. Losing your hair, especially for a younger girl, can be traumatic. My vision is for these headbands to provide them some light and help them regain a part of their feminine identity during such a tough time.

Dibzy: This Dibzy Founder was in tears at this point, I too have been through chemo and met Jess when I had only a half inch of hair. Jess is a great inspiration to me, and I am honored to have her as a part of the Dibzy community… Jenny

Jennifer’s design process is to take an idea, create drawings or a 3d model, fit or design graphics, then draw patterns. Her clients range from independent inventors to larger established corporations. including: Bears for Humanity, Sassy Baby, Lollipup, Summer Infant, Response Licensing Group, iScholar, Zippy Sack, Sleep Innovations and many more.

She loves to collaborate because of the magical way ideas develop when great minds come together.

Before opening Proto Toy and Gift in 2010, she worked in a number of studios in NYC, including Yottoy, as a commercial sculptor and plush designer.

Being a mother of 3 kids profoundly influences her understanding of how children play, learn and what they think is fun!

Konstantin is a jewelry brand based out of Cincinnati, Ohio. Konstantin is the house line of Adorn USA, made by Arlene Aranzamendez, founder of Adorn USA. Immersed in her family’s fine jewelry business from an early age, she developed a love of gemstones and vintage accessories. Her cross-cultural experiences heavily influenced her design aesthetic, pairing traditional crafting techniques with modern jewelry trends. Subtle embellishments give each piece a feeling of luxury while being original and unique.
Her work is comprised of traditionally feminine elements, such as beads and pearls, that are juxtaposed with hardware and raw materials rendered in floating stillness inside clear resin to create one-of-a-kind rings, necklaces, and bangles. Her jewelry is truly “eye candy” we love it, and so do her customers!

I am a product designer with a 20 year track record creating and producing top selling products for the infant and children’s home furnishings industry as well as gift, tabletop, bath and décor categories. My products have been sold at Target, Babies ”R” Us, Buy Buy Baby, Bed Bath and Beyond among others.

I have licensed my own creations under the Jenny Faw label, as well as partnering with manufacturers, major retailers, and China based trading companies. I have worked for major manufacturers during my career including Hallmark, Current, Mickey and Company, and Summer Infant.

I design and consult with inventors, manufacturers and retailers for brand identity, design and product development. Clients include: Target, Baby’s Journey, Sassy, Dorel, Hasbro and more. My favorite and proudest role is that of Dibzy Co- Founder!

At Milk Moon Kids, we create whimsical products for kids that celebrate the time when childhood gets a little more lively and real. Inspired by our own kids, our creations aim for that sweet spot between minimalist modern and fluffy pastel.
Bold and fun with a little wink, we design and produce vivid and quirky illustrations to delight fun-loving kids with a secret nod to their style-conscious parents. Milk Moon Kids products make perfect keepsake gifts for baby showers, birthdays or just because.

Our founders, artist Sarah Spring and her business partner Lauren Kitchen, created Milk Moon kids in a studio in the heart of the Midwest. Everyday, they render the happy chaos of their collective five children into the spirited energy reflected in Milk Moon Kids products. Combining widespread artistic appeal with our Midwestern sensibilities. Every piece offered is crafted with care in the United States.