Legacy stories, mindful reflections, creative expression, and selected highlights connected to Malika Bourne Legacy.
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A Quick Note From the Workshop (opens in a new tab)
As I was preparing our new fall tees — all those cozy colors that make the season feel magical — something caught my eye. One of the shirt cuts sat a little higher at the neckline than I expected. It wasn’t dramatic, but it was enough that I paused. I know how a neckline can feel when it sits just…
Candles: Do You Lite ‘Em and Go? What You Need to Know. (opens in a new tab)
Have you picked up some wonderfully scented candles at yard sales and thrift shops this summer? Before you light them up for Halloween gatherings—whether in carved pumpkins, paper bags, or around your home—it's worth taking a moment to understand what makes a candle truly safe to burn. This post…
Face‑Swapping for Fun: A Peek Behind My Creative Curtain: A short, friendly blog from Malika Bourne Legacy (opens in a new tab)
This post will be of interest to parents who question whether to purchase from any business that uses AI to create designs for children's clothes or illustrations for children's books. If that doesn't provoke any concern, how do you feel about Face-Swapping? As much fun as AI face‑swapping can be…
Good Morning, America! Greetings from Iowa (opens in a new tab)
Good morning, America, wherever you are! Our small world is a busy place. I cluttered up the above banner to make one picture instead of 1,000 characters that describe how far and how fast we can connect across thousands of miles in mere seconds. This blog reaches out to folks in our 50 American…
Why I Design for Boys Only Up to Age 7 — And Why That’s a Good Thing (opens in a new tab)
People ask me sometimes why I only create graphic shirts for boys up to age 6 or 7. The honest answer is simple: because that's where my expertise ends — and I'd rather be honest about that than guess. I have four great-grandsons. Nine months, two years, five years, and eight years old. I have…
Heat Wave Here, Long Johns There: Dressing for Real Life Across the U.S. (opens in a new tab)
Can we take a moment to nod to the folks who’ve been quietly popping into my boutique from all corners of the map? I see you Pacific Northwest families — already layering up, already eyeing the cozy things, already preparing for that misty morning chill. Hoodies, sweatpants, and hats are coming to…
Free Shipping, No Strings Attached — Because You Shouldn’t Have to Pay to Shop Small (opens in a new tab)
You've seen it everywhere. "Free shipping!" — in bold, bright letters across the biggest retail sites on the internet. It sounds wonderful. It feels like a gift. But here's what they don't tell you: that "free" shipping costs you $139 a year. Or $98. Or whatever the membership fee is this season…
Mess Maker Magic: Why Childhood Messes Are Learning Moments (opens in a new tab)
Mess Maker Magic: Why Childhood Messes Are Learning Moments By Malika Bourne There’s a moment every parent and teacher knows well: A splash of paint across the table. A tower of blocks collapsing in a dramatic crash. A curious little hand reaching for something that wasn’t meant to be touched. And…
What Your Child’s Teacher Wishes You Knew Before School Starts (opens in a new tab)
I've been around long enough to have watched a lot of children walk into classrooms for the first time. And I've talked to enough teachers over the years to know there are a few things they wish every parent knew — but rarely say out loud. So let me say it. Your child watches how you say goodbye…
Sensory-Friendly Back to School: What Sensitive Kids Need That Most Stores Don’t Carry (opens in a new tab)
If your child has ever melted down over a tag, refused to wear a certain fabric, or come home from school exhausted in a way that has nothing to do with learning — you already know what sensory sensitivity looks like. This image of an irritable child was AI-created to respect the privacy of our…