Super Moms

Being a full-time mother is hard enough. But that didn’t stop these local ladies from launching a home business.

Christi Beca
president, designer, and founder of Beca Bags
Frustrated that she couldn’t find a stylish diaper bag, this Flower Mound mom and former marketing director created her own chic yet functional bag that can be used during and after the “baby years.” Now the mother of two (AJ, 11, and Ashton, 2) can claim such celebrity clients as Angelina Jolie, Denise Richards, Gwyneth Paltrow, and Vanessa Williams, and her wares were part of this year’s Oscar goodie bag. Keep your eyes peeled for her bronze cargo bag in an upcoming episode of Desperate Housewives. Bags are available locally at Bellini, Haute Baby, Pickles & Ice Cream, and Stanley Korshak. www.becabags.com.

Amy Lance
owner and developer of Hair Shots by Amy
Lance’s then 8-year-old daughter, Rebekah, was the inspiration for the perfume-quality, cotton candy-scented hair mist that debuted at Plano’s Seventeen Studio Spa Salon in December 2004. A big hit with teenage girls, the product line went nationwide and now includes another scent, coconut mango. Look for it locally at Seventeen Studio Spa Salon, Sweet & Sassy in Southlake, and the Beauty Store and Salon. www.hairshots.com.

Wendy Harmon and Jennifer Rutter
owners of Sweetbabylane.com
Dallas moms and sisters Rutter (the shopper) and Harmon (the computer wiz) joined forces to offer an alternative for moms who can’t—or don’t want to—hit the streets in search of the latest in fashionable maternity wear, baby gear, accessories, and gifts. Think cool maternity AC/DC rocker tees; little swimsuits by Petit Patapon; sleek Fleurville sling totes; and gifts for moms, dads, and big brothers or sisters. Their online boutique launched in 2005 and keeps both mommies and babies across the country hip, happy—and home.

Photos by Elizabeth Lavin

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Prime Pampering
Over-the-top spa treats for Mom this Mother’s Day.

Frisco-based A Spa Affair (214-499-7728 or www.aspaaffair.com; from $65) brings the bliss to her. In the comfort of her own home, Mom can enjoy facial and body treatments, a mani-pedi, and a massage. Add some relaxing music, candles, water fountains, soft towels, and crisp linens, and all she’ll have to do is roll out of bed and relax. However, if money is no object, the Luxury Market Council of Dallas has created The Ultimate Mother’s Day gift. Mom gets a chauffeured Bentley Arnage, a suite at Hotel ZaZa, and premium presents such as a shopping spree at NorthPark, linens by Peacock Alley (left), spa services galore, and a box seat at the Dallas Symphony Orchestra. The whole package will set you back $15,000, or you can buy services à la carte. Call 214-540-8017 to reserve.

Photos: Massage: Courtesy of A Spa Affair; Linens: Courtesy of Peacock Alley

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White Wash
Add pop to spring’s latest looks with the hottest hue of the season.

1. Dolce & Gabbana snakeskin slides ($495/Studio Sebastian’s) 2. Michele deco watch with diamonds ($1,395/Neiman Marcus) 3. Amanda Sterett “feather pearl” necklace ($350/Elements) 4. Gucci sunglasses ($322/Eye Pieces, West Village) 5. “Kate” crocodile clutch by Andrea Swain ($750/Studio Sebastian’s or www.andreaswain.com)