{"id":157502,"date":"2023-10-20T15:00:06","date_gmt":"2023-10-20T19:00:06","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.mothermag.com\/?p=157502"},"modified":"2023-10-26T13:15:02","modified_gmt":"2023-10-26T17:15:02","slug":"grace-na-pistola","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.mothermag.com\/grace-na-pistola\/","title":{"rendered":"Mother Essentials: Grace Na of Pistola"},"content":{"rendered":"

We love today’s Mother Essentials<\/a> list for the way it combines the very fashionable (the most killer jumpsuit) with the very functional (a go-to hand-held vacuum for the family car). The mama behind it all is Grace Na<\/a>, founder and creative director of Pistola<\/a>, a denim-centric womenswear brand she launched 10 years ago. The Los Angeles-based talent is juggling her business alongside raising her three young kiddos\u2014Oliva, 9, Taylor, 8, and Liam, 4. Perhaps it’s no surprise that her Mother Essentials<\/a> include list-making, versatile wares, and a few splashes of wine and caffeine. Check ’em all out below!<\/p>\n

Pistola Jumpsuit.<\/strong> “I\u2019m biased, but this is the best weekend run-around-all day, one-and-done outfit. My daughters have been begging me to make it in their sizes. Maybe for Spring \u201824?” Grover Short-Sleeve Field Suit, $168, Pisotla<\/a>.<\/em><\/p>\n

Yoshitomo Nara Prints. <\/strong>“I love this artist\u2019s prints and have this skateboard hanging in the kids’ play space. I love the idea of getting them interested and appreciative of art at a young age.” Yoshitomo Nara Miss Margaret Skateboard Triptych, $600, MoMA Design Store<\/a>.<\/em><\/p>\n

Work Week Deskpad.<\/strong> “Between three kids in school\u2014all with different activities and different lunch needs\u2014and my non-negotiable travel schedule for work, it’s key that we have a place to write down all the weekly happenings. We are lucky to have support from grandparents and nannies. This pad makes it simple to share a quick snapshot with them and stay connected.” Work Week Deskpad, $23, Ink + Volt<\/a>.<\/em><\/p>\n

Pistola Shacket.<\/strong> “I find myself wearing this all the time. It\u2019s so easy to throw on, and the oversized look makes any outfit feel cool and pulled together. My 9-year-old always tries to steal mine and she already has great style, so I know it\u2019s a good piece.” Mandy Shacket in Skylark, $198, Pistola<\/a>.<\/em><\/p>\n

Animal Observatory.<\/strong> “Hands down our favorite clothing brand at the moment for all three of my kids. It\u2019s so bright and fun. When my kids put it on they get this attitude like they know they look good. Added bonus is the soft fabrics.” Animal Observatory via Maisonette<\/a>.<\/em><\/p>\n

Bobo Choses.<\/strong> “Another great kids’ clothes option. The prints are so vibrant and cozy.” Bobo Choses via Maisonette<\/a>.<\/em><\/p>\n

Boba Tea at Din Tai Fung.<\/strong> “On the weekends, as a family, we treat ourselves to a boba tea. It\u2019s become a bit of a tradition for us. Din Tai Fung milk tea boba is arguably the best\u2013we all love it.” DinTaiFungUSA.com<\/a>.<\/em><\/p>\n

Family Days.<\/strong>\u00a0“We\u2019ve made a point to call weekends ‘family days.’ We prioritize spending time together\u2013either eating a good meal, being at home doing nothing, or climbing at Sender One Climbing<\/a> in L.A. It\u2019s really made the weekends something to look forward to as a family.”<\/p>\n

Avaline Wine.<\/strong> “We all need a way to unwind. For me, a nice glass of wine helps. I love Avaline because there\u2019s no junk so you can enjoy it (somewhat) guilt-free.” Ros\u00e9, $24, Avaline<\/a>.<\/em><\/p>\n

Blue Bottle Coffee, New Orleans Style.<\/strong> “This seems self-explanatory. The afternoon pick-me-up is very necessary, so my refrigerator at work is always stocked with Blue Bottle.” BlueBottleCoffee.com<\/a>.<\/em><\/p>\n

Design Books.<\/strong> “We\u2019re in the long process of re-designing our house. My interior style has changed so much over the years, it\u2019s been so fun figuring out what I\u2019m drawn to now and what will work for a household of five people\u2013function is everything.” Herman Miller: A Way Of Living, $89.95, DWR<\/a>.<\/em><\/p>\n

Portable Car Vacuum.<\/strong> “Again, not something I ever thought I\u2019d be seeking out, but as a mom of three our cars tend to get messy. This is perfect for cleaning up cereal spills and keeping things somewhat tidy when we\u2019re on the move.” BISSELL\u00ae AeroSlim\u2122 Cordless Handheld Vacuum, $41.19, Amazon<\/a>. <\/em><\/p>\n

Yoto Player.<\/strong> “This is such a fun toy to keep the kids entertained and off their tablets.” Yoto Player, $119.99, Amazon<\/a>.<\/em><\/p>\n

Maisonette.<\/strong> “This is such a well-curated one-stop shop for all of my kid’s needs. Whenever we have a birthday coming up, I know I can count on finding something unique. Halloween is just around the corner. They have a really fun selection of costumes for kids<\/a> that will last year after year. Hand-me-downs are essential in our household.” Maisonette.com<\/a>.<\/em><\/p>\n

L.L. Bean Boat and Tote.<\/strong> “It feels like a rite of passage to have a boat tote once you become a mom. They last forever and you can throw them in the laundry when spills inevitably happen. I love that you can get creative with the monogram with a cute phrase of sorts\u2014@ironicboatandtote<\/a> has some great thought-starters for inspiration.” Boat and Tote, $34.95, L.L. Bean<\/a>.<\/em><\/p>\n

Hatch Alarm Clock and Sound Machine.<\/strong> “Good sleep is essential in our house! Hatch calms my kids after a long day and helps them feel a sense of independence with the alarm clock function.” Rest+ 2nd Gen, $89.99, Hatch<\/a>.<\/em><\/p>\n

Noodle & Boo Extra Gentle Shampoo.<\/strong> “This lathers nicely for a clean wash and smells divine\u2014baby divine!” Noodle & Boo Extra Gentle Shampoo, $16, Saks<\/a>.\u00a0<\/em><\/p>\n

Esme Underwear + PJs.<\/strong> “Something I never thought I\u2019d care so much about is kids’ underwear, but Esme is truly the best. It\u2019s soft and natural fabrics, and it’s ended up being the only underwear and pajamas they wear.” Esmewear.com<\/a>.<\/em><\/p>\n

Ala\u00efa Flats.<\/strong> “These are an investment piece, but completely worth it. I wear them almost every day. They\u2019re casual enough to throw on running around with the kids and dress up an otherwise boring outfit of jeans and a tee.” Fishnet Ballet Flats, $850, Ala\u00efa<\/a>.<\/em><\/p>\n

Springfree Trampoline.<\/strong> “My kids love to jump on this any chance they get. After school, on playdates that we host, and on the weekends. This guarantees to keep them busy, which means I get a little break. Plus, staying off the tablets makes me a happy momma.” Medium Round Springfree Trampoline, $1129, Springfree Trampoline<\/a>.<\/em><\/p>\n

For more\u00a0<\/em>MOTHER ESSENTIALS<\/em><\/a>, peep our recent features on the designers behind Milk Teeth<\/a>, photographer NICKI SEBASTIAN<\/a>, Duster co-founder\u00a0MELISSA MAGSAYSAY<\/a>, Herman Miller creative director\u00a0KELSEY KEITH<\/a>, chef\u00a0VALERIE GORDON<\/a>, artist\u00a0ERIN JANG<\/a>, Chicago party mom\u00a0KRISTEN KAZA<\/a>, Hedley & Bennett founder\u00a0ELLEN MARIE BENNETT<\/a>, Mochi Kids founder\u00a0AMANDA STEWART<\/a>, chef\u00a0CRISTINA KISNER<\/a>, chef\u00a0CAMILLA MARCUS<\/a>, artist\u00a0CAROLINE Z HURLEY<\/a>, Just Date founder\u00a0SYLVIE CHARLES<\/a>, food icon\u00a0AMANDA HESSER<\/a>, Prickly Pear founder\u00a0MONA BAHRAINI<\/a>, Solace Summer founder\u00a0MEGAN BRE CAMP<\/a>, Wonder Valley co-founder\u00a0ALISON CARROLL<\/a>, OZMA designer\u00a0HEIDI BAKER<\/a>, author\u00a0TIFFANY ROSE SMITH<\/a>,\u00a0HEIDI BAKER<\/a>\u00a0of OZMA, and\u00a0PHOEBE SUNG<\/a>\u00a0of Cold Picnic.<\/em><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

We love today’s Mother Essentials list for the way it combines the very fashionable (the most killer jumpsuit) with the very functional (a go-to hand-held vacuum for the family car). The mama behind it all is Grace Na, founder and creative director of Pistola, a denim-centric womenswear brand she launched 10 years ago. The Los…<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":3,"featured_media":157507,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"open","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":[],"categories":[1],"tags":[],"acf":[],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.mothermag.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/157502"}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.mothermag.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.mothermag.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.mothermag.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/3"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.mothermag.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=157502"}],"version-history":[{"count":18,"href":"https:\/\/www.mothermag.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/157502\/revisions"}],"predecessor-version":[{"id":157543,"href":"https:\/\/www.mothermag.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/157502\/revisions\/157543"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.mothermag.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/157507"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.mothermag.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=157502"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.mothermag.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=157502"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.mothermag.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=157502"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}