Okay, so last week Kyle (web designer expert & extraordinary whistler) changed the slide show on the IC homepage to include the cutest pool party invite ever. Maybe I'm a little biased, because the little illustrated girl looks just like my niece. I know it's just a doodle, but it really possesses the cuteness and energy of my favorite little girl. What do you think? Do they look alike?
What could be more adorable than a baby dressed to the nines in a totally creative onesie?
Hipster parents are able to find all sorts of bodysuits, from solid colors...to prints+patterns...to bold+graphic; the possibilities are truly endless. Baby clothing designers out there want children to stand out and make statements, just as adults have fun doing. Not only that, most onesies sport words and graphics, which stimulate object recognition and word association as they look down at their cute baby bellies.
Also a craze in baby fashion (as seen on Martha Stewart), are bodysuits that double as birth announcements. Dress your little guy or gal up in one of these by The Silly Wagon (seen above), take a snapshot, and send out as your own unique card with one of our great photo designs.
If you were a baby again, what would your onesie say about you? Would it be playful with a cute animal design? Or would it be political with an interesting phrase? Leave your feedback - we'd love to hear your ideas!
Photo credits: Original OnePiece by New for Baby, Dinosaur Onesie from Droolicious blog, Radical Onesie from Oohlalamama, American Flag One Piece from Oohlalamama, Baby Onesie Birth Announcement from Invitation Consultants, Baby Bird and Brown Owl onesies from Etsy seller veryKIKI, 100% Organic Alphabet Body Suits.
After one of my best friends had her little girl, I began begging her to send me photos of her new baby. When she finally did, it was an email from her daughter’s newborn shoot, which is where a photographer does a photo shoot with a newborn baby and the proud parents in very naturalistic settings. The pictures were absolutely breathtaking. After talking to my friend, I found that newborn photo shoots are quite the trend for new parents because of the amazing photos that are produced. These photos become treasures as the baby grows, and are often given as gifts or used for birth announcements.
I found a photographer, Lisa Russo, who’s company, Lisa Russo Photography, is based in Atlanta has done some beautiful newborn photo sessions and has agreed to share some of her favorite photos and tips with me.
“As a photographer, there's nothing more wonderful to me than photographing newborns. Being a mother myself, I know just how special and fleeting that first month is, and it's such an honor for me to capture it for my clients. I prefer to photograph newborns when they're under two weeks old, and sessions are very quiet and soothing as our goal is for baby to sleep soundly. At each session, I like to capture a variety of images: portraits of baby, perspective images that show just how tiny and new baby is, the love between this adorable little bundle and his or her parents, and then a few creative images using my selection of antiques, baskets and bowls. Getting to meet and cuddle so many sweet newborns...I truly have the greatest job in the world!”
All photos by Lisa Russo Photography.
We're just monkey-ing around when it comes to planning a baby shower.
Jungle themed baby showers are trendy now. Afterall they represent color, energy and warmth. Here are some tips for a jungle themed birthday party for your mom-to-be, whether they are having a girl or a boy, because silly and vibrant animals are for any gender!
1. Choose a wild baby shower invitation with a jungle animal or animal print like: In the Jungle and Jungle Party (which can also be used as a birth announcement).
2. Don't just serve bananas! When I think jungle, I think of all kinds of fruits, passion fruits, mango, kiwi, papaya..
3. The colors of the shower can be numerous, there is no right or wrong here. The key is to make sure you have at least 3 colors represented in the decor. I recommend at the very least: brown, green, yellow.
4. Instead of a cake, try cupcakes decorated with baby animals from the jungle.
5. Games at the shower: Creative Baby Shower has a few game ideas.
6. Party favors: candy wrapped in monkey wrappers and animal print purses.
7. Buy cute gifts for the mommy-to-be that are jungle inspired like: monkey booties, monkey business bib, jungle picture frame, and critter booties.
Once your friend's baby arrives it will become a jungle out there for them. I remember life becomes nocturnal and the house is loud with many noises. So set them off right with this wild and crazy shower!
We're so excited to be featured in Parents.com's round up of budget friendly birth announcements, and we're happy to make these cuties even more budget friendly as this week's Deal of the Week. Check out Angelic Pink and Blue Scaled Turtle.
It’s funny how inspiration can come from anywhere. For me this week, inspiration came from the cute décor from the upcoming Easter Holiday. These images of pastels and adorable images reminded me of a great theme for a baby shower, the Chick or Duck theme. I love it because it’s a really cute theme to use because of the colors and décor you can use, even if the mommy-to-be doesn’t know if the baby is going to be a boy or a girl. I also love all the ways that you can incorporate the theme using colors. Think sky blue and bright yellow for place settings, invitations and décor. I also like the idea of incorporating your theme into your menu, like the cupcakes shown above. Also, if you are going to a themed shower like this one, it is always a fun idea to use the theme in the gift that you give, like a duck-print onsie or even on the wrapping paper.
Have you thrown a baby shower before, either your own or a friends’? What theme did you decide on?
Cupcakes and Egg Centerpieces from Martha Stewart. Fuzzy Duckling, Cheery Bird and Ducky Blanket from Etsy.
It got me thinking about kids’ invitations. The trendy designs are similar to the latest and greatest furniture designs. The newest party invitations for kids come in creative shapes and bright colors. They are anything but boring. So do you see any similarities between what you like to use for room designs for your children and the invitations that you choose for them? Let us know!
I always joke with my husband that when we have kids I will start their musical education early. Their birth announcement will likely be very funky and feature a song lyric or musical reference. By three, they should be able to recite Bob Dylan lyrics and compare his voice to his son's, Jacob Dylan. My mini-me's will also be fans of film maker Wes Anderson (The Royal Tenenbaums, Rushmore), indie folk music, and urban outfitters leggins.
I never dreamed there was a company that could assist me in my goal to raise vintage Ray Ban wearing hipsters until I met ROCKABYE BABY. Rockabye Baby is a company out of Los Angeles that covers punk, metal and classic rock staples on instrumental albums for babies. For real.
They have yet to cover Dylan, but you can purchase lullabye renditions of The Beatles, The Rolling Stones, The Eagles, Coldplay, The Cure, Led Zepplin, Smashing Pumpkins, U2, and more. All of the album covers are reminiscent of the originals with teddy bear art and bright colors. The tunes are soft and comforting- so perfect for baby! I would definitely get these for myself or a friend's baby shower, because nothing says congrats like Smells Like Teen Spirit on the xylophone.
We are thrilled to be throwing a Fab*Baby Giveaway where one lucky winner will receive a $250 gift card to be used on birth announcements, baby shower invitations, custom stampers for your little one, or anything your heart desires. The rules are simple: leave a comment on this post saying what you would spend your winnings on if your entry is picked! The winner will be chosen at random from the comments left on this post, so what are you waiting for? Leave us some comment love...
One entry per person, pretty please.
