Recently I've Come to a Realization..

The weddings that used to fill my calendar are slowly being replaced by baby showers.  I guess this is only natural, but for someone who used to love buying wedding gifts, I struggle with what to get moms-to-be.  The idea of giving someone a diaper genie or breast pump just seems boring and maybe a little weird..so over the last couple weeks I've been gathering gift ideas meant to be fun, educational and inspire creativity, or at least look really cute in the nursery.

Available at Uncle Goose

Educational and good looking, perfect.

Available at Design Public

Something soft and cozy to wrap the little one in. 

Available at Brook Farm General Store

 Handmade wooden logging truck, super cool.  

Available at BabyRoom

Colorful nesting birds, adorable and interactive 

Available at Dwell Studio

Wooden puzzles, a timeless classic.

Available at All Modern

So many different Flensted Mobiles to choose 

from, all handmade.  (This has been my go-to 

shower gift for a couple years now) 

Available at L'Occitaine.com

Pampering for the Mom and the Baby.

Available at Velocity

I mean, this little fella speaks for itself.

Available at Areaware

What new born doesn't need a gold pickup? 

A Wedding Gift

Round Storage Basket

His and Hers Gloves

Gardenia Candle

Recycled Ball Vase

Coffee Table Books: Earth Song

The New York Times: The Complete Front Pages

Bachelorette

My lovely sister is getting married this summer in Ireland, indeed it has been a very big year for nuptials in our family. The wedding is going to be beautiful, my sister and her soon to be Irish husband choose a gorgeous castle in Donegal Ireland for the ceremony. Unfortunately as is the case with most destination weddings, some her closest friends can't make the long journey. So my job as maid of honor is to give her the best engagement party a bride could ever dream of. As they say, the pressure is on. Because it's more personal, and cheaper, I went the DIY route with the invitations, place cards and party favors. Other than an uncooperative glue stick and major razor blade gash on the tip of my finger, I actually enjoyed myself. Who knew? I filled these little burlap sacks with lavender, the smell is thick in the air of my kitchen, might sound nice to some of you but after filling and tying 23 little bows I'm feeling a bit dizzy.