Babies – Page 13 – Snapshots & My Thoughts by Ailee Petrovic

Baby January 23, 2014

In Full Bloom Baby Shower

I absolutely adore this ‘In Full Bloom’ baby shower from Hostess with the Mostest! It is completely over the top, but was planned by event planners (Double Take Event Styling), so what do you expect? The little pink and gold French touches are perfect, as are the florals, calligraphy and crafts – creating baby headbands? Too cute.

– Event Styling & Floral Arrangements: Double Take Event Styling & D’Lorah Ter Har
– Invitations & Printables: Modern Moments Designs
– Photography: Courtney Jade Photography
– Fondant Cupcake Toppers & Flowers: Two Sugar Babies
– DIY Shabby Chic Headband Kit & My Pink Flower Clip: LB Boutique
– Cupcake & Mini Fruit Tarts: Sugar & Salt Bakery & Catering
– Stripey Straws: Shop Sweet Lulu
– Mason Jar Flower Frog Lids: The Country Barrel
– Cake Pops: Poppies Cake Pop
– Baskets & Mason Jars: Pottery Barn
– Macarons: Jade Teahouse & Patisserie
– Ribbon & Fabric: Fabric Depot
– Mini Clay Pots: Michael’s

Announcement January 21, 2014

Golden Baby Announcement

If you’ve seen some of the nursery inspiration I’ve posted so far, you can likely guess that the color gold will have a huge influence in all things related to our baby girl! When I saw these golden calligraphy baby announcements by Val Marie Paper on Oh So Beautiful Paper, I swooned. I fell in love with Val’s stationery skills back here.

Favorite pieces of these announcements: First, the name Vivi Mae is so darn cute (we’ll share our name soon!); secondly, that baby is adorable; third of all, that calligraphy by Katherine Holly is amazing. I cannot wait for my two upcoming calligraphy workshops!

Post: Oh So Beautiful Paper

Design: Val Marie Paper

Newborn Photo: Ell Photography

Calligraphy: Katherine Holly

Photo Credits: Val Marie Paper

Baby January 9, 2014

Polka Dot Nursery

I have been browsing through Grey Likes Baby recently (of course), and I found this fun polka dot room, which I love! I saw similar gold dot decals at Land of Nod, and thought about doing a Taylor Sterling-esque room (see first picture below) for our baby girl, but Sasha thinks it’s too grown up for a nursery. I love the bookshelves, the animal hooks, the gold end table, and the gorgeous lamp. Great details! I prefer this golden nursery, but there are a lot of great elements in the room below.

I’ve made quite a bit of progress on the nursery so far – crib is ordered, dresser is built, bar cart (yes, I’m crazy) is filled with baby goodies, the canopy is in! I’ve still got to buy two bookshelves, the rugs, and our chair + ottoman. I’m going to wait until we decide on a wall color before we make rug and bedding decisions. Rifle Paper Co. announced that they’re bringing out a line of wall paper in the Spring – hopefully before June! I’d die for some Rifle floral walls.

Crib- pottery barn kids
Hooks- Anthropologie
Glider- little castle
Pink pillow- Target
Mobile- Lovely Symphony
Striped Bins- Land of Nod
Gold end table- West Elm
Chevron rug- Pottery Barn Kids
Shelves- Ikea
Prints- painted by Melanie Kluger (in the style of Rifle Paper Co)
Polka Dot Wall Decals- Walls by Mur
Dresser- custom paint job (knobs from Anthropologie)
Mirror- Home Goods
Changing Pad Cover- Land of Nod
All baby clothes – Baby Gap
Anchor diaper- The Honest Company

Baby December 27, 2013

Golden Nursery

In browsing for nursery ideas, I came across this gorgeous golden haven at On To Baby. I love the chevron wall, the Imogen Rifle Paper Co. letters, the golden bows on the curtains, and all the little decorative pieces. My older sister prefers brightly colored nurseries, whereas I lean toward simple, elegant design. What do you think?

Photography: nikki kinowski photography
Lace Teepee: Banana J Creations
Cable Knit Pillow: Pottery Barn
Fur Throws, Book Shelf, Mobile, and Lamp: Restoration Hardware Baby & Child
Felt Menagerie Animal Heads: Pop Deluxe
Wood Crate Toy Bins: Serena & Lily
Crib: Liberty crib by Franklin & Ben
Dresser: Craigslist find
Teddy Bear: Tane Organics
White Side Table: World Market
Gold Woven Rug: Anthropologie
Clock: Decoylab
Cable Knit Jars: DIY – made from old sweaters
Plush Deer: Maileg, purchased from Darling Clementine
Toy Camera: Gift, believed to be from Twig
Lace Crowns: Guests made these at the baby shower, featured here
wild things crown- gift from shower
Imogen Letters: Rifle Paper Co.

Announcement December 22, 2013

‘Hello, Baby’ Stationery

Of course, the minute we find out that we’re pregnant, my brain immediately thinks about the birth announcement. I’ve posted a few of my favorites here and here in the past, but have been scouring the internet a lot recently for other ideas.