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Creating a Baby Registry

The fact that I found the act of creating a wedding registry difficult is now laughable, as I stare choosing baby essentials in the eyes. It’s daunting, as you literally have no idea what you will need. If you read one book, it’s necessary to have X, Y, and Z, but according to another book, those items are all frivolous. As a minimalist (I seriously hate clutter), I will always lean towards the side of too little rather than too much. When I found NYC blogger Annie Dean’s “The Baby Essentials” post, I swooned. It’s exactly what I had been looking for. A concise list that states everything I do and do not need for Baby Petrovic. It’s an excellent read for all expecting mothers, and her recommended list of things to buy is extremely helpful. I know for a fact I will be referencing this while building our baby registry. Click here to read her commentary and browse through her suggestions below.

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Strollers and Carriers

Play

Sleep

Bathtime

  • Baby Sponge liner
  • 1 really cozy towel (like Shinzi Katoh, available in-store at ABC Carpet & Home – great gift!)
  • 1 hooded towel
  • 1 pack cheap washcloths
  • Weleda Baby Calendula Creme Wash
  • Aveeno Baby Wash & Shampoo
  • Burt’s Bees Baby Oil
  • Aveeno Calming Moisturizer

Diapers & Changing

Clothing & Blankets

Breastfeeding & Bottles

Mommy Gear

Miscellaneous

  • Babyganics Laundry Detergent
  • Babyganics Stain Spray
  • Jambox (for use at the hospital for music (Jack was born to a Schubert opera) and as a portable noisemaker in combination with a white noise iphone app, I use ‘Baby White’)
  • Happiest Baby on the Block DVD (buy this or request from your pediatrician) – essential lessons for soothing your baby

Featured image via Camille Styles (her gorgeous nursery here!)

Shapshots of 2013

For the past four years, I’ve made an annual Shutterfly book that covered all travel and adventures for the year. I just finished my 2013 book yesterday, and it was extremely tough to keep it at 111 pages! I literally had to delete 6 pages in order to complete it. What an amazing year! We went to SF/Napa three times (more pictures here), Durango, Dunton Hot Springs, Boston, New York City, Miami, Dallas, Austin, San Antonio, Minneapolis, and Bali. We remodeled a house that became our home, got married and are now expecting a baby girl in 2014. I’m almost sure that fits the definition for ‘whirlwind.’

How was your 2013? What are you most looking forward to next year?

Click here to view our 2013 in snapshots (pictures below by Ryan Ray).
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Click here to view my 2012 book. Click here to view my 2011 book.

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?

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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
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Imogen Letters: Rifle Paper Co.

‘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.

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via Oh So Beautiful Paper | by Sarah Jane Winter

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via Oh So Beautiful Paper | by Linda and Harriett

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by Pearly Gates Design (an extremely talented sorority sister/friend of mine!)

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via Etsy | by Simple Simon Design

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via Etsy | by Park Side Prints

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by Sassy Apple

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by She Paperie | Obviously this isn’t a baby announcement, but I love the concept for one!

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via Etsy | by Tine and Thread

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via Minted | by Rifle Paper Co.

Our Baby Girl

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Sasha and I made a big announcement on Instagram yesterday – we’re having a baby girl! She is due on June 4, 2014. I’m 4 months and 2 days along now, and I feel good – I’m definitely glad to be through with the first trimester. All I can think about is baby clothes shopping and decorating the nursery. I’ve been scouring Land of Nod, Baby & Child, Hayneedle, and Pottery Barn Kids for cribs and furniture and being inspired by Taylor Sterling of The Glitter Guide (nursery posted here).

Her little shoes are Freshly Picked Moccasins – the first article of clothing I bought!