A Pretty Guest Book

Do you know someone who is getting married? I can't imagine a more beautiful guest book than this one from Celadon Home on etsy. Simply order the kit beforehand, have your guests fill out the hearts at your wedding, send it back to Celadon Home and it comes back to you as art. How pretty.

 Thanks to Avie for pointing these out to me.

Handmade Crayon Roll Up

I love anything made by hand, and it always makes me happy when I can find a gift for someone on etsy. It's not just about giving something that is one-of-a-kind; it's also about supporting others in their creative pursuits.That's why I was excited for my friend Rachel when she recently opened her own etsy shop, RAGamuffinStyle (her initials are RAG - isn't she clever?). Rachel sews beautiful things. She made this gorgeous nautical themed crayon roll up for my two-year-old:

It fits nicely in my diaper bag so it's instant entertainment when we're away from home, and he loves having his own "wallet" full of crayons.

Rachel coordinates her fabrics with whimsical details like the anchor button in the photo above. The result is a beautiful, handmade gift that is perfect for a birthday party when paired with this coloring book. Please visit Rachel's etsy shop by going here, and check out her crayon roll ups as well as changing pads, loveys, dog beds and more.

Feather Baby Your Nest

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When I was pregnant with my second child, my mother took me to this beautiful store in Atlanta for what she called a "mini-shower." It was totally unexpected and wonderful. As soon as I walked in the door I was in love. The fabrics are 100% Peruvian Pima unblended cotton and softer than anything you've ever touched. The patterns and designs are equally as gorgeous. All pieces are designed by Joe and Suda Peta, Decatur residents who happen to have triplets and still find time to be creative and run their own small business. Good for them.


If you live in Charleston, there's only one place that sells Feather Baby, and that's Sugar Snap Pea on King Street.

I spent so much time staring at those beautiful clothes before my daughter was born and trying to imagine her in them. And now I spend so much time staring at her. 

Hi beautiful Stella. Those are her brother's hands beside her, by the way.

My little feather baby girl.

Little Beauties

I'm not a huge fan of the "push gift" idea, but if my husband had given this ring to me in the delivery room I would have quickly changed my song. I love motherhood jewelry as long as it's subtle and simple. I love jewelry that is highly personal. This ring brings all of that together with its delicate little engraving on the side, like a secret meant only for the lucky mama and those with whom she chooses to share. I found this on one of my current favorite blogs, A Cup of Jo, by the way.

Speaking of motherhood jewelry, the bracelet below was a collaborative gift between my mother and my husband. The line is called Waxing Poetic and can be found at one of my favorite places Gatewood Hall Gracious Home in Blue Ridge, Georgia. This store is my happy place and deserves a post all its own, so be on the lookout for that. What I love about this bracelet is that you can add onto it as your family grows, as mine did. Mine are both March babies, so the aquamarine is the birthstone for my boy and my girl.

The last picture is a necklace given to me by my gorgeous and always stylish friend Marcee. The engraved letters spell mom, and the peridot is for my August birthday.

What are your favorite motherhood gifts?