Waiting for Baby: Safari-Themed Nursery

Wow...Monday already? Well, it's not all that bad because I get to share with you a section we like to call "Waiting for Baby".  Im dedicating todays blog post to my son - whos love and admiration of safari animals, especially elephants, has inspired me to find an amazing safari-themed nursery to share with you today.

This simple, yet darling collection named "Animal Parade" is courtesy of  Pottery Barn Kids, and is available in Khaki, Pink or Blue color palates {pink + blue shown below}.

Don't you just adore the animal print rugs and personalized blankets designed to match this theme?

What I LOVE the most in this nursery are the giraffe and zebra patterned hanging lamps and the white safari animal decals for the wall. Also, I found on their website the cutest ceramic nursery lamps available in your choice of giraffe or elephant. They'd make a perfect reading light for your baby's nightstand or dresser.

If you'd like to see more Safari kids inspirations, please visit our board on Pinterest "Safari Kids"

Then Comes Baby: Baby Birth Announcement Minibooks

Happy Friday! I wanted to end the week by featuring a great way to announce the arrival of your new bundle of joy. These Woodland Baby Birth Announcement Minibooks are offered by Minted, and allow you to make the announcement of your new baby in style! I absolutely love that these books are so personal and allow you to share your newborn photos and story with your family and friends.

If you'd like to view more announcement ideas + inspirations, please visit our Baby Boutique.

Handmade Features ~ for your Lil Valentine

I'm really excited to share some sneek previews of what's to come on Best Baby Sites, as we are still in the preparation stages for our official site launch in February. In the meantime, I thought it'd be fun to share with you some great Valentine's Day handmade items for your little one.

I just could not resist these onesies from Threads of Love N.D. Simple, yet effective! You can even upgrade to a long-sleeve or add your own personalization for a small fee.

Did someone say "Puppy Love"? These beautifully created hats from Whimsy Lane Boutique are the perfect gift for your newborn Valentine {available in sizes 0-3m and 3-6m}.

How about these adorable Woodland Love baby blocks from The Tiny Giraffe. They come in sets of three and are packaged in a sweet little handstamped bag {XOXO} - perfect for gift-giving!

Be sure to check back every Thursday to see which handmade items we will be featuring next!