Month: November 2013
30 Years: Family Then and Now
30 years ago, Ramona Murdock was a mother of five youngsters when she acted on her dream and started a tiny dress company with nothing but talent and determination. This is what her family looked like in 1983:
Today, she’s the loving mother of six grown-ups…here we are in 2013:
As you can see, we’ve grown a bit over the years (both the kids and the company)!
With Thanksgiving upon us this week, we want to thank you so much for being a part of our lives, and trusting us to be a tiny part of yours — we are so very thankful for each and every one of YOU!
Holiday 2013: Baby Dresses
Just in time for your holiday festivities, we’ve put together a tiny collection of elegant baby Christmas dresses with complementary headbands for your darling girl. These delicate baby dresses feature top quality materials including silk dupioni, dainty embroidered lace, pure silk ribbon, and little touches of sparkle. All of our baby girl dresses and infant headbands are handcrafted in our on-site sewing shop, proudly made in the USA. Each of our baby Christmas outfits ships within one business day, with most USA orders delivered within one week (plus, USPS Priority shipping is free!).
{Ella Baby Christmas Dresses, Tallie Rosette Headband}
Introducing: Tallie Christening Dress
You’ve seen a sneak peek of our newest frock, now it’s time to get a good look at our darling new Tallie christening dress: a luxurious silk slip topped by a delicate netting dress featuring dainty embroidery, a luxurious silk ribbon sash, and a sweet hand-made flower at the waist. The matching headband is included to create an outfit guaranteed to get ‘oohs’ and ‘aahs’ from everyone who sees her!
{Tallie coordinates perfectly with our Natalia Christening Bib, Natalia Christening Slippers, and Natalia Silk Ruffle Christening Blanket, shown below.}
Baptism Outfits for Boys
Perfect Garments
Finding the perfect garment for your son’s baptism day is a big part of planning for his once-in-a-lifetime event. This religious celebration is traditionally attended by extended family and friends who will undoubtedly take numerous photographs of the new infant, so you want to be sure to shop for something that looks great and also reflects your style. To accommodate you, we have created a wide assortment of handsome baptism outfits for boys at One Small Child, in a variety of fabrics and styles. Some parents want a traditional long white ceremonial gown made for boys for religious ceremonies such as baptisms. Other parents and grandparents prefer a christening romper that is more masculine, with tailored details.
High-Quality Fabrics
We are pleased to create ceremonial gowns for baby boys: finely crafted and classic garments made from high-quality silk and cotton fabrics that reflect the importance of their purpose. Fabric choices can be influenced by several factors, including tradition, season, and personal preference. For a hot summer-time religious ceremony, you might want a gown in lightweight cotton with a uniquely woven embellishment on the sleeves and near the hemline or a simple one-piece white cotton romper. Shimmering silk, lustrous satin, and cozy sweater knits make perfect baptism outfits for boys being baptized when the weather is cool. If colder temperatures are in the forecast, parents can purchase matching sweaters, jackets or coats featuring the same textiles and trims offered on the outfits themselves.
Gorgeous Embellishments
While the styling of our baptism outfits for boys tends to be classic and simple, most items feature details that add significantly to the ‘cute factor’, including menswear-inspired pointed collars and pleats, textured fabrics, fabric-covered buttons, subtle entre-deux inserts, and glossy braid trims. Some styles offer a contrasting blue embellishment, which provides subtle pops of color at the waistline, across the brim of the hat, and the toes of the matching shoes for a well-coordinated, put-together look.
Cute Hats & Accessories
Your little boy will look absolutely handsome in his baptism outfit look, smartly finished by a coordinating hat. Styles included in our collection include jaunty visor caps, cute berets, and traditional visor bonnets. You can opt to add a personal embroidered detail to the baptism hat. Styles offered include Baby’s name, monogram, cross, or shamrock. Also available is a large selection of matching socks, shoes, bibs, blankets and more! You’re sure to find everything you need to present a fully equipped baby to friends and family on an unforgettable day.
Printable: Autumn
Fall Christening: A Walk in the Woods
We recently took a walk in the woods with a couple of lovely mommies and their adorable babies. It was a perfectly crisp Fall evening with golden light, a carpet of leaves, a pumpkin or two, and a collection of beautiful items perfect for your own Fall Christening!
{Alexa Rose Sweater Knit Baptism Gown}
{Braxton Knit Christening Outfit * Poly-Cotton Oxfords * Waffle Socks * Cable Knit Christening Blanket}
{Baptism Cross Print (coming soon) * Child’s Blessing Print * Silverplate Standing Cross}
{Matelasse Cradle Medallion}
{Tallie Headband * Natalia Christening Blanket}
{Natalia Christening Slippers * Natalia Christening Blanket}
Your Christening Gowns: Grace
Video: How to Tie A Perfect Bow
Long story short: we tie a LOT of bows around here…belts, sashes, ties, you name it, we’ve tied it. Did you know there’s a technique to getting your bows to turn out perfect every time? Here’s how:
November Giveaway: White Shadow Box Frame {Closed}
First up for grabs in our 30th Anniversary Giveaway Series is our beautiful White Shadow Box Frame!
This shadow box is an elegant way to remember your child’s special day. The high-quality white frame is deep enough to comfortably display a little pair of shoes, along with your 3.5″ by 4.5″ photograph. Baby’s name and date (you can choose any special date: birth, blessing, baptism, etc.) are elegantly stamped in your choice of silver or gold foil. You can also choose your mat color: white (shown), blue, or pink. It would make a stunning christening gift or be a lovely addition to baby’s nursery decor. The frame is a $48.00 retail value, and is proudly made in the USA!
Giveaway details: to enter, Like our Facebook Page AND the November Giveaway Post pinned to the top of the page. Giveaway will close on November 20 at 11:59 pm Mountain Time. The winner will be selected via random.org, announced on Thursday, November 21, and contacted via Facebook tag and/or private message. Prize will be mailed within 5 business days of acknowledgement from winner. Participation in the giveaway constitutes agreement to our giveaway terms and conditions.