Looking for a pretty way to do her hair on her special day? Try this First Communion hair tutorial: this pretty braid looks lovely with or without a veil. I love how simple it really is to do this impressive hairstyle!
{Hair by Cheyenne at Paisley Studios}
We don’t talk much about our flower girl dresses at One Small Child. We have a great line of dresses and accessories that are perfect for the pretty girl who precedes the bride. There’s something about seeing that precious little girl walking down the aisle. Maybe it’s the promise of her future; the hope that she’ll be walking her own aisle one day. Maybe it’s the way you can tell she feels like a princess; all dressed up with all eyes on her…
{Our Crystal Hair Snaps look stunning in special occasion up-dos.}
{Today, we’re showcasing the Miss Mallory flower girl dress. Only $46.00!}
We do know she’ll feel extra special and look absolutely beautiful in any of our dresses and accessories, just like these girls did!
Spring is in the air at One Small Child! We’ve been having so much fun, we decided to keep it going with some adorable baby Easter baskets! We have several gift sets for your little one this year. Each offers a different assortment of toys to amuse, loves to snuggle and books to inspire. Most sets are ready to give in fun totes or suitcases (the giraffe set comes in One Small Child packaging). Tote sets come personalized with the baby’s name. From our Aiden and Anais sets for newborns to our bath time kit for bouncing babies, we’ve got you covered!
{Our Aiden and Anais Gift Sets are available for boys and girls–perfect for a newborn’s first Easter!}
{Our Lamb Gift Tote makes a classic spring gift for a baby boy or girl!}
{Bennet Owl Gift Set}
{Our Bath Time Gift Tote makes a perfect Easter basket! All those ducks are adorable!}
These babies love our gift sets, and we know yours will too!
According to the calendar, Spring is officially here! After a long, hard winter, it’s exciting to think about the warm days ahead. We’re so looking forward to pretty green foliage, birds chirping, and babies in sweetly colored dresses. Speaking of babies in sweetly colored dresses, we’ve got three new styles of Easter dresses for babies for this year:
Madeline Baby Easter Dress
Our Madeline Easter Dress is made from luscious pale pink silk with a luxurious embroidered lace overlay on the skirt. The pure silk ribbon sash is finished off with a handmade silk rosette pin at the waist. Bonus: the pretty headband is included.
Skye Baby Easter Dress
The lovely Skye Dress is a two-piece outfit featuring a softly ruffled ivory lace over-dress with a silk slip in an incredible shade of turquoise-blue reminiscent of a robin’s egg. Bonus: the slip can be worn alone, making this a versatile wardrobe piece! Don’t forget the darling matching slippers, sold separately.
Ruby Baby Easter Dress
Off-the-charts-sweet, the Ruby Dress has a bit of a retro vibe with a shorter length to show off a darling pair of pink silk bloomers. Our pretty beaded floral lace kisses the sleeves & waist to add a touch of sparkle. You can choose to have the little back seat of the bloomers embroidered with Baby Girl’s name or monogram to take the adorable factor over the top! Our pink silk Ruby Slippers are sold separately for a perfect match.
Spring is here, which means warmer weather is well on its way! Today we thought we’d round up some delightful baby girl headbands that stay cute and comfortable on a bright, sunny day. Each one is made with a lightweight (and lovely) lace or silk band. No more hot, sticky headbands for your bouncing baby girl! Whether paired with her fancy Easter dress or a favorite onesie, these are the perfect spring accessories!
{Touch of Pink Headband in satin}
{Touch of Pink Headband in silk}
Looking for more? See all our baby girl headbands.
We’re excited to introduce a new series of posts on the OSC Blog: Mom Talk. Every mother has a story. Every day. Good, bad, adorable, not-so-adorable…we’ve all been there. So let’s share!
First up is Heather, who recently gave birth to her third child…a long-awaited sister to two big brothers. Heather, a professional photographer, has a beautiful sense of style and is very thoughtful when it comes to details in every aspect of her life. As she was preparing for this baby girl, it was only natural that photographing the blessed event would be on her list of must-dos. She graciously shares these thoughts:
“Having a child can be such an amazing experience. The only downfall to it all is that I am always too loopy to really remember much of what is going on or see all the details of my new baby since I am in a bed across the room, or worse in another one completely. I cannot express how much this session means to me and my family. Having [my business partner] Kayla there to photograph the things that I was unable to see was amazing. She was able to capture my kids in the hall building Legos, and the anticipation of all my loved ones, and was there to capture Miss Penelope’s first moments into this new world. At the time I felt pretty aware of what was going on, but after I was able to see the images…..I would have missed sooo many great moments without those images to remind me. It was amazing and I am so grateful to have such a good photographer as a business partner and friend. I recommend anyone having a child seriously consider having a professional photographer there to capture some of the most cherished memories you may ever have.”
We’re here to talk about Christening Photography today. It is so important to capture the sweet memories of special events like your baby’s christening because they only happen once! No mother ever regrets having a good photographer or lots of pictures. To help you determine which things are most important to you, we’ve put together our checklist of must-haves to capture.
You’ll want to schedule the portrait session separately from your event. With tons of guests to entertain and a venue to prepare, you’ll be way too busy to think about capturing the precious moments of the christening day. We recommend taking the following pictures either before or after the event. If taken before, it might be a fun idea to display them as dinner table décor on the christening day.
A portrait session can be any setting that is special to you-or several ones. Photos in the baby’s nursery offer a personal feel, while photos in a studio are very formal and classic. Outdoor shots are a great way to document what season the event took place in. Photos of the church and chapel can be a beautiful addition to your book of remembrance as well. Be creative! Whatever you choose, it’s important to consider your setting and go for something of significance to you and your baby.
Whether indoors or outside, formal or informal, add these shots to your list:
We recommend including the venue shots in the portrait session if possible. It will be easier for the photographer to set up great detail shots of the chapel and ceremonial items (the stained glass window, the water, the chapel ceiling, etc.) without all the guests to work around. You’ll want her to focus on the actual ceremony during the event.
You’ll want to hire a photographer to capture all the moments of the christening as well as the post-ceremony dinner or reception. Keep in mind (and let your photographer know) that you’ll want to document the event as if you’ll be showing your best friend who could not be there.
Make sure you don’t miss these moments:
Be sure to add your own creative ideas to the list!
{All photographs by Paisley Studios}
We’ve included a free Christening Photography Checklist printable to help ensure that you won’t miss a moment!
Did we miss anything? … Share your christening photography ideas in the comments below!
We are all about gifts that keep giving…and your girl will be sure to cherish this pretty little Venise Cross Bible for years to come! This pocket-size New Testament is covered with glowing white satin, a pretty lace cross, dainty lace ruffles, and a satin ribbon closure. Perfect to present to her for a Christening or First Communion. Take a look at it in action:
What little girl wouldn’t love a bible that is fun-size, just like her?! Check out more First Communion Gifts for Girls at One Small Child.
How wonderful is it when we find something that simplifies our lives? Well, we have come up with something that will do just that–our new cami slips! They combine the baby’s bodysuit with her slip, so there’s one less layer to worry about on her special day. How convenient! Take a look!
{Our Cami Slips are available in two styles: the bouffant cami slip (left) and the lace cami slip (right)}
{We love our cute Twinkle Flower Headband (right)}
Enjoy this sweet video from our recent First Communion photo shoot. We had so much fun with these darling girls, they worked so hard! Don’t miss Little Sister, who insisted on being part of the action. She loved getting her hair done with the big girls and twirling in her Miss Mallory dress…more shots of her coming soon!
