With much joy, my brother and his beautiful wife recently welcomed the addition of this tiny, perfect newborn to their family. We are all beyond thrilled for them. Yesterday we fit in an impromtu photo shoot for some lovely new products (coming soon), and I could not get enough of his sweet little self. Blame me?
(Little Man is wrapped in our gorgeous cable knit blanket. It has awesome drape & stretch qualities…perfect for swaddling!)
One of the fun things about my job is photographing babies. This smiley baby girl belongs to one of my oldest, dearest friends, and she is a miracle. I love saying that.
She showcased a lot in this shoot, items pictured here are: Lettuce-Edge Pima Knit Blanket, Camisole Bodysuit, Cotton Diaper Covers, Suzie After-Christening Outfit, Silver Plated Christening Rattle, Carnation Halo Headband.
My dear friend, Linda, crochets these amazing baby afghans, and it’s an absolute thrill to be able to offer them to you, handmade with love in every stitch. Soft and warm, yet light & airy ~ I can’t think of a better way to wrap your precious bundle of joy on his or her special day…and every day!
We’ve enjoyed an absolutely gorgeous Fall here. As much as I’d like to think our temperate weather will continue, it’s a sure bet that with the advent of November (really?!) comes the promise of chilly days.
We’ve been busily working on new jackets & coats to complement your baby’s christening outfit, and have a new-and-improved design, and our Madison christening coat is ready to go. Stay tuned for more new styles, and hey–try to stay warm, will ya?
Our photo shoot with darling baby Jada was so much fun…she knows how to rock her Pima Cotton Camisole Bodysuit and Pima Cotton Diaper Covers! Stay tuned for more adorable pics of this beauty!
In the spirit of the Thanksgiving feast I hope you enjoyed yesterday, here’s an out-take from darling little Caylee’s photo session last week. In the many years, we’ve been shooting portraits of babies in our gowns, 4 out of 5 definitely agree, our christening slips are just too tempting to resist!
Once they were gone, and now they’re back…my favorite baby blankets ever! I had one of these for my little guy, and I’m here to tell you that these blankets offer a just-right combination of size, softness, and special-without-being-too-fancy-look. The mid-weight knit has a bit of stretch to it, so it’s great for swaddling, and the color is perfect for christenings and blessings, but also just right for taking baby to church or simply out-on-the-town.
Bonus: if our Aiden christening outfit is your cup-of-tea, this blankie is a perfect match!+
Most infant baptism and christening ceremonies involve sprinkling or immersion in water, and some include anointing with oil. A pretty towel makes a practical, thoughtful christening accessory or baptismal gift. We currently offer two small towel styles at One Small Child: each can be ordered with personalized embroidery, or unadorned, to be hand-embroidered by a loved one as a sentimental keepsake of baby’s special day.
Have you given any thought to what goes under a christening gown or outfit? So much depends on what you’re working with and looking for. Is the fabric of your gown a light-weight sheer cotton or a heavy satin? Is your gown short or long? Do you like a little extra pouf under a dress? Or do you just want good coverage beneath?
For your convenience, many of our christening gowns are included with an appropriate length slip made of pure combed cotton. If you choose a style that does not include a slip, or if you’re looking for just the right thing to wear beneath a family heirloom or a masterpiece you’ve crafted on your own, we offer a nice selection of christening slips a-la-carte in different styles and lengths:
Our basic cotton slip comes in two lengths and is perfect under any dress that needs a good lining, especially under sheer or hand-crocheted gowns. It is constructed with a cross-back, button free closure for ease of dressing baby. This slip is available in two lengths to accomodate day-length (22-24″) as well as longer heirloom-length (32-34″) christening gowns. We can also make it in custom lengths for you–just let us know what you need, and we’ll be happy to whip one up for you (additional charges may apply for longer length). We offer a nice selection of embroidery options on this slip as well: you can have baby’s name and christening or birth date, a monogram, a cross, shamrock or meaningful phrase added to the hem, which adds a thoughtful, personal touch to a truly special outfit (you can see our current embroidery options on order pages).
Our exclusive bouffant slip adds a nice fulness to any gown, and can be worn beneath our basic cotton slip, or alone under the christening gown, depending on your preference. It is available in three lengths: dress-length, day-length, and heirloom-length. It’s perfect under gowns of all styles, whether simple or frilly.
We haven’t forgotten the boys–we offer a nice selection of long-sleeved, short-sleeved, and sleeveless bodysuits to provide coverage and a little additional warmth beneath any christening suit (bonus: personalization is also available on these items), so no matter how you look at it, when it comes to christening undergarments, we’ve got you covered. {wink}
I have a confession to make. My darling boy was without shoes on his blessing day, because in the hustle and bustle of getting everything gathered and ready and caring for my newborn…I forgot to get some little white shoes! And I, of all people, really have no excuse for that! Good thing he has cute toes…
Oh, wait! No! You should not do as I do! You are much more on top of things, I am certain. It is for you that we’ve gathered an extensive collection of christening shoes in a broad range of sizes (from newborn to toddlers), styles, and materials.
Depending on your sizing needs, you can select shoes made from the same fabric as your christening outfit, or shoes in a shade to match your ivory gown. We offer leather styles, hand-crocheted booties, mary-janes, oxfords, and ballet slippers.
Here’s something else to consider: white shoes are available year-round at One Small Child–no worries about being out-of-season. So there’s no excuse! Don’t be like me: remember to get the shoes when you purchase your christening outfit, and we’ll all breathe a bit easier. 😉
