I heart handmade.
September 07, 2009
So it’s really true. Each child gets fewer and fewer photos of themselves. Everyone warned me, but I stubbornly took a million pictures of #1 and #2 to prove them wrong. But then came #3, and well….it’s true. It’s honestly a matter of having a spare finger to press “shoot.” It doesn’t sound that complicated, but believe me. They were right.
I managed to snap some photos of Ella this week, and it turns out, she is dolled up in everything handmade, and it made me smile. Everything she’s wearing in these pictures someone took the time to make with their hands. I find that so special.
I fell in love with this podswaddler (a cross between a swaddling blanket and a peapod) made by a blog reader friend who has an ETSY shop. And her headband, also on ETSY who’s maker is my wonderful neighbor. Her blanket in the top picture was made by my dear friend who does my shipping, and the best for last…
…this blessing dress made by my mother-in-law for Ella’s special day. It just warms my heart to see so much made from loving hands for this little girl. My husband’s grandmother even makes her things…at 90 years old…and I can’t think of a better offering than of work from your hands. These are precious gifts!
And let’s just say…this baby herself is as handmade as they come! And ooooooh, she’s the best gift ever.
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I’m not usually big on huge things strapped to the heads of tiny babies, but that flower is nothing short of adorable!
She is beautiful! And the handmade items are perfect on her.
Sare she’s Just beautiful! And ditto on the flower comment. I can’t put bows on my girls heads. but that one is soo cute. Who made it?
I have to confess doing the same thing, first born got many photos, the second, a girl got many too (so as not to be overshadowed) and then our third (Stella) is sadly growing up fast with too few photos! It certainly is a matter of just too much going on to always have the camera on hand! Beautiful baby. enjoy the time with her.
Oh no, I hate to hear that it’s really true about the picture taking! I have pictures of my first (and only, so far) coming out my ears, but I’ve told myself that I will prove “them” wrong by taking copious pictures of ALL the babies as they come along. Yikes, I wonder if there’s a secret to beating the odds or if I should just resign myself to sparse baby books for #s 2, 3, and 4…
Her blessing dress is so lovely; how sweet to have something made by hand and with love for such a special day.
Look at those sweet curls! What a treasure to have those precious handmade items.
Ella is just soo beautiful! ALl the handmade items are soo perfect for her. Have a lovely merry happy day and love to you!
How sweet your little baby girl is! I agree with you that hand made gifts are so meaningful. Just picturing the labor and love that went into each peice. It’s heartwarming!!
What a sweet heart! I can’t wait to meet her sometime. And don’t worry about the pictures – the ones you do take of her are adorable. I’m married to a professional photographer and he has only taken my baby’s pictures once!
so sweet! Her hair is so darling and so are the goodies!
Oh my heavens that baby. Thanks for letting me steal her out of your arms for a bit on Friday!
Beautiful pictures of Ella. The homemade gifts always do mean so much. I love the white dress Carol made for her.