New babies arrive all the time. They are like buses. Or is there something in the water? I think the later judging by the number of new borns (and imminents) arriving in my circle of friends.
I know you usually get a fair bit of warning that a bundle of joy is on the way, but still, I leave it to the last minute in choosing a suitable gift. As a mother of two pre-school boys, I know how disheartening it can be to unwrap yet another plinky plonky toy with non-replaceable batteries (translation = they NEVER need replacing) with a note to self to buy exactly the same thing when it’s their turn.
Imagine my total delight when finding Sommerwood Designs; bespoke wooden bunting for newborns is just a small part of the Sommerwood range. Halleluiah! I duly ordered a bunting for William. Soon followed by Emil and his big sister Nema (well, you can’t buy for the new born without getting something special for the big sister can you?) The packaging was perfect – the little bunting wrapped in bright tissue paper as was the customer service.
The little triangles – one for each letter of the name - are beautifully painted in co-ordinating colours with just the right amount of sparkle, delightfully strung with gingham ribbon. Simple, superb and saying exactly what you want! I’ve ordered another bunting – for Daniel (15 August) and I have a sneaky feeling that another bunting will be requested for a little girl due at the end of September….. And how smug do I feel knowing that no batteries are required?!
August 28th, 2007 at 7:20 pm
Sommerwood’s things are wonderful!! I ordered a large keepsake box from her for Tara and it’s wonderful! She also does lovely photo frames which make good presents for big sisters too!