I am a HUGE fan of personalized keepsakes; especially ones that can be displayed instead of shoved in a box in the closet. How sweet to have baby’s birth info {or name or growth history}, hung beautifully in their room to share with everyone who enters! Little Painted Polka Dots can help make your child’s room a special, yet fun and extremely adorable space to call their own.

Birth Plaques from Little Painted Polka Dots are the best way to display, in childish fashion, that ever so special information. Hang them above the crib or on the bedroom door, a personalized symbol of how important that day was.

Every nursery or child’s room should have some form of “art work” containing their name or initials. It adds character to the room and Little Painted Polka Dots can custom design the Name Plaques individually for each child’s personality or themed room. Planes, trains, bugs, or flowers, whatever your little man or lady wants!

Got a play room to decorate? How fun are these!

Lisa, owner of Little Painted Polka Dots, creates each order personally; expressing her passion for art through each and every creation she designs! Let her create something for you or your little one! Growth charts, monogram plaques, Posh parent wall art, canvas art, etc… etc… So much to pick from!!

Little Bella Tutu’s too!! Oh how I want a girl to play dress up with!

Giveaway time!! One lucky reader can win their pick at Little Painted Polka Dots: A Name plaque or Whimsical Wall Art plaque. Just comment back to us which one you would pick and what precious little name you would have Lisa put on there for you! Contest ends August 12th.

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Looking for a way to personalize your child’s space with something truly original? Check out this amazing web site where you can personally design & create something as unique as the child who’s room it will hang in. As you may have gathered from previous posts, I am a sucker for cool, innovative & interactive DIY web sites, and Me Art is no different!

Me Art is the medium, and you are the artist! Seriously. It’s as simple as selecting a photo {or several photo’s}, a design, a color scheme & the name or names to go on the artwork, and voila; you have just created something truly original! Once you are done designing, the artists at Me Art will retouch and digitally paint {all by hand} your masterpiece. Each Me Art is professionally printed on premium artist-grade, archival canvas. Me Art is stretched onto 1 1/2” heavy-duty stretcher bars and is ready to hang. They also print on 100% rag, archival fine-art paper.

The finished result is just breathtaking; an heirloom to treasure for always!

Me Art is offering 10% off to BabyLuxe readers, when you enter the code BABYLUXE10 at checkout! Hurry though, offer expires September 1st.

As many of you may have noticed, the latest nursery design trend seems to be of a more modern style. Parents are looking to streamline and simplify things a bit more nowadays. For those of you that are knee deep in inspiration & design, you might want to check out this fabulous new etsy designer, Le Papier Studio.

While I may not be designing a nursery any time soon, I am certainly at my wits end with our playroom, and have been de-cluttering like crazy these past few weeks. I’ve purchased new storage furniture & am now looking towards wall decor. I found this beautiful print on Le Papier Studio’s etsy shop & think that it is exactly what I need to pull the whole look together {our walls are even the same yellow}!

Maybe you’re nursery and playroom is already finished… How about some of these sweet silhouette cards?

Or these amazing little hang tags for goodie bags!

Le Papier Studio’s designer, Vana Chupp, has digitally drawn all of the beautiful silhouettes that you see on her site, and will draw your own child’s silhouette for a small fee on top of the print price! Her turnaround time is amazing & the print quality can’t be beat!

Check out Le Papier Studio’s etsy site & blog today, for truly beautiful paper art!  Have your chance at winning one of TWO 8×10 portrait silhouette prints!  Comment back here abut your favorite designs, and be entered into the giveaway.  For a bonus entry, make sure you are signed up on our mailing list!  We will select TWO winners in one week, on July 17th!

For those of you that want free shipping, enter the code LUXE10 at checkout!

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Some of you may already know this about me, but if not, I am obsessed with the latest craze: giraffes… Call me crazy, but I designed my younger son’s nursery around them as well as his 1st birthday party. I am currently on the hunt for the perfect giraffe print handbag & anything with those unique, wild-kingdom-like spots catches my eye! So of course, when I found out about this new stationery company & when I saw her giraffe-print party invitations, I was hooked!
This brand new company, known as littleday press, was started by Carrie Eckert, owner of Pen & Parchment, an online stationery boutique. The littleday press collection includes birth announcements & party invitations in a delightful assortment of preppy photo & non-photo designs {including the famous giraffe-print pictured above}. All cards are professionally printed on premium quality felt card stock, that looks and feels like watercolor.The most recent addition to the collection, that hasn’t even been added to the site, but can be seen on the Stationery Scoop Blog {also by Carrie Eckert}, is the custom framed prints collection. These can be special ordered through the contact form on the littleday press site, at $22 unframed and $56 framed, plus shipping.Currently, all orders are taken directly through the Pen & Parchment web site, but custom orders are gladly accepted through the littleday press contact page.

BabyLuxe readers take 15% off your order with coupon code “babyluxe15″ {not available on the custom framed prints}.

Counting down the days until Babyluxe {daily} launches a new and improved website AND the end to our Mother’s Day Contest {could be any day now}! If you have not completed our survey yet do so quickly to be entered to win one of 3 fabulous gift sets filled with a mixture of donations from our generous sponsors listed below:

Fresh Baby is a website, newsletter and products all in one for making baby food quick & easy! Their products and tips are must haves for any household trying to live a more “Green” and healthy lifestyle. You are less than 30 minutes a week away from being a satisfied, money saving, baby making food Mama! {So Easy Baby Food Kit}

Matilda Jane’s unpredictable, trendy children’s clothing line has recently launched their new women’s collection! These funky, inspiring designs will surely get mommy noticed along with her children! How can you resist such a sweet and modern addition to your child’s {and now your own} wardrobe! {Women’s collection}

SmartMom Jewelry is pretty and practical; it’s just what you’ve been looking for to be stylish AND pacify your teething child whenever and wherever needed! What an ingenious and “Smart” idea; and did we mention stylish, with those amazing real gemstone looks, but the feel and make of a teething product! {Teething Bling}

Preggers N’ Proud offers fresh look maternity slogan design tees. Look no further for the perfect way for you to express how “proud” you are to be pregnant or to just be Mom! Don’t forget about Daddy and Baby too; signature slogan designs to show off your “Hot Daddy” or “Buddha Baby”. {Happy Mother’s Day tank or tee}

Laugh & Learn DVDs take that stress out of childbirth and throws in the fun and silliness! The modern way to learn about childbirth, breastfeeding, and baby care is not from a classroom setting, but from the comfort of your own home! This 3 DVD set is perfect for any expecting parent who wants to know the ins and outs of what to expect, from an expert. {Laugh & Learn DVD sets}

Mango Ink brings out your individual personality through photos on hand mounted cards and invitations. Capture your next announcement with these beautifully crafted cards! Mango Ink also offers photo keepsakes and high quality homemade wrapping paper. {Gift certificate}

Julian & Co. was built on an amazing story about the love of family and cherished moments and items. They have custom made jewelry for all members of the family, especially for mom! From adorable Mother’s necklaces to cuff links for Dad to ID bracelets for the little ones, there’s something unique and personal for everyone! {Gift certificate}

CuddleBee offers unique and luxurious gifts for pampering baby! Bibs and burpies, blankets and belts, choose from some fabulous fabric designs, handmade from the softest material, perfect for any stylish baby or toddler! {Gift certificate}

Preppymommy baby and mommy products were created to make life a bit easier for baby and more stylish for mommy! Designed from some unexplored patterns, baby’s Bibkins and Binky Clips truly were made to make life out and about simpler! Plus, Lucky Lanyard and Ribbon Belt accessories for Mom to add a bit of style to Mom’s hectic lifestyle! {Lucky Lanyard}

Boon Inc. is know for bringing innovated products to your home and your life! Modern must have items from bath products like the well know Frog Pod to feeding and storage accessories. And just recently a new launched layette line for babies and toddlers! {Snack Ball}

AJaron jewelry creates exceptional fine jewelry for mom and baby, plus accessories for the home! Add a treasured piece to your collection from their extensive selection of beautifully crafted items! AJaron would also like to offer Babyluxe {daily} readers 15% off Rocks To Buy Baby in stock merchandise {with promo code MOM15} and 10% off SoHo Stack special order rings {with promo code MOM10}. {25% off coupon}

Girlie Gowns are a must have for any expecting mommy for her hospital stay! Why be frumpy in those old, worn hospital gowns when you can be “girlie” and pretty in your own! Just making baby’s birth a bit more special! {Girlie Gown}

Bellazandra has beautifully handcraft gifts for yourself or a loved one! They have some of the most amazing custom designed Mother’s and birthstone bracelets that any women would cherish for a lifetime! {Gift certificate}

Babystar, at Baby Star, a star is born everyday! They offer high quality, essential products for baby from bedding to bath {with a new line of hooded towels}. If you’re a parent who loves great moderns designs with a stylish baby, this shop is for you! {Gift certificate}

Kids Central Kitchen offers natural, whole grain baking mixes for today’s active kids and their families! Easy to make! NO trans fats, NO hydrogenated oils, NO high fructose corn syrup and NO artificial flavors, colors or preservatives. Also available are fun & colorful baking utensils, pans & accessories. {Baking mix & utensils}

Tots on the Go brings you the finest in quality strollers and travel baby products, for the active family. They carry top brand name items such as the innovative Phil and Teds Sports buggy, baby backpack carriers, high end diaper bags and great travel gear. Looking for advice on traveling with your kids? Search Tots on the Go for great travel ideas or contact them directly. {Rowdy diaper bag}

Paperluxe Studio offers a wide range of simplistic, classic paper designs, including personalized stationery, invitations, announcements, matching thank-you notes, calling cards (for moms, nannies & teachers) & coordinating labels. Paperluxe Studio’s specialty product offering is personalized stationery for women; and more particularly, stationery that can be given in lieu of traditional party favors at baby & bridal showers, and other similar events. {Gift certificate}

momAgenda was founded by a busy mother of four who was constantly struggling to keep up with all of her children’s appointments & lessons, while still managing to keep herself pulled together, momAgenda combines style & functionality. The original mom’s day planner, momAgenda, has a smart collection of organization tools including the famous momAgenda Desktop, Kitchen Folio, myAgenda: for everyone, and a wide assortment of pads & accessories. {momAgenda Desktop}

Let’s Go Strolling offers the best selection of high-quality strollers, designer diaper bags, new baby gifts and all best baby and new mom products. With outstanding customer service that exceeds your expectations, their mission is to make your shopping experience both easy and fun and help you buy the best products for your lifestyle. {Ju-Ju-Be diaper bag}

The Polkadot Platypus offers top picks for maternity, babies and kids. Their collection of stylish apparel, hip baby gear, designer crib bedding, fun accessories and unique baby gifts is like no other. Whether you are looking for cowboy baby bedding, paisley play tents, novelty tees, girly tutus or polka dot toddler backpacks … they have something for everyone! {SaraBear diaper caddy}

Made by Angie: Clean up in style with a Made by Angie wipes case! Choose from a beautiful assortment of fun, quirky & stylish fabrics to suit every mood you’re in. Having kids is a dirty job. Made By Angie handmade baby wipe containers make it easy to have fun while doing your dirty work! {Gift certificate}.

Alli’s Originals specializes in made-to-order hand stamped, personalized sterling silver jewelry. Alli works closely with each client to design a piece that is truly unique, special and one of a kind. Her clients have a big part in the design and creative process so their vision can become a reality. {Gift certificate}

Seabands are the new wave hair bands that stay in place & stay comfortable all day! They offer a variety of fabric and jacquard ribbon options, as well as personalization. They even do special orders for clubs, schools and businesses. {Mother/daughter set}

momspit: Inspired by the original, momspit is the universal no-rinse cleanser for hands & face, and not just for kids. Available in a 7 oz desk size bottle and a convenient 2 oz bottle, designed to effectively fit into the smallest of bags, including your handbag, gymbag & even the kids’ backpacks; take some momspit with you wherever you go. {2 oz bottles of momspit}

The Baby Planners are a Los Angeles-based concierge and consulting service that caters to the needs of expectant parents. No matter what stage you are at in your pregnancy, they are available to meet your needs. Whether you are registering for the first time, need a special service, or just have some important {or silly, for that matter} questions, Ellie & Melissa are your go-to ladies. {Gift certificate for ½ hour phone consultation}

sheppard girls: Handmade, vintage-inspired goods for moms, kids & babies. A one woman business, Lisa Sheppard designs and produces baby bibs, burp cloths, headbands & unique hand-painted vintage doorknob hangers. All of her products are made using the finest selection of vintage fabrics, wool felt & rickrack ribbons. {Headbands}

Keep an eye out for some upcoming {or previous} features from some of these gracious sponsors and their “luxe” products! {A special note to the winners once they are randomly chosen, not all these products will be in the gift set you receive, each set is a mixture and combination of the above} Each gift set is valued at over $500! Thank you to all our sponsors and our {daily} readers! We appreciate you all and Happy Mother’s Day to some of the best moms out there!