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Inspiration Board: Winter Christenings

Are you planning for an upcoming winter christening or blessing? We’ve been collecting lots of beautiful ideas on our Winter Christenings Pinterest Board, we’d love for you to drop by and take a look! Here are a few of our favorites, all of them are great whether you’re planning an event planning for a boy or girl:

a. Quinn fleece christening jacket {one small child}
b. hot chocolate bar {my sweet savannah}
c. silk ruffle christening blanket {one small child}
d. burlap-wrapped seedling favors {image source unknown}
e. hand-stamped id baby bracelet {one small child}
f. cutest little cakes ever {better homes and gardens}
g. mini lamb cuddle blanket {one small child}
h. gorgeous winter party in Italy {piccoli elfi}
i. Korbyn knit christening outfit {one small child}

p.s. Wondering how to get started? here’s a great christening planning guide.

New at One Small Child: Lucas Knit Christening Outfits for Boys

Temperatures are dropping like frozen balloons lately, so if you’ve got a christening or blessing coming up in the next several weeks, you might want to look for something warm as well as adorable. Fortunately, we’ve got the perfect style: our new Lucas Christening Outfit is a wonderful option for cold-weather events!

Ultra-soft combed cotton rib knit makes up the main element of this comfortable style, which is dressed up by the addition of a glossy braid trim. The 3-piece Lucas outfit comes with a short-sleeved, long-legged romper, matching long-sleeved jacket and CUTE visor hat. The matching blanket and shoes are sold separately. All items are proudly made in our local workshop, right here in the USA.

December Giveaway: Personalized Bank + $50 Store Credit {Closed}

It’s time for our December Giveaway ~ the second in our 30th Anniversary Giveaway Series!

This month we’re excited to send a lucky winner one of the beautiful silver-plated piggy banks pictured here, complete with engraving. In addition to this classic childhood keepsake, we’re including a store credit for $50, which can be used at any time for any product we offer at One Small Child. The banks range in value from $19.50 to $50.00, making this prize worth $69.50 – $100.00!

Giveaway details: to enter, Like our Facebook Page AND the December Giveaway Post pinned to the top of the page, or leave a comment on this post telling us what you’d buy with the $50 store credit. One entry per person. Giveaway will close on December 18 at 11:59 pm Mountain Time. The winner will be selected via random.org, announced on our Facebook Page on Thursday, December 19, and contacted via Facebook tag and/or private message (be sure to check your ‘other’ folder in your inbox, as direct messages from One Small Child will likely be delivered there). Prize will be mailed within 5 business days of acknowledgement from winner. Participation in the giveaway constitutes agreement to our giveaway terms and conditions.

Introducing: Jessa Christening Headband

A masterpiece you have to see to believe, this baby headband is handcrafted down to the last detail. Little bits of silk dupioni, dainty rosette braid, soft tulle, dramatic lace, and tiny freshwater pearls are carefully arranged on an ultra-soft stretch lace band to create a showpiece headband guaranteed to get ‘oohs’ and ‘aahs’ from her admirers. Because each element is hand-stitched, the result is a lightweight accessory perfect for first portraits, christenings, blessings, or any special event!

Your Christening Outfits: Crystal’s Boy

Crystal sent in this sweet photo of her baby boy’s christening outfit. She paired our gorgeous silk Ginny Christening Coat and Silk Booties with her own family’s heirloom outfit for a rich, traditional look. Love it!

Happy Thanksgiving!

30 Years: Family Then and Now

30 years ago, Ramona Murdock was a mother of five youngsters when she acted on her dream and started a tiny dress company with nothing but talent and determination. This is what her family looked like in 1983:

Today, she’s the loving mother of six grown-ups…here we are in 2013:

As you can see, we’ve grown a bit over the years (both the kids and the company)!

With Thanksgiving upon us this week, we want to thank you so much for being a part of our lives, and trusting us to be a tiny part of yours — we are so very thankful for each and every one of YOU!

Holiday 2013: Baby Dresses

Just in time for your holiday festivities, we’ve put together a tiny collection of elegant baby Christmas dresses with complementary headbands for your darling girl. These delicate baby dresses feature top quality materials including silk dupioni, dainty embroidered lace, pure silk ribbon, and little touches of sparkle. All of our baby girl dresses and infant headbands are handcrafted in our on-site sewing shop, proudly made in the USA. Each of our baby Christmas outfits ships within one business day, with most USA orders delivered within one week (plus, USPS Priority shipping is free!).

{Ella Baby Christmas Dresses, Tallie Rosette Headband}

{Kira Baby Christmas Dresses, Kira Holiday Headband}

Introducing: Tallie Christening Dress

You’ve seen a sneak peek of our newest frock, now it’s time to get a good look at our darling new Tallie christening dress: a luxurious silk slip topped by a delicate netting dress featuring dainty embroidery, a luxurious silk ribbon sash, and a sweet hand-made flower at the waist. The matching headband is included to create an outfit guaranteed to get ‘oohs’ and ‘aahs’ from everyone who sees her!

{Tallie coordinates perfectly with our Natalia Christening Bib, Natalia Christening Slippers, and Natalia Silk Ruffle Christening Blanket, shown below.}

Baptism Outfits for Boys

{Owen Baptism Outfit}

Perfect Garments

Finding the perfect garment for your son’s baptism day is a big part of planning for his once-in-a-lifetime event. This religious celebration is traditionally attended by extended family and friends who will undoubtedly take numerous photographs of the new infant, so you want to be sure to shop for something that looks great and also reflects your style. To accommodate you, we have created a wide assortment of handsome baptism outfits for boys at One Small Child, in a variety of fabrics and styles. Some parents want a traditional long white ceremonial gown made for boys for religious ceremonies such as baptisms. Other parents and grandparents prefer a christening romper that is more masculine, with tailored details.

High-Quality Fabrics

We are pleased to create ceremonial gowns for baby boys: finely crafted and classic garments made from high-quality silk and cotton fabrics that reflect the importance of their purpose. Fabric choices can be influenced by several factors, including tradition, season, and personal preference. For a hot summer-time religious ceremony, you might want a gown in lightweight cotton with a uniquely woven embellishment on the sleeves and near the hemline or a simple one-piece white cotton romper. Shimmering silk, lustrous satin, and cozy sweater knits make perfect baptism outfits for boys being baptized when the weather is cool. If colder temperatures are in the forecast, parents can purchase matching sweaters, jackets or coats featuring the same textiles and trims offered on the outfits themselves.

Gorgeous Embellishments

While the styling of our baptism outfits for boys tends to be classic and simple, most items feature details that add significantly to the ‘cute factor’, including menswear-inspired pointed collars and pleats, textured fabrics, fabric-covered buttons, subtle entre-deux inserts, and glossy braid trims. Some styles offer a contrasting blue embellishment, which provides subtle pops of color at the waistline, across the brim of the hat, and the toes of the matching shoes for a well-coordinated, put-together look.

Cute Hats & Accessories

Your little boy will look absolutely handsome in his baptism outfit look, smartly finished by a coordinating hat. Styles included in our collection include jaunty visor caps, cute berets, and traditional visor bonnets. You can opt to add a personal embroidered detail to the baptism hat. Styles offered include Baby’s name, monogram, cross, or shamrock. Also available is a large selection of matching socks, shoes, bibs, blankets and more! You’re sure to find everything you need to present a fully equipped baby to friends and family on an unforgettable day.