The Vintage Baby

We've had babies on the brain here lately at Under Consideration, and for good reason! Come November, a wee little lass will take our family from three members to four (we include Hazel in the count, naturally). Let's hope we're up to the challenge!

It's no wonder, therefore, that items like the following have recently been catching my eye online and inspiring bouts of nostalgia. So many vintage baby clothes and toys remind me of things I once had, or that were passed down from my parents and grandparents. I thought I'd share the reminiscing by putting together a little collection. Do any of these things take you back to your days as a little one?

aluminum baby cup (from berrygoodlifefarm)

vintage baby clothes hanger (from veraviola)

I still have a few of these very same hangers that belonged to my dad as a child.

flowered babydoll dress (from hartandsew)

vintage playskool wagon (from happydayvintage)

smocked-front buttercup yellow dress (from hellodarlingvintage)

vintage baby blocks (from busybree)

antique muslin baby dress (from ethanollie)

seersucker baby jumper (from muraivintage)

What I am NOT Doing Tomorrow

Because I am moving in a few short weeks, I am currently focusing on sorting through, and getting rid of, as much as possible in preparation for that huge undertaking. That is why the following are things that I will NOT (no way, no how) be purchasing when I pop by Target to investigate the results of of their exciting collaboration with Liberty of London, which hits stores tomorrow.

No flowery dresses, no patterned mugs or cereal bowls, no pretty boxes of note paper, and definitely no adorable umbrella. It will be strictly window shopping. Strictly.

A November Collection

In my many hours of trawling the Internet, flitting from one link to the next, I often happen across a photograph, an item of clothing, a piece of furniture or something else that strikes my fancy. Typically I tuck those links away with the intent to revisit them later when I need a little inspiration or a gift idea.

With all the holiday gift lists I see popping up left and right now that 'tis the season, I thought it might be nice to share a few of the things I've enjoyed in the past few months. Things that might be just right for that special someone you know.

For the host or hostess:

gleena ceramics

For the friend who likes a little whimsy in her wardrobe:

crave jewelry design

bambako

For the many friends who have little ones on the way:

antiqued baby tile, The Inglenook Decor

For the photographer in your life:

lomography diana dreamer camera

For the colleague whose desk could use a little brightening up:

three potato four

For the adorable niece who lives much too far away:

doll's pram, all the luck in the world

For the husband who owns a state-of-the-art ping pong paddle:

the curiosity shoppe

And finally, for yourself, as a reminder of the beauty in the everyday:

2010 calendar, on montague

(and visit Amy's blog to enter a giveaway for one of this lovely calendars!)

I must say it has been quite a bit of fun putting this collection together. I think I just may make it a monthly exercise.

Note: If you think I might have found an item via your blog, which may well be the case, please let me know and I will give proper credit for the find!