Baby Palooza ’09 continues with baby stationery!

[Nest invite from Tiny Prints]

Dont you just love stationery?? maybe you are thinking “uhhh where does this fit on a decorating blog??” But i really want this blog to be about all things “style, comfort and HOME” so that covers a lot AND after all, it is BABYPALOOZA ’09..so lets talk baby announcements, shower invites, thank yous…all of it!..
[from Crane with Kate Spade]

Like i said i love stationery..everything from hand made, things off of etsy (like Sarah and Abraham which i have mentioned a lot lately), plain Crane (they even paired up with Kate Spade to do this cute elephant card), to Whitney English (really cute for thank yous for both mama and kids of all ages but they can be used for invites and announcements)..this girl is awesome, from Oklahoma and she even has wrapping paper!
[from Whitney English]

[Lauren G. Design]
andd Lauren Goessling, oh my!

When Drew was born I really wanted to go in to a store and really look and feel everything (which you may still want to do) but to be honest you can find so much more online now..For instance, you can find just about anything from Stacey Boyd Claire, Crane, Sweet pea and others at Fine Stationery.
..and while i like the classic flat cards i do have to admit i am really drawn to the photo cards. Keep in mind (here is the decor tie in;;) that if you want to eventually frame one of your announcements you might want to consider a flat card. Drew’s announcement was beautiful (the exterior had a monogram and the inside had a beautiful photo..i should try to find and scan it..) BUT when it came time to frame it seemed complicated and so i have just never completed that little project..
{from In a Baby Carriage]
Speaking of which, great source for photo cards is, IN A BABY CARRIAGE, i considered her papers when Drew was born and she is still around offering beautiful cards..check it out, a great selection!

…and some Doc Milo for fun!

i just love Doc Milo for shower invites and thank you cards for mama..their new graphics with “mama shopping” and “mama decorating the nursery” are just so adorable..

So many choices, but at the end of the day, I have to admit, i really do love TINY PRINTS…i know everyone uses them but i really like their designs and i am also happy with the quality and just anything i get from there..they have a great variety of designers..

[all from Tiny Prints]

So what about YOU?? what stationery designs do you prefer, online sites or brick and mortar stores???? Fun, modern, or classic styles?? Because as much fun as it is to choose, the thrill really is in the hunt! and while i had my choice made WEEKS ahead with Andrew, with Henry i am waiting to see what kind of newborn photos we get, his personality, i definetely wont be in as big of a rush this time!