open house :: etsy finds

friends and family galore have stopped by to meet new baby "bump".  i was smart enough to send "psuedo hubby" to the store while baby and i were in the hospital, so i at least have something to feed most visitors, but i can't help imagine a more wonderful open house...

i would serve cake on this ceramic dogwood cake stand by whitney smith.  i would set it right in the middle of my dark wood table so that everyone could walk by and admire.

these citrus slip-on coasters by dimmalimm can serve two purposes.  they can be used as coasters, or as in the picture above, help in differing between wine glasses.  this is how i would use them because everyone knows how much i love a glass of chilled white wine in the summer.  so do my friends.

i just love this postcard garland by vintageScraps.  the seller has so many to choose from as well.  i would hang a birthday garland to celebrate "bump's" arrival on the fireplace mantel in our living room.  it would be the centerpiece of our visiting as friends take turns holding the new baby.

for the children that come visit (and are usually bored with "bump" in 5 minutes), i would suggest playing this awesome castlepults game by homenstead.  i've never seen anything like it and i am impressed with the craftmanship as well as the creativity!  i know "the monster" would love taking on a few opponents.

and finally, just for little "bump"...  these baby booties by RainRainRain are adorable.  perfect for any little boy and you can't beat the price at only $10 a pair.