Like all other 3-4 year olds my Daughter thinks she’s a mermaid. She’s even picked out what color her fins are going to be when they “come in.” So it wasn’t a surprise she wanted a mermaid birthday party. So I asked her, “But what about the boys? Will they be mermen or pirates!” Quickly she exclaimed, “Pirates!”
So Mermaids and Pirates was the theme. I asked Mayfly and Junebug to do a custom birthday invitation, stickers, and address labels.  They turned out adorable and for anyone who doesn’t want to go the licensed character route, they were perfectly whimsical and fun. My daughter loved them!
I then asked Mayfly and Junebug for the okay to make “put-your-face-in” banners out of her designs.  They said it was okay and these banners turned out to be the fun hit of the party.  Just look at these pics below:
I decorated the tables with these paper placemats from Dabney Lee at Home. Since it was a waterside party, I got them laminated at the last minute so they wouldn’t get soaking wet by kiddos running around.
I did let her have a character birthday cake, but made sure it was as magical as a mermaid cake could be.
These were the party favors: the placemats and a small favor in a bag with a mermaid tag on it. They were adored by all the little mermaids and pirates.
It’s Sunday on Labor Day weekend and my Daughter and I are busy writing “Thank You” notes. Usually I like flat note cards for Thank You’s. But my Daughter just turned 4 and is learning to write her name, so I thought these Fill-In Thank You notes would be fun to do this time around.
15 cards, 3 play breaks, and two different colors of color pencils but they are all done!   These were such a snap! You’ll be seeing these Fill-in Thank You notes on Bailey Bea soon. They are from Sugar Card Cookies and perfect for bounce house parties.
Bailey Bea Design’s Noteworthy Stamps were featured the !10 Show in Philadelphia featured show on Gift Wrapping Tips.  Click here to see the Happy Birthday Noteworthy Stamp featured.
Click on the video below to see the segment featuring Bailey Bea Designs and the Noteworthy Collection Happy Birthday Stamp:
It’s one thing to see some new product in the store or online but it’s another thing to see how they are used In Real Life (IRL). So I thought I would post some pics on a few products our family is using around the house.
Clairebella Large Cutting Board
We’ll start out with the products I love so unexpectedly.  First up is this beautiful personalized cutting board from Clairebella that never leaves the kitchen counter! We use it throughout the day, from cutting morning fruit to dinner salads. It looks gorgeous on our counter top.  It comes in two sizes, the large cutting board sells for $50 and the small one sells for $38. It is the perfect hostess gift and can be personalized to anyone style and color preference. Click here to buy
Kelly Hughes Harlequin Platter
My daughter had her 4th Birthday Party last week and wanted to take some cookies to Ballet Camp to celebrate.  So I took out my Kelly Hughes Harlequin platter and put some Frog Prince Cookies on it to celebrate! It made a lovely presentation. Platters are all personalized and come in a variety of colors and styles. They are a great buy at $38. Click here to buy
Mayfly and Junebug Waterproof Labels
I’ve been using these waterproof labels from Mayfly & Junebug on the kids items for two years now. Hundreds of washings and they still look pretty good.  I’m going to post a pic of a newish label next to one that is 2 years old, so you can see and compare.  I am so impressed how well the Mayfly and Junebug labels have held up. And if you are really wondering how many labels I have IRL.. well I have Mabels Labels, Stuck on You and Mayfly and Junebug. So far the Mayfly and Junebug labels have held up the best. The Mabels Labels and Stuck on You have faded… see the blue bottle below.
I adore this personalized tray from Clairebella. While it gets it uses for drinks and cocktails on the deck, I have to admit it gets more use these days for modeling clay and keeping the moon sand from getting all over the house.  Here’s a pic just taken this morning of my budding little artist’s modeling art. This tray gets an A+ for being multipurpose and stylish. It’s great gift for children, hostesses, and anyone who likes to entertain. It’s $39 at Baileybea.com. Click here to buy
Sitting down at my desk after a long summer I find myself reaching for these lovely sticky notes all morning long. I use them all day long from organization to “I love you” notes in the kids lunchboxes. This lovely custom Personalized Sticky Note Cube on my desk is from Clairebella. I added Clairebella to the store this summer. I adore all of their products and there are several of them I use daily. The personalized sticky note cubes come personalized with 700 paper sticky notes in a 3.5 ” square paper cube.   On my desk it adds a bit of style, color and convenience. At $32 it makes a great gift and accessory on any counter or desktop.
Here’s a slide show of several Clairebella custom personalized products available at Bailey Bea Designs:
It was a Mom’s perfect storm; the new nanny quit and moved unexpectedly, summer camps were not lining up, and my son was starting Kindergarten in the fall. And while I have a ton of work to do on my desk, I felt like a higher power was telling me to stop and enjoy the children.  I gave in!  I worked when I could and tried to never to tell the kids “No” all summer. So the house wasn’t the cleanest, the work is still on my desk, but it was nothing less than the “Sweetest Summer.”
Here it is September 2nd and this morning on the way to drop off my daughter I couldn’t help reflect on the summer highlights in her hair, the tan lines on her arms, and her sea shell necklace.  Then there is my son who has a speech and language disorder called Mixed Expressive and Receptive Language Disorder. Time with him this summer was miracle I was lucky enough to have witness.  This summer his language blossomed, so did his imagination, creativity, and happiness.  He grew up so much this summer. He’s so calm, mature, and happy.
My son is not a big talker, but this summer my son introduced me at Sports Camp to his teachers and friends as “This is my AWESOME Mom!” {insert tears of joy in the car afterward.. I never thought this day would happen} My Daughter who usually can’t wait to go socialize suddenly won’t let go of my leg and wants to just be with me. ” Come play with me Mom, “ “Let’s go to the pool” and “Let’s go have Ice Cream” are things often said around here these days.    The new favorite car game is “Once Upon a Time,” where my son makes up stories about animals and people we know with the wildest creativity.
My Son and Daughter are 18 months apart and are closer than ever. Usually my son runs up to his sister and gives her a big bear hug and introduces her to everyone around him.  We often find them asleep on the bunk bed next to each other hugging one another. And when I heard them conspiring against me and giggling on the baby monitor I knew I was in trouble. Ha ha!
So it was the Sweetest Summer! Totally worth it! But now.. it’s back to work for me!
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We have spent most of the summer and early fall adding NEW products, and it’s time to introduce all these new products to our customers.
Wine Tags from Boatman Geller
These fun tags slip over the top of the wine bottle. It’s an easy and perfect way to wrap up and present your gift. If you are planning on giving wine or spirits as holiday gifts, these tags are perfect for you. You can choose between 16 different styles. We recommend these Wine Tags for the holidays, weddings, hostess gifts. I know I will personally be using these this year for my neighbor gifts.
Kelly Hughes Plates and Placemats have a new addition… BOWLS!
These make great compliments to the placemats and melamine plates. They are $24 each! We are expecting the bowls from Mayfly & Junebug any day now. So be on the look out for those too!
