Fantasy Coach, by Posh Tots

Being pregnant (I’m 9 weeks along on Wednesday), I find my focus strays a lot. When I am able to work sans migraine, I’m often thinking about potato chips, or throwing up, or, most often, how much longer it’ll be ’til I can take a nap. My sister-in-law meantimes, also pregnant (with twins, no less), is already starting the shopping for her little beans. Which of course made me wonder – what’s a fairy tale loving girl to do for baby shopping? I mean, there are jungle themes and sailing themes, hearts and woodland furniture. And sure, there are cute little jumpsuits with fairies and birds on them, and a whole line of winsome Disney Princess things for those so inclined. But what about real fairy tale stuff?

And then I remembered Posh Tots. Don’t get me wrong – I won’t be spending $47,000 on this Cinderella carriage any time soon (, but it does give a whole new meaning to fairy tale baby shopping, doesn’t it?

Fairy Tale Birth Announcement, by bndesigns

And then there’s Etsy. Want a fairy tale birth announcement? Have a look at “Emma”, from bndesigns, an Etsy shop specialising in stationery. Complete with gorgeous scripting, this announcement reminds me of a few illuminated pages just waiting to be read.

Fairy Tale Bassinet, by Celestina Small

Think fairy tale stuff is girly? Check out this princely blue bassinet by the talented Celestina Small. Picture-perfect in a garden setting, it’s easy to imagine a royal baby shower, complete with the “magnificent cover[s] with a case of massive gold, wherein were a spoon, knife, and fork, all of pure gold set with diamonds and rubies,” from “Sleeping Beauty“.

Ah, time to go. I have a sudden yen for potato chips and chocolate milk.