Looking for some ideas for a baby gift ? A new arrival is always an exciting time, but it’s not always easy to find the perfect gift.
Now here’s a fresh idea…. flowers. A stunning fresh floral arrangement is a special and personal gift which will leave a lasting impression.
And if you can’t decide on what to do, have a chat to your local florist who will happily discuss budget, preferences, ideas etc. It’s worth remembering that seasonal flowers always offer the best value.
Traditional pastel hued flowers are always popular, especially those varieties with small flowers. Some of the types of flowers that are frequently used in baby arrangements are roses, orchids, tuberoses, lisianthus, baby’s breath and carnations.
Gender-specific arrangements with blue flowers for a new baby boy and pink flowers for a baby girl are becoming very popular.The only limit is imagination – there’s so much to choose from traditional posies, loose bouquets to formal centrepieces.That’s the great thing about giving flowers.It’s so personal and there aren’t any rules to follow.
Professinal florists, such as Ennis Flowers in Perth are always coming up with new ideas for baby gifts, hampers and baby showers.They have found that more and more people are opting for a combination of flowers and gifts as it offers the best of both worlds.”It’s lovely to get a gorgeous fresh arrangement as well as a toy or clothing that’s more practical. This is the best of both worlds – a congratulatory gift for the parents and something for baby too,’ said the Perth florist.
And have you thought about something for mum ?Another suggestion from the Perth florist is a gift hamper for the new mum, filled to the brim with personal care items and luxury indulgences. They also prepare stunning baby gift boxes filled with toys and care items for baby.
And if you want to add a bit of fun to your gift, what about an arrangement decked with brightly coloured theme balloons. That’s often a good choice when there are older siblings in the family, who may feel a little put out by all the attention being piled on the new arrival.It is sometimes a good idea to include little gifts for other siblings so that they all feel part of the celebrations.
‘Flower bouquets’ made from babies’ clothing is another innovation that’s making a hit.Made from items of clothing such as bibs, rompers and leggings, these are carefully folded into ‘fabric roses’ which are then mixed with artificial leaves and wrapped in tissue paper.A ‘teddy bouquet’ made from a bunch of tiny teddies, tied together in coloured paper and ribbon, is another gift with a difference. Another idea is a selection of ‘cupcakes’ or ‘gelato cones’, made from items of clothing such as socks, vests and rompers and arranged in silicon cupcake moulds to look just like edible treats.
Another novel idea are ‘nappy cakes’ which are tiers of nappies and other gifts resembling a magnificent cake, all wrapped up in cellophane and ribbon.These look spectacular and are really practical gifts which can be colour-coded for a boy or a girl.
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