Holding On To Your Memories

Birth Pillows

When my daughter was born I never in my wildest dreams thought I would one day be shopping online.  I must admit I love it! There are so many specialty shops with just the perfect gifts for anyone and everyone...even those hard to buy for friends and relatives whom seem to have it all! I especially love looking at all the unique outfits and gifts for the little ones. You can find anything from embroidered blankets to sibling shirt sets and even a personalized birthday shirt made to match your party theme! One item that has gotten a lot of my attention is the birth announcement pillow.  As I feel my age more and more (yes, it happens!) and with life being so hectic, I have found my memory isn't quite what it used to be. I'm thankful I decided to video so many special moments like first steps, first words, birthdays, and holidays... you know those times you were sure you would never forget but sadly sometimes do. In recent years I have even turned to taking pictures of where I set my holiday decorations so I can refer back to them the following year when it's time to do it all over again! See, I've been distracted and my mind is off in another direction! So back to shopping for gifts online and those sweet birth announcement pillows. What a super reminder of such important facts! When my daughter was born the hospital sent us home with an 11 x 14 inch blank certificate and we had a friend enter the information from her birth in a beautiful calligraphy style, but there really aren't many details.  Basically it just contains her name, date of birth, weight and length. That's it! Now, Zoey's Attic has added canvas print birth announcements to its collection of pillows and you can personalize both with any details you desire. You can even include a favorite quote or meaningful saying. Although my daughter is no longer a baby I think I just might get a pillow or canvas print to record the facts of her arrival so I will have a little "cheat sheet" when my memory lapses. Now all I need to do is decide which adorable design I want or maybe I'll have them create a custom design just for me!

Personalized Canvas Print Birth Announcements

Almost Spring!

Butterfly Gifts from Zoey's Attic

One day it's snow and ice, the next is 60°F and sunny! That has always been the weather challenge here in St. Louis. It's sort of what you see is what you get with absolutely no rhyme or reason. But, I can always tell when Spring is near...the itchy eyes, runny nose, sore throat and laryngitis give it away each year as the doldrums of Winter give way to the awakening of a new Spring.  The sickly annoyances are all worth it because I will soon feel better with the official arrival of Spring.  I am rejuvenated by the wonders of this season with the caterpillars' transformation into the beauty that is the butterfly, the opening of the tree buds and the tulip bulbs blooming in the yard, the sound of the bees buzzing as they begin their important work of pollinating the flowers, and finally the thrill that is Cardinal baseball!  It is also the time to unpack and update the Spring wardrobe that has been stored away for the long Winter season. And, if your little ones have outgrown last Spring's tops, Zoey's Attic can help get you ready for Spring 2014. Zoey's has super sweet Spring t-shirt designs, and if you're updating your kiddo's room Zoey's has adorable pillow designs to complement your theme. You will even find Zoey has gifts that are perfect for Mother's Day! Only 22 days remain until the official first day of Spring! Can't wait!

Spring Tees, Maternity Tops, and Bodysuits from Zoey's Attic

New Year ~ New Baby?

It's a new year and lots of new babies will arrive in 2014! Zoey's Attic has awesome new baby gifts that will surely put a smile on any new mommy or new daddy's face!  Our precious birth announcement bodysuits and custom birth announcement throw pillows are the perfect gift to welcome the new arrival!  And, our friend Michelle from the popular blog Mama's Baby Cupcakes is hosting a New Year/New Baby Giveaway Hop!  This blog hop celebrates the birth of her beautiful daughter Mya born this past December. Mya joins an adorable cast of older siblings including big sisters Madison, McKenzie, and Macyn.  The giveaway hop has a fabulous grand prize and Zoey's Attic has donated a personalized birth announcement pillow for this event.  You can check it all out at Mama's Baby Cupcakes!  Fun way to start the new year!

Custom Birth Announcement Pillows and Bodysuits from Zoey's Attic

It's A Greek Life!

Greek Monogram Pillowcase

Are you a sorority girl or do you know someone who is?  Sororities can be social or professional, but the friendships you make last long after the college days are over. So, did you love Greek life during your college years and continue to be active in all the alumni sorority events?  Zoey's Attic has something for everyone from the baby to the Grandparents, and we even have something very special for you and your sisters!  The GREEK sorority or fraternity monogram pillowcase, travel pillow, and throw pillow can be custom made for your house letters and colors. They're a great addition to a dorm room, sorority or fraternity house, and make a fabublous gift for Recruitment Week and for newly initiated members.  And, if your college years are past, they are a perfect reminder of those awesome college days! Oh how I long for those days again....


Greek Monogram Pillowcase and Pillows

Vrooom! Let's Race!

                                                   

Big Brother Race Car Raglan Shirt


Race Car Pillowcase

Hello auto racing fans! The NASCAR and IndyCar seasons have begun!  Last week was Nascar's signature event, The Daytona 500, also know as "The Great American Race."  Lots more great races are coming up on the NASCAR Sprint Cup schedule at speedways in Phoenix, AZ, Las Vegas, NV, and Bristol, TN.  Then the big event at Talladega Superspeedway is set for Sunday, May 5th.  On the IndyCar circuit, the ultimate race is of course the Indianapolis 500.  It is held every year on the Sunday of Memorial Day weekend. This year's race takes place on Sunday, May 26th.  Interestingly, the Indianapolis Motor Speedway is the largest spectator sporting facility in the world and has more than 250,000 permanent seats!  Wow, it's hard to imagine that many people in one place at one time!  So maybe you're a race car fan, or maybe just a fan of the Disney Pixar movie, Cars!  Either way, you will be sure to love Zoey's Attic fun race car design t-shirts! Why not personalize a custom designed tee for your racing fanatic's next birthday celebration? Or maybe you are expecting another race car lover and want a fun way to announce the exciting news. We've got just the shirt for you! Also, if you have a racing themed room for your little car fan, Zoey's also has a race car pillowcase design that's a perfect addition to the room's decor. You can even have the race car custom made on a toddler pillow for your little racing fan to take along to the babysitter's or a night at Grandma and Grandpa's home.

Race Car Birthday Shirts

Birth Announcement Pillows

Custom train birth announcement pillow

Custom birdie birth announcement pillow

Let's just be honest here. We all know as our families grow, our 
lives become ever more complicated, and yes it is easy to forget certain things we never imagined we wouldn't remember forever. Sadly, I'm referring to the details of certain life changing events like the births of our children. Of course we will always (let's hope!) recall the actual date of birth. But, if I'm going to be brutally honest here, it isn't always so easy to remember all the specifics including the actual time down to the minute, exact length, and exact weight of each child. Is it bad if I can only remember that my daughter was born in the early evening hours and need a reminder that the actual time was 5:28 p.m.?  You know, life is so hectic at times that I really can't beat up on myself over the fact that I am human and can't remember everything! So here's a solution (a cheat sheet, if you will), a birth announcement pillow for every new addition to the family. These adorably sentimental throw pillows from Zoey's Attic with all the pertinent facts make me look like a genius! They make great gifts too and can be custom made to match your nursery or child's room color and theme. Loving this great idea, the perfect keepsake!



Custom puppy birth announcement pillow

Custom owl birth announcement pillow

 

More Pillows!

Girl's Monogrammed Throw Pillow

Personalized Kids Throw Pillow

Boy's Monogrammed Throw Pillow

Seriously, how sweet are these adorable personalized throw pillows? They're a perfect addition to any girl or boy's bedroom decor!  The removable pillowcase is personalized with your child's monogram or name. And, the best is you custom color it to your little one's nursery or bedroom theme and colors! The pillow itself is 14 X14 inches and is included with the pillow cover. A personalized throw pillow is such a sweet and thoughtful gift for a new baby too! It can be displayed in the nursery on the rocking chair or on a shelf until the baby is old enough to use it! Makes a great birthday gift too for any aged child (or adult!). We're always here to help - just let us know your specific needs and we'll work hard to make your dream design into a reality!

It's Nap Time

Personalized Rainbow Travel Pillow

Spring is here and it's time to start thinking about what to do for summer vacation. Traveling can certainly be challenging with small children so I try to make the experience as calming and comfortable as possible for the entire family. With that in mind, Zoey's Personalized Gifts has the sweetest little travel pillows that any child would love to take along on a trip. The custom made 12 x 16 inch pillow is perfect for a plane, train, or automobile ride! This adorable pillow is also ideal for nap time at school, the babysitter's home, or spending the night with Grandma and Grandpa! The pillowcase is made of 100% cotton, 200 thread count and the pillow is included! Design colors for the pillowcases can always be customized for           a boy or girl or just to match your specific needs!

Personalized Giraffe Travel Pillow

Personalized Peace Sign Travel Pillow

My Angel Dear

Angel Dear Dinosaur Lovie

Angel Dear Pink Giraffe Lovie

 

Angel Dear Monkey Curved Pillow




Angel Dear Pink Giraffe Pillow

 

 

Have you ever given or received an Angel Dear lovie blankie and pillow?  If so, I'm sure you will agree that Angel Dear is like heaven!  The Angel Dear blankies are 13" x 13" in size and are super soft!  There are several charming characters to choose from such as the Angel Dear giraffe lovie and the Angel Dear monkey blankie! And if your little sweetheart is a dinosaur lover, we have that too! You can also choose from several adorable matching Angel Dear curved pillows!  These Angel Dear blankies and pillows are snuggably soft and each can be embroidered to personalize the set!  There are several different fonts and thread colors to choose from for the embroidery too! The best news is the cashmere-soft Angel Dear blankies and curved pillows are machine washable!  These sweet sets will definitely soothe and delight your little one, and are also the perfect gift to welcome any new baby into your life! They're so soft and cuddly you may just want one for yourself !

Do You Remember The Tooth Fairy?

Tooth Fairy Pillows

Can you remember how exciting it was to lose a tooth and wait for the Tooth Fairy?  I loved getting that money! Why, I loved it so much I would push and pull on my teeth incessantly in the hopes of losing one or more!  When I was little though we never had any cute little pillows or containers to put our teeth in, we just put them under our pillow.  Well, when I started being Tooth Fairy I quickly realized how hard it was to find that tooth in the dark without waking up my daughter!  Now days, there are so many cute items for the children to leave the tooth in for the Tooth Fairy!  I really like these Tooth Fairy pillows!  I especially love the handle which allows you to hang it on the door knob or bed post making the Tooth Fairy's job all the easier!  By the way, how much money is the Tooth Fairy giving out per tooth in 2011?