Whale of a Time

Having been the mama of a little girl for so long...

(well, two years, anyway)

...I've always noticed that when buying the odd gifts here&there for little boys, it seems much harder to find seriously cute little boy things. I mean, I often find adorable pieces of little girls' clothing on the clearance racks at Target! Although I do prefer to look a bit harder for most of Pretty Little Bare Feet's clothing&things, it is nice that I can occasionally find sweet little random things in the everyday places.

Now that I'm shopping for a little boy, however, I am satisfied that there was truth in my hunch that little boys are much harder to shop for. Unless you want your little boy to wear a constant rotation of bright, silly tees that say cheesy things in large graphics across the front, you're challenged to look a little harder for classic, more appealing options.

Fortunately, my mama knows my tastes, & she has been shop-shop-shopping away for her new grandson that is on the way. & although I am doing his nursery decor in "Hey Diddle Diddle," I have also found that a lot of my favorites from what my mama has been buying feature whales!

(Which shouldn't be a surprise, considering how much I love Vineyard Vines & all things nautical&whale for myself, but I guess I just haven't had a reason to consider what "little boy motifs" I prefer until now!)

So, in recent whale-watching, some finds I've been enamored with:

Stripy Logo Jumper in Tomato/Whale by Mini Boden

Flip Flop in Navy&White Whale by Miss Trish Splash at Nordstrom

(Okay, yes, so some of these whale finds are for me! ;))

"Tattoo Whale" Slip-Ons in Ocean by Robeez at Nordstrom

Whale Sleep Set for Baby at Old Navy

Mush I in Little Whale Blue by Teva at Piperlime

Toddler's Fancy Frock Cotton Cardigan in Frosted Lilac by Vineyard Vines at Saks Fifth Avenue

(Nope, can't help myself when I find something cute for Pretty Little Bare Feet either!)

Vineyard Whale Flip Flops in Asparagus by Vineyard Vines at Zappos

(& every now&again, I even find something cute for My Prince! Though to be perfectly honest, last year the madras flip flops by Vineyard Vines that I bought for myself were actually men's!)

Card Holder in Green with Navy Whale by A. Tierney

Bib&Burps Set in White Whale by A. Tierney

Fishing Boat with Whale by Playmobil at Barnes&Noble

Whale Tongs by Design House Stockholm at Bobby Berk Home

Classic Wooden Orca at Chasing Fireflies

Whale Animal Box by Karl Zahn at Design Public

Happy Whales Mobile in Green&Yellow by Flensted Mobiles at Design Public

Baby Zoo Whale Wall Decal by LittleLion Studio at Fawn&Forest

Whale Beach Towel in Hot Pink by Granny B's Clothesline

Brother Whale Shorts by Granny B's Clothesline

Whale Personalized Name Plate by Lima Bean Kids at Izzy&Ash

Whale Birthday Invitations by Cards with Care

Urban Zoologie Whales Pillowcase Dress by Baby Harrill

Whale Sleep Set in Aqua at Baby Gap

Dive Olly Dive: a Whale of a Tale! DVD at Target

Whale of a Playtub Baby Bath Tub by Fisher-Price at Target

Whale Watching Hooded Towel & Washcloth Set by Baby JaR at Layla Grayce

Moby Bath Spout Cover by Skip Hop at Layla Grayce

(We already have this little guy - & we love him!)

Oceanside Sleep Pants in Clear Blue with Whale at L.L. Bean

Whale Address Label by Boatman Geller at the Monogram Merchant

Wilbur the Whale by Kootie Bug Designs at the Monogram Merchant

White Whales Needlepoint Belt by Smathers&Branson at North River Outfitter

Pink Whale School Backpack by Four Peas at Oliebollen

Whale Sleeveless Frill Tee by Patty's Collection

Whale Nightlight at Pottery Barn Kids

Pink Inflatable Whale Pool at Pottery Barn Kids

Arkballows Hull Outlook Earrings by Kiel James Patrick at the Preppy Princess

Whale Holiday Flat Photocard by Boatman Geller at the Preppy Princess

Whale Applique Personalized Dress by Southern Tots

Whale Red Seersucker Applique Shortall by Southern Tots