Paper Whale Design: The Review!

Namastè!

I hope you're experiencing copious amounts of peace and love this evening.

I am, and it's all sprinkled with a big spoonful of happy. My package from Paper Whale Design arrived, and it is so perfect, I am beside myself.

This post is sponsored, but all opinions are mine and mine alone.

Paper Whale Design is a shop I came across on Etsy. (See, that site has all the best things!) I'm so honored Megan chose to collaborate with me. She is truly golden--excellent communication, wonderful customer service, and a joy to work with, because she's really sweet. She is officially one of my favorite collaborations ever.

As all the best blog adventures do, my time with Paper Whale Design began with a package in the mail. As an added surprise, it arrived on Baby Namastè's 9 months day! (I don't go overboard with his "practice" birthdays but I do take a photo. What a wonderful moment to get new onesies!)

This package was different. You know how you receive something and you can tell by the packaging that it's going to be good? This was my impression with Paper Whale Design. The labels were straight. The tape was neat. She had a cute little whale stamped on one side.

Here is my unboxing video. I was so floored by the quality and attention to detail that I decided to record it!

Brass tacks.

Please ingest how beautiful this is. As rampant as image thieves are online, I almost considered NOT watermarking these photos because I didn't want to detract from what I'm showing you. (Unfortunately...people. *sighs*) I love the colored tissue wrap. It's like opening a gift!

Ta-da!!! 

As you know, we are HUGE on all things Namastè. Imagine the sheer chest burst I felt when I opened the box to see my instant favorite item. (That palpable burst of happiness when something incredible happens? That is a chest burst.) I knew exactly what Baby Namastè would wear for his pictures. This onesie. It reads, "Namast'ay in Bed."

She also included another gem, one that reads, "Mr. Adorable." I am probably quite biased, but Baby Namastè is undeniably adorable. I had to run out for a quick errand, so I decided to switch him to the Mr. Adorable for the trip. We stopped for a smoothie and home fries. Here he is, waiting for a fry. He loves potatoes.

I was so taken with the cuteness of the onesies--but there was more. I was expecting a single onesie, but she sent two. She also included a wall hanging. I got a little teary looking at it. One of my favorite mommy pastimes is savoring those sweet moments when Baby Namastè has fallen asleep and looks so pure and innocent. He looks so tiny when he is asleep. He is beginning to attempt standing, and I know steps are not far behind, so I absolutely indulge in those moments where he still looks like my little baby.

I digress.

There was more, still.

She enclosed a tiny birthday hat. It is seriously the cutest thing I have come across, and I have encountered all levels of adorable. I will be saving it for his first birthday photos. We have yet to finalize his theme but we do know, it will center around this thoughtful little extra.

I enjoyed working with Megan so much that I absolutely had to make her my featured vendor. Stay tuned for her Q&A! She is the sweetest.

In the meantime in between time, here are her links. You can see her shop at Etsy, or you can find her on Facebook. She is one of the kindest, most responsive vendors I have ever had the pleasure to do business with. She is absolutely the best. I'll definitely be buying lots of items from her, because there's nothing cuter than handmade, personalized gifts.

I speak so highly of Megan because when a person loves their work, they put love in every project. If you watched the unboxing, you saw how carefully the box was arranged. She ties a perfect bow around each onesie with her tag. Nothing is just thrown in the box! Everything is tucked in neatly and you know it's all quality, right found to the tags. (I saved ours. They serve as a tangible reminder that the little things make a huge impact.)

As I said, stay tuned for my feature in Megan and Paper Whale Design.

FYI: From now until December 17th, use coupon code NAMASTÈ to receive 10% off your order of $10 or more!

Namastè!

-- Tayè K. ♡