I got this gorgeous bassinet a while ago at a sample sale. It is from France and I fell in love with it at first sight. Because of space {or lack thereof} we won’t even buy a crib until the baby outgrows this bed. It didn’t come with bedding but I have five months to figure that out…
Mrs. Bryant
August 10, 2007
Holy Moses basinet! I love it! Also, you are one lucky mother. Seriously, where do you find such treasures?
A
August 10, 2007
Oh my, that is a gorgeous bassinet/basket. Any online sources for it?
jordan
August 10, 2007
I wish there was an online source…then I could buy the bedding to go along with it. It was bought in France at a boutique by a VP of a baby company and ended up at the sample sale in SF.
MissEm
August 10, 2007
That is so, so lovely!
Erica
August 10, 2007
I wish I could go to the sales with you!
robin k
August 10, 2007
Awesome, Jordan.
Alyssa Coberly
August 10, 2007
seriously this sample sale stuff is killing me! those clothes, that bassinet – hay carumba!! im so jealous … good thing i have a jacadi outlet here in chicago
Maggie
August 10, 2007
By bedding do you mean that it doesn’t have a mattress and that it doesn’t have sheets, blankets, etc or just the latter? If it’s that you’re missing a mattress then I would suggest going to an uphostery shop and asking for them to custom cut a piece of medium hard sofa cushioning to fit. I did that with our heirloom bassinett and it worked great. The shop should have all different thicknesses and hardnesses so you can chose the one that you think would work best. Plus they have special cutters they can use to fit it perfectly. I can’t really help you on the sheets though. I just sewed some myself to fit ours.
Misty
August 10, 2007
Oh my!!! I LOVE that.
liz s
August 10, 2007
it’s so cute! find me another one please
Miriam
August 10, 2007
If you do the custom cushion thing, choose a firm one for safety.
Our son slept in the bassinet that snaps into the top of a pack n play because it kept him at mama-level and within easy reach. It’s also portable, which was handy for hotels and grandma’s houses.
Actually, he’s 18 months now and still sleeps in one (in the main section of it now). My pediatrician gave the okay, and in fact said it’s nice because there’s no way to climb out.
So excited for you! I love that you’re keeping things simple. Good luck with that when it comes to kiddie stuff- though your family has a special talent for finding the elusive stylish kid gear, sometimes within our budget, too.
love.boxes
August 10, 2007
Beautiful. Good move. I don’t think you’ll be sorry. That little bassinet looks small enough to travel. That way baby can always have his own bed and will therefore sleep. A girlfriend of mine bought a beautiful crib on her first baby and ditched it on her 3rd in favor of the basket. She swears by it because she like to go places even with baby.
Anonymous
August 10, 2007
Jordan, I have a fab seamstress in Texas (we live in NJ and mail her fabric). She can sew anything and her prices are so cheap it makes me feel guilty. Let me know if you end up needing some custom sewn sheets blankets, I agree, you can get a firm piece of foam locally and she can make you sheets to fit.
Sara
Edith
August 10, 2007
Jordan, this is my first time reading your blog, I found it on your sisters blog (DesignMom). That is one gorgeous bassinet seriously, the material looks very sturdy and as creative as you seem I’m sure you won’t have any trouble finding textiles to make it even more beautiful! I think you’re already on the way to being a great mom, keeping it simple is key.
ashlynn
August 10, 2007
Jordan you are making it extremely hard for me to come up with a good gift for you! Everything you find is so sweet & unique … St. George doesn’t have that kind of cool!
Amanda Conley
August 11, 2007
There are some online sources for moses baskets, but it is hard to find the bedding with out the basket. You could always get the whole kit and kaboodle and use the basket for laudry, though. The moses basket store has some cute fabric, as does moses baskets.com
Annabanana
August 11, 2007
Jordan, way cute basket. I wanted to get one of those for my baby, but my husband thought it was a dumb idea. He didn’t realize that our baby wouldn’t be sleeping in his room for 6 months.
katrina
August 12, 2007
i really love your blog, i hope you don’t mind if i link you in mine.
i’ve been keeping track for a while, you share the prettiest things!
Joanna Goddard
August 12, 2007
omg, i LOVE LOVE this basinet! what an amazing find. ahh, that shape!
Whitney
August 13, 2007
you don’t know me but I found your blog when you posted about the lanterns. Anyways, This I love your blog and this bassinet is almost as cute as the little one that will be using it! I looove it! Yay for Sample Sales. I need to get in on that. 🙂
Sarah Dennis
August 13, 2007
Hi Jordan, I was introduced to your blog from Mamacita. She posted a comment on my blog about this bassinet, it is all the rave! What a great find, it is gorgeous, timeless and incredibly chic. I love it!
I’m really into wicker right now, I posted an entire wicker story last week and this bassinet just makes my heart flutter.
Check out the story, I know you’ll love it.
Maya
August 13, 2007
Oh I love this! I wish I had one of these my guy was smaller!