Nesting Into Fall: A Meaningful Baby Gift That Grows With Them

Seasonal Living

Jul 21

Baby gift wrapped in whimsical and classic alpaca themed kraft paper tied with a neutral bow with polka dots on a rustic wooden tabl — Whimsical and classic gift wrap - perfect for a baby gift

There’s something about the early days of fall — the golden light, the quiet shift indoors — that makes me want to slow down and give more intentionally. I call it nesting into fall — cozying up the house, tending to small rituals, and leaning into thoughtful moments of care.

Recently, we wrapped a gift for friends who just had a baby, and it turned into one of my favorite “slow gifting” moments yet.

When our son was born, someone gave us a personalized bedtime storybook from I See Me! with his name woven into the story. At the time, it was sweet. Now that he’s five? It’s one of our most treasured books. He lights up every time he hears his name on the page, and it’s even helped him learn to recognize, read, and write it.

So when our friends welcomed their baby, we knew exactly what to send: their own I See Me! book, personalized just for their little one.

This kind of gift becomes a ritual — something that’s not just opened once, but read over and over again.

Whether you're headed to a baby shower or dropping something on a doorstep, this is one of those gifts that truly grows with them.

🎁 How I Wrapped It

I love a gift that feels like part of the experience — not just what’s inside, but how it’s presented. For this one, I kept it simple and sweet, but added a few easy touches that make it feel extra special.

We wrapped it in alpaca-themed kraft paper — soft and whimsical — and tied it with a neutral silk ribbon with polka dots in a simple bow. The whole thing felt classic, cozy, and just right for this season of life.

Here’s how I wrapped the personalized See Me! book:

I used the alpaca-print kraft paper for a playful, neutral base.
I wrapped a soft cream colored silk ribbon with gold polka dots around the gift, folding it into a clean bow.
Then I trimmed the ribbon ends on a diagonal cut (this makes a huge difference!) to give it that polished, professionally wrapped look.

I even snapped a few action shots as I went — scroll down for a closer peek at the folding and trimming process!

It doesn’t take much to make a present feel extra loved — just a few intentional touches, folded with care.

Woman tying a silk ribbon onto a neutral alpaca-themed kraft paper on rustic kitchen table making a baby gift — Use soft, neutral ribbon that’s easy to tie.

Woman cutting neutral ribbon on the diagonal to make the perfect bow for baby gift with simple rustic table decor in background — Fold your ribbon in half length-wise, then cut on the diagonal to make the perfect, polished ends to your bow!

Woman holding finished product of cutting neutral ribbon with polka dots for baby gift — Viola! Perfectly cut ribbon ends.

Shop This Gift

Whether you're celebrating a new arrival or looking for a baby shower gift with heart, here’s everything I used (and loved) to create this cozy, personalized present: