Theme with A Vintage Twist: Circus

Have you noticed how popular circus themes seem to be lately? From nurseries to birthday parties, everyone loves the circus. The Baby Gardner is jumping in on the circus act and giving it a vintage twist. We’ve added all sorts of vintage-inspired circus items in the shop. We’re also developing a brand new line of vintage circus party supplies that will include invitations, cupcake toppers, banners and more. Circus bear (right) is just a sneak peek of all the circus performers you’ll find in this new and exclusive line. When it’s ready to premiere, you’ll be able to find it here.

In the meantime, I wanted to show you some of my favorite vintage and vintage-inspired circus accessories. In the center ring…

Vintage Bozo Record Book: Frame this charming book or another circus book (look for vintage Golden Books; they have several circus titles) in a shadow box for the nursery or bedroom.Vintage Circus Crib Mobile: Handcrafted by artist, Laurie Miles, this charming crib mobile is available exclusively at The Baby Gardner.

Vintage Circus Metal Trash Can: Forget trash. Get creative and find all sorts of uses for this metal pail.

Vintage Ticket Stubs: Use these tickets to cover the edges of a mirror or photo frame creating a whimsical work of art for the nursery. Or incorporate them into the party games at his/her vintage circus birthday party.

Circus Souvenirs: Vintage circus souvenirs like buttons, pennants and programs are another great option for wall art. If you’re willing to hunt a bit, you can find some terrific examples of these vintage souvenirs.

Vintage-Inspired Circus Pennants: These pennants are completely hand-embroidered by the artist. Hang them in the nursery or playroom for an instant circus feel. Use them to decorate his next birthday party too!

Vintage-Inspired Circus Fabrics: Working on the nursery or bedroom and wondering about fabrics? Check out the Circus Time novelty prints with coordinating polka dots at superbuzzy.com