Teresa Alecrim Designs Baby Elegance from Portugal

Sugar and spice and everything nice, that’s what little babies are made of. No one understands this better than the folks behind the Teresa Alecrim brand who started the business back in 1981, in Lisbon, Portugal. Portuguese textile design has long been heralded at the top of the class. Delicate stitchery shows off exquisite designs including kids enjoying a jump rope session, a train, ducks, a friendly bear, a rocking bassinet, a little duck and a galaxy of stars to watch over baby. One design in pink and green proclaims “Bebe”, Spanish for — you guessed it — baby.

An embroidered one hundred percent cotton overall with ribbon straps is available with or without a flannel lining so it works like a charm for any baby in any climate. Embroidery enhances a sweet baby dress with ribbon closures that also comes flannel lined or not. The long dress, a great choice for christenings or other events, can be had with many designs including teddy bears, a row of ducklings out for a swim and a beguiling line of flowers.

Little chambray shirts with a flouncy or delicately edged “peter pan” collar are swoon-worthy and would make a gift-giver the target of loud hurrahs. Shirts are available with all-white, pink or blue trim.

Since even the most regal little prince or princess has been known to drool, Teresa Alecrim baby bibs are an ideal solution as they are so elegant, no one will notice any mess. A round bib has embroidery sports needle-point embroidery and closes with self-ties. A different model has shoulder snaps and fastens with ties on the chest.

Wrap a little one in a cozy hooded, generously sized bath towel and baby will stay warm and happy…. especially when the towel is embroidered with flowers, ducks or playful lambs.

What does one put such lovely baby items into? Stock the organdy baby clothes bag that can be used to hold baby laundry or stuffed with other delights — two gifts in one!

If shoppers are looking for items other than clothes, offer them Portuguese flannel baby blanket sets with pinked or finely fringed edges that come in a range of soft baby-worthy plaids or solid colors. There are also beautifully worked baby blankets with intricate stitching so fine it could only be of European descent. To complete the outfitting of crib or cradle, show customers fine baby sheet and pillowcase sets and let the “oohs and aaahs” take over.

Get unparalleled baby elegance at: www.teresaalecrim.com