Just browsing since it's about that time...but I will probably wait to see what we're having so I can make a gender guided decision with this one... or a personalized one. Who am I kidding? The thing will just sit on little m's bookshelf the rest of his/her life because mommy only filled out half of those pages due to sheer EXHAUSTION and now feels perpetually guilty...{sigh} I am a sucker for the smell and feel of a freshly handbound book and the graphic design appeal of it all...Here are some finds that I found appealing.

simplicity at its finest. I'm kind of tired of all the over the top froo froo books. The best part: handmade by an indie artist. find it here.

Love this page design...

Nab this one here.

I won't lie. This one's my fave.

More delightful selections by the same designer here.

More etsy love.

Happy Shopping, peeps!