A Giclée Canvas Print from KeenART Media is a great option. Just send us the image and we'll do the rest; we can even ship the finished print directly to the recipient. You choose the picture, the edge color, the size, and the thickness of the canvas, so the result is a truly unique, one-of-a-kind wall hanging that's personalized for the parents-to-be.

PICKING THE PERFECT GIFT

The image, the size, the display - these are all important things to consider when choosing wall decor as a gift. It should be something the recipient will love, not just something you'd like yourself! Here are some tips for selecting the best piece for that expectant woman or couple:

• Snoop around their house. Not into drawers and closets, but try to get a feel for the decorating scheme. If they like simple wallpapers and light shades, go for a picture in this same vein. Are they more into bold colors and styles? Choose a photo that reflects this wilder version of their personalities.

• Bring up home decor-related conversations, and then listen. Do they mention an area they wish was better decorated? How about a color scheme in the planning stages? If a blank wall is a subject of despair, sneak a measurement so you can order an artwork of the perfect size. If they're currently decorating the nursery, an image in the style they've chosen - be sure to ask - will take a load off their decorating budget!

• The couple is going to be pretty busy for the next few years, and time to shop for art will likely be at a premium. Consider how you can help them out in that area, by outfitting their wall in a beautiful print. Perhaps they recently got married, and held off getting a large photo of the event. Or, if they had to cancel that long-anticipated mountain trip, how about an image of the place they planned to go?

• Concerned about picking the right thing? Consider ordering a small image. No less thoughtful or eye-catching, a little 10x10" or 15x20" print fits perfectly in the front hall, office, or stairwell, and won't take over. Or, if you really have no idea, you can always just ask! It might not be a complete surprise, but it won't be any less appreciated.

• Still stuck? Why not opt for something that suits the special day? Some small canvases of the growing baby bump, or their favorite maternity picture could make a great wall hanging. Ask a relative to sneak the digital file off their computer if you want it to stay a surprise.

• Once you've settled on the image, consider the presentation. Do they already have a number of canvases hanging in the home? If so, you might choose to stick with that display, or pick out one of our beautiful canvas floater frame to accentuate the picture.

• If you don't have access to the perfect image, or for any other reason you're unable to select a canvas print or frame, why not let them pick their own, on you! We offer Gift Certificates in custom denominations. We can send the recipient the code via email, or print a physical certificate and mail it straight to them!

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BABY SHOWERS

Gift giving is the main point of holding a baby shower, and many mothers-to-be even create gift registries for the celebration. Generally, the shower is hosted by a close friend of female family member of the expectant mom, and she is treated as a guest herself, needing only to show up and be pampered.

Today, baby shower cakes are becoming increasingly popular, with talented bakers creating everything from storks and pregnant bellies, to gender reveal cakes that are iced in a neutral color, then cut open to reveal pink if it's a girl, or blue if it's a boy.

The shower also tends to include silly games to be played by the guests. Bathroom tissue may be used to wrap a "diaper" around your teammate, lengths of string can be cut to guess the size of the tummy, and races may be had to see who can "change" a diaper on a doll most efficiently.

Baby shower traditions differ by country. For instance, in Armenia, the event is held 40 days after the birth, and in Nepal a celebration is held 6 months following the birth of a boy, and 5 months for a girl. In South Africa, the "stork party" is usually a surprise for the mother-to-be, and guests are invited to dress up in silly costumes.

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