A Perfect Pair

What is it when a long awaited baby turns out to be not just one- but two?  A perfect pair!  Neutral hues, burlap, mercury glass, pears, candles, and a few lace accents keep the theme light and just right for both boy and girl.

Cute As A Button

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Decor:
~ blush and aqua color scheme
~ buttons and vintage sewing notions everywhere
~ tulle and white lights

Menu:
~ tortilla rollups
~ strawberry spinach salad
~ mint fruit salad
~ shortbread button cookies
~ chocolate cupcakes with salted buttercream frosting and fondant buttons
~ grapefruit spritzers
~ lemon herb water

Soundtrack:
~ Edward's Lullaby- Twilight soundtrack
~ Brahm's Lullaby
~ Lullaby- Dixie Chicks
~ Safe and Sound- Taylor Swift
~ Enchanted- Taylor Swift
~ Baby Mine- Allison Krauss
~ When You Say Nothing At All- Allison Krauss
~ Twinkle, Twinkle Little Star- Jewel
~ Don't Wait Too Long- Madeleine Peyroux
~ Blackbird- Sarah McLachlan
~ Dream a Little Dream of Me- Zooey Deschanel
~ Mushaboom- Feist
~ Capri- Colbie Callait

Ahoy It's a Boy Classic Coastal Baby Shower

Decor:

~ repeating themes of blue and yellow on white, with touches of red

~ rope, knots and seashells

~ lots of jelly jars and vases with sand and white candles

~ nautical illustrations

~ I did a maternity photoshoot with the mommy-to-be and used it as a projected slideshow backdrop since this was a nighttime shower

Music:

~ sea chanty's and classical 18th and 19th century piano pieces

Menu:

~ potato and corn chowder

~ rolls with butter

~ green salad with dried cranberries and apples

~ strawberry lemonade and mint infused water

~ cranberry cupcakes with salted caramel frosting

U of U Football Diaper Shower

The mom to be is a huge football nut and specifically a fan of her alma mater.  She knew she was having a football theme, but we surprised her with the U of U details.

Menu:

~ fruit skewers
~ homemade dulce de leche to dip
~ vegetable tray with dip
~ football cake balls
~ grass cupcakes with U of U toppers
~ chips and dip
~ GO {NAME} water bottles and diet coke as it's the mommy's favorite and had the right colors served out of a cooler

Decor:

~ astro turf runner
~ astro turf coasters
~ red bunting
~ mommy-to-be's gag gift was a photoshopped image of a U of U football player with her face in it, complete with black streaks under the eyes and the number "4" which was a running theme since this is their fourth baby
~ football saying scrapbook paper liners

Activities:

~ as each guest entered, we put their "game face" on and smeared black under their eyes to reduce that pesky present opening glare
~ munch and mingle
~ a football game was on the big screen in the other room
~ before present opening, mommy-to-be ran through butcher paper painted with red "GO {NAME} #4" like the start of a homecoming game.  It was so funny to see her pregnant belly bust through.  My friend and co-planner came up with this idea and it was the highlight of the party.

All Pink Princess

Here is my inspiration board for an upcoming princess themed baby shower

 

 1. brides.com     2. Polkadots Cupcake Factory     3 and 4. yourstylescout.blogspot.com

I want it to be super pink because that's what mommy to be wants, as well as touches of classic, storybook princess with no Disney sneaking in anywhere.  I can't wait to see it come to fruition.

Rained Out

After hours and hours of planning and work, the "shower" shower was rained out.  I jinxed it by choosing this theme!  Nevertheless, after the party was moved inside it was still a success and everyone got to sit around visiting and eating a delicious brunch while staying nice and dry.  I did take a couple pictures as I was setting up amongst drizzle and wind, but without the food table and the gift table complete, and without the long banquet table with the centerpieces.  So it's just a glimpse of the original design.

 

Decor: a green and blue color scheme with lots of rain and umbrellas

~ Blue background with 2" white circle garlands hanging in strips to mimic the raindrops on the invitation, in front of gift and game table set with white tablecloth and light green runner.

~ Umbrella graphic made on Tagxedo in a green frame, given to the mommy to be as a gift after the shower.

~Banquet table (would have) had white linens, light green runners, and blue umbrella centerpieces with a crystal "rain drop" hanging from each rib at different heights.  The base of the centerpieces were painted terra cotta pots filled with iridescent shreds to look like water, and translucent blue oblong marbles to mimic puddles scattered along the table runner.

~ Food, tableware, and beverage tables were set with white linens.  The buffet table had a blue circle garland scalloped on the front with a sky blue background behind the table and white "cloud" tissue poms hanging above with more crystal raindrops hanging from each cloud.

~ Drink tags at the (non-alcoholic) mimosa station were light green umbrellas held in a footed vase with a blue pen.

Activity:

~ Not everyone at the shower knew each other so we played a get-to-know-you game and the winner received a rain scented room spray and candle.

~ And as always, gift opening and eating!

Menu:

~ creme brule french toast

~ green salad tossed with fruit

~ mandarin orange salad

~ cheddar cheese strata

~ mini muffins with butter and fruit spread

~ "funeral" potatoes (riced potatoes baked in a casserole with onions, cheese, etc.)

~ carafes of ice water with and without lemons

~ grapefruit mimosa

Music:

~ The soundtrack consisted of about 20 songs having to do with rain, umbrellas, sun, and the sky.