Category Archives: Baby

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Baby Banner

Ok– Last post on the baby shower box for Emi. My friend picked a beautiful name for her daughter {Emi is Japanese for blessed}, so I was able to personalize the box, something just for her.

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I cut out the pennants and letters on my Silhouette and assembled it. For the tassels,  the gold was a little too much, so I flipped the paper over, using the white side, so the gold just peaks through. I love that it adds just a bit of shine.

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I hope they will get some use out of it, to welcome her home or to decorate her room. I loved making it for them!

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Baby Mobile

I wanted to share some pictures of the ribbon mobile I made for Baby Emi. I’m not sure it photographs well laying down, so I took a few of it hanging. I also thought this could be a great hands-on project for a baby shower– or many hung together for decoration!

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This was one of the harder projects, and one of the reasons the box barely made it before the baby did! At first I thought I would do 3 tiers, then the ribbons kept coming off, then I changed my mind on the colors… Due to this my “in process” photos won’t really help.  I did finally pulled it together and think it turned out really nice!

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In the end I used a simple slip knot and slid a bit of glue under the loop to ensure it stayed tight. I kept the hanging ribbons long to make it adjustable {and safe!} in the baby’s room.

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The silver ribbon was a last minute addition, and I think it really added to the final product.

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I hope Baby Emi likes it!

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Baby Shower in a Box

One of the hardest things about living overseas is being {and sometimes feeling} far away from your friends and family during important times in their lives. Technology has made it a lot easier to stay in touch and even be a part of big days, but sometimes things you can touch and feel make your relationship more tangible.

One of my dearest friends in New York is nearly due with a little girl named Emi. The mother-t0-be is one of the strongest people I know, and yet physically one of the smallest! This kick-ass lady loves pink like nobodies business so I know her baby will be dressed as the princess- and athlete– that she will become. I can’t wait for this litte girl to be born and I couldn’t help but put together a box of love for Emi and her mommy.

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My friend also spent some time in Hong Kong, so I added some items that are specific to the region, like this baby book and tiny chinese slippers {ok, and maybe to remind Emi of her Aunt Sara} . I made a banner– for her room or to welcome her home, personalized special. I also made the mobile, and put together a little pampering kit for my friend, including some fun nail polish and masks. A little learning toy is a necessity and I found the color card at Prints, fitting the color scheme nicely.

 

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I hope Emi and her mommy love it! xoxo

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Cooking Themed Baby Shower

One of my dear friends in NYC {who was also one of my brides} is pregnant and I couldn’t be more excited for her. I think I am more disappointed than she is that I am not in town to plan her shower.  She’s got tons of style, and she’s started her own bakery, with a focus on healthy treats out of her home, one of the ideas I’d consider for her would be a cooking themed baby shower. This is what I can’t decide– to cook sweet or savory! I think the “Bun in the Oven” could be sweet (haha) and fun, but this gorgeous, healthy vegetable cooking themed would be great for her summer baby– maybe something like “Freshly Picked.”

Take a look at these pictures and let me know what you think!

Guests received mix and match aprons!!

 

 

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Whales Are The New Birds

Do you watch Portlandia? I’ve only watch a few episodes, but I laugh hysterical through them. They have a skit about the popularity of the hipster use of birds called “Put A Bird On It.”

Well, Whales are the new birds. Expect to see these gentle giants everywhere.

Top row: Whales at a party: card/tray/mobile/straw/salad tongs

Bottom row: Whales at home: tissue box/book ends/pillow/box/vase 

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Colorful Sprinkle Party

I fell in love with this image on pinterest– and it turns out the party behind is just as cute. What a great theme for a 1 year old birthday party. I love the details, down to the activities.{via kojo Designs}

Don’t you just love it? I know I’ll be borrowing ideas from this great party.

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Happy Friday!

I’ve been traveling all over this week, so I’m excited to be near the end of my adventures with some beach time with my family.

But I’ve really enjoyed all that I have seen, including these cool wall and ceiling treatments in Minneapolis. I can’t wait to try them out for a party! {Follow me on instagram to see more!}

And, in case you missed it, a round up of posts from this week–

Fancy up some colorful pots with gold paint.

London’s calling with beautiful invites.

A black and white nursery? Gives me ideas for a baby shower!

Add a little shine to your own stationary with more gold paint.

Have a great weekend!! xoxo

 

 

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Foreign Funds Fun

We always end up with a few bills left over from our travels and don’t know what to do with them. This artist made cool pom poms out off money from around the world. Wouldn’t these be a cool addition to the globe party? {via Curious & Co.}

Learn more about these pieces at Kristi Malakoff’s site.

 

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A Party with Globes? I’m there.

I love maps as decoration. And a baby shower based on them is totally my thing– a welcome to the world theme party. This might be my new favorite. {via You Are My Fav}

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