Tag Archives: baby shower

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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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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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Ask-A-Planner

Our next question in the series. I hope you are enjoying this segment as much as I am!

Dear Sara, 

I offered to throw a baby-shower for my sister-in-law– but I’m overwhelmed and don’t know where to start. Help!

Fonda from Birmingham, AL

 

Hi Fonda,

It’s so nice of you to host a party for your SIL– I bet she really appreciates you helping her to get all she needs for her growing family.

To get started, ask your SIL how many people she thinks she wants to invite. That will help you decide what kind of party you want to host. If the guest list is 10-15 people, maybe you want to host a meal at your home or at a restaurant. If it’s 20-30 people, look at a buffet or brunch. For 35-45 think about an indoor/outdoor party (I hope this is happening during a nice time of year!). Anymore guests than that (or if 35 people are too many for your smaller house or apartment) check out venues in your area, from community centers to gardens.

Thinking about your budget is also central to making big decisions. Deciding on how much you can spend will help you know what size and style party you will have. $300 won’t take you far in a venue outside of your home, but it might work for a brunch or tea party.

Lastly, don’t stress! Take a breathe and enjoy! If you have fun planning and at the party then no doubt your guests –and the guest of honor– will enjoy themselves too. xoxo

 

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Make A Mobile

…speaking of baby showers {like yesterday’s hotel room baby shower} these is a great activity for one, especially for those that don’t like games.Make a mobile to hang over the babies bed–pick up some different shape ornaments, and let guests go crazy with paint, markers, glitter, stickers. Sounds like a fun shower to me!

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Traveling Baby Shower

When I throw parties to celebrate exciting moments in friends or families life, it is often when I am traveling. I have lived  in 5 cities in the last 8 years and thankfully have many close friends all over the world. Or, if I can’t be there to celebrate the actual event I want to do something special when we are together. So I am totally impressed at what these two ladies did for their roommate, who is having a baby, at a conference.

Did I mention they are in a hotel room?

Adorable, right? Inspiration for sure.

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The Cutest Boy Shower Ever

I love, love, love this bow-tie shower for a mommy expecting a little boy. They thought of every detail!

That banner– made from diapers.

The guests played themed mad-lib games.

Naturally, they served bow-tie pasta.

For favors, guests got to wear a personal bow-tie, and got a cute little sack.

 

Well done! Loving this for some boy inspiration.

 

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Rustic Elegance– in a Baby Shower

I’m generally a modern girl, but this gorgeous baby shower (for twins!) made my heart skip a beat {via Amy Atlas}. The newspaper theme creates the rustic (I love the invites and the crossword puzzle, as well as the baby letters), and the all white flowers and black and white details bumps up the sophistication.

Someone have a baby (or babies!) so I can re-create this beauty! xoxo

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A Birdie Baby Bridal Shower

Remember the joint shower that I was throwing for my 2 colleagues, one that is getting married, one that is pregnant with her first child? (it’s been busy at work lately) The party was this weekend, and even though we didn’t get to be the park as planned, it was still a nice event.

If you remember, I did a bird theme, covering both baby birds and love birds. It was the perfect crossover theme.

Here’s the invite, from pingg.com

The weather has been a bit crazy, so it’s always nice to have some cool air…

Our boss made an amazing Italian spread for us— color coordinated, of course, with strawberry and avocado salsa and a squash salad.

And cupcakes and cookies, of course.

Both girls love Izze sodas, so we got some (also color coordinated), and added vodka (if needed).

These origami cranes were meant to be hung in a tree, but looked cute hanging in the archway.

I put together wish books for each couple, for everyone to sign.

All and all, a nice event! Congrats Erin and Roxanne!!

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