Pampering Baby Shower

Spark PR & Events

I saw this idea for a Mother's Day party on The Party Dress blog and thought it would be a great idea for a baby shower as well. I do not know of a mother or woman that doesn't love to get their nails done. This party was held at a salon. For those of us who are on a budget that doesn't afford for a trip to the beauty salon for roughly 25 of your closest gal pals I would suggest hiring a manicurist to come to your party location for an allotted time. Each lady will then have their nail polish to take home with them as a party favor!

Mimosas were served at this party and I would suggest serving non-alcoholic mimosas for a morning shower or a nice non-alcoholic sangria for an afternoon shower.

Keep the food light with options such as angel food cake and berries verses a heavy dessert and lots of veggies and fruits for the complimentary food. 

Spark PR & Events

You have read how I love the idea of a Wishing Tree. I love this idea of putting pictures of mom's with their children on the tree as a centerpiece. This idea can be used for so many other types of parties not just baby showers or mother's day parties.

Vintage Surf / Beach Themed Baby Showers

The Tomkat Studio

Martha Stewart

For all of you who know me you had to guess that I would have a beach themed baby shower post some time this week. With warmer weather around the corner this theme fits the season. The vintage surf baby shower by the TomKat Studio is adorable! I love the light blue and red combination that was used to decorate for the party.

The oh-so-versatile cupcake works with any theme and is perfect for those of us who despises cutting up a big cake at parties. I loved the shark and beach cupcakes found at Martha Stewart.

Martha Stewart

For mom's expecting a little girl I like the idea of using varying shades of orange and pink. The soft look of pom poms adds a feminine touch. 

Photo by Lisa

2 chix

Try a different take on the baby clothesline and hang cute bathing suits up instead of the onesies and bibs. Little boys swimming trunks would be adorable as well as a little snorkeling set.

The possibilities are endless and I plan to explore many of them!

Butterfly Themed Baby Shower - Success

Butterfly Wishing Tree

The Butterfly themed baby shower could not of been held on a more beautiful day. The sun was shining (almost too brightly...some of us melted) and there was a gentle breeze that rustled the butterfly wind chimes hanging in the tree.

My first attempt at a Wishing tree turned out very well I thought. The very center of the cylinder is filled with disc shaped styrofoam and is then surrounded by rocks that I had left over from a previous project. The pebble sized moss was a great find at the Dollar Tree and will most definitely be used for future projects. This would be a great table centerpiece but at on a much smaller scale.

Personalized Sugar cookies

Each guest had a bag containing a cookie with their name on it and if their child or children accompanied them there was a cookie with their name as well. They were a lot of work but a great personal touch to the baby shower.

This is a small section of the food buffet. I am very thrilled with the diversity that glass jars possess. I can dress them up for any occasion and they hold odd shaped treats perfectly. This jar of chocolate covered pretzels was a big hit with the children. 

This week I will be showing you some great baby shower theme's and ideas. The wonderful thing with baby shower theme's is that most of them can be used as 1st birthday party theme's as well!

Regardless, just have fun with it and it will show in your party.

Butterfly Themed Baby Shower - Decor

Martha Stewart

There is something about celebrating the sweetness of a new baby coming into the world that turns my insides to mush. Whether it is the mom's 1st, 2nd, 3rd....or more (God bless you!) every baby is worth celebrating.

This weekend I will be helping to host a Butterfly themed baby shower for a dear friend who is expecting a little girl this summer. Butterflies elicit a sense of delicateness, wonderment and beauty. All things also encompassed in babies!

Hostess with the Mostess

Hostess with the Mostess

I fell in love with this idea of leaving wishes for the mother-to-be and baby on tree branches. 

What a wonderful gift to be able to read all of the well wishes and support from your friends and family after all of the cake has been eaten and the last present opened. 

These are just a few of the inspiration idea's I will be using for the baby shower.

Puppy Birthday Party - Success

Littlest Pet Shop Birthday Cake by Lisa

I have to admit that being able to use my daughter's toys for decoration was very nice to have. I did not even think of it until I was setting up the table and then I realized I would have to ask "permission" to use her beloved toys. Luckily she was so excited to be involved in the whole process of putting her party together that she sprinted to find her toys before I could finish asking her the question.

The popcorn containers were filled with my daughter's favorite kettle popcorn. I have served popcorn before but never in their designated containers. This was great, especially for the young ones, to have something they could hold in their lap instead of trying to steady a plate full of sweets.

Scooby Snacks

Chocolate covered pretzel rods. A birthday party necessity!

Dirt dessert with candy dog bones. This was my favorite dessert I must say.

My pennant banner success. I found the puppy print fabric at our local Walmart. Very easy to put together even without sewing skills. I should know!

My first attempt at making a banner turned out pretty well I thought. I have made another for the baby shower I am helping to host this coming weekend that I will post next week. 

This birthday party was a big success in my mind. With a large dose of my daughter's bright imagination, lot's of sugar, and plenty of smiles I think year 4 was welcomed perfectly.

*Pictures taken by Lisa & Kevin*

Puppy Birthday Party Inspiration - Banners

Etsy

I may have mentioned in the past that our one and only party supply store closed last year and I took it hard. Where was I going to find all of my supplies? It has turned out to be a blessing in disguise. This has steered me in the direction of learning how to make my own party decor. 

I used the above banner as inspiration for my daughter's birthday party. The colors are pink, purple, and green and a paw print separates the words.

*Pictures will follow next week*

Country Living

As you know I am not a seamstress. I would love to learn how to sew and it is on my list of things to do. So, when I bought some puppy printed fabric at our local Walmart I wondered: 1. What am I doing buying fabric? and 2. Prayed that the lady cutting my fabric didn't ask what me any questions that involved sewing lingo!
I used fabric, ribbon and glue for my pennant banner and it turned out very well I must say.
The only thing I would change for my next banner would be to actually sew the pennants onto the ribbon as opposed to gluing them on. I am learning!

Puppy Birthday Party Inspiration - The Cake

My oldest is turning 4 this week and like every mom I cannot believe where the time has gone.

I begin planning my daughter's birthday parties month's in advance which can be smart and daring at the same time. Smart, because I have time to find inspiration, buy supplies, and make what I need before the big day. Daring, because 4 year olds (especially girls in my experience) change their minds. Constantly.

My daughter decided on a puppy themed party and, with several alterations to the theme along the way, I think she and I have have come up with a fun take on a usually pegged boy themed party.

Cake Central

The cake above served as the starting point of our party planning.

Until one day, a good month of buying supplies for above cake behind us, while walking thru Walmart my daughter spots this:

Picture by Birthday Direct

She simply and honestly said she wanted a Littlest Pet Shop party now. I think the baker that was icing a cake behind the counter saw steam rising from my head. I reminded my sweet little girl that we had already picked out a theme and bought things for her party. To a 3 year old's mind that does not really sink in.

So, long story short, we compromised. I know this may sound silly to everyone reading this. It's just a cake and it's HER day and both are true however; I am a person who likes to prepare and be prepared well in advance of events. My daughter is teaching me, in her own way, to "chill out".

Our compromised cake will incorporate elements of both cakes and resemble the cake below.

Tawni's Sweet Shop & Catering