Gray & Citrine Yellow...Perfect for a baby shower!

Photo credit: The Party Dress

I recently attended an elegant Bridal Shower that left me inspired.  I knew it would be posh because the bride -to-be is a Wedding Planner who has planned weddings and events for some very well known celebrities...I was not disappointed!  The gray & yellow color combination is one of my favorites so, it was fun to soak in all of the details.  I also left thinking about how fun it would be to incorporate these colors into a baby shower theme (especially if the sex of the baby is a surprise or if it's for girl & boy twins.) 

So, here is what I've come up...


The Invitation...

Check out these invitations from How about orange...

O.k. I know these are wedding invites but, this is a FREE download and print invitation.  You can change the details, font etc... and slip in a classic gray envelope.  Jessica Jones of  How about orange... offers some other (to die for) designs that are also FREE.  How could something so cool be FREE?  You'll have to see for yourself.

Photo credit  The Sweet Occasion

Love the gray & white seersucker tablecloth with bouquets of yellow roses. You can find seersucker fabric at any fabric store and make your own.  Flowers always look more modern & stylish when you stick with one color for your arrangement.  I like to go to my local Farmer's market and buy tulips, daisies or roses all in the same color.  The banner from Sweet Occasions adds a personal touch.  I would also add large glass vases or bowls filled with fresh lemons throughout.  I do this at home on a regular basis to brighten my kitchen.

This table from Lollipop Events & Designs is a dream! 
Check out the DIY section on their website for more great ideas.
A garden setting for a baby shower is wonderful if the weather allows it. 

This could also be set up indoors or on a terrace.

Photo credit: Lollipop Events & Designs

Party Favors...

Bake  a batch of  (super easy) Lemon cookies (this recipe has 4 ingredients) and place a few cookies in each bag. You can find bags like these at craft stores or you can even use pinking shears to cut down ordinary white lunch sacks.  Fold over and punch holes for the ribbon.  You can also add a stamp or label.  Take the mama-to-be's last name and print a script style letter in gray for each bag.  You can also add "Baby (couples last name) is on it's way"

Photo credit: Lollipop Events & Designs

Or another idea I had...

Buy old fashioned yellow candy sticks like these.  Tie a few together with gray satin ribbon with a small tag hanging off.  These were $12.00 for 80 sticks at Candy Warehouse.

The menu...

Chinese Chicken Salad - Everyone has their favorite.  (I do but, can't find it...boo!  I will post this recipe later) 

Lemon Poppy Seed Muffins (store bought...you're already baking cookies, don't knock yourself out!)

The drinks...

I think anything with a chic yellow umbrella will work but, here are some suggestions...

Iced Tea with mint & lemon slices

Lemon Drop Champagne Punch

Lemon Strawberry Punch or Lemon drop Martini or "Mocktail"

Dessert...

Lemonade Party Cake  - I've made this cake and have been asked to bring this cake to several events.  It is so easy to make but, everyone will think you are genius!  Add edible flowers or thin slices of lemon to the top of the cake.  You can also find this recipe on the back of the Betty Crocker Lemon Cake mix...who knew?

Thanks for dropping in.   I'll be adding new themes daily weekly every few days with some other cool stuff in between.  I would love to hear your ideas too:)

Modern Bird's Nest

I don't like anything about the word "crafty" but, as room parent for my son's classroom I am always in charge of coming up with crafts. We search magazines and the web to try and find new ideas for crafts that are more our style. It does take a little more time and effort but, in the end we are always happy that we thought outside of the box. After seeing the finished product, I thought this would actually make a great centerpiece or favor for a baby shower. Just choose paper that is in the color group or theme you are working with.

Here is our idea of a modern spring craft.

Here's what you'll need.

• Small plastic or terra cotta pots. (We found biodegradable bamboo pots 2/$.99 at the $.99 Store)
• One block of styrofoam cut into 2" squares (any color)
• Lollipop sticks in two different sizes
• Scrapbook paper or card stock of your choice
• Shredded paper or Easter grass
• Egg shaped candy or jelly beans.
• Strong, clear tape
• Bird template... you can download it here or draw a simple shape.

You can add a banner with your own spring greeting or
if using these as baby shower favors print Welcome Baby (last name.)
You can also use smaller pots to use as place settings.

Directions:

1. Trace bird silhouettes (1 sm. & 1 lg.) on the card stock or scrapbook paper & cut out shapes.
2. Cut styrofoam into two inch squares and place in the bottom of the pot.
3. Add your nesting material to the pot
   
4. Attach the lollipop sticks with clear tape to the back of the birds.
5. Press sticks firmly down into the styrofoam.
6. Add your eggs & banner and you're done.

This craft was done with 2nd graders but, you could add your own style by painting the pots or add bits of feather's, fibers or ribbon to the nest. Have fun nesting!