Gifting :: Nautical Hostess Gifts

As a follow up to the lovely nautical themed baby shower our friends and family threw us, today I'm sharing the hostess gifts I gifted them.  I wanted to get the ladies something useful and cute that wouldn't break the bank.  I decided to do a play on words and go with a "hope your shower is as fabulous as mine" theme.  Each lady received a bottle of champagne (because what bath/shower wouldn't be complete without it), and some of my favorite LUSH products: their bath bombs, and a tub of their limited edition Charity Pot.  On a side note, I love that LUSH uses all natural ingredients and that their products smell amazing, but what I love even more is when all of the proceeds go towards a charity.  To tie it all together, I used rope to make figure 8 sailing knots and attached them to the front of the cards.  And to keep with the nautical theme I used pretty red and white stripped packaging and blue tissue. 

 

Soiree :: Nautical Navy & Yellow Baby Shower

Today I'm sharing the insanely gorgeous nautical themed shower that our friends and family threw us.  From the lovely party decor to the delicious dessert table, there were so many beautiful details.  I adored all the rustic nautical elements, with touches of blue glass, and  sea-worthy phrases.  Guests were encouraged to leave little notes to B (aka baby) on sand dollar shells, which I can't wait to frame in a shadow box for the nursery. 

 

The stunning cake was a combination of strawberry shortcake and red velvet, which happens to be mine and the Mister's favorites.

The desert table was completed with delicious cake pops, amazing shortbread anchor cookies, brownies, and lollipops.  The girls even put together a "cravings station" with all my favorites: SourPatch Kids, Jolly Ranchers, Twizzlers & Yan Yans!

The favors were Nutella stuffed, sea-salt, and brown butter chocolate chip cookies that I baked the night before.  We found those gorgeous navy stripped paper bags on Etsy, and tied everything together with red and white bakers twine and added a thank you label.

The signature drink featured cotton candy and champagne or sprite, with an added Swedish Fish for fun.

{with our lovely shower hostess!}

Games: They went around with a ball of yarn, that guests could guesstimate the size of my belly by cutting the yarn at their desired length.  We also played the "my water broke" game, that had mini babies frozen in ice cubes, whose ever baby floated up to the top first won.  And the last game guest played, involved guessing which baby (myself or the Mister) was responsible for various behaviors/mannerisms.

 

Nautical 1st Birthday

I have to admit a nautical themed anything has a special place in my heart.  And I love the pink and navy color combination, it's preppy and perfect for a little girl.  This adorable nautical first birthday, combines those elements perfectly.  And adds flair with bunting, over sized balloons, pinwheels, anchor details, and texture with starfish and driftwood.  Looks like the birthday girl is having a blast too.

{photos via Hostess Blog}

Preppy and Nautical 1st Birthday Party

Love this adorable pink and blue nautical and preppy 1st birthday party.  With all the varying patterns, stripes, and textures, it's delicious eye candy.  The little party goers snacked on individually packaged "catch of the day" goldfishes, sailor sandwiches, and sailboat skewers, and  of course a dessert spread that included yogurt, cupcakes, cookies, and cake! Love everything about this adorable party, and it's adaptable for a baby shower too!

 



{photos via Kara's Party Ideas}