Party Inspiration :: Pineapple Express

Nothing says summer soiree like bright and festive yellow.  Team that up with pineapples and you've got the basics for a trendy summer soiree.  I love how fun and easy it is to pull together.  Not to mention the pineapple inspired menu:  tasty eats, delicious desserts, and thirst quenching drinks that you could whip up! 



{Photo Credits:  Party Print, Fabric, Pineapple & Kiwi Popsicles, Pineapple Straws, Lollipops, Place Cards, Plates, Pineapple Invite, Pineapple Costume, Pineapple Pinata}    





Soiree :: Sunshine Baby Shower

Today we're sharing the details behind the 'you are my sunshine' themed baby shower.  I love the combination of yellow and grey, it's the perfect contrast to drab and dreary December.  Fortunately the weather cooperated with us and there was plenty of sunshine to go around.  Here's a look back at the inspiration behind the party.  All in all, it was the perfect way to shower the parents-to-be and Baby G with lots of love.

 We had a little of something for everyone to enjoy.  Beverages included a mimosa bar, a prego-tini punch, and beer.  As this was a couples shower we decided to add the concept of a diaper party.  The guys provide diapers and in exchange we provided the beer.  To make sure they didn't end up with a million newborn diapers we indicated sizes on each invite.  And to make things a little more interesting, we had guests leave the parents-to-be fun love notes for their late night diaper changes.  Turns out their guests are pretty hilarious and some of the messages will make for entertaining diaper changes.

The welcome table housed the favors, little boxes filled with yellow candy and treats, and the guestbook.  Each guest signed a yellow sticker, which was then laid out into a bouquet of balloons and framed for the nursery. 

The parents-to-be sat front and center while guest played games and opened gifts.  Love the way the 36" balloon looks above the chairs, like their very own sun.  The fringe tassel was an easy DIY project, you can craft one yourself, here's the tutorial.  The dessert table featured cupcakes, cookies, cheesecake bites, rock candy, and oreo pops, yum!

 The soon to be parents with two of my favorite DIY elements from the party.  The ray of sunshine photowall, which was accomplished using tissue balls and streamers as sun rays.  And the personalized beer mug, that was etched 'Dad est. 2014'; wine glass which was blinged out and featured a charm that read 'momma knows best'.

You are my Sunshine Baby Shower

My cousin welcomed her little Man into the world earlier this week.  And in like fashion this week I'll be sharing the details behind her baby shower.  We threw her a 'you are my sunshine' themed baby shower this past December.  I love the theme as it's perfectly gender neutral.  And it's the perfect warm and cheery contrast to chilly December weather.  I'll be sharing the details behind the shower next week.  In the meantime here's the inspiration behind the soiree! 



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Soiree :: Tuscan Bridal Shower

Last week we celebrated a coworkers wedding with a Tuscan themed bridal shower.  With City Winery as the perfect happy hour spot to celebrate our bride-to-be.  We featured large sunflowers at each place setting and as individual centerpieces.  We used each team member's favorite cupcakes as place cards and the bride-to-be's place card was held by a wine cork.  We gifted her wine glasses from her registry and a bottle of Mendoza's finest wine, which fit the Tuscan wine theme perfectly.  And just for fun we played a round of celebrity spouse and made the bride-to-be match each one of us to our celebrity spouse crush.  Congrats Sheetal, so excited to celebrate your wedding with you and your Mister. 

Baby Week :: Nursery Reveal

Here it is, our little man's very own little space.  This room, once an office/storage space, needed to function as a nursery and a guestroom.  We started with this inspiration board.  Keeping with the grey/blue and yellow color scheme, we added giraffe accents, all white furniture, and several DIY projects to bring the room together.

Wall Paint: Benjamin Moore Bluegrass

Daybed: IKEA Brimnes

Crib: Land of Nod Straight Up Crib

Dresser: IKEA Malam

Nightstand: IKEA Odda

Bookcase: IKEA Billy

Paint on inside of bookcase: BEHR  Summer Harvest

Gallery Wall Frames: IKEA Ribba Frames

Giraffe: Melissa and Doug Giraffe

Circle Mirror: Hobby Lobby

Wire basket for blankets: Home Goods

Apothecary Jar: Home Goods

Circle Boxes: IKEA Kvarnvik

Baby Things Basket: Joann's

Bolster Pillow: IKEA Emmie Round Cushion

Grey & White pillows: Unison Home

Yellow & Grey pillows: TJ Maxx

Crib Sheet: Amazon

Crib skirt fabric: Joann's

Window Panel: Nate Berkus for Target

Rug: Rugs USA - Moroccan Trellis Spa Blue

Alphabet/I Love You poster: Etsy

DIY projects: Monogram Pillow, Closet Dividers, Crib Skirt, Anthropologie Inspired Letter, Animal Jars 

Baby Week: Nursery Inspiration

It's Wednesday of Baby Week, which means we are sharing our nursery inspiration board!  When it came time to design our nursery/guestroom we knew we wanted a modern feel and that we liked a color palette of yellow & grey.  Working with just that, and after finding out we were expecting a lil' sir this March, we came up with this inspiration board to serve as a jumping off point for the room.  I love that this nursery inspiration board is both a lil' modern & a lil' retro, and has a variety of patterns & textures.  It's not too babyish, and perfect for him to grow into over the years.

No. 1   | You Are My Greatest Adventure Print
No. 2   | Collapsible Wire Basket
No. 3   | Wool Animal Bookends
No. 4   | Chicago Print
No. 5   | My Hair Isn't Messy, It's Just Erupting With Awesome Print
No. 6   | CB2 Daybed
No. 7   | Anthropologie Oversized Zinc Letter
No. 8   | Jonathan Adler Utopia Elephant Lamp
No. 9   | Zebra Pillow
No. 10 | Pendant Lamp
No. 11 | Rug
No. 12 | Ottoman Pouf
No. 13 | Curtains
No. 14 | Crib Bedding
No. 15 | Chevron Pillow
No. 16 | Armchair
No. 17 | Melissa & Doug Stuffed Giraffe
No. 18 | Yellow Apothecary Jars
No. 19 | Dresser 

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.

 

Baby, It's Cold Outside Baby Shower

I love this bundle up baby, it's cold outside baby shower theme.  The cozy color pallet of blue, yellow, and green are great for a gender neutral shower.  And all the textures from the yarn balls, to the wood pieces, to the fuzzy cotton robe and onesies, really bring together the winter woodland theme. Playing off the bundled up baby, the shower featured woodland creatures in cute sweaters, stork bundled boxed lunches, and the party favors which were bundled socks.  Instead of a dessert bar, this shower featured a hot cocoa bar, perfect for the season, with all the fixings you'd need.  You can download all the printables free till the end of the month from Huggies & Hostess with the Mostess, here.

{photos via Hostess Blog}