Baby Shower Ideas & Inspiration

Real baby showers, sprinkles and gender reveal parties to inspire your own celebration, from nautical and neon themes to elegant soirées. Find decor, dessert table and favor ideas, plus free printables in select posts.

Got Milk? {Baby Shower Decorating Ideas}

March 22, 2011

A few weeks ago Babble featured this adorable Got Milk? Baby Shower hosted by Carrie from All that is Sweet in Life.

milk and cookies baby shower

Filled with clever details, from the milk cartons to the baby bottle to the handmade banner, this baby shower is definitely one of my favorites!

got milk baby shower

got milk baby shower ideas

Guests were asked to bring their favorite snacks to accompany the drink of choice for this party… MILK {it does a body baby good!}.

retro baby shower decorating

Check out all the details on Carrie’s blog, All that is Sweet in Life.

* image source: All that is Sweet in Life

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Coco Chanel Inspired Baby Shower {Party Decorating Ideas}

March 9, 2011

Whether you’re planning a baby shower, birthday party or a nursery, this glamorous Coco Chanel Inspired Baby Shower I found on the Hostess {With The Mostess} Blog is sure to inspire.

I’m head over heels for the soft pink and muted gray color palette… très chic and sophisticated.

And the details! So many pretty little details!

images: Hostess {with the mostess}

photography: Alice Hu Photography

event planning: Blair Britt Weddings and Events

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By Nicole Abbott-Peretz · 7 Comments
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DIY: How to make a pretty garland

February 27, 2011

For a party or a nursery, I love garlands!

And as I plan for the redesign of my daughter’s nursery, I can’t seem to think about anything else BUT garlands.

I want them…

garland beauty

Garlands are a fun and easy project to dive into for a girl or boy’s nursery.

Just customize with your fabrics choices.

This lovely tutorial featured on the purl bee makes garland making look like a piece of cake!

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garland tutorial

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See you tomorrow!

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Win it! Pretty Paper Goodies from Anders Ruff Custom Designs

February 9, 2011

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I love a good party and all things hand made.

And if you ask me, nothing makes a party better than beautiful handmade paper goodies!

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These too lovely ladies sparked a friendship at a chance meeting due to their love of paper goods, graphic design and parties.

And soon after, Anders Ruff Custom Designs was born.

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Hoping to “change the face of celebration style for those who love it as well,” this dynamic duo has catapulted to success all thanks to great chemistry and brilliant design.

cute printable baby shower invite umbrella

You can find everything you need to style a gorgeous and {custom} party, from bridal to baby shower to kiddie birthdays, at Anders Ruff Custom Designs!

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1. Emerson’s Milk and Cookies 2nd Birthday Party

2. Giddy Up! Cowboy Party

3. Baby Shower Party Invitation – Umbrella Parisol with Raining Words

4. Printable Sweet Celebration Party Design Package – DIY

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Oprah’s Baby Shower in Australia

January 21, 2011

So you know Oprah spent two weeks in Australia with a few hundred of her ultimate viewers! While down under Oprah threw a baby shower for one of her ultimate Australian viewers, Catherine.

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