Garden Baby Shower Luncheon
Today I hosted a baby shower for a dear friend who is expecting a little boy in less than a week, hooray! This was an extra fun shower to plan for because the guest list was for a dozen lovely ladies {rather than 30}, so I was able to spend some extra time on the details–I even used real plates {oooo, ahhhh}.
I chose a “spring time” theme in turquoise, lime green,
orange and yellow.
I made these Pom Poms using a tutorial from Leanne at Organize and Decorate Everything. I love them so much–I wish I could leave them up all year round {and maybe I will, lol}.
To stay within the “garden/backyard” theme I bought a 12 pack of mason jars at my local grocery store and used them for cups. I used extra large malt straws purchased from Michael’s.
I made this banner using scrapbook paper and pre-cut letters that come in a pack {also available at Michael’s}. I glue gunned each paper flag down on to a long strand of turquoise ribbon.
The theme was “Cute as a Button”.
I glue gunned this trim around vases from the dollar store.
I threw some of the pinwheels in with my flower arrangements.
Yummy Spring time cupcakes.
Summer salad with strawberries, mandarin oranges, sliced almonds and a sweet honey vinaigrette dressing.
Homemade chicken salad sandwiches on croissants.
No luncheon is complete without WATERMELON {my fav}!
Smorgasbord:
Most of my decorations and favors were used with supplies from the Dollar Tree and the sale section at Michael’s {and I’m not just saying that}. If you want to know where I purchased anything specific leave me a comment and I will get back to you.
All in all, one rather awesome baby shower!
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Leanne
All the decorations are so pretty, Ashley. The pom poms turned out so good. Thanks for mentioning my tutorial. You're such a sweetheart. Where did you get the tablecloth? I love it. I want to make the pinwheel flowers now.
Ashley @ Little Miss Momma
I got the table cloth at Home Goods–one of my all-time favorite stores! Thanks for the kind words 😉
Leanne
I just read your comment on my blog. I wish I were going to the Conference at the end of the month. That's when hubby and I are going to Hawaii. I'm very excited, but I'm sad to miss the conference. You'll have to let me know all about it and what amazing things you've learned. And I have to make it to Home Goods for the tablecloth.
Dannelle
Ashley, you did an amazing job! The colors are so bright, clean, and refreshing. Wish I'd had you around when we had mine! 😉
Missie Krissie
Wow! That's amazing! I wish someone had thrown me such a lovely baby shower! Every little detail is just unbelievably perfect, what an inspiration! 🙂
Andrea
This looks amazing! You did a great job of setting everything up!
~*Jess*~
OMG! That is absolutely gorgeous!!! Can you please share your chicken salad recipe?
Shannon
This looks so amazing, Ashley! Professional, adorable, wouldn't expect anything less :).
Hope it was a fabulous shower (of course it was–I know this already).
M.O.T.B
You did a wonderful job. You should be proud of all your hard work and surely the mommy to be felt super special!
Ana Paula@ Get Craftin
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Hannah
Omg you are amazing! This gives me confidence to plan and create lovely parties too! 🙂
Love Stitched
oh my gosh Ash….so cute!! I just got home from NV and had to come over and catch up on your blogging and I love how the shower turned out!!! so cute! you are such a great friend 😉
tessie
I looked at Gillian's site and could not find the pinwheels-what category are they listed under? I hope mine come out as cute as yours!
Ashley @ Little Miss Momma
Hi Tessie,
Here is the link to the Pin-wheels {sorry it took me a bit to find it}. Have fun making them!
http://gilliangreding.typepad.com/my_weblog/2010/03/valentine-pixie-stick-wands.html
Veronica Lee
Hi! Stopping by from MBC. Great blog.
Have a nice day!
Tia
Dang girl!! That all looks amazing! I love the decorations, and the food is making me hungry. Where were you for my baby shower??
Ashley @ Little Miss Momma
Thanks for all the kind words everyone! And Jess, I will do a post soon for the chicken salad that is oh-so-yummy! If you would like it sooner, go ahead and shoot me a quick email and i can email it back to you 🙂
-ashley {LMM}
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Kendra Goodrich
What a cute shower idea, I love all the decorations, it must have taken a lot of time!
Beckie
What a way to throw a party! So cute! I LOVE the pinwheels! Thanks for linking up your creative juices!
Chris @ Celebrations At Home
This is precious! I love the paper pinwheels.
Also, where did you find the flower-petal cupcake liners?
Londen @ Sixty-Fifth Avenue
This is the sweetest garden party! Beautiful job! You are a great friend.
Ashley @ Little Miss Momma
Hi Chris,
I bought the cupcake liners from the baking section at JoAnn's. They were about $4 for a pack of 24 and they came in other colors as well 😉
ashley
Bird
Ashley!!
This is an amazing shower!
I love the mason jars details!!
The pinwheels and that strawberry- salad! 🙂
My hubs makes one with strawberries and feta that sounds weird but ever so yummy!
Thnanks for linking up this great post to my link party!
Love,
Bird
Beckie
This party is just beautiful…I am featuring this today so stop by and grab a featured button if you would like!
Cathy M~(checkitoff)
simply lovely! so so beautiful!!
Larissa
Came from these creative juices. This is just about the sweetest baby shower.
I LOVE the idea of using mason jars for drinking cups. Ingenious. I will have to keep that in mind for any lovely garden party.
Larissa
TidyMom
You did a BEAUTIFUL job!! every little detail is PERFECT!♥
Tammy@ Not Just Paper and Glue
WOW! This looks like a fabulous party! I love all of the details and it sure looks very springish
Amanda @ Serenity Now
I'm visiting from Finding Fabulous, and your blog is adorable!! I LOVE this shower idea…you take beautiful photos. 🙂 My sis is expecting her first baby in September, and I am totally going to save these ideas. 🙂
Anj
Just found you through TT&J.
This is just LOVELY! Well done!
kirwin @ graceful creative
This is such a cute shower! {I found you via Skip to my Lou.}
You're a girl after my own heart. I love finding reasons and excuses to be creative. I should've had more kids, just so that I could plan more birthdays throughout the year! LOL {I'm currently planning my daughter's 4th birthday party — rainbow theme.}
Stephanie Cameron
So pretty!
Erin
I can't believe this! Everything is straight out of a magazine. Just beautiful!!!!
Lori
I found your garden baby shower party idea on Kara's party ideas blog. I LOVE the blue fabric for the table cloth!!!! Where did you find that fabric? Do you know what brand it is??
Lori
oh oops – someone already asked the question and you answered. home goods thanks!
Ashley @ Little Miss Momma
Hi Lori,
That is actually a table cloth I got at Home Goods. I threw out the packaging when I bought it and I just check the cloth for a tag, but sadly there wasn't one–so I am not sure about the brand. But I CAN tell you that Home Goods had like 100 of them in stock, so maybe a location near you will carry them still 🙂
ashley
Lori
thanks!
BVLove
I searched your blog for this amazing chicken salad recipe but cannot find it. I am throwing a shower in a couple weeks and chicken salad croissants were on my list. Please share if you don't mind! 🙂
Jamie
You throw a beautiful shower. I am linking you on a hub I'm working on.
Laura S
Just awesome…I am totally blown away with the entire presentation. Well done!
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Amy
Love the shower ideas! I want to make the pinwheels, but wondering how you attached the dowels? They are a little different thatn pixie sticks!
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Sabrina
I just used this shower as the inspiration for one I threw on Saturday. The mom-to-be loved it….the pop-poms, pinwheels, the banner!
Just wanted to thank you.
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All the decorations are so pretty, Ashley.
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