6.30.2009

A Baby Shower

This past weekend I hosted a baby shower at my home for a very dear friend. She is one of those friends that when I feel insane she seems to always have the words to make me sane once again. She is pregnant for the second time, this time with a sweet boy named Caleb who happens to be due very close to my birthday in August. Here is her day...


The beautiful guest of honor being swallowed by all her gifts.


Flowers were in great abundance thanks to a friend who has amazing hydrangea bushes galore.


The invite is by Announcing You on Etsy. She was kind enough to set it up so I could print my own on 110 lb. cardstock.


I made the onsie designs to hang as you entered my home and again with the amazing flowers.


The banner is from Tomorrow's October on Etsy.


Plates, forks and real napkins ready and waiting.


Just in case you wanted a closer look.


Brooke from Blueprint Bliss was so sweet and allowed me to borrow her stunning tumblers by Roost, they are the ones in the tray. I think I need to buy a few sets for myself. Thank you so much Brooke, they were a hit!


The yummy food table. I wanted to incorporate the rich blues and hydrangeas ever since seeing this post by Jennifer.


A close up of the almond danish swirls made by the wonderful friend with the hydrangeas. They are quite easy and make for a delicious treat.


The mother to be {again} and all her hostesses. I am the one in white just in case you were wondering.
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36 comments:

  1. Blair FriedemanJune 30, 2009 at 8:23 AM

    Oh, how lovely! Love your onnsie display in the window and love the wood tray brooke's tumblers are in

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  2. RachelJune 30, 2009 at 8:59 AM

    Looks like a blast Paula! Great job!

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  3. AarteeJune 30, 2009 at 9:03 AM

    Gorgeous! THose onesies are adoarable and I love all the pastries...

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  4. zack and amanda jonesJune 30, 2009 at 9:05 AM

    Love this! You are so talented. The house looks great! I bought some white paper lanterns like that for Lily's birthday and wasn't sure what to do with them. Thanks for some lovely ideas!

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  5. FEDERICAJune 30, 2009 at 9:09 AM

    So cute!

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  6. Ink Obsession DesignsJune 30, 2009 at 9:17 AM

    You did an amazing job! It all looks so beautiful! :)

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  7. JuliaJune 30, 2009 at 9:21 AM

    You guys looked like you have an incredible shower :) Paula, these images are amazing, you orchestrated such an event!

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  8. nelyaJune 30, 2009 at 9:23 AM

    I swear Paula, you look all of sixteen years old! What a lovely shower and a lucky mama to have such a sweet group of friends!

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  9. Haven and HomeJune 30, 2009 at 9:26 AM

    Oh my gosh that is the cutest baby shower! Love the invitations and the little clothes on the mirror!

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  10. Full HouseJune 30, 2009 at 9:29 AM

    What a pretty party. I can see why those tumblers were a hit. Everything else looked great too....great job hostess with the mostess:-)

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  11. HeatherJune 30, 2009 at 9:57 AM

    Looks beautiful! You did a great job!

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  12. CharJune 30, 2009 at 10:11 AM

    mmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmm, what a beautiful shower. I know she was so thrilled and honored by such a lovely party. it all looks so yummy.

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  13. Jacinda DavisJune 30, 2009 at 10:28 AM

    It all looks so wonderful. I really like the onesies designs and how they're displayed too!

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  14. JenniferJune 30, 2009 at 10:41 AM

    everything looks precious, Paula!

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  15. MelanieJune 30, 2009 at 10:43 AM

    So, lovely sweet paula!! You are such a wonderful friend! :)

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  16. Estelle HayesJune 30, 2009 at 11:05 AM

    What a lovely party. I love all the little details. Especially the invites. So sweet.

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  17. Mrs.FrenchJune 30, 2009 at 11:12 AM

    ok so promise that if I have another one you will host my shower too.... ;) xo t

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  18. JackieJune 30, 2009 at 11:36 AM

    What a lovely shower! Love the blue hydrangeas.

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  19. BonBon Rose Girls KristinJune 30, 2009 at 12:13 PM

    What a lovely job you did!! Gorgeous details!!

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  20. Brooke @ Blueprint BlissJune 30, 2009 at 1:13 PM

    So glad you posted photos- It all looks so great. Glad the tumblers were a hit. You can borrow them anytime. I just love using them!

    Love the cute group photo! xx- Brooke

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  21. angela hardisonJune 30, 2009 at 2:24 PM

    What a pretty shower; great job. Congrats to your friend.

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  22. .June 30, 2009 at 2:54 PM

    What a cute baby shower! Decorated so nicely!

    liliesandgrapes.blogspot.com

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  23. AlineJune 30, 2009 at 2:57 PM

    what a lovely shower, she must have had a special day!

    I really love your hair in that photo!!!

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  24. AnonymousJune 30, 2009 at 7:38 PM

    looks like the perfect day:)

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  25. jen jafarzadehJune 30, 2009 at 9:31 PM

    looks like such a sweet shower! I can't believe someone owns an entire set of those amazing Roost glasses — hey jealousy!

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  26. GracieJune 30, 2009 at 9:56 PM

    Aren't you the sweetest! It looks like a lovely shower filled with cuteness and beauty. The food looks amazing too. What a great baby shower!

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  27. Maureen StevensJune 30, 2009 at 9:59 PM

    You're such a lovely host. The party looks impeccable!

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  28. Under a Green RoofJune 30, 2009 at 10:11 PM

    looks so fun! great job!

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  29. simplesongJune 30, 2009 at 11:03 PM

    SO cute. love, love all the details.

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  30. LindseyJuly 1, 2009 at 1:04 PM

    What a perfectly classy party! I would love to attend a party hosted by you with your lovely talents making every detail special and sparkly!

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  31. LindsBJuly 1, 2009 at 2:27 PM

    What a beautiful, beautiful shower- I love everything about it. In fact I just saved some of the pictures to my "shower inspiration" folder just in case I ever have to throw one :)

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  32. roysieJuly 1, 2009 at 9:41 PM

    This looks so lovely. What a lucky friend!

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  33. Rachel FollettJuly 2, 2009 at 4:10 AM

    How fun! I love the invite.

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  34. ChristinaJuly 2, 2009 at 12:01 PM

    i think this is the best styled baby shower i've ever seen.

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  35. alison giese InteriorsJuly 2, 2009 at 12:30 PM

    Awww! I hosted a baby shower recently, too - but it wasn't half as precious as this! (In my defense: Mom and Dad-to-be didn't want "a big to-do" ;)

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  36. inkWELL PressJuly 8, 2009 at 2:02 PM

    What a wonderful party! Love all the little details like the C on the front door.

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