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This is truly darling!

hey! i just picked up buckets of moose munch at macys. after xmas 70% off!!!!

This shower looks fantastic! I can’t believe you used yoga mats as table coverings. I never ever would’ve put that together, but I can see how it works! Love the butterflies

what a lovely baby shower you desinged

your site is inspirational and a lot of fun

regards,
jessica

I can always count on being inspired! The centerpieces are amazing!

that sure would fill my life with amazing colors:)

Totally Cute!

This is really cute. I wanted to know where the flower pots were purchased?

Hi Michelle –

The post were purchased at a flower supply shop in San Diego. I don’t see them in the selection on their ecommerce website – but you might be able to call and see if you can order them over the phone!

Here’s the link to their website!

These centerpieces are just adorable!! We’ve used them with different vases and colors.. and they’ve always turned out perfect!!

I really love this idea, I think it is great. I’m currently trying to order all the items you have listed, to try to recreate this theme for my sister’s baby shower. I just would like to know where I can get the small glittery green flower pots next to the picture frame.

Thanks,

yes! i would like to know where you got those sparkly green vases as well! thanks!

Astrid & Chapel –
I got the sparkly green vases at a local flower supply shop in San Diego, but it was over a year ago and I don’t see them on their website anymore… I hate it when that happens!

You could probably achieve a similar effect by covering or spraying small vases with craft glue and rolling them in craft glitter though.

Also try searching for “beaded” vases or and “glitter” vases.

Good luck!
Jenn

Thanks for your response.
I was also wondering if the baby girl dress hanging from the tree, is it a real one? What would you recommend I do in order to get the same look? Like I mentioned before, I truly love this baby shower idea, it is perfect for my sister.
Thanks,

Yep – it’s just a real dress! $9.99 at Target

I actually just saw a bunch of cute baby girl summer dresses there for $6.99 though!

Astrid –
One more thing – since you think your sister would really like this look, you might also be able to get some ideas from the “Enchanted Fairy” 1st birthday party that I threw for this same little girl. Her mom loved the “whimsical/enchanted” look too, so the 2 parties had a similar feel, and honestly you could tailor either one of them to a baby shower

Here are some links to that party:
http://www.hostessblog.com/2008/12/sneak-peek-enchanted-fairy-birthday-party/

http://www.hostessblog.com/2008/12/enchanted-fairy-birthday-photo-album/
(the full album is accessible from this link)

Thank you so much…I will let you know if I was able to put it all together. I truly hope my sister likes it.

oooh where did you get those vases for the centerpieces?? I LOVEEE this theme! It is ADORABLE!!

Hi Liz -
The vases are from a flower supply shop in San Diego, but unfortunately I don’t see them offered in their ecommerce store (aside from in silver and gold). Here’s the link just in case:
http://www.flowersandsupplies.com/Ceramic-Vases_c_25-1.html

A lot of people have asked about the vases so I have a few alternate ideas to achieving a similar look in the comment thread above… good luck!

Hi,

I was wondering what invitation you used? thank you

I would love to know what invitation you used or any ideas for invitations that would work well with this theme. I can’t seem to come up with one on my own! Help!

Gina & Nikki –
One of the other hostesses sent out Anne Geddes-themed invites for this party, but there are several designs available at TinyPrints.com and their sister site WeddingPaperDivas.com that would work great! Here are some of my favorites – most of these are the girl version, but have “boy” or “neutral” colorways available as well:

Shower Flowers
http://www.tinyprints.com/products/ProductView_5393.htm

Dragonfly Garden
http://www.tinyprints.com/products/ProductView_4123.htm

Peaceful Posey
http://www.tinyprints.com/products/ProductView_4136.htm

(The following are from Wedding Paper Divas, but you can easily change the wording to be reflective of a baby shower instead of a bridal shower, and they should work just fine.)

Floral Flurry : Midori
http://www.weddingpaperdivas.com/products/ProductView_1404.htm

Modern Marigolds : Azalea
http://www.weddingpaperdivas.com/products/ProductView_2988.htm

Fields in Bloom : Medium Pink
http://www.weddingpaperdivas.com/products/ProductView_2104.htm

Spring Beauty : Mauve
http://www.weddingpaperdivas.com/products/ProductView_1355.htm

Lovely Butterfly : Deep Turquoise
http://www.weddingpaperdivas.com/products/ProductView_2487.htm

Good luck!

Hi again,

thanks for the invite info. have you seen by chance any similar boxes to those shown above? i clicked the link and looked and they are no longer offered nor are the plates. any website or store suggestion would be appreciate. thanks again for your help. you are a true inspiration.

Thank you so much for the invitation ideas! I picked some of those invitations as well so I guess I’m on the right track. Thanks again for the information and for creating such beautiful theme!

Hi Nikki –
Do you mean the favor boxes? Those are by Martha Stewart and I think she changes the designs a bit from season to season but everything she does has that same “signature style” to it. Check the Martha section at Michaels (it’s an entire aisle) and you should be able to find something cute/similar. The Brides (as in Brides magazine) collections at Michaels also have great favor boxes. Their stuff is in the wedding aisle at Michaels.

Good luck!

I am so inspired by this for my sis. I am throwing her a shower. Any tips on food you served, that I could use? Thanks!!!

Does anyone know where i can find the little pink dresses to hang on the lights? I’m looking everywhere!!

PLease help! Thanks so much

Nicole

What did the cake look like?

Hi Stacie –
The cake was actually an Anne Geddes print that matched the invitation. (similar to the “photo” cakes that people do now a days..)

Nicole –
Those are actually just regular infant dresses that we used – ages 3-6m and 6-9m. They were only about $5 at Target at the time! (just now seeing your question – apologies for the delay in response!)

Angie – same to you – just now seeing your question! You might have already had the shower by now, but for the food – we did catered Mexican because it’s mom-to-be’s favorite, so we veered from the theme, but I think these adorable “toadstool bites” would be perfect for a party like this:
http://www.hostessblog.com/2008/12/enchanted-fairy-birthday-photo-album/

Jenn

Hi there, your centerpieces are so adorable! I was just curious if you could tell me what size vase it was you used… Maybe it was a 4*4 or 6in.

Thanks, Tabitha!

Some of the vases were 6″ square and some of them were a little taller – about 6 x 9″.

Thanks, they looked small in the picture so i’m glad i ask before purchasing anything! Thanks again.

Has anyone been able to find the vases. If not, any suggestion on how to recreate them. They will be the perfect centerpieces for my sister’s shower!

This Shower is gorgeous. I want to do the same kind of vases. Can you please point me in the right direction and tell me what kind of paint you used and where you bought the vases?

Okay, so the vases i found on the internet are called “square party vase” but most places only sell business to business or you have to place a minimum order.

Jenn, by any chance do you have pictures of the event?

Hi Elaine –
I purchased the vases from a local florist supply, but they no longer carry them in anything besides silver and gold

I did just find them here, but only in the smaller 4×4 size:
http://www.idealfavors.com/Luminous-Colored-Ceramic-Square-Vase-4-Fuchsia.aspx

The wholesale supplier can be found here:
http://www.accentdecor.com/product.htm?Product=PARTY&Source=Category&Category=CERAMICS

You might be able to email them and ask if there’s an online store that stocks the colors you’re interested in.

Last but not least, you could also try to recreate this look yourself by using metallic craft pain, paper or gift wrap to cover any ceramic square vase. Here are a few places where you can purchase basic black and white square vases:

http://www.wholesaleflowersandsupplies.com/store/c/840-Ceramic-Containers.html

http://www.jamaligarden.com/apps/catalog/categoryAll.asp?cID=16

Good luck!

Thanks for responding to the post. After a little reseach from the information everyone provide…I found them! They are a wholesaler that seller to florist but they were very open to selling directly to me….I hope everyone has a wonderful party!

http://www.fullpotofflowers.com/supplies/index.php?act=products&category=Ceramics&category1=Party

Ladies, in case you are wondering, the bells of ireland and oriental lilies are quite common among florists and can also be found from online stores. One of my favorites is:

http://www.wholeblossoms.com

What’s nice about the oriental lilies is that they make your room smell nice and sweet!