Hi everyone!
Just wanted to give you a quick update. Please excuse the messy blog, it is currently under construction. I hope to have a fresh new look for you in a couple of weeks. In the meantime, please connect with me on Facebook and Twitter where I will be spending a lot of time until everything is straight here.
Also, check out my new Biography Page to see what's been going on and catch up!
Talk soon!
Here are the photos from the baby shower! The baby shower was hosted at a local cafe, which decor happens to be yellow and orange. I really lucked out with all the decorations. The vases came from Micheal's for about $1 a piece. Notice the one with the honeycomb pattern! The birds, butterflies, and bees were on sale, too. The tissue paper balls hanging from the ceiling were found at Marshall's for $2. I also incorporated Lena's paper goods as confetti and tags. The guest book is actually a photo album, which we put the photos from the shower. This was given to the momma to be as a gift. I hope this gives you some ideas for your next shower!
Lena from Zeina Lena Design did these wonderful invitations for the "B" themed baby shower. FYI-Lena also did Jo's invites for her baby shower. The invitations really set the tone for the shower. The papaya and poppy colors were used throughout for the decorations. She also did these wonderful circles to use for cupcake toppers. I ended up using them for confetti. Lena designed the thank you cards and the return address labels to coordinate with the invitations as well. The envelopes are from Paper Source.
So, the baby shower went off without a hitch this weekend! Until I can post the photos, here is my inspiration for the shower. I needed a gender neutral shower as the mom-to-be wants the sex of the baby to be a surprise! I really fell in love with this "B is for Baby" themed shower at Lolliblog. All the details that went into this shower are really incredible! B is for birds, bottles, bees, bananas, and the list goes on. Here are some photos that really got me inspired!
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Nicole
We have wonderful news in the world of Hostess Jo! Baby Reese is finally here. Reese Marie was born Saturday August 14. She weighed in at 7 lbs 6 oz, 20 inches long, and is the perfect baby in every way! Pictures to follow soon.
Momma Jo is currently resting up and until then I will be your guest hostess. I am one of the hostesses for a baby shower coming up very soon. The theme? Think of the letter "B"... Details coming soon!
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Nicole
I'm so excited to share with you the photos from my Nesting Baby Shower my wonderful friends threw me this past weekend! The decorations were gorgeous plumes, birds, nests and butterflies- all pretty in pink and green. I am so lucky to have such great girlfriends to throw me such a lovely shower.
Look closely... there are so many special details! Enjoy!
Welcome Wreath
Wishing Tree-this was so fun to go back and read everyone's well wishes!
More lovely bird decor. I got to take the bird cages home and display them in the nursery.
The hostesses borrowed my manzanita branch trees and they looked great with the nest eggs hanging from them. These trees were the best decoration I've ever made!
"Reese" spelled out in paper circles.
There were butterflies everywhere!
Gorgeous food table.
So cute- nest cupcakes, tags and circles made by my friend Nicole.
Feather centerpieces
Nesting bird centerpiece. Love the plumes.
Jelly bean "egg" favors with coordinating tags by Nicole. Notice the heart hole punch!
Hope my shower gives you even more Nesting inspiration for your next baby shower!
Hi Everyone!
Just wanted to let you know Hostess Jo is giving away a great party pak to help you celebrate the 4th of July over at Pizzazzerie!
Leave Courtney a comment and you are entered to win all of these:
Join Pizzazzerie and Hostess Jo's Facebook groups and get extra entries!
While you're there be sure to check out Pizzazzerie's fun party posts and get great inspiration for your next gathering!
Good luck!
Well I am on the hunt for personalized hostess gifts. There are a lot of options out there but none have knocked my socks off yet. That is until I checked Beau-Coup! They have a great selection of personalized gifts.
I just love these personalized spa toiletry bags!
Or these personalized jute wine bags...
Of course these personalized beach totes are perfect for this time of year...
So help me out-what is your favorite kind of hostess gift to receive after you've given a shower or tea? Do you like personalized items, jewelry, or wine?? Or would you rather have food?
As promised, here is the recipe for the fruit cups from the "Love in Bloom" shower. They have such pretty color and taste great too. Perfect for your Mother's Day brunches this weekend.
Fruity Cups
1 can peach pie filling
1 can mandarin oranges-drained
1 large can of pineapple chunks-drained
1 large container of frozen, sliced, sweetened strawberries thawed
1 green grapes
2-3 red delicious apples chopped
2-3 bananas chopped
Mix everything together the night before except for the apples and bananas. Mix those in before serving. You can also substitute any fruit you like.
Hostess Jo has FREE SHIPPING this week on all orders in honor of Mother's Day!
Wouldn't a pretty apron make cooking so much better for Mom?