Bye-bye pastel booties and teddy bears; hello bold prints and vibrant colors for baby-to-be! Today, guest blogger
Amy Stem recaps a recent "Baby Gone Wild" baby shower she designed that is nothing short of fabulous!
***Plastic pacifiers, baby-related stickers and creative centerpieces are all you need to turn a little zebra print into a co-ed baby shower suitable for any hip parents-to-be!
The Inspiration: Zebra print. Can you tell? I knowits subtle. Zebra got even wilder with the addition of the fabulously fun colors in the
Rings pattern platters and napkins from French Bull.
Party Favors: These little wild thangs were simple pillow boxes filled with chocolate and then embellished with strips of zebra gift wrap from Michaels,
chartreuse circle stickers from Paper Source and super cute baby-related stickers from
Archivers.
Centerpieces: Dont be intimidated by the thought of creating a centerpiece. A shallow dish, some Oasis floral foam, reindeer moss, a couple of bunches of flowers are all you need to create a focal point for your table that is sure to impress your friends! This one just happens to get a little fancy with this
pregnant wire form to suit the occasion.
Wanna know one of the simplest ways to get a lot of bang for your buck? Lanterns, lanterns and more lanterns! Lanterns in bookshelves, lanterns on tables, and, in this case, lanterns on painted dowel rods secured in a tall vase filled with styrofoam. Add in the huge zebra lantern from
World Market and look at what an entry hall statement this wild beast was! (These would make fantastic table centerpieces, too, because guests can actually see each other around them. Just make sure you weigh down the bottom of your vases. Dcor-induced injury is a major party foul!)
Special thanks to
Kristen Munson (social media info you need to know) and the talented
Julie Enstall (awesome St. Louis photographer for your next party) for being such great hostesses.
Congratulations again to the Durbins (check
them outseriously) and thanks for inspiring us all to live life a little more fabulous.
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Thanks so much for the fantastic inspiration, Amy! I love the idea of tailoring this theme for an adult celebration such as a
milestone birthday or
bachelorette party by simply swapping out the baby-themed decor with more adult-oriented details. This would even be cute for a
graduation party - especially since the black would tie in well with traditional grad them colors!
