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BABY SHOWER! Gray/White/Orange

Deep in planning mode and having fun…

I’ve been completely swamped with a full workload this week and last (my sincere apologies for being a tad MIA — bear with me!), but in between it all, I’ve been preparing to host a baby shower for my sister-in-law next weekend. I thought I’d share my board for the party planning, clearly taking inspiration from their gray/white/orange nursery scheme.

Tissue paper poufs: Shop Sweet Lulu
Fish onesie cupcake toppers: Amy Dot Designs (Etsy)
Gray/white striped cupcake wrappers: Olivia’s Paper Shoppe (Etsy)
Gray polka dot cocktail napkins: Target
Invitation: me
Gray/white striped straws: Cupcake Social (Etsy)
Mini fish sugar cookies (party favor)

We’ll definitely need simple arrangements of orange mums, as well as grapefruit mimosas, and recently discovered Earl Grey and Salted Caramel macarons from a local bakery. Yum.

I’m getting pumped! Ok, ok, that’s enough fun…back to work.

***UPDATE! Check out the photos from this event here.***

Erika Brechtel

Erika's passion for guiding women to "Style Your Biz, Your Home, Your Self, Your Life" led her create 'The E List' (formerly the Small Shop blog) in 2010. Since, she's expanded globally into speaking, mentoring, course offerings, angel investing, and social entrepreneurship through the Élanoura Collective for women founders.

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  1. Aunt Mary says

    October 5, 2011 at 6:16 am

    So sorry I won’t be there! I left a gift for them at your parent’s house, so hopefully they have received that. I know it will be so much fun! Give them hugs for me! And please send me some pictures. I love what you have posted already – beautiful!

    • that girl says

      October 5, 2011 at 1:39 pm

      You will be SO missed!!

  2. Things That Sparkle says

    October 5, 2011 at 6:31 am

    This is going to make for a seriously gorgeous party! Please share pictures!

  3. tamra [walks with Bella] says

    October 5, 2011 at 8:20 am

    Oh my goodness, cutest baby shower board ever. The little fish, the color scheme, oh and macaroons! Your mom-to-be is going to love it!

    I feel you on the being swamped!! Will be emailing you this week! xoxo

  4. tobe | because it's awesome says

    October 5, 2011 at 8:20 am

    yes!! pictures will be necessary. looks adorably chic!

  5. karlita Borrego says

    October 5, 2011 at 9:13 am

    so beautiful! thanks for sharing!

  6. Lily says

    October 5, 2011 at 9:15 am

    Love the color combo !! The little goldfish are adorable and the macarons sounds delish !! Yes please do share pictures !

    xxLily
    goldandgray.com

  7. Lonely Wife Project says

    October 5, 2011 at 10:00 am

    Everything you do is amazing! I would die for a grapefruit mimosa right now ;)

  8. Sarah says

    October 5, 2011 at 10:15 am

    This is great Erika, Love the umbrellas and macarons. She’s a lucky girl having you plan her shower. It’s going to be gorgeous!

  9. elizabeth says

    October 5, 2011 at 10:19 am

    Love the gray and orange, love Shop Sweet Lulu, love it all! Missed you tons! I’m back…
    -e (modern24seven.blogspot.com)

  10. Naomi says

    October 5, 2011 at 12:04 pm

    Those macaroons sounds scrumptious and the palette is divine.

  11. bethany says

    October 5, 2011 at 1:50 pm

    Erika – arent macarons TDF?!

    -Bethany
    http://www.realhousewivesofpwcounty.com

  12. Dawn {The Alternative Wife} says

    October 5, 2011 at 3:41 pm

    That is going to be one great shower! I just love the color scheme and all of the touches :)

  13. Annemarie @ Brunch at Saks says

    October 5, 2011 at 4:56 pm

    I love this color scheme! So gorgeous! It will be fabulous :) xx

  14. designstiles says

    October 5, 2011 at 6:20 pm

    Soooooo incredibly cute. I saw you pinning away yesterday and was like, okay, when’s she sharing with us.

    Damn, I need some photoshop skills.

  15. Emily | Recently says

    October 5, 2011 at 7:46 pm

    How flippin’ adorable is this?!? I definitely need to take some party planning pointers from you Erika!

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