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BABY SHOWER PICS: Gray/White/Orange

A few snapshots from my weekend hostess gig

Happy Monday! Did you have a busy weekend? I had family in town, hosted that baby shower for my sister-in-law, and got in a photo shoot on Balboa Island with my daughter and parents. Too much fun for one weekend, and of course I am feeling it today!
But I was able to snap a few shots of the baby shower decorations before all the guests started to arrive, food was put out, and my hosting duties went into full effect. Because it was a small affair — all close family —  I didn’t go too crazy with the décor, but did do a few festive things to spice up the party, all easily replicable and very affordable…

Remember their sweet nursery scheme? Great inspiration for the party décor and invitation.

Completely in love with the way the cupcakes centerpiece came out. I heart Etsy!

Set up a Mimosa bar in the back, complete with OJ, grapefruit and blood orange juices in these $5 glass carafes.

Earl Grey and Salted Caramel French macaron party favors: yum-may!
(Loved my mom’s idea to trim the bags in the shape of fish tails!)

A “fishbowl” of favors!
(This was a last minute idea, but would’ve been super cute with a bowl that looked like an actual fishbowl!)

Budget buy: instead of buying expensive cut flowers, I got a few potted mums to cut myself.

An easy DIY: I made the striped tablecloth with two vinyl tablecloths, scissors and double-stick tape!

[ sources ]
Fish onesie cupcake flags & favor tags: Amy Dot Designs (Etsy)
Gray/white cupcake wrappers: Olivia’s Paper Shoppe (Etsy)
Tissue paper poufs: Shop Sweet Lulu
Gray polka dot cocktail napkins: Target
French macaron favors: Merely Sweets
Glass carafes: Cost Plus World Market
Invitation: me

But the bottom line is, we all had a really nice time together. Low stress, little mess = success!

Hope your weeks gets off to a great start!

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. Chelsea says

    October 17, 2011 at 6:08 am

    So sweet! I love the whole look…and those poufs do make everything so fun. Great work, and I know I would have been happy walking home with one of those delish favors. xo

  2. Mary says

    October 17, 2011 at 6:54 am

    Absolutely beautiful, of course. I’m so sad I missed it!

  3. Naomi says

    October 17, 2011 at 7:19 am

    super cute, Erika. You make it look so easy and chic!

  4. Jill Browning says

    October 17, 2011 at 8:24 am

    You could have another career as a party planner! Everything turned out great!

  5. tobe | because it's awesome says

    October 17, 2011 at 8:47 am

    looks darling! of course :)

  6. Lily says

    October 17, 2011 at 8:56 am

    Everything looks SO cute !! Love the cupcakes and the hanging tissue poufs !

    xxLily
    goldandgray.com

  7. Tamra {walks with Bella} says

    October 17, 2011 at 10:05 am

    Amazing, Erika!!! It’s bookmarked for inspiration, as I have lots of parties to plan for friends coming up. I love all of the decorations and the color scheme couldn’t be more perfect. Love your stationary too! Do you still have a stationary business for invitations? another website?

    Oh and where or where did you get that mirrored tray that was holding ur mimosa bar??? I’m on the hunt for something exactly like that! xo

  8. Lonely Wife Project says

    October 17, 2011 at 10:40 am

    It’s simply gorgeous Erika! I wish I had your eyeball for beauty!

    • that girl says

      October 17, 2011 at 11:15 am

      Um hello, you sure do!!

  9. designstiles says

    October 17, 2011 at 11:13 am

    Love how original it is. Some people hear baby boy or baby girl and automatically do the pink or blue.
    Fishes is so clever. I will have to steal your tablecloth idea.

  10. Ann says

    October 17, 2011 at 11:59 am

    What a cute and sophisticated baby shower! But now I really want a cupcake!

  11. Neahle Ize` says

    October 17, 2011 at 12:17 pm

    I adore how chic and sophisticated the decor is … and at the same time it says “baby shower.” I may steal some of these ideas for my sister’s bridal shower!

  12. Emily | Recently says

    October 17, 2011 at 12:43 pm

    I think low-fuss parties are the best anyways and yours looks so “simple chic.” Where are your gold trimmed plates from???

    • that girl says

      October 17, 2011 at 1:50 pm

      I inherited them from my grandma! They’re hand-painted, from Japan. Lucky me, huh??

  13. Mary-Candle Oil Warmers says

    October 17, 2011 at 3:00 pm

    Beautiful, orange and white = happy bright day!!!

  14. viv says

    October 17, 2011 at 3:39 pm

    Looks amazing! I love the color scheme!
    fashiontruffles.blogspot.com

  15. designchic says

    October 17, 2011 at 4:29 pm

    What a darling baby shower…love the colors, and what a great idea for the tablecloth!!

  16. {COZAMIA} says

    October 17, 2011 at 4:49 pm

    Wow, beautiful colors, so refreshing that there is no pink or blue happening…love the nursery inspiration behind it :)

  17. Dawn {The Alternative Wife} says

    October 17, 2011 at 5:16 pm

    Oh Erika, you did an absolutely amazing job! It all looks perfect! I bet they were thrilled. So happy that you had such a wonderful weekend :) xoxo

  18. karlita Borrego says

    October 17, 2011 at 6:23 pm

    wow! I loved the decoration!! it’s exactly as I imagined when you posted your idea board.. loved it! thanks for sharing!

  19. Sarah says

    October 17, 2011 at 9:44 pm

    This turned out so great! Just as I suspected. xo

  20. Grace - stripes & sequins says

    October 18, 2011 at 6:15 pm

    INCREDIBLE! Such beautiful decor! You hit it out of the park!

  21. Dulce@lavitapetite says

    October 19, 2011 at 10:12 am

    I love it!!! especially the invitations. so simple and cute.

  22. Maureen says

    October 20, 2011 at 7:29 am

    Lovely! Your attention to detail is perfection! Looking forward to following your blog
    Thanks and enjoy your day
    Maureen

  23. Tamara Stancic says

    October 22, 2011 at 11:11 am

    It looks so lovely! What really caught my eye, besides the great decor are the champagne glasses. Where did you get them?

  24. Sarah Park says

    December 7, 2011 at 11:41 pm

    I love the color scheme! Great Job :) This is too beautiful!
    I esp love love LOVE the Tissue Puffs!!!

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