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Baby Shower Ideas
hrowing a baby shower is a memorable event for friends and family to celebrate the imminent arrival of a baby. Whether it’s a family member, close friend, or coworker hosting this special event, the goal of the shower is to be a stylish celebration that reflects the personality of the mom-to-be.
We have been designing parties for many years, and through trial and error, we know what ideas shine through every time. Here are some of our favorites for the décor, menu, and invitation.
The Décor 
1. Create a beautiful centerpiece by using
small white cups filled with flowers or fresh herbs from the grocery store. Place the arrangements in a line down the center of the party table or at each guest’s place setting. We love this idea because you can buy the cups in a set for a nominal amount of money and use them again. If you have extra flowers or herbs, tuck them into each napkin for an added touch. For flowers with broken stems, float them in small bowls.
2.
Wall decals are the best invention because they can be applied in minutes and they’re affordable, removable, and create instant style. There are many uses for wall decals, but two of our favorites are to incorporate them into your party space. When choosing the decal for your shower, remember to keep the theme in mind.
The first idea is to place the decal on the center of the main party table, taking the place of table linens. Once the decal is placed, set the table. Another idea is to create a custom, personalized decal for the guest of honor. Hang the decal in the entrance of the party to welcome all of the guests to this special event. The best part is the guest of honor can take the decal home and use it in the nursery.
3. We love
paper lanterns and include them in most of our parties because they instantly say “party.”
Paper lanterns are inexpensive and are available in many colors, patterns, and different shapes and sizes. Fill the ceiling with lanterns to make an impact in your party space, stack them vertically to create a streamer effect, or just hang one large lantern over the dining table. When the party is over, collapse the lanterns, stack them in a closet, and they’re ready to use for the next event.
The Invitation 1. The
invitation sets the theme of the shower. We are old-fashioned in the sense that we like the tradition of sending an invitation in the mail for special occasions. There are several web sites that offer customizable invitations that are adorable and affordable and have a quick turnaround. Here is one of our favorites:
The Menu 1. Creating a signature drink for a special gathering prevents you from having to run around and worry about refilling drinks during the shower while your friends have all the fun. This idea will also save you money because you won’t have to purchase various types of beverages. One of our favorite drinks is Sparkling Ginger Limeade:
3 liters sparkling water
2 cups water
2 cans frozen limeade concentrate
4 limes cut into thin slices
1 tablespoon fresh ginger, grated
Mix limeade concentrate, sparkling water, and grated fresh ginger together in a jar. Add ice and sliced limes to garnish. Makes 16-20 servings.
For serving this special drink, we recommend a
spigot jar. There are many great
jars available in the marketplace and the types of drinks you can serve in it are endless.
2. A
dessert buffet is a great way to go for a mid-day or afternoon shower, and it’s an easy and practical
entertaining solution. You can purchase everything from a bakery or grocer, incorporate family recipes, or mix a little of both. Either way, every girl loves sweets, so you can’t go wrong with this decadent choice. Display the desserts on cake stands, platters, trays, and three-tiered servers to create a beautiful presentation. You’ll be surprised how quickly your table will look bountiful with a small assortment of desserts.
About The AuthorsKnown together as “The MiGi Girls,” Michele Adams and Gia Russo bring their personable charm and fresh, unique style to everyday living through their television shows, lifestyle books, product lines, and magazine editorials.
As television personalities, Michele and Gia hosted two Fine Living Network shows: The Art of the Party with the MiGi Girls and The Perfect Surprise Party. They partnered with AOL to host a series called Entertaining with Michele and Gia that features video clips, GMC sponsored tips, podcasts, mobile downloads and party tips.
Michele and Gia also penned a series of three lifestyle books: At Home with Friends, Wedding Showers and Baby Showers. Their first book was selected for Oprah’s Book List, was on the best-seller list at Amazon, and nominated for a Gourmand International Award for best entertaining book. They have contributed to over 100 editorials in such titles as InStyle, O Magazine, Lucky, Glamour and Fit Pregnancy.
Fall 2006 brought the launch of their own line of MiGi branded products: The MiGi Baby Collection (a top pick with celebrity moms) and MiGi Tabletop (items for home and entertaining). The recently launched MiGi line of stationery, a collaboration between the MiGi girls and current Tiny Prints designer Kirby Woodson of Petite Alma, is now available at tinyprints.com.
Michele and Gia are proud moms of toddler boys.
