just duckie: a baby shower

i went to an adorable baby shower recently…as the guest of honor! the hostesses were super talented and paid attention to every detail of this duck-themed baby shower. it made me proud and also feel so lucky to be on the receiving end of a party filled with great details. here are some of my favorite details…

party decor before guests even walk in the door is a sign of an excellent party to come! i love this over-sized lantern on the front porch with the duck and “bubbles”. adorable!

the centerpiece on the table was a great mix of theme & gift. a baby wash tub was the base and was spilling out with “bubbles” made of various-sized white balloons.

there were tons of duckie-details around the party. including bowls filled with water and floating bath toys…that were sent home with me! that is one of my favorite “hostess tricks” for baby showers…use gifts as decor. the mom-to-be will not only get good use out of it but then it also serves as a reminder of the fabulous shower!

this is a great idea that is easily replicated at any shower of any theme. for party favors guests picked up little containers filled with post-its and “dazzled” pens in the party-colors. start by purchasing thicker pens, rolling them in glue and then dipping/rolling the pens in a combination of colored beads.

when guests arrived they were asked to write advice for me on a paper duck. the ducks were then displayed along the mantel. i love “double duty!”

one of my fav, fav, favorite details were these homemade {yes, homemade} duckie cupcakes. {i told you these hostesses were talented!}

of course since the baby shower took place in st. louis, the hostesses rented champagne glasses and wine glasses from head of the table.

thank you to the wonderful hostesses who went above and beyond!

cheers!