Modern Safari Shower

I have some pretty amazing friends and family!  Not only did they let me be a part of the planning of my baby shower for Baby #2, but they also saved the trash-talk until after they left my house that first day that we had a "baby shower meeting". Why would they trash talk, you ask?  Well, I handed each of them a file folder containing an inspiration board along with various links on where to find certain items necessary for the vision I had in my head.

I know......it's ridiculous to be that controlling that I needed to be involved in the planning of my own shower.....but that's just the way I am.  So to Kolini, Jennifer, Becky, Megan, Monique and my mom, I say.....THANK YOU!  You guys are awesome! You put up with me and my controlling ways, and you listened to my gripes about the rainy weather that came the weekend of the shower.  Despite it not turning out the exact way I envisioned it originally {due to rain},  I think it turned out AH-MAY-ZING!

{Invitations designed by: senojaldesigns}

 

{The brown & white zebra lanterns were hunted down (literally) and finally found at Pier 1 Imports}

 {Bamboo vases and palms are from Sav-On Crafts}

{Plates are from Polka Dot Design}

{Yes, I made the banner...}

{Giraffe Print flannel fabric was purchased at JoAnn's Fabrics and my mother-in-law made it into runners for me}

{Amazingly delicious cookie bites from Laurie at The Whimsy Cookie Company.  Thanks Laurie!}

{The Cake Pops were scrumptious!  Andes Chocolate coated and
Heath Bar coated...courtesy of Monique at A Blissful Affair}

{Orange Tang and Torani Kiwi Lemonade}

Thanks again girls!

{Photos courtesy of Jennifer Nicole Photography}

Someone has a CRUSH on me! {17/365}

One of my favorite bloggers, Kristy, from The Purple Pug, has a crush on me!!!!  I'm so excited and honored!  

Kristy started a little experiment in kindness just 16 days ago.  She committed to a 365-day "experiment in nice", as she calls it where she'll be featuring a "crush" on a blogger every single day from now until next October. The purpose? To show a little love to the creative bloggers out there in blogland who have inspired, influenced or just touched her creativity in some way and also to show a little love and camaraderie to other bloggers.   I am honored to be 17/365.


Please hop on over to The Purple Pug to see what Kristy can do!  She makes gorgeous party decor....and she LOOOOOVES her some glitter!  She's one creative lady!


Thank you so much Kristy!