A Baby Shower to FALL For

 the dessert table.

 different view.

 cupcake toppers with aubrey sue's name on them!

 what do running friends give as a hostess gift?  a running stroller, of course!

 punch safe for mommies-to-be and punch that's NOT safe for mommies-to-be.

 pretty ladies.

 the mommy-to-be of honor!

 little girls CAN'T have enough headbands...right?

 the headband station was a BIG hit!

we attached tags so that sherry would know who made them and what size they were.

 SUPER creative flower.

 PRESENT TIME!  most of our running buddies DON'T have kiddos...which made for interesting conversation and TONS of laughs!

 even baby aubrey needs a good pair of running shoes.

sweet friends.

 a "mad-lib" style words of advice card.

 we put them in a flip book so sherry would have ALL the advice she'd ever need.

baby natalie with her momma, elizabeth (my cousin).

 

party favors.

cupcakes, m&ms (one of sherry's favorites), chocolate dipped oreos and pretzels,  made for one delicious table.

clear baggies for treats "to go".

 the hostesses and sherry.

It really was a perfect day celebrating Sherry and Aubrey Sue.  We can't wait to meet that sweet baby girl.  November can't get here fast enough!  We love you, Sherry.

Who Unleashed the CRAFT MONSTER???

WOW! What a BUSY week and fun weekend. Every single summer, it never fails: my home becomes craft city (poor Scott!!!). You never know when it's going to hit, but it's bound to happen sooner or later. This year, it happened after Courtney Alban introduced me to The TomKat Studio. What I once considered decor for a baby shower, was all about to change...

The brunch table...candied bacon, sausage egg casserole, monkey bread, mini muffins, fruit with dip, chocolate-dipped strawberries and chicken minis. Mmmm

A close-up of the candied bacon (mom gets all the credit)!

The drink bar...coffee with fix-ins, citrus infused water, mimosas and punch (made from ginger-ale and white grape juice).

The dessert table (party favors)...cupcakes, chocolate-covered pretzels, rock candy, marshmallow pops, jelly belly jellybeans, dove chocolates, hershey's kisses, tootsie rolls, york peppermints, almond joys, gummy rings and sour strips...did I miss anything? The sour candy and marshmallows went first. Grab a bag and fill 'er up!

These crazy yummy cupcakes came from the Market Street Bakery (guests couldn't believe it). At only $6.99/dozen, they can't be beat. I would order them again in a heartbeat. I prefer the buttercream frosting; however, whipped frosting is also available. Do you see my personalized circle cupcake toppers? I created them on www.scrapblog.com, cut them out with giant punchers from Hobby Lobby, and hot glued lollipop sticks on. Super simple and super adorable!

The chocolate-covered pretzels were so cute and a big hit! I loved making them and was thrilled at how they turned out. They looked perfect on the table.

The marshmallow pops turned out GREAT! For the base, I used floral foam, scrapbook paper, ribbon, moss and my personalized circle stickers. I made them the day before and after they dried, I wrapped saran wrap around them...they were delish the next day.

A view of the entire table...I was nervous earlier in the week, but it all turned out FABULOUS! Check out the poms on the chandelier...my favorite. Made out of tissue paper and floral wire...simple and inexpensive but lovely.

The mommies-to-be of honor, sisters Nicole Hyatt and Hayley Rachavong. Can't wait to meet sweet baby Jett (due early August) and baby Sawyer (due mid-September)!

It was a great party and fun was had by all. I was so happy that I was able to put nearly all of my Southern Living at HOME collection to use! The new fall catalogs arrive soon and I can't wait to get my hands on them!!!

A BIG thank you to all of the hostesses: Stephanie, Emily, Cindy, Janice and my FAVORITE side-kick, momma.

Thanks for checking-in!

~Caroline