so much crazyness going on around here! wow... what a wild weekend... and now i am hoppin' trying to get stuff in order to take off for CKU-a!! so i have been talking up my 'decorating project'... and i am happy to report that it got done in time for the party! i have some photos of the party, but i haven't really taken time to photograph the completed room. i have to wait until the right time of day for nice light. i am loving the PINK walls! it came together and i love it. i keep wanting to just sit in there... you have to realize that decorating is not my 'thing'. i haven't done any decorating... so this was a real project for me. i went crazy with spray paint... i am posting a photo... it's not great... but i will go back and photograph different pieces... i really applied my scrapbook knowledge to my home decor! i had fun with it... i didn't really design a 'classic' room... i will probably only love it for like 6 months!
so the motivation to get the job done was the baby shower... eric and i need little deadlines to put pressure on us to it going. i threw it for one of my dear friend's daughter. it's her first baby (first grandbaby). this friend of mine helps me to no end with my quincy... my favorite things about the shower:
1. emily and i made the 'white choc. popcorn' recipie in the SEASON OF GIVING MM book. it was my first time making it... kris stanger's recipie... it was SO EASY and SO YUMMY. we used PINK white choc. and put them in little celo baggies - tied w/ ribbon and a monogram button (for baby anna)
2. i created a custom label for regular water bottles... i did find bottles with white tops (dannon brand). these are SO EASY and solved part of the beverage problem... i did wrap some decorative tape around the bottle necks. they turned out so cute. they say "it's a girl"
3. guest and gift clipboards: everything was pink and green starting w/ the invite... i quickly decorated the clipboards and created a guest register and gift list to keep track of who gave what so rebecca could get thank you's out after the party.
4. "anna" frames: this was a fun idea... i bought about eight or so frames (the cheapest i could find at walmart) and spray painted them all black (her mom told me that black frames were the plan for her home decor--and i have been totally and completely spray paint happy) then i created little frame inserts on the computer indicating what photo to take and put in the frame! so they said things like "anna and daddy" "anna's first day" "four generations" etc... they turned out SO CUTE... (and were easy and cheap) YAY! the mommy loved them.
i made yummy quiche, 2 different kinds of salads and served fresh fruit... my friend Leah made delicious sweet breads, muffins and rolls... it was really nice... i had a blast doing it!
wow! you really went all out! i LOVE everything! :)
Posted by: christina cole | October 24, 2005 at 11:04 PM
well remind me to call you when it's shower time in my house! Great looking room and awesome party ideas! What an inspiration!
Lindsay
Posted by: Lindsay Teague | October 24, 2005 at 11:14 PM
what a great friend you are - you have a kind heart, heidi, and did a fabulous job! well done!!
Posted by: Melissa H | October 24, 2005 at 11:16 PM
wow girl... you continue to amaze me! ;-) first, the room looks FAB. seriously, i can't believe there is actually furniture in this room/ the play structure is gone, foam bags, LOVE IT! i can't wait to sit in here IRL - with my Casey's coffee (hahaha) No, seriously the paint and window treatments pull it all together/it's got a warm feel to it now. i don't think the pink is overwhelming at all. Tell E if he can wear a pink shirt, he can live with a pink room!!
the shower pixs look great! GASP in HKS term. ;-)
s
Posted by: steph | October 25, 2005 at 05:01 AM
You had some great ideas, Heidi!! I love what I see.
Posted by: Ksea | October 25, 2005 at 05:22 AM
What completely adorable ideas!! I esp. love the photo frames....I'm going to have to tuck that idea back in my memory bank for safe keeping.
Posted by: Jana | October 25, 2005 at 06:20 AM
thanks for sharing heidi. inspirational.
Posted by: candace | October 25, 2005 at 06:36 AM
Just amazing! I'm in awe of what you've created and accomplished. You should put out a craft decor for entertaining book!!!
Posted by: Jeanette | October 25, 2005 at 06:54 AM
Beautiful room and shower, even Martha would have to agree.
Posted by: Leeann | October 25, 2005 at 07:59 AM
OHMYGOSH...the water bottles are such a great idea and I was looking for shower favors! How did you attach the labels to the bottles so they stayed put? I am SO doing this. :)
Posted by: Janet O | October 25, 2005 at 08:54 AM
Awesome shower ideas! Thanks for sharing - sounds like it was perfect!
Posted by: Kate | October 25, 2005 at 10:34 AM
So many great ideas! And love the pink!
Posted by: Kim | October 25, 2005 at 11:19 AM
love it all!!
Heidi...did you use photoshop for the signs in the frames? Just wondering what software you used. Looks awesome.
Posted by: A | October 25, 2005 at 01:05 PM
So beautiful Heidi - down to every little detail! I don't know how you do it all! You are the ultimate party hostess - just beautiful! And your room looks fabulous too!
Posted by: Robyn | October 25, 2005 at 01:08 PM
what an incredible baby shower!
you are truly the most creative person!
what fabulous ideas and everything is so beautiful!
your room is gorgeous!
thanks so much for sharing!
i hope you know how much you inspire all of us! :)
Posted by: melissa (momteacherwriter) | October 25, 2005 at 01:37 PM
Fabulous! I love the pink of the walls-such a pretty shade. And the shower items-amazing. So you. You never cease to inspire! Don't stop!
Posted by: Tracy | October 25, 2005 at 01:59 PM
Heidi, this turned out so beautiful!! I always tell my best friend that as soon as she has a baby I'm doing her shower and you've given me awesome ideas. AAAaahhh! You have the best ideas and I loooove the walls!
Talia:)
Posted by: Talia | October 25, 2005 at 02:43 PM
Wow!!! You AMAZE me!
Posted by: marlo | October 25, 2005 at 04:08 PM
Heidi you are an inspiration, I love the water bottles - are they a sticky label?? The clipboard is very cool - Martha certainly has competition!!!!
Posted by: sarah green | October 25, 2005 at 05:32 PM
Can you host my next party? I love all the personal touches you made. Awesome ideas! The pink room is very charming. Look forward to seeing more photos.
Posted by: Sarah | October 25, 2005 at 05:39 PM
Fantastic!! You could have a second career as a party planner. You rock, Heidi!!
Posted by: Linda A (elendae) | October 25, 2005 at 07:49 PM
LOVE the room...:) and the baby shower stuff...such presentaion...Great Job!
Michelle
Posted by: michelle hill | October 25, 2005 at 08:36 PM
LOVE the room...:) and the baby shower stuff...such presentaion...Great Job!
Michelle
Posted by: michelle hill | October 25, 2005 at 08:36 PM
LOVE the room...:) and the baby shower stuff...such presentaion...Great Job!
Michelle
Posted by: michelle hill | October 25, 2005 at 08:37 PM
LOVE the room...:) and the baby shower stuff...such presentaion...Great Job!
Michelle
Posted by: just me | October 25, 2005 at 08:38 PM