Mimi's Baby Shower

It's Wednesday already and it seems that the week is flying by at lighting speed. I'm a bit pressed for time, but I wanted to share with you what I'd been up to last weekend.  Me and three friends hosted a baby shower on Sunday for our dear girlfriend, Jemimah Scarlett (a.k.a Mimi)! She's expecting a baby girl very soon and we couldn't be more excited!!  Here's a peek into the event...

 

She arrived with her doting husband and adorable son (lower left). We ate, laughed, played games, and ooh-ed and ahh-ed as she opened her presents. It was like Christmas in March! In attendance were many other pregnant friends who came to share their "baby bumps" and well wishes.

The event was held at Kiva 150, an amazing downtown loft event space I posted about a while back. We would've loved to have partied on Kiva 150's rooftop, but unfortunately we had no cooperation with mother nature.

The food was catered by the Publix Deli as well as a local wholesale club.  The flowers and tin containers were purchased from Halls Wholesale Florist in Midtown Atlanta.

Below are a few fun shots of our guest of honor and the party hosts.  The photo in the middle is of Mimi just before releasing the balloons. The release was in honor of her mother who passed away unexpectedly just over a year ago. Talk about a tear jerking moment...there wasn't a dry eye on that sidewalk.  That moment was a bittersweet one, more sweet than bitter. It just goes to show that life can go on after a hurtful loss and that her mother is forever in our hearts.

Mimi has been in my life since I was only 12 years old and is more like a sister than a friend. I missed the pregnancy and birth of her son, but these days I am front and center for my sister and waiting to snuggle her baby girls cheeks. Thanks for experiencing this moment with us. I hope you make today a great day!

It's Babies and Kids Week!

"Children will not remember you for the material things you provided, but for the feeling that you cherished them."

-Richard L. Evans

I hope everyone had a wonderful weekend, I sure did. On Sunday, me and three ladies hosted a baby shower for our dear friend Mimi. During the shower, I thought about how lovely it will be for her baby girl to see how we celebrated her pending arrival and to know that she was loved and cherish well before she graced us with her presence.  Nothing gives me more joy than making a child feel loved.  

After the shower my thoughts shifted this time to my  twins who will celebrate their 3rd birthday next month.

 
With less than a month to go, I became a bit panicked given the fact I have nothing planned. Sometimes the most easygoing plans and projects are some of the best. Don't you think? 

Tomorrow, I have the most adorable post of a little girl's birthday party and budget friendly design tips from the professional events planner who is also her mother!


Have you planned a special event; baby shower, bar/bat mitzvah, birthday party, etc. on a budget? What are your best money saving tips when decorating for a kids' event?

Speaking of Labor...

First and foremost, I'd like to wish everyone a happy and safe Labor Day weekend!

And speaking of labor, as in labor and delivery, it seems that most of my friends are expecting or have recently welcomed a new arrival. This year, might I add, is the year of the boy! One of my new hobbies is making inspiration boards for baby showers. Since Disney decor is really not my thing, I've been brainstorming on alternative themes for showers. One of my favorites is the one below, "Prepping for A Boy." I've actually given this to one of my girlfriends who is planning an upcoming shower. I can't wait to see what she comes up with based on my inspiration board. I'm so eager to help, maybe she'll read this blog post and put me out of my misery and assign me a task!

This inspiration board, "Ahoy, It's A Boy" was for my friend Niya whose shower was given this past May. Included in the design , but not shown below, was a wooden hand-painted model ship which we used a centerpiece on the dessert table. She loved it much that we included it as gift for her little captain and is now an adorable room accent.


Creating an inspiration board is useful when planning any event, not just baby showers. It helps everyone to keep focused when shopping and provides an excellent visual for those who need a little help envisioning the concept. Have you ever used a inspiration board for your special event?