Bee is for Baby! How could a bee lover resist this buzzing theme to celebrate a baby-to-be? Here are some pictures of a baby shower I recently hosted for a couple expecting a baby boy, but the theme would work for a girl too. Martha Stewart’s bumblebee paper punch from Michael’s came in very handy – used on the table, baby sign and bumblebee “chandelier.” Also, a big thank you to Lolliblog’s B is for Baby Shower for inspiring me!
* images from Simplified Bee
Looking to create a sophisticated, yet globally inspired nursery for baby? If so, add Rikshaw Design to your list.
Based here in San Francisco, The Rikshaw Design collection includes mix-n-match crib sets, pillows and accessories, all hand block-printed on the softest Indian cotton voile. Founder and lead designer, Catherine Fitzsimmons, is a former textile designer for Pottery Barn and Ralph Lauren who noticed the need for “bohemian baby” bedding.
“Watching the Indian artisans create gorgeous block printed textiles in person left me mesmerized”, says Catherine. “I fell in love with the imperfections of a block print, the saturated colors, and the true artistry and dedication that it takes to finish just one meter of fabric. I instantly knew that I wanted to incorporate those techniques with my design sensibility for pattern and color, to create a line that would be loved both by the child as well as the parent.”
The sweet elephant shaped pillows come in all prints and would look great on any bed. {Hint} I am hoping Catherine will add an adult and children’s bedding line to her gorgeous collection!
Celebrating Thanksgiving with young children is wonderful, but may lead to some challenges. First, do you let them eat at the “adult” table and give them the good china, silverware and crystal glasses? Or will your littlest guests have their own designated table? It might depend on how many kids will be there, how big your main table is and if you think the kids are “ready” for your finest dishes. For me, I prefer the kids to sit at the adult table in the hopes they will learn from their parents, relatives and friends how to behave in a more formal setting. But, when I was growing up I sat at the “kids” table for years. It was always fun when it was decorated in a special way too.
If you do decide to have a kids’ table, you may want to decorate it in a festive, but kid-friendly manner. Check out the darling turkey plates and tumblers and festive home decor available at Pottery Barn Kids.
Let them help. Busy Bee Lifestyle also had a great DIY idea for kids – cover the table in brown butcher paper, set out some markers and crayons and let your little artists create their own holiday placesetting.
Leave to Martha Stewart to have another super cute idea! These darling turkey, Pilgrim hat and bonnet felt finger-puppets would make the kids at your Thanksgiving feast grin from ear to ear. Place them atop candy canes to create sweet centerpieces. Here is the “how to”.
This yarn turkey with “thankful” feathers would make a darling centerpiece and it’s another simple DIY project.
For dessert, how about serving these gobbling-good turkey cupcakes? I know my kids would devour them in a second!
Looking for decorating ideas for your “adult” Thanksgiving table or will you be a dinner guest?
Many of you know, I love designing nursery and children’s rooms, so I swooned when I saw these colorful, modern shadow pillows by Aunt Bucky. Thank you to Project Nursery for introducing me to this line.
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