Today we get to hear from the fabulous sisters at Kojodesigns. You may remember that we co-hosted Color My Summer together last year…which was a blast.
Kirstin and Jordan are quite the talented duo. They sew {they are finalists in SYTYCS! – way to go girls}, craft, cook, take beautiful pictures…the list goes on. But what I think they do best, is throw a good party.
Today Kirstin is going to share some baby shower planning tips and ideas that will get you positively itching to throw one for anyone you know is expecting.
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Hello friends of Delia!
I’m Kirstin, half of the sister team that blogs over at kojodesigns, and I’m thrilled to be here today.
You see, I absolutely adore Delia. Not only do I love her tutorials and her gorgeous pictures, I just love HER. We have shared the adventure/privilege/chaos of our husbands’ schooling these last couple of years. It’s especially fun that both of our husbands are finishing up at the same time, so that we’re exiting this crazy stage together. I also couldn’t be more thrilled for the new addition that they’re adding to their family and am so excited about this new “nesting” series!
One of my favorite things about baby-prep is putting together baby showers.
I love baby showers (what a great way to celebrate the little bundle-to-be and help the family get ready for his/her arrival!). I even have an entire list at the back of my planner labeled “Future Baby Showers.” Yep, I love them.
And today, my contribution to this fabulous “Nesting” series is a how-to on choosing a baby shower theme. You see, my starting spot for most of the showers I put together is to choose a theme. And I have three very reliable, go-to sources that I’m certain will get your baby shower theme gears turning.
The first baby shower ‘theme generator’ in my life is Children’s Literature. In my pre-stay-at-home-mama days, I was an elementary school teacher. This means that Burke’s and Piper Jane’s libraries are
full
absolutely overflowing,
and also that I have a whole plethora of favorite children’s books authors and series’. Just by browsing through a stack of children’s books, you’ll have more baby shower ideas than you can imagine.
A few of my favorites?
Cat in the Hat/Dr. Seuss, Pat the Bunny (image and details via), the Itsy Bitsy Spider (image and details via), the Very Hungry Caterpillar (image and details via). 
And if you can’t decide, a Golden Books themed shower or Storybook Shower are great ways to incorporate a broad love of children’s literature into a baby shower! My second baby shower theme go-to is the baby nursery. Start with the theme of the baby-to-be’s room, and you have yourself a shower theme.
A few examples? A Whale Themed Baby Shower (for a friend with a nautical nursery)…
…The Little Peanut Shower (for some friends with a gray and yellow elephant room)…
…and The Hippo Shower
(based on the DwellBaby hippo bedding that the mama-to-be had chosen).
The last place that I can count on for baby shower theme ideas is considering the interests of the mama-to-be (and her family). Some examples?
Last summer, we threw a retro garden shower for a friend who loves to collect vintage goodies, complete with retro stylings (a cooler from the 1950s, vintage quilts and blankets covering the back yard), decor made from vintage sheets, and a polaroid photo booth guest book.
Also, my sister recently threw a “French Cafe” themed baby shower for one of her friends who loves Paris and all things french.
And one of my all-time favorite showers was a “She’s Ready to Pop” shower for a popcorn lovin’ mama-to-be!
Some other ideas? A down home, farm themed shower for your resident cowgirl (image and details via), a Coco Chanel themed shower for you favorite girly girl (image and details via), a Baby Q for barbeque afficianados (image and details via), even a rock ‘n roll shower (image and details via)!
I know that your mind is just swimming with Baby Shower Theme ideas already, but when you’re looking for baby shower decor, menu and styling ideas, here are a few of my favorite shower planning resources-
Bump Smitten,
Hostess with the Mostess,
Hank and Hunt (LOVE her garland and cupcake topper tutorials),
and Chic & Cheap Nursery.
Bump Smitten,
Hostess with the Mostess,
Hank and Hunt (LOVE her garland and cupcake topper tutorials),
and Chic & Cheap Nursery.
Thanks again for having us, Delia- we are so excited to see the rest of the “Nesting” series! And happy baby shower planning friends!
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Don’t they know how to party or what? 🙂
Oh, so many great ideas! Those are such pretty baby showers!
All the photos are GREAT! Wonderful ideas 🙂 Thanks!
OMG these ideas and photos are GREAT! Thanx for sharing! I'm pretty sure I'll be throwing some more shower this year! 🙂 Great inspiration!
Natalie
http://www.projectdowhatyoulove.wordpress.com
Such a fun post! I love stacking up the inspiration! Bring on the baby showers!
Thanks for the sweet write up, friend! 🙂
LOVING this series!
Gorgeous ideas with equally matched photos. It makes me want to have more baby(ies)…well maybe not.
Thanks for the inspirations,
Sara
http://www.consumptionchatter.com