Oh Baby...

One of my friends is having a little baby girl in December, so I jumped at the chance to have a shower for her!

Tissue Paper Pom Poms were super simple to make, but they made my living room scream baby!

I made all of the shower decorations on a super budget. The table runners, flower arrangements, table cloths, invitations and envelopes complete with a custom lining (I wish I had a picture of those) were all made for under $40.

The arrangements sat on a variety of mom and baby books... my friend is a teacher, and we had a book themed shower where guests brought books instead of cards.

And  the Piece de Resistance: The Diaper Cake.  I formed the cake from nearly 100 diapers, yards of satin and sparkling ribbon and brown paper confetti.  The cutest little pair of shoes sat on the top, but mommy to be had already swooped them up!  The word on the cake is BABY... the BY was cut off...Sorry!    I made these using cardboard letters and decoupaging and glittering them.  Babies girls must have ribbon and glitter.

Etsy Find...April Hiler Designs

 These rustic kissing balls can be carried by your maids or flower girls, hung up as decor or be centerpieces for your event!

Check out April Hiler Designs on Etsy for some more amazing rustic details.

 Snowy White Winter Wedding Pomander/ Kissing ball: $25.00

Red Christmas Pomander/ Kissing Ball/ Flower Girl Basket Alternative: $25.00

 Rustic Fall Wedding Pomander/ Kissing Ball/ Basket Alternative: $25.00

Rustic Succulent Wedding Pomander/ Kissing Ball: $18.00

A Perfect Pair

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 J. Crew Dress + Handmade Flower = Picture Perfect Maids

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Make this steal worthy idea fit your wedding color palette!

Romantic Autumn Wedding

 Simple Fall Touches at this Real Wedding!

Loving this romantic place setting! An elegant bouquet of flowers is the perfect detail for your delicate place setting or wedding cake.

Originally posted at Grey Like Weddings

Check out more of this wedding at Grey Like Weddings or Mikaela Ruth Photography

Postcard Guest Book

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Receive postcards from your guests for months to come!

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A unique way for the guests to display the finished postcards would be a painted shutter, an old mailbox or even photo holders.

Picture of the Day

I love this! These photos were taken at the same location, on the same day, and in the same dress but the emotions are totally different... props to Megan W Photography

Etsy Find...State-By-Food Tote Bag

State-By-Food Tote: $25.00

This adorable tote represents each state with a specific local food! You can fill this tote with edible items that give your guests a little glimpse of your hometown. Below are some examples from the Style Me Pretty Blog or you can check out the Etsy shop by just clicking here.

(from left to right) Small Sour Dough Loaf from Boudin / Strawberry Lavendar Jam from Slow Jams / Scharffen Berger Chocolate Bar / Qupé Chardonnay / Edible San Francisco Magazine

(from left to right) Bazzini Pistachio Nuts / Dean & Deluca Turkish Apricots / Apple from Union Square Greenmarket / Bialy from Hot Bread Kitchen / Manhattan Special Coffee Soda

(from left to right) Hot N Hot Giant Jelly Beans / Jalapeno Cornbread Mix / Deep Friend Peanuts / Dr. Pepper / Sonny Bryan’s BBQ Sauce
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Here are some ideas for your Kentucky bag....

Custom Mini Louisville Slugger Bats: Price Varies

Bottle of Mark's BBQ Sauces: $2.99

Mini Makers Mark: $2.99

Marker's Mark Bourbon Chocolates: $27.99

Heine Brothers' Local Coffee: Price Varies

Derby Pie Tart: $3.49

Picture of the Day

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Featured Venue

Joe Huber's Farm

2421 Engle Road
Starlight Indiana 47106
Phone: 812-923-5255

An intimate gazebo overlooking a lake and surrounded by the orchards at Jo Huber's Farm could be the perfect venue for your outdoor wedding. This venue also has multiple indoor options that are great for a ceremony or reception.This family farm has everything you need to make your wedding day perfect!

Stringy Getaway

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Nothing says Friday better than some silly string! Have a weekend full of fun!

A Simple Silhouette

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A simple silhouette can be used in details throughout your wedding! Make it personal by getting your silhouette drawn by a local artist and creating it to fit your personality as a couple!

Great DIY silhouette instructions at Country Living!