DIY Baby Shower Decorations

Here are a few more deocrating ideas for your baby shower.    

Ms. E created beautiful center pieces using dollar store flower pots, fresh Gyp flowers (Gypsophila) dyed green and blue, and a little greenery.  Two larger flower arrangements were made for the Mommy-to-be's table and the food buffet table.  We picked up the flowers the morning of the baby shower from the flower district.

"It's A Boy" styrofoam letters were painted baby blue and glitter was added to the the comma for a little extra pizazz!

Below "are a few photos" from the baby shower: 

My Niece, Ms. E, made this diaper train
and diaper baby! Diaper boxes were
used for the body of the train, notice
 the baby food jars for the wheels :)

So cute and creative!

  

Gifts for guests. Gift basket was wrapped
in tulle for a refreshing change from celeophane.

Gag gifts wrapped beautifully by Ms N.
"You do not want what's inside these boxes" :)

The shower was a beautiful success.  The Mommy-to-be and her Mother-in-law planned and made purchases for the baby shower early.  This helps financially when you're hosting an event.

*  Cheese, nuts and fruit trays were purchased from the local supermarket. 

*  Fresh, handmade to order taco bar.

*  Sangria only was served.  No open bar.

*  Family members made chocolate covered strawberries and fruit trays.

*  Family member's, Ms. N, wrapped the gifts and Ms. E made the flower 

    arrangements.     

*  Great Grandmother, Ms. O, made the white tablecloths.

*  Tent, chairs and tables were rented.

*  Cupcakes were served instead of cake.

*  Mr. D made sure the backyard was ready.

I hope these pictures and information are an inspiration to you when planning your baby shower.  Have a great weekend and... be kind!

photos:  by eve

DIY Baby Boy Candy Bar Buffet

Candy bar buffets are a unique and personal way to bring an extra element of color and beauty to your baby shower. 

Below are "a few photos" and how to instructions for making some of the items on this table.  

Baby shower colors were blue and green

                      

We were on the lookout for the glass containers months before the shower.  Most were purchased on sale for very reasonable prices.  The candy was purchased from Jack's Wholesale Candy & Toy Company, 1244 East 8th Street, Los Angeles.  Small sheer bags were used to hold the candy.

I made a green and white pokadot tablecloth for the candy bar and a blue pokadot tablecloth for the desert table.  

Green pokadot was also used to make the candy tree that "It's A Boy" is leaning on.

  

To make this round styrofoam ball fit on top of the candle holder's flat surface, I made a ruffle (reminds me of a clown's ruffle collar).  *Measured around the top (12") and doubled the length (24").  *Cut the ruffle on the fold.  *On the sewing machine I stitched a 1/4" basting stitch.  *Gathered the basting stitch until the fabric fit on top of the candle holder.  *Tucked in the raw edges.  *Once I was pleased with the way the collar looked, I used hot glue to glue it to the top of the candle holder.  *Next, hot glue the styrofoam ball to the top of the collar.  That's it!  Insert the candy suckers of your choice.

I'll share more DIY projects from this baby shower in the next post.  Remember to be kind.

photos: by eve

DIY Kitchen Decorating on a Shoe Strang

It has taken me all this time to get the kitchen together. (9/24/2012 post)  I used jewel tone accessories in my 10ft. X 14ft. kitchen.  The walls where painted bright white to brighten up the small space's dark floor, brown wood cabinets and brown wood dining table.  Below are "a few photos" of my kitchen and some photos of cool jewel tone accessories. 

$12.00 rug from Marshalls

I made two patchwork pillows to  to go on my $15.00 Ikea chairs.
 I've had the glasses for a few years, who knew!

I was lucky the stove, refriderator and kitchen table were already here!  And there's a large window over the kitchen table that gets plenty of sunlight. I did purchase the clock and tea pot from Urban Home,  drum lamp that hangs over the table from CB2, towels and votives from Cost Plus.  Everything else you see, I had already!  

Multicolored tublers by Drinkstuff

hand blown glass by artist Elizabeth Lyons

I love these  beveled glass decorative
switch plates, available at Susan Goldstick, Inc.

How about these glass door knobs for a jewel-like
 kitchen accent by Graham & Green?

small jewelled spoons by Cox & Cox

These jewel tone accessories add drama to a room and create a sense of luxury, sophistication and comfort.

 I'm very pleased with the way the kitchen came together.  I hope the above accessories and my kitchen photos inspire you and your decorating project!

eve4art@gmail.com

photos by: Houzz & eve

2013, Garden Grove High School's " Couture Fashion Show"

 I was honored to be invited to be a judge at Garden Grove High School's 8th Annual Fashion Show, "Garden Grove Couture".

 

Along with fellow judges, Janell Slipp, FIDM Representative, Amanda Robertson, Banana Republic Visual Merchandiser, Monique Adams, Television Costune Designer and Wardrobe Stylist and Kyla Benson, Santa Ana College Fashion Design Instructor. 

The shows's theme "Sock Up The Sun" featured beach balls and custom designed tee shirts on mannegins for the runnway backdrop. Below are "a few photos": 

Hair designer, Joi Douglass, of Ajoi, created the model's hair styles to the student designer's specifications.  

Best Costume and Best Model Award

Kirsten Schultz, was the winning designer for her collection, Blacksheep Bombshell.
Below are two pieces from her collection!

Congratulations to all the students!

Pictures: by eve

SUMMER 21013, SMALL SPACE CONTAINER GARDENING

You don't need a yard to have a garden.  Container gardens are an easy alternative to decorating your small balcony or patio.  Below are "a few photos":

Love this planter box with a space for chilling wine!
I hope these pictures inspire you to create an outdoor space at your place.
Private owned nursery's are a great for answering questions and
making suggestions.  Sometimes they even plant the flowers in the containers!

Enjoy!

  And remember to be kind!!