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Operation Shower: Sunshine Farms

>> Monday, January 31, 2011

a view of the Military Appreciation tent on the 14th green

I know I do go on and on about Operation Shower, but I just can't help myself. I have a total weak spot for anything "baby", and when you top it off with our service men and women? I do whatever I can to be supportive. So when Amy from Stem Parties/Operation Shower offered to buy me dinner and cut my meat if I would come and help set up their most most recent event, you better believe I jumped, high.

The venue for this shower was the Torrey Pines Golf Course in beautiful San Diego during their Farmer's Insurance Open PGA Tour. Did I mention how beautiful it was? It really struck me especially because I had just returned from a fabulous but cold and wet trip to New York.

Anyway, I'm going to stop talking, and just show pictures.

Top left: Amy with her hay

Top right: Jenn from HWTM schooling me in veggie centerpiece design

Bottom: Marie (and her oh so patient husband) from Sweets Indeed

Top left: volunteers making some last minute centerpieces

Top right: a volunteer having fun with our 2" punch

Bottom: napkin folding!

ADORABLE! Just add veggies

and the sun sets on our day of set-up

And now some photos from the day of the shower, courtesy of LeeAnn Widyn Photography...

Thirty six Military moms-to-be got the dream shower they deserved, but there are so many more! Please visit Operation Shower's website or facebook page and learn how you can get involved.

Operation Shower in San Diego

>> Monday, January 24, 2011

image courtesy of Hostess with the Mostess

You know Amy from Stem Parties? I am so in awe of her! Not only does she know how to throw an amazing event, but she is also an integral team member of Operation Shower. The reason I bring this up, is that I am going to meet her, in San Diego, TODAY!

You see, March of Dimes and Operation Shower are throwing a giant baby shower at the PGA TOUR’s Farmers Insurance Open, where thirty-six expectant military moms will receive the baby shower they deserve. The moms-to-be will receive gift boxes filled with baby supplies, clothing, toys, books and much, much more courtesy of Kmart, Ashford University, Farmers Insurance and so many other generous donors.

Amy and the crew will need some help setting things up at the legendary Torrey Pines Golf Course for the event on Tuesday January 25 - and I am honored to do any sweeping, heavy lifting or dish washing required. Who else will be there you ask? Well, from what I understand, Jenn from Hostess with the Mostess, Sweets Indeed and of course Heavenly Blooms.

I can't wait to share more when I return - the decor will undoubtedly be spectacular!

Cast Your Ballot

>> Friday, August 13, 2010

Show of hands please? Which Train Party color palette is your favorite?
Leave your comment below, every vote counts!

This adorable Choo-Choo Train Printable Party will be available next month!

Lavender and Toile Party Tablescape

>> Tuesday, December 29, 2009

cupcake wrappers

Lavender & Toile...what could be better for a precious baby shower or baby's 1st birthday? This elegant collection is the latest and sweetest (pun intended) addition to the ever expanding Paper & Cake printable partyware repertoire...and for only $10...babies (and mommies) will coo with delight!

napkin rings (do double duty as candle and/or vase wraps), wine glass tags, placecards, favor basket

"Welcome" sign, Thank You notes, Matching Envelope, Invitations

Mini Guest Book Notes with Envelopes

The Lavender & Toile Baby Shower includes:
Birth announcement + Envelope
Invitation + Envelope
Envelope Seals
Front Door Sign
Dessert Recipe Card
Place cards
Napkin Rings / Vase Wraps / Candle Wraps
Party Food labels
Cupcake wrappers
Cupcake toppers
Favor Handbag
Gift Card Pillow box
Gift log
Games sheet
Guest book mini-note cards
Guest book mini-envelopes
Wine glass tags
Thank you card + Envelope
Pennant Banner “Welcome”
Patterned paper

P&C Real Life Parties ~ Under the Sea Baby Shower

>> Monday, October 19, 2009

My super talented cousin Krista (of Krista Lucas Photography), recently hosted a baby shower with an Under the Sea theme. Our downloadable tablescape was just perfect for the occasion! Here is what she had to say...

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Abby over at Paper&Cake is amazing...I love all their parties! I threw Alex a baby shower using their "Under the Sea" collection and got so many compliments!

I kept it pretty simple since the shower was going to be fairly small. Food: pasta salad, hummus & pita bread, veggies and dip, and cupcakes. I filled the favor baskets with peppermint patties, lip balm, and tealight candles.

We played one game - I put about 15 assorted baby related items on a tray, let the ladies examine it for about a minute, then they had to write down all the items they remembered after I took the tray away. We also talked the afternoon away, as a group of women who have known each other for years and years are able to do!