It was a beautiful Saturday morning and as she walked through the doors, the tears filled her eyes. I think it hit us both at that moment this whole thing was real. We were really there, standing smack in the middle of Shannon’s simple, elegant & neutral baby shower and all of our hopes and dreams were coming true. If you know me, you know I’ve longed for this day for a long time. Shannon is my older sister yet I became a mother many, many years before her. My oldest will be 9 this summer, my middle child will be 6 and I’m about to welcome a new baby into the world. Shannon, on the other hand, likes to take things slow and the wait has been so worth it.
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Sweet Max is due within the next few weeks and the thought of meeting my nephew still gives me chills. I am blessed with a nephew, two nieces and now two more nephews on the way (including Max), and there’s nothing more rewarding than being an Aunt and loving on each of them.
The Inspiration:
If you know Shannon well, then you know she’s drawn to simplicity, clean lines and all things white. I was a little nervous going into the design process while planning her baby shower because I tend to be bolder, and I wanted everything to be just the way she imagined it. She sent me one single photo to help with inspiration as I began planning for her baby shower and my jaw dropped and my design wheels began to turn.
Photo By: Blush Photography
The Invitation:
I knew as I dived into the design process that there were some decisions I wanted Shannon to have a say in and some I wanted to be left a secret. The invitation for her simple, elegant & neutral baby shower was one of the items I needed her approval for. It’s so weird flying solo when I’m used to having her beside me to make the decisions for all of our events. Luckily, I feel like I know her pretty well, so I chose a handful of invitations for her to select from.
The Winner:
Simple, Elegant & Neutral Baby Shower:
Shopping for all the decor was one of my favorite parts. I set out on a mission to find pieces that she could use in her animal themed nursery. From Hobby Lobby to Amazon, I was able to find the perfect pieces to style down the center of the long feasting tables.
Alright, enough descriptions! I can’t keep you waiting any longer! Here is the final set up of Shannon’s simple, elegant & neutral baby shower!
The Mom-To-Be:
![Valentine’s Day is right around the corner, and we love a good opportunity to celebrate our loved ones! Every Galentine’s Day, we typically share creative ways to celebrate, usually we’ll set up a brunch, a fun workshop or some kind of gathering. We know this year is different and not everyone will be spending the holiday together in person but we still wanted to share a creative way to celebrate those special girlfriends who have been there for you, especially this past year. [AD] [sponsored]
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Instead of designing a full tablescape for Galentine’s Day, we partnered with @homecentric to design a curated gift basket that still encourages connecting & gathering around the table from afar.
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To create this Virtual Galentine’s Day Celebration Basket, all you need is the following:
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- Decorative Basket
- White Dinnerware
- Dessert Board
- Galentine’s Day inspired Treats
- Champagne Glass
- Champagne Mixer
- Decorative Canister
- Fresh Floral
- Cozy Throw Blanket
- Placemat
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Head on over to our Stories, where we are showing you how to set up a Personal Place Setting and Dessert Board for a fun Virtual Galentine’s Day. To recreate this Galentine’s Day Celebration basket, be sure to shop your local @homecentric. Don’t have a Home Centric near you? Check out their sister stores @burkesoutlet or @beallsoutlet and shop in person or online! Be sure to share your recreations with us so we can see how you’re celebrating Galentine’s Day this year! 💕 #homecentric](https://thebusybee.co/wp-content/plugins/instagram-feed/img/placeholder.png)
The day was very special & so BEAUTIFUL…the decorations, the food ( oh that cake!! ) & the weather were perfect! Jenna did a wonderful job pulling it all together.
Mom-to-be Shannon was radiant!! Her family & friends loved socializing & celebrating with her!
Mimi 💕