Nicole's Baby Shower

This shower for baby Ella was just full of sweet details at every turn. The cake matched the invitation completely and I love the doilies that have been turned into cones filled with chocolate chex mix off to the side.



The present table was overflowing with the most precious baby girl things you've ever seen.

Just look at that gorgeous quilt underneath.



These name tages were adorable! Layers of streamers made into circles with the perfect little accents for each person.



Even the dogs matched the decor. I didn't get a picture of her brother Buckley who sported what may have been a bow tie.



Lovely roses in tones of pink, peach, yellow and white in vases of sliced lemons and oranges.



I loved these tissue paper poofs. Inspired by a Martha Stewart kit, these were floating everywhere. They were all over the back yard hanging from the pergola and the trees. It created such a sweet ambiance.

I tracked down a tutorial HERE. Your welcome. Now we just need to find a reason to make a bunch of these and put them around.



Croissant sandwiches (oh how I love croissant), fresh fruit, different salads and cheeses. Oh and somehow I missed pictures of the cookies. Simple circular soft sugar cookies frosted in colors that matched the decor.



I how simple the hanging tissue circles were. Nicole likes simplicity and this had such impact.



The decorations were all made by Nicole's sister-in-law and I think she did such an amazing job.




The only man at the shower was Liam my other cousins boy. Adorable, no?



Opening gifts in front of a group of people always makes me a bit uncomfortable but I do love watching someone else open baby gifts.

This quilt, oh my, handmade and there is a bright polka dot pattern on the other side. I will never understand the patience and talent of quilters.



Nicole is a graphic designer and very stylish. She likes simple and modern. Her nursery is going to be more Scandinavian in design (I do hope she'll share pictures) and she is really not into the whole frilly girly stuff.



This little top came from a friend and really seemed her style.



But what I was really looking forward to, was seeing her open presents like this. I mean, it's a baby shower for a little girl- you are just bound to get foofy dresses!

She thought this would be perfect for Ella's wedding.

Just look at her expression.



Then the little Tinkerbell costume came out and I was laughing so hard my camera was shaking. I absolutely love this outfit. I really do. It came from my mom and we both knew Nicole would just die when she opened it. Receipt in the bag.... but I almost stole it from her just to keep.

I've never seen anyone get so much baby clothes. What is it about little girls that make you want to buy the whole store?