Baby Zella's Baby Shower

Parents to be- my son & daughter in law...

Cameron & Caitlyn

I held my first and probably only 

baby shower this month. Caitlyn has 3 children

already.  So this may be it for the two of them at 4 children total.

 It was a lot of prep work getting ready for it all month so I haven't 

been doing as much art this month.  I am ecstatic

that they are having another girl.

With us having 2 big dogs it just seemed easier to have 

everyone came in through the garage.

I made a balloon swag to dress it up a bit.

The theme I was shooting for was a boho

garden party theme.  In pinks obviously for

the little girl that will be coming along.

at the bottom of the stairs

A sign I made Welcomed

all to the shower with 

photo's of the couple.

I decorated with balloon

swags in shades of pink, white

and cream and a little green.

Lights and lanterns to brighten it up

and make it look magical!

I also used burlap which I happen to

love for the texture.

The rabbit buggy had diapers which

people could write messages on

to perk the parents up during

late night diaper changes.

I did the flower arrangements myself

for the tables in which I included 

some greenery and daisies from my yard.

Don't they look pretty on the table in mason jars that I glued

jute rope around the tops, for that informal casual feel.

This is the gift table before the gifts arrived.

Pretty tissue flowers on the door and streamers

that swag to dress it up.

I hand made the pennants with her

name for the table.

I discovered it is much easier

 to just string the balloons

on floral wire than on balloon arch tape.

They stay put and when done I just

taped the sharp end of wire so it 

didn't pop balloons.

During the decoration process.  I hung lanterns over what

will be the food tables.

The dessert table

We also had a chocolate fountain

table with fruits and all different

treats you could dip in the chocolate

We order food from a caterer that

was absolutely delicious.

Everyone said they had a wonderful

time.  Although the shower was

open and they could leave whenever

they wanted.  Almost everyone stayed

the entire time.  

People could sit inside or outside.

I loved the little girls 

sundresses  which seemed

to match the decorations!

Cute as can be!

They got lots of gifts.  Some not even 

pictured.  It was 2 car loads to take

them home.  So I think it's safe

to say that the baby is already

spoiled before she has even arrived.

I put together shower gifts for everyone that 

came to take with they and we also had a diaper

raffle with 3 bigger gifts.

Everyone  got to take a little succulent

A pretty candle

A baby houseplant if they wanted.

And a goodie bag  with sweet treats of a

fancy decorated cookie & handmade chocolates.

I am thrilled that it came out so well.  As you

can guess I was nervous with it being

my first shower that I had ever done.

 In fact, I had never had that many people over in my

 house at one time.  I just wanted to make it nice a

 memorable time for them and all that came.  

Everyone seem to have a great time and loved

the food so I think this Baby Shower

was a complete success! 

Yay!

Barn Craft Party

I always thought it would be fun

to host craft parties for friends.

I posted on FB who would be

interested in a craft party at my house

to make similar signs like this.

A bunch of people responded so I

plan to do a few since there's 

not enough room for everyone at one time. 

My first one was with all the people

 at my barn that wanted to come.

It worked out great. No more than 5 people is the perfect

set up with everyone having room to work.

It was fun with a lot

of chit chat.

Everyone's signs came out

really nice.

I think it's safe to say 

All left happy with their

signs under their arms.

I  am planning a baby shower

in July so in August I will 

start back up with these again. 

Spring Garden Tour...

I have been busy in the garden getting things planted.

Red and Purple is my favorite color scheme,

and I feel like it connects it all together to have the same

color scheme at the front of the house.

Everything is small and just starting to

grow here in Michigan. I like to take pictures

of how it looks at the beginning of the season and

how big it grows.

 

I'm quite happy how my Clematis came

back from last year.

My husband landscaped very nicely around the deck

and the basement patio. Last year that 

was all just grass growing there.

My herbs from last year just look beautiful and full!

This year I will let them flower for the bee's.  

I have all the herbs I need.

My favorite are these little purple flowers

falling over the rock wall!

I planted flowers to attract butterflies 

and humming birds all around our yard.

Aren't these beautiful?

My happy place....

This is a butterfly garden I put in this year next to this

patio.  Hoping I will be able to sit and watch them

come to the flowers this year.

 My secret secluded down stairs patio.  Wisteria I planted last year is starting to bloom.  You can also see the giant Columbine plant that I planted from a seed at our old house.  It looked so tiny and

little when I transplanted it last year and look at it now!

Gorgeous!

One of my favorite views!

I repainted these wood and iron wall

hangings I had and wired pots on them

to dress up the downstairs patio wall.  Look my bearded Irises 

bloomed this Spring from my old house.

This year I added flower pots around the deck and pond with flowers.

My veggie garden is all planted.  I also

have pots of flowers around the

garden to make it look pretty and

encourage pollinators to come visit.

All the fish survived their first winter hibernating in the pond.

These beautiful heron statues were a Mother's Day gift

from my son and his soon to be wife.

I was thrilled to see my water Irises blooming!

At night it just looks magical I think.  Lots of

twinkle lights.

Truely a dream come true and my little private paradise.

I was quite happy my little baby lilacs bloomed that we planted last year.

Foxgloves

Another Iris I didn't know I even had..

Natascha