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On Saturday I was the luckiest mumma-to-be in town. In case you haven't guessed it yet, the theme for our nursery is yellow, grey and white (I'll share some pics in Jan when we're totally set up) and so it was the theme for my beautiful grey and yellow baby shower.
Mum did nearly everything herself with some help from my sis and a some lovely friends but didn't she do the most amazing job?
In the lead up she kept saying to me 'don't get your hopes up I'm not that creative with all that fancy decorating.' She could have fooled me. Everything was absolutely perfect.
See the napkins with elephants on them? Mum sourced the fancy white napkins and then hand-stamped each one with grey elephants. I seriously have a high standard to live up to when I am a mum.
The punch was a lovely non-alcoholic mix and I must ask her for the recipe although I know what the answer will be 'oh I just threw in a bit of this and a bit of that until it tasted good' (she's that kind of cook/drinks mixer).
The adorable little elephants poking out of the wine rack were prizes for games and the recipients happily gave them new homes (Bubba got one too).
Mum even carried the grey and yellow baby shower theme through to her outfit. Doesn't she look wonderful? Auntie Anna looked lovely in her yellow jacket and floral headpiece to match.
I'm just jealous that my feet are bigger than mum's. Anna gets to borrow all her shoes but not big-foot Claire.
The table numbers from our wedding even made another appearance decorated with hand-made grey and yellow paper pompoms (also elephant stamped) to create a bit of a screen between the party and the kitchen.
Family and friends started arriving shortly after I'd taken the photos of the grey and yellow baby shower and I was very happy to get this beautiful shot of my grandma, Guppy.
The twins were looking gorgeous as always and behaved beautifully the whole day.
My other little guest Miss M was so pooped from being shown off and passed around for cuddles in her adorable outfit she fell asleep while we were eating. Isn't she angelic?
Of course the food was spectacular and nearly all prepared entirely by my very clever mother.
The top right is an artichoke dip that I absolutely loved. Must get that recipe to share too.
Lunch was a sit-down affair and after dishing out a little of everything from the buffet I took my seat.
It was game time while we were eating. See the attention to detail? Even the pencils for games were themed with my little one's name (well the name I've given him/her for now).
Before lunch we played spit the dummy where you had to throw the little dummies into a bucket. My Mother-in-law was the winner there and gifted her elephant to me.
Then we had to name the nursery rhyme and write down what certain animal's babies are called. Do you know what a baby fox is? How about a baby dolphin? I did learn that I need to scrub up on my nursery rhymes.
Of course there was dessert! We were all seriously spoilt for choice.
On Friday afternoon mum rang me panicking that there wasn't enough of a dessert selection and would I make brownies so there was a chocolate option.
I whipped up a double batch and baked them in cupcake liners to look a bit prettier.
Here's the recipe for my best ever brownies if you want to give them a go.
Also on the table were coffee butterflies, baby chocolate and vanilla cupcakes, mum's lemon meringue ice-cream in individual servings (such a clever idea), meltingly-soft shortbread sandwiches and yellow meringues.
My only other contribution was the carrot cake cupcakes with yellow icing and I got my craft on to make the cupcake toppers.
Ok don't judge me but this is my plate and I ate every skerrick and possibly could have gone back for more but I was heading into a bit of sugar coma.
I did take a few leftovers home and may have had some for dessert that night. Promise I don't feed my growing baby this much sugar every day! It was just so good and there was no way I could not try one of everything.
After dessert quite a few people had left so daddy-to-be came and helped me open the presents. Mum had the family bassinet (it's 73 years old) refurbished for us and it stood as our present table.
It's now all set up in our bedroom complete with the most beautiful handmade sheets from my Aunt in Spain (I'll share photos when I post the nursery). I gaze at it every night before bed imagining our little Bubba in it. I still can't quite believe it.
We have one very lucky baby!
Thank you to all my wonderful family and friends who helped me celebrate and for all Bubba's gifts but the biggest thank you to my wonderful mum for throwing the best baby shower I could have ever imagined! xxx
Tracy says
I just wanted to say that your gray and yellow baby shower is my inspiration. It gives me life!!! Bravo to your mom and everyone involved.
Claire says
You're welcome Tracy!
Rosa says
Hello Claire,
Beautiful baby shower. Your mother did an excellent job. Just curious on how she did the runner on the tables. Was it all cloth?
Claire says
She did a beautiful job didn't she Rosa. It is just a piece of fabric. I think she bought a few meters of it and cut it into long pieces.
Rachel says
No way! I used to be in Zara all the time! (I am not a big shopper, or a very good one for that matter, hence looking at other people and then wanting what they wear!). But Zara was a fave! And I used to live within 800m of not one but two Zara stores! Oh dear! Massive fail!
Claire says
Oh no! Zara is a great shop isn't it?
The Café Sucre Farine says
Claire, what a beautiful shower and you look wonderful! I love the yellow and gray theme and the elephants are adorable!!
Claire says
Thank you Chris! I can't wait to share the nursery with everyone!
My Kitchen Stories says
Claire I can hardly believe how close you are. What a beautiful job your mum did. You certainly have a talented family
Claire says
Me either Tania! Thank you she most certainly did.
Rachel says
I love your mum's dress! Do you know where it is from???
Claire says
Me too Rachel! I do actually - she got it in Zara in Spain. Sorry might be a bit hard to track down.
Lorraine @ Not Quite Nigella says
Your mum did a fabulous job!! What a cute colour combination! :D
Claire says
Thanks Lorraine!
The Life of Clare says
Claire, it's stunning! She's done such a fabulous job! I can't wait to see the baby's room! Blogger baby play dates sound the best!
Claire says
Sounds perfect to me Clare. I'm just waiting on a few finishing touches for the nursery then I'll share. You have to share yours too!
celia says
Woohoo Claire, many people don't have weddings so well organised and catered as your baby shower! What a star your mum and sis are! Everything looks perfect! :)
Claire says
Haha nope! One of the guests actually said it was like the wedding!
Maureen | Orgasmic Chef says
Oh my, I think everyone would want your mother as their own. She's beautiful, talented and incredibly generous with her time and her fortune. I hurriedly scrolled through the photos to see if there was one of your gran and there was! Isn't she amazing!
This little baby is coming into such an incredible family! The shower was very special, Claire.
Claire says
Of course there's a photo of Guppy! Didn't mum do a wonderful job?! Very very special.
Jess says
YAY! I've been so excited to see these photos! It looks like such an amazing shower, and so beautifully done by your mother. That bassinet is gorgeous - how nice to have such a special family heirloom for your little one. Loved this! (And how cute are the twins!?!?!)
Claire says
It was Jess. Aren't they... you'll have your own very soon!
Lisa the Gourmet Wog says
Wow I'm speechless! The attention to detail is super impressive Claire, kudos to your mum! Everything just looks absolutely amazing! xx
Claire says
Thanks Lisa! x
Hotly Spiced says
No wonder you turned out to be a food blogger - you have your mother's talent in spades. What a beautiful day for everyone. I just love how the room looked - your mother went above and beyond. Do tell her we have the same shoes except mine are navy blue - I wear them everywhere; so comfortable. We also have a basinet that's been in the family for years and years. Mine is cane-coloured though, not white. I suppose you've bought the tea-tree mattress for it? I bought a new one with each new arrival xx
Claire says
It was just beautiful wasn't it?! I'll tell her about the shoes. She'd been looking for yellow shoes for weeks when she found them.
So lovely to have such a special family treasure. I did indeed buy the tea tree mattress (on mum's instruction).
lizzie - strayed from the table says
Claire! oh, wow, so exciting. Looks like a wonderful and most beautiful baby shower. Your mum is super impressive with her styling. I think you have a little competition.
The food looks spectacular too. Your baby is going to be very blessed coming into this world. Looking forward to meeting him/her next year for a play date.
Claire says
Isn't she impressive? She really missed her calling as an event planner! Definitely looking forward to a play date.
Kristin says
Beautiful photos from a beautiful day! x
Claire says
Agreed x
Rachel says
Oh WOW! So beautiful!!
Claire says
Thanks Rachel!
JJ - 84thand3rd says
You look brilliant Claire and what a wonderful shower - your mum did a fabulous job!
Claire says
Thanks JJ. She did didn't she?!