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A Giraffe-inspired Baby Shower

Giraffe Desert Bar

A Project For: August Ryder
Location: Alexandria, Virginia
Description:
DIY projects, fun props mixed with lots of yummies make a unique shower for a glowing mom-to-be... who happens to be my sista.
Design Inspiration:
She likes giraffes so we used blue and chocolate brown giraffe prints. For a little vintage charm we used antique blocks and a mini Radio Flyer wagon. The painted garden pots with wooden B-A-B-Y letters play on the idea that a baby boy is "growing".
Decorating Style:
Simple and playful.
Project Details:
Giraffe fabrics are from fabric.com. Pots, green moss, wood letters, burlap and gingham fabrics are from JoAnn Fabrics. Cupcake wrappers are from Michaels and the cupcake toppers are actually stickers attached to toothpicks.
Favorite Items:
Our guests! ...and the dessert bar! Maybe the little wagon filled with yummy veggie apps.
Advice:
Strong punch. Don't over think it and get help from everyone.

Sarah M

Honored to be a *small* part of your wonderful design and creation of a beautiful and memorable shower. Your sister is blessed to have you love her, and her growing family, so much!
http://www.peartreegreetings.com Pear Tree Greetings

Cute! Love the giraffe theme – adorable! And the cake looks delicious! Bet the baby shower was a hit! -Dani
Erin P

Adorable! You are a fantastic designer and well on your way to a top designer. I love looking at the photos. You amaze me!
12andcounting

Very cute cake. And I really like your use of the radio flyer wagon. And that giraffe backdrop too.
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Erin P,

Thank you so much Erin P from Scotland! xo
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Thank you so much Sarah! We loved your whoopie pies! How beautiful do they look in the photo?
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Thank you for your wonderful feedback “Pear tree” and “12 days and counting”!
Andrea L

Pics look great! Your vision is amazing…you will definitely go far with your designs. Glad we know and love you cause we will probably be asking you for your expert opinion soon! XO.
Heather

I love the design patterns , colors and the thoughtfulness you put into into your creations. Also how you incorporate family time allowing your children to be involved. Fabulous fun.
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Thank you for supporting my design efforts! Having a vision is one thing, but pulling it all together (within a few hours) takes a team of people, notably my sisters, mother and a few special friends. xoxo
Erin P

Caroline Taylor Design,

From Scotland?
Michelle S.

caroline, do you have a twitter or facebook lmk, im over in Arlington :)