I had the pleasure of attending a fabulous shower for our dearest friend Carla last weekend. While I didn't get the throw the shower (the details were left to Gloria who did an amazing job by the way), it got PN thinking of all the ways the baby shower hostesses can shower mommy months and years beyond the shower! Does that make sense? Let me clarify... Today's mission is to inspire you to think about utilizing decorations that the new mom will want to incorporate into baby's nursery AFTER the party's over. Subtle details like providing framed mementos and packaging that can double as storage are lovely and functional additions to baby's room. Here are some suggestions from your friends at Project Nursery: 1. Ditch the Diaper Cake and go for the "Lollipop Washcloths" as a useful table topper. After all, a new parent's checklist recommends 12 wash clothes when bringing home baby. 2. Suggest a storage theme and ask guests to "wrap" their gifts in storage bins. Don't worry if the baskets don't match! We guarantee they will be used throughout the entire home to store and tuck away all things baby. 3. Mom will need an extra diaper caddy especially if the home is two stories. Why not use one to carry pencils, pads and party games such as bingo cards in the interim. 4. Rather than spend money on a "Baby Shower Guestbook" (when only the first two pages are ever filled), purchase a stylish photo album …