A Storybook Themed Baby Shower

Who doesn't love a baby shower?

I mean... all of those clothes, an excuse to drink mimosas, an afternoon with friends and usually some fabulous food. My best friend, who I wrote about here, is about to have her first child. It's a little boy and we chose a storybook theme for the shower. I was so, so sweet. Here is a peek into that wonderful day.

DIY: Hand Painted Wooden Spoons!

Want to give your house a little spring refresh? How about some hand painted wooden spoons that you can pop in a pitcher with some fresh flowers.

Simple and Pretty!

I had purchases a bunch of wooden spoons a while back and had some Martha Stuart paint on hand. I figured...why not try out some hand painted wooden spoons. 

This project was super easy and would make a cute hostess gift if you are attending any dinners in the near future. Here is how I did it:

Supplies:

Wooden Spoons

Acrylic Paint

Sponge Brushes

Tape (optional)

Directions:

Grab your wooden spoons and supplies. Line your work surface with newspaper or paper bags to account for any dripping. You only need a small amount of paint for this so I recommend just squirting a small amount on your workspace and dipping your sponges as needed.

If you want your lines to be precise, I would tape each spoon to section off the area's you want to paint. I didn't mind if it looked a bit uneven so I just did it by hand. All you need to do is dip your sponge in paint and lightly drag it along each spoon.

Once you have painted all of your spoons, let them dry for a couple hours. Once they are fully dry, feel free to display, gift, or stir!

DIY Drink Tags

This weekend I am attending a fabulous wedding shower that I am lucky enough to be a bridesmaid for. I won't reveal the theme yet (because it is a surprise to the bride and she may read this!!), but, I will talk a little bit about one feature of the party that I am really excited about. I think, when you throw an event, it is really all about the little details. From lanterns, to flowers, to plates, to silverware, to favors - the little details make an event. 

One detail that we decided on was to have all of the drinks displayed in vintage looking glass bottle of various shapes and sizes. We got glass milk bottles,  carafe's, pitchers and vintage wine bottles and will funnel all of our liquids into those. This will not only make it look great but also add a bit of whimsy to the party. I don't know about you, but I am just not a fan of a plastic juice bottle hanging out on a table - it just doesn't scream elegance to me. 

Well, because the bottles are not labeled, I decided to go ahead and make little labels that we can tie, with ribbon, around each bottle! I found an adorable bride and groom stamp to accompany my alphabet stamps and whipped this one up. I will add some pictures of the whole set up after the event - but - here is a little tutorial on how to make the label.

1. Go to Michaels (or any craft store) and pick up package of white labels, ink pad, stamps, and ribbon.

2. I wanted my labels to look antique so I boiled a cup of water, grabbed a tea bag, and rubbed the tea bag along all of the labels to give them a tint.

3. I let the labels dry overnight and then I pulled out the stamps! I highly recommend going out and grabbing a set of alphabet stamps. They are so versatile. Here, really, let your creativity run wild - switch up the colors or line up the letters in an uneven way!

4. Carefully stamp your little bride and groom and each letter onto the label and let dry.

5. Grab your ribbon, cut it, and tie it right through the label hole.

xoxo

M

Step By Step Guide: Sausage & Spinach Soup

Whenever the air gets really crisp and cold, I feel the urge to make soups and stews. This recipe can be served as a soup or stew, depending on how you like it served.

Recipe Name: Sausage and Spinach Soup
Source: Me!

Ingredients:

• 3 Sausages (Italian - Sweet or Hot)
• Fresh Spinach
• Fresh Mushrooms
• 1 Sweet Onion
• 2 Cloves of garlic
• Beef Stock
• Large can of diced tomatos
• Dried Basil
• Dried Oregano
• Dried Rosemary
• Salt & Pepper to taste
• Romano cheese