latest and greatest baby shower ideas…

Well, y’all, we’ve been a little sparse on the shower idea posts lately… not because we haven’t been throwing showers, but because the ones we’ve put together lately have been a little ‘non-traditional.”  You know, a baby shower at a bar (the guest of honor was pregnant with her third son), a little brunch at a local bakery (again, a mama of a second girl), and a few other little intimate gatherings and get togethers.

However, just because we haven’t been coordinating any blog-worthy showers does not mean that the geniuses of the internet have been slacking.  Here are some of our favorite baby shower ideas we’ve seen lately (for those of you who are putting together bridal showers anytime soon, that’s on the docket next…).

Aren’t these printable “Wish Cards” by laurenmakes fantastic?  What a great idea!  And there are even four different colors so you can find one that coordinates with your theme and decor.

This french circus baby shower at Hostess with the Mostess is fabulous.  Have I mentioned that I love it that (for some of the party ideas, at least) Hostess with the Mostess gives you decor ideas, drink recipes, a possible menu, etc.  Love that!

I haven’t attempted a diaper cake yet, but this tutorial at the mama dramalogues makes me want to try it!

 I LOVE this owl themed baby shower (via Hostess with the Mostess). I feel like owls are pretty gender neutral, too, which is a bonus if your guest of honor doesn’t know the gender of their soon-to-be Teensy Weensy.

 Umm, so this is cheating a little because these pictures are actually from an Antropologie-inspired 1st birthday party  But I still needed to show you.  If you have a friend who is pregnant with a girl, this soft pink, scripty theme would be lovely (party by JL Designs).

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