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vintage storybook sip ‘n see shower

February 27, 2012

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I love a good sip ‘n see. And it’s twice as nice when you get to meet TWO sweet babies in one Saturday morning! Two of the families from dental school had babies in the last couple weeks- so a double sip ‘n see was definitely an order.

THEME

If y’all have been around the kojo blog for awhile, you’ve heard that I adore Anneliese’s Golden Books shower. Love it. And then this Sip ‘n See for some dental school friends came up and I decided this was my chance to finally do it. But when I started perusing my book collection, looking for all the Golden Books, I noticed all of the vintage storybooks that have made their way to our bookshelves. Wow, do I love those fabulous (seriously- fabulous!) stories and illustrations. And then the shower theme morphed from ‘just golden books’ to include all ‘vintage children’s books.’ I have to say- I’m so glad for the broadening. Do you see all of those books that got to be included with the switch? So fun!

DECOR

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Paper pinwheels (made out of pages from thrifted Little Golden Books and Martha Stewart wrapping paper that I’ve been hoarding for years- aren’t the patterns gorgeous? )

story book brunch shower

Wrapped books (borrowed the idea from this gorgeous storybook shower)

Book page garlands (very similar to the Cat in the Hat bunting, but with pom pom trim along the top edge instead of ribbon)

A vintage sheet table cloth

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An ornate golden frame with a “Mimosas” sign pennant

FOOD & DRINKS

I had a lot of help with the food, so I can’t take credit for all of the goodness. But, oh my, this brunch menu was sheer glory. There was french toast casserole and big crumb rhubarb coffee cake, there was a bacon and potato frittata and crispy bacon. There were red velvet pancake shooters and yogurt granola shooters. There were donuts and donut holes from Lamar’s. There was cake batter bark. There was fruit (lots of fruit!) and there were sweets (lots of sweets!).

There were water bottles, with book pages as bottle wraps. And there was a “Charlie and the COCOA Factory” station where you could doll up your cocoa with chocolate dipped marshmallows and whipped cream. And there were mimosas of every stripe (see “Mimosa Bar” below).

story book shower

Of course, I couldn’t help but name the menu items after various children’s books. Our complete list?

LITTLE RED velvet pancake shooters

MOTHER GOOSE granola shooters

CAPTAIN KANGAROO rhubarb coffee cake

FAIRY TALE baked french toast

HUMPTY DUMPTY bacon frittata

THREE LITTLE PIGS crispy bacon

HUNGRY CATERPILLAR fruit

GIVING TREE cake batter bark

WILLY WONKA’s sweet treats

CHARLIE AND THE chocolate marshmallows

CHARLIE AND THE chocolate cigars

CHARLIE AND THE cocoa FACTORY

HAPPILY EVER AFTER mimosas

TIKKI TIKKI TEMBO well water

 

MIMOSA BAR

It’s taken me months to add a Mimosa Bar to a shower or party menu (I’ve been crushing on these forever). It took all of five minutes after setting this up before the regret of not doing this sooner set in. And you’ll definitely see these again, friends. Certainly.

The juice mix-ins included the Classic (orange juice), the Tart (grapefruit juice), the Spring Break (strawberry lemonade), and the Ruby June (rhubarb strawberry juice). My personal favorite was the Spring Break (a little taste of warmer weather- delightful), but they were all delicious. The Ruby June was the biggest hit with the shower guests.

On top of the juices, there were all sorts of fruit mix-ins- strawberries, raspberries, blackberries and pineapple. Yum. Yum. Yum.

Add in champagne (and sparkling cranberry juice and sparkling peach juice for the nursing mama’s) and sweet vintage glasses and you have a set up for the Mimosa Bar of Glory.

Did I already mention how much I love this? There are more Mimosa Bar details (and pics) at Sips Etc. today!

EDITED TO ADD- There’s now a Mimosa Bar how to (and shopping list) here.

FAVORS

My favorite part of small get-togethers is that you can really go all out in the favors. The families that came to this little Sip ‘n See all headed home with a cache of loot- a stack of books, a bag of ‘book worms’ (gummy worms), and chocolate dipped marshmallow hearts. What fun!

All in all, what a great way to spend a Saturday morning- brunching with friends and meeting Miss Beatrice and Miss Navy!

EDITED TO ADD-

Mimosa Bar info (and a shopping list) is here.

The printable files for all of the labels for this shower (including all of the Mimosa Bar labels and signs) are available here.

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  1. Shauna K says

    February 27, 2012 at 10:22 am

    oh.my.word! this is ridiculously adorable!! I totally love the vintage book theme and all the great book-related little details! I’m definitely bookmarking this for future reference 😉

    Reply
    • Kirstin says

      February 27, 2012 at 1:05 pm

      Thanks Shauna- what a sweet comment. Made my morning. 🙂

      Reply
  2. Joanna says

    February 27, 2012 at 11:51 am

    What a beautiful shower! I’ve not yet heard of a sip ‘n’ see shower, and I would really love to host one now that I’ve seen one! I love the paper pinwheels, but my favorite part is the wrapped books – what a beautiful touch. Thanks for more party ideas!

    Reply
    • Kirstin says

      February 27, 2012 at 1:07 pm

      Thanks for the compliments, Joanna! Both of the families waited to find out the baby’s genders, so we wanted to wait until after the babies were born to have the shower (that way we could load them up with girly goodness!). 🙂
      I loved the wrapped books too- Martha Stewart’s idea (and a good one at that!). 🙂

      Reply
      • Joanna says

        February 28, 2012 at 11:35 am

        I wish I had half as many good ideas as Martha! We waiting to find out with our second too, and I wish we had done a party like this! We talked about it, but then just never ended up getting it together. It would be even more fun to do with more than one baby!

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  3. Christina says

    February 27, 2012 at 3:25 pm

    I am constantly in awe of the parties that you put together! I love the idea of a Sip and See shower. I had never heard of one either, but I am hoping to throw one once my sister has her baby. (They are also waiting to find out the gender.) Your creativity in the details is fantastic and the food looks delicious. Now I am craving fruit juice, gummy bears, and red velvet pancakes!

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    • Kirstin says

      February 27, 2012 at 4:18 pm

      Hahaha! I love this comment, Christina. Thanks for the compliments- gosh I do love the party planning! 🙂
      And YES, Sip ‘n See’s are so fun (especially for those pesky mama’s [like me!] that wait on finding out about gender).
      Also, we had red velvet pancakes for dinner the other night. Definitely not the most nutritious option, but SO GOOD! 🙂

      Reply
  4. Dayna says

    February 27, 2012 at 6:59 pm

    red velvet pancake shooters AND a mimosa bar?! i am pretty sure that my entire party pinterest board is dedicated to your blog! i’ve never heard of this type of shower before but i love it!

    Reply
    • Kirstin says

      February 27, 2012 at 9:35 pm

      dayna, you make me laugh! and you and I must have the same taste- those two things were my favorite part of the day (mimosas- YUM, anything red velvet- YUM YUM YUM!). 🙂

      Reply
  5. Jill says

    February 27, 2012 at 9:20 pm

    No wonder you were needing a nap on Saturday! This looks amazing!!! Now I want to host one of these… if only my friends would have babies!!!!

    Reply
    • Kirstin says

      February 27, 2012 at 9:37 pm

      Jill, no kidding was I needing a nap! 🙂 And maybe you should move to Denver? Plenty of pregnant friends to go around. 🙂

      Reply
  6. clarissa says

    March 1, 2012 at 12:37 am

    There is nothing I love more than Vintage decorations. I LOVE the theme of the shower!! I will definitely be bookmarking this page for ideas for my shower later this year 🙂

    Reply
  7. Sarah @ Ropeknits says

    March 1, 2012 at 12:43 am

    What gorgeous ideas and what amazing photography! Now I have to hope someone I know gets pregnant so I can try out some of these lovely ideas! 🙂 I may find an excuse to try some of them out anyway.

    Reply
  8. kendra says

    March 1, 2012 at 1:32 am

    Wow! Talk about gorgeous! I’ve never seen anything like it. Very well done and so interesting that I couldn’t stop staring at those photos! I only wish I was talented and patient enough to pull something this off! Very well done. 🙂

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  9. Easy2Save says

    March 1, 2012 at 2:32 am

    Wow you put on a great party! The rhubarb coffee cake sounds very good to me.

    Reply
  10. Clarinda Olenslager says

    March 1, 2012 at 2:32 am

    I LOVE the book menu idea and love the color scheme. Some of the food looks delish. What a beautiful baby. Love babies.

    Reply
  11. cooking lady says

    March 1, 2012 at 2:37 am

    Wow what a beautiful setup. I wish they had all this when I was having babies and my friends were too. Now there all grown up and have kids of their own. Honestly, I know your friends just love you.

    Reply
  12. Kelley says

    March 1, 2012 at 4:44 am

    OK I need to find a friend who is pregnant so I can throw them a baby shower!!!! I am sooo borrowing this idea.

    Reply
  13. Deedra says

    March 1, 2012 at 5:27 am

    I love the idea of a baby shower where you get to meet the baby! I’ve never heard of that before. You did a beautiful job and I think the theme is wonderful.

    Reply
  14. Making Our Life Matter says

    March 1, 2012 at 5:29 am

    Wow, it’s posts like these that make me want to take up crafting, and scrapbooking, and all things artsy. Thanks so much for sharing this post.

    Reply
  15. Angie Nelson says

    March 1, 2012 at 5:31 am

    What great photos and I absolutely love this theme. I had never heard of a “sip ‘n see.” I wonder if this is a regional thing.

    Reply
    • Kirstin says

      March 1, 2012 at 3:09 pm

      I don’t know if a Sip ‘n See is a regional thing??? But it’s fabulous! 🙂

      Reply
  16. KAtie says

    March 1, 2012 at 5:47 am

    That is seriously the cutest little party ever! My brother in law is having a baby in May so I would love to do something like that. Its adorable!

    Reply
  17. Glenda Cates says

    March 1, 2012 at 5:51 am

    Wow I have never seen anything like this done before with a shower. I Love it. It makes me wish I could do my own over. I Love books and so this would be a nice addition for any new mom but also for a child as a way to add to his library. So thanks for sharing and now I know of something new to do for my sons next birthday and new goodies to give out to the guest as well.

    Reply
  18. Lyndsy says

    March 1, 2012 at 6:05 am

    Wow! Such pretty details. I really like your mimosa bar section with the labels on the vintage bottles and the wall decor, that is a keeper! Great work and thanks for sharing.

    Reply
  19. Corinne Rodrigues says

    March 1, 2012 at 6:21 am

    Kirstin – This looks absolutely gorgeous. I live in India and the whole concept is rather new to me. However, I would love to be at one of these showers. Your creativity is absolutely amazing. I love the idea of the book theme ♥

    Reply
  20. Jollyjillys says

    March 1, 2012 at 6:45 am

    Oh my what fantastic things! I love all the colours and ideas I have so got to try them out.
    And the baby ah well words cannot say how cute lol
    Thanks for sharing

    Reply
  21. Tiffany says

    March 1, 2012 at 6:47 am

    So many cute ideas all in one place!! Wow! I especially love the theme and beautiful pics! 🙂

    Reply
  22. Kerry says

    March 1, 2012 at 6:50 am

    I love that you covered books and included the menu on the book covering and then stacked them. That was pure genius and looked amazing! The vintage colors and patterns went very well with all those books as well. Very gorgeous.

    Reply
  23. Shannon Schulte says

    March 1, 2012 at 6:57 am

    Very pretty! We just hosted a baby shower for my sister and I love the vintage look!

    Reply
  24. Nikki says

    March 1, 2012 at 7:06 am

    I’ve never heard of a sip and see, but it looks awesome! I love the idea of the Golden Books shower. I think every baby should come into this world with a great library already started. I had a friend who asked for books instead of cards at her baby shower. If you think about it, a really cute card these days costs like $4 or more, and you can get some children’s books for around that price or less too, so I thought it was a great idea.

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    • Kirstin says

      March 1, 2012 at 3:02 pm

      Nikki, I LOVE that idea- books instead of cards. And I always find fantastic books at Goodwill and Savers (our thrift stores) that are in great shape. For $4, I could load up! 🙂
      Thanks for the great idea- totally using that in the future!

      Reply
  25. Julie says

    March 1, 2012 at 7:29 am

    Oh my how beautiful. I have never heard of these kind of parties. Don’t know if I could put one together but would love to atten one.

    Reply
  26. Erin @ My Mommy World says

    March 1, 2012 at 7:30 am

    This is the most beautiful shower I’ve ever seen!! Your friend are so lucky to know you 🙂 I just adore that mimosa bar and the “three little pigs crispy bacon!” So clever!!

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  27. Just Jaime says

    March 1, 2012 at 7:31 am

    What a beautiful sip n see! I love the colors, and I LOOOOVE the theme. I got a bunch of Little Golden Books for a friend’s shower from a second hand book shop. The food looks amazing. Great job!

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  28. Shelley says

    March 1, 2012 at 7:40 am

    WOW! This is a amazing! I wish I had an 8th of your creativity! What blessed moms to have you planning their showers!

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  29. Stephanie says

    March 1, 2012 at 7:45 am

    Wow! I wish you hosted my shower!! I have never heard of sip-and-see either, but it sounds like a great idea. And what gorgeous things you made! I will definitely be following your blog from now on.

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  30. Britni @ Our Eventual Homestead says

    March 1, 2012 at 7:49 am

    Wow, simply gorgeous!! What a great idea to have the shower after the birth, especially since you didn’t know the gender.
    PS. You are a very talented woman, and an obviously wonderful friend! 🙂

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  31. D Hopkins says

    March 1, 2012 at 7:53 am

    I LOVE this idea. The food and Mimosas all looked so scrumptulous. I’ve never personally had a Mimosa but now it’s on my list of things to try! Your website and layout and pictures were to die for and if I were honest with myself I’m a little jealous. Gorgeous!

    Reply
  32. Katie says

    March 1, 2012 at 8:13 am

    Wow! How creative. What a cute theme as well. I love books and starting kids (very) young w/ little golden books is a great thing. I loved those books growing up, but I never thought to use them as decorations!

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  33. Mommy's Organics says

    March 1, 2012 at 8:13 am

    Beautiful blog and such great ideas! I live in southern California and have never heard of a sip and see, what a beautiful way for friends and family to meet a new bundle of joy.

    Reply
  34. Anjanette says

    March 1, 2012 at 8:14 am

    I *love* book-themed showers! This one is gorgeous! Probably the prettiest I’ve ever seen. 🙂 You put a lot of work into the details – I’m sure your guests were blown away!

    Reply
  35. Dawn Storey says

    March 1, 2012 at 8:17 am

    Wow. What a way to start the morning, seeing all those gorgeous pictures of delicious food and beautiful decorations! I would love to attend a party like that. Nicely done!

    Reply
  36. Carrie says

    March 1, 2012 at 8:18 am

    Wow!

    That is one amazing party! Very beautiful and crafty.

    I especially loved the hot chocolate ideas. I would have gained 10 pounds at this party… I’m pretty sure I gained at least 5 just looking at the great photos!

    Thanks for sharing! I liked your Facebook page as well; can’t wait to read more of your blog!

    Reply
  37. Laurie says

    March 1, 2012 at 8:20 am

    What a delightful site. You are so very creative. I may be able to cook, but I don’t have a flair for decorating around my house. I have to rely on all my friends for help. What a wonderful gift you have. Thanks for sharing your ideas and talent. I am going to definitely keep you on my favorites list. Have a beautiful day!

    Reply
  38. April H says

    March 1, 2012 at 8:41 am

    This is so beautiful! I want you to come to my house and throw a shower – I’ve never seen anything so amazing! Love your ideas!

    Reply
  39. Layne Lanpher says

    March 1, 2012 at 8:44 am

    I love the decorations out of thrifted children’s books – I am so going to Goodwill to see what great children’s books I can find – I know they always have a ton! Thanks for all the great ideas!

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  40. Eschelle says

    March 1, 2012 at 9:01 am

    great looking party ideas!!! the childrens books one is great but i couldn’t do that too all my kids books would for sure have to hit the second hand store to do those things… I also have a severe craving for a mimosa currently so thank you for that lol!!

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    • Kirstin says

      March 1, 2012 at 9:12 am

      haha! yes to the mimosas. and we have a thrift store near us with a HUGE children’s book section. I even found doubles of lots of the books I already had (Poky Little Puppy, Little Red Hen, etc.) to use for the decor.

      Reply
  41. Wendy says

    March 1, 2012 at 9:26 am

    WOW! What a beautiful shower. I love the theme and the creativity behind it. What lucky little girls!

    BTW: I love your site!

    Wendy
    Around My Family Table

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  42. Dianna@practicingfrugal says

    March 1, 2012 at 9:30 am

    Absolutely beautiful and amazingly creative. I love the vintage book theme. I’m not quite that “party” talented, but oh how I would love to try. I have a graduation party to work on.

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    • Kirstin says

      March 1, 2012 at 2:59 pm

      Dianna- My husband is graduating from dental school in a few months, so his grad party is my next big project. SO FUN!

      Reply
  43. Julie says

    March 1, 2012 at 9:53 am

    Oh my good golly! I want another baby and I want you to throw the shower for , lol! I’m sure you won’t mind since we’re best friends and all! oh, wait… that’s right I don’t know you yet. LOVE LOVE LOVE this!

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    • Kirstin says

      March 1, 2012 at 2:58 pm

      Haha- julie, so fun to *meet* you! Are you in Denver by chance? We could baby shower (or sip ‘n see) it up together! 🙂

      Reply
  44. Michelle Keraus says

    March 1, 2012 at 9:54 am

    Super cute. Wish I would have done this instead of a baby shower…for all three of mine! Love that you used thrifted book pages for the decor..

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  45. Mariah says

    March 1, 2012 at 10:06 am

    This is absolutely gorgeous! If I ever have a little girl, this would be perfect for a shower! I adore the menu item names!

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  46. Millie says

    March 1, 2012 at 10:18 am

    Absolutely amazing! A mimosa bar is brilliant. Now I’m trying to figure out a reason for a party in order to have the mimosa bar 🙂

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  47. Allison says

    March 1, 2012 at 10:21 am

    I love this sip n see. What a great idea for people who don’t want to find out the gender of their baby but also don’t want gender neutral colors and gifts!! Thanks for sharing!!

    Reply
  48. Krissy @ B.Inspired Mama says

    March 1, 2012 at 10:36 am

    WOW! I am in awe. I have a huge collection of vintage children’s books that I’ve been planning to craft with, but haven’t been able to bring myself to doing it yet… I just love your bunting with the pom-poms, though. Beautiful!

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    • Kirstin says

      March 1, 2012 at 2:57 pm

      Krissy, to be honest, I only used the books that I could find doubles of at our local thrift store to make the decor. Just couldn’t bear to cut them up if I only had one. 🙂

      Reply
  49. marye~ says

    March 1, 2012 at 10:45 am

    Okay, first I just have to say that you used the word y’all and as a Southern Girl, I adore you.
    Now, Oh. My. Goodness. You are so talented and creative! I am in awe of your mad skills. Really , very very!

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  50. Jacqui Gonzales says

    March 1, 2012 at 10:48 am

    Wow! That is amazing! I already have several of your designs in my “Stuff to Try” bookmarks and this may have to be added! My big question is how do you have time to do all of these amazing things???

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    • Kirstin says

      March 2, 2012 at 1:40 pm

      Haha- Jacqui- I don’t get enough sleep. 🙂 And have a husband who is super helpful around the house. 🙂

      Reply
  51. Krystle says

    March 1, 2012 at 10:50 am

    SO cute! I know some of my friends would love this idea for when they have their next babies.

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  52. Mary @ The Mommy Job says

    March 1, 2012 at 10:59 am

    OH. MY. GOODNESS. This is the sweetest shower I’ve ever seen! What a blessing to those mommies and babes! The pics are so great – thanks for sharing!

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  53. Lisa says

    March 1, 2012 at 11:12 am

    I am pinning like crazy! I can organize ’til the cows come home, but I don’t have such cute creative ideas!

    I love how you made the menu out of a stack of covered books!

    My daughter would LOVE it if I had a birthday party for her like this. {Minus the alcohol of corse!}

    🙂
    Lisa

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    • Kirstin says

      March 1, 2012 at 2:55 pm

      Lisa, I think this would be such a great birthday party theme! And I’ll be over to get all your organizing help asap! 🙂

      Reply
  54. life just saying says

    March 1, 2012 at 11:27 am

    What a great idea. What cute items. Wonderful pics. I’m new to your blog so I don’t know about your creative parties, but looking forward to hearing/reading/seeing more!

    Reply
  55. Khairy says

    March 1, 2012 at 11:28 am

    Wow!!! Wonderful shower!!! I am in awe whenever I see such beautiful talent!

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  56. Amanda Maupin says

    March 1, 2012 at 11:41 am

    What beautiful photos, I felt like I was there. I love, love, love the theme! You did a wonderful job!

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  57. Shelly says

    March 1, 2012 at 11:54 am

    What a wonderful idea. Everything looks so beautiful. I will have to think about making the chocolate dipped marshmellow on a stick to dress up the hot cocoa. I have made stirring spoons dipped in chocolate for others before but to add the marshmellow is such a good idea.

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    • Kirstin says

      March 1, 2012 at 2:50 pm

      Hey Shelly! Thanks for stopping by! There’s a tutorial for the dipped marshmallows on my sis-in-law’s blog- http://sipsetc.blogspot.com/2012/03/hot-cocoa-dippers.html
      And I love those cocoa spoons- YUM!

      Reply
  58. Samantha says

    March 1, 2012 at 11:56 am

    OMG – i love love love loooooove it all! so absolutely gorgeous! every detail is perfect. your post makes me do grateful i finally have a little girl (our 3rd) because this would be a great little birthday party theme too.

    i am definitely signing up to follow you!

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    • Kirstin says

      March 1, 2012 at 2:51 pm

      Samantha- YES, what a great party theme! And we found so many golden books at the local Savers- you could stock up and do those as favors! 🙂 Send over pics if you do this theme- I’d love to see your take!

      Reply
  59. Lea H @ Nourishing Treasures says

    March 1, 2012 at 12:00 pm

    What a beautiful idea! I can’t imagine how much work all this took! Beautiful!

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  60. andrea says

    March 1, 2012 at 12:09 pm

    VERY crafty, VERY creative, VERY pretty….. 😀

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  61. jenivieve says

    March 1, 2012 at 12:20 pm

    Oh my word, this is just beautiful. I am blown away. I hope to use some of these ideas in the future as my BF is pregnant with her first baby!

    Absolutely stunning.

    I followed you on Pinterest as well:)

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  62. The Groundskeeper says

    March 1, 2012 at 12:36 pm

    I had never heard of a sip and see, but now can’t wait for someone to have a little one just so I can help put one on. I think this especially would be a good thing for #2, #3, etc. instead of a traditional babyshower. Or perhaps someone from out of town who comes in after their baby is born.

    As for the decorating, LOVE IT! The fact that it included books makes it even better. Can anyone have too many, really? In my next life, I think I’ll be a librarian. Would be now, except I like being outside too much.

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    • Kirstin says

      March 1, 2012 at 2:52 pm

      This was the second baby for both of these families, and you’re right- it’s perfect (especially since they both now have two girls and didn’t *need* a single thing!). 🙂
      My SIL is a librarian- I love all of her book suggestions. 🙂

      Reply
  63. Lou Lou says

    March 1, 2012 at 12:48 pm

    A sip and see shower! I love to sip. I love to see. What a great concept, I’d never heard of it. I’m currently 20 weeks pregnant and we are going to have a surprise. Sometimes it feels like I am the only person in Sweden not finding out what flavour it will be!

    I’m totally in love with this shower idea. I loved the wrapped book idea. I loved the labels for all the juices. I love the idea of nip of something on a Saturday morning – but will have to wait with that. Golden books were my favourite too, so I adore the pinwheels.

    Is her name really Navy? that is so cool if it is…

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    • Kirstin says

      March 1, 2012 at 2:54 pm

      Lou Lou, I love this comment! I didn’t find out either- LOVED it. Best surprise in the whole world. 🙂 And, there aren’t many people who don’t find out here either!
      And, yep, Navy is her name. So sweet, right???
      So fun to *meet* you over the internet- CONGRATS on your babycakes-to-come!!!

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      • Lou Lou says

        March 3, 2012 at 7:16 am

        Oh that is so great. Navy! What is her second name if you don’t mind me asking…

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  64. Nancy Stewart says

    March 1, 2012 at 12:50 pm

    Lovely stuff in this blog. Heartwarming.

    Reply
  65. Becca@CreatingFamilyConnections says

    March 1, 2012 at 12:52 pm

    What a cute theme! The wrapped books caught my attention. And the water bottles! I think I spied Pokey Little Puppy. Adorable.

    I hope everyone thoroughly enjoyed it and appreciated all the effort put into it. 🙂

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  66. Maura says

    March 1, 2012 at 12:59 pm

    tons of creativity went into this! Gaining some great ideas – love love love the way it turned out!

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  67. sara says

    March 1, 2012 at 1:17 pm

    wow! you are so crafty. i am gonna have to you give you a few ideas that i have come up with when i do craft cooking. these all look so great and yummy. way to go!

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  68. Julee says

    March 1, 2012 at 1:20 pm

    Holy Creativity Batman! Wow! I’m in awe! This is amazing! I LOVE the mimosa bar, but the refreshments are all to die for! Well, done! “Pinned” 😉

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  69. Suzy Myers says

    March 1, 2012 at 1:23 pm

    What a wonderful idea for a themed party! And perfect for a shower! I am joining the droves of folks who have never heard of a sip and see before and I’m from the south where we have parties for everything! Ha! Thanks so much for letting us take a peek!

    suzy

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  70. Emily says

    March 1, 2012 at 1:55 pm

    Wow, so gorgeous and so sweet. Thanks for taking the time to set up all those pics for us. I love children’s books–great idea!

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  71. Jessica, The Debt Princess says

    March 1, 2012 at 2:58 pm

    Oh me, oh my!! What an amazing party!! That is the coolest bridal shower I have ever seen. Although I’ve never heard of a “sip n see.”

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  72. Kecia says

    March 1, 2012 at 4:07 pm

    I have never heard of a Sip N See, but this is probably the cutest theme I have ever seen for a shower! I love the Golden books, but would never think to include them in a theme like this. So creative! And I love the stack of books for the menu. 🙂

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  73. Jodi says

    March 1, 2012 at 5:58 pm

    I feel so relaxed and happy from visiting your site. You have fed the creative side in me. Beautiful! I can’t wait to host a baby shower for one of my friends!

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  74. Tonya Peele says

    March 1, 2012 at 6:05 pm

    My cousin had a Sip ‘n See a few weeks ago and that was the first time I had heard of such an event. My son is 9 and all my friend’s kids are much older – so I guess I am out of the loop on baby events. This is the most adorable and creative party I have ever seen! And I LOVE the vintage book theme!!!!

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  75. Marian says

    March 1, 2012 at 6:12 pm

    I LOOOOOVE vintage theme. I’m actually visualizing my wedding with this theme. 😀

    By the way, the whole decorations are really great. hope I have the same creative mind and all the supplies to put together to create such wonderful decoration.

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  76. yannie says

    March 1, 2012 at 6:14 pm

    Sip ‘n see is something new to me too. Might as well save this site for the future baby shower party.

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  77. Marian says

    March 1, 2012 at 6:17 pm

    I honestly envy your party favors and vintage theme design. They look so nice and I bet everybody enjoyed the party.

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  78. Andrea Waters says

    March 1, 2012 at 7:16 pm

    What gorgeous decorations you have. I hope you don’t mind if I share these with my daughter. She’s having out first grandchild and we will be planning a baby shower soon. She also loves the Little Golden Books and collects them at yard sales and Goodwill Stores. Thank you for sharing this.

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  79. LaVonne says

    March 1, 2012 at 8:21 pm

    I had the chance to buy 20 vintage children’s books for $20 and I didn’t. Now I am kicking myself. I love this idea of having a vintage book baby shower. I wish I could have attended this party. LOVE IT!

    Thanks for sharing! I pinned this one to my Party ideas board on Pinterest.

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    • Kirstin says

      March 2, 2012 at 1:36 pm

      OH NO! I would be kicking myself too!!!
      And thanks for pinning!

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  80. Brooke says

    March 1, 2012 at 11:19 pm

    All I can say is WOW! I love it all! I am your newest follower 😉

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    • Kirstin says

      March 2, 2012 at 1:35 pm

      So fun Brooke- WELCOME. 🙂

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  81. Katrina - Edelweiss Patterns says

    March 1, 2012 at 11:41 pm

    Good grief! How many days did you put into that? Those snacks look ridiculously good, and I can’t believe how detailed all the decorations are!

    You are quite the hostess. : )

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  82. Deepthi says

    March 2, 2012 at 3:06 am

    Wow!! Nice party …..Loved your blog

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  83. Johnnie says

    March 2, 2012 at 3:17 am

    This is a fantastic post! I love your party decor. The pinwheels are beautiful, and what a great vintage feel.  I am going to have to make the bunting. Pom pom trim is a lovely touch!

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  84. Michelle says

    March 2, 2012 at 8:41 am

    You are a VERY creative gal! Great ways to recycle!

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  85. Amber--JadeLouise Designs says

    March 2, 2012 at 10:31 am

    That is absolutely AMAZING! I’ve never heard of a sip and see before. I quite like this idea, and your decor and creations are quite brilliant! I love it! I especially like the ideas behind your strawberry Rhubarb juice and the Rhubarb Coffee Cake, as I absolutely Love Rhubarb!

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    • Kirstin says

      March 2, 2012 at 1:32 pm

      Amber, I share your rhubarb love!!! We grow it in our garden every year- can’t wait until Spring! 🙂

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  86. Jenni says

    March 2, 2012 at 11:23 am

    Lovely! I was just telling my husband the other day that adopted kids’ baby showers are THE BEST EVER! because the baby gets to be there, and everyone gets to meet the baby. I had no idea that it was a thing for all babies – a real traditional Southern thing with a real name (although I’m from the North-maybe that’s it?). I also like the modern trend of couples wedding showers/baby showers-and apparently my husband doesn’t mind because it involves free food. Ha! Anyways, love this post. Love it, love it.

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    • Kirstin says

      March 2, 2012 at 1:34 pm

      Haha- Jenni, my husband is totally with your husband- in it for the food!

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  87. Jeanette says

    March 2, 2012 at 12:01 pm

    This is fantastic!! Awesome idea, and great pics to go along! This is something that belongs in BHG, thanks so much for sharing!

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  88. Carrie says

    March 2, 2012 at 12:37 pm

    I absolutely love this theme! There are so many different possibilities and things you could do around a vintage storybook theme. Sounds like so much fun…

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  89. Starlene says

    March 2, 2012 at 12:55 pm

    I have never heard of a sip and see shower! It is so rare in this day and age for a couple to not know the gender ahead of time. What a wonderful way to welcome the little one into the world and have friends and family over to meet. Beautiful photos and the food looked amazing!

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  90. Becky Fisher says

    March 2, 2012 at 1:38 pm

    How wonderful! It is so BEAUTIFUL! I love the creativity in this — it’s definitely bookmarked for me!

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  91. Lindsay says

    March 2, 2012 at 4:15 pm

    Chocolate covered marshmallows AND hot cocoa? Best combination ever!

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  92. Jamie says

    March 2, 2012 at 6:02 pm

    I just almost feel like I was at the sip and see (which I have never heard of before now but love it)! The only problem is…I didn’t actually get to sip 🙁 Nor did I get to sniff the baby head! But wow, this looks absolutely wonderful and so much fun!

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  93. Dominique@Dominique's Desk says

    March 3, 2012 at 5:02 am

    That’s a really lovely theme for a party. Love the ideas behind the deco and food.

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  94. Brett says

    March 3, 2012 at 7:41 am

    oh, how i love this. and poky little puppy and tiki tiki tembo are childhood favorites of mine- so many people have forgotten lots of these classics! GORGEOUS party!

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  95. Amanda says

    March 3, 2012 at 10:34 am

    Okay, I’m seriously trying to not be jealous. Trying to remember that craftiness and this type of creativity is not my talent… Um, nope. Didn’t work. 🙂 This is so cute and such great ideas! And I love the Little Golden Books! I have a huge collection from my childhood that now sit on my kids’ bookshelves.

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  96. Keep It Thimble says

    March 3, 2012 at 12:11 pm

    Sip and See is a great idea! I love vintage books as well and they worked perfectly for your theme. Thanks for sharing!

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  97. becky says

    March 3, 2012 at 12:12 pm

    LOVE your decor, your ideas and how you brought everything together! I’ll definitely be back for ideas in the future since decorating is not my forte.

    The mimosa bar is an amazing idea. I would love to set this up at a party.

    I also had never heard of a “sip and see” but recently at my work we forced into one since the guest of honour went into labour a few hour before our scheduled shower! We were forced to re-schedule, and it was a much nicer event with the baby there!

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  98. Tabitha (a.k.a. Penny) says

    March 3, 2012 at 1:35 pm

    Absolutely GORGEOUS. I am pinning this… hope you don’t mind. So many awesome ideas to remember. 🙂

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    • Kirstin says

      March 3, 2012 at 1:45 pm

      Pin away my friend. 🙂

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  99. Judith says

    March 3, 2012 at 3:31 pm

    Oh so beautiful! What a wonderful food and decorations.

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  100. Jamie Northrup says

    March 3, 2012 at 3:55 pm

    Soooo cute!! We are expecting our first in 12 days, might have to steal some of these ideas 🙂

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    • Kirstin says

      March 3, 2012 at 8:36 pm

      Congrats Jamie! How exciting!!!

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  101. Susie MySOcal life says

    March 3, 2012 at 8:23 pm

    I don’t think I’ve ever been to your blog before but I can tell you that I will be back. I love all the detail in your posts and such wonderful, wonderful ideas! My son is turning 3 soon, I will have to dig around further!

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    • Kirstin says

      March 3, 2012 at 8:36 pm

      Susie, I have a three year old son. Fun age, right???
      And so glad you like the posts- dig to your hearts content. 🙂

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  102. Roxanne DeBord says

    March 3, 2012 at 8:47 pm

    That is absolutely gorgeous! Come and design a party for me anytime. I love all of those ideas and am in love with vintage storybooks. This one is completely up my alley!

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  103. Elaine says

    March 4, 2012 at 3:18 pm

    Oh my word!! This is beautiful! I love what you’ve done with the food and the way you used the lovely papers for make the book covers and decorations. Nice work!

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  104. Mrs. Accountability says

    March 4, 2012 at 5:05 pm

    Gorgeous. Do you do this professionally? If not, you should consider. I just keep looking at all the photos of all the decorations, really great job.

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  105. Daily Citron says

    March 4, 2012 at 5:13 pm

    What is a sip and see? I’ve never heard of that before. Your decorations are gorgeous, by the way.
    -Viva recently posted Homemade Pizza Dough

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  106. kelli says

    March 5, 2012 at 2:18 pm

    OOOh I so wish I was at this shower! This is incredibly beautiful and thoughtful of you!

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  107. Sarah says

    March 5, 2012 at 6:39 pm

    Beautiful! I am so not the creative type, but this is great inspiration – if I even took a few of the ideas for the next shower I throw, it would be lightyears ahead of anything I could do myself.

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  108. Jill says

    March 6, 2012 at 3:13 am

    Great decorations and a beautiful shower – thanks for sharing!

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  109. kristin says

    March 6, 2012 at 11:51 am

    Love it! Everything looks so special and beautiful. What a great theme. I’m sure everyone had a great time and I have lots of great ideas for my next get together!

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  110. Melanie says

    March 6, 2012 at 1:39 pm

    As an ardent book lover, I love the theme of the party! It all looks so classy.

    -Melanie from Melanie’s Musings

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  111. Stacie says

    March 6, 2012 at 7:00 pm

    What gorgeous babies, and that smorgasbord?! Wonderful! Now to wipe all the drool off of my keyboard…

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  112. Karren says

    March 6, 2012 at 7:32 pm

    Stopping by from the 100 Blogalina event. I love what you have done with your Mimosia shower its awesome, you must of had fun putting this together. My favorite are the books they are cute!! Good job!!

    http://ohmyheartsie.blogspot.com/2012/02/entering-sweepstakes-contests-and.html

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  113. Aprila says

    March 6, 2012 at 7:34 pm

    Wow this is so creative and neat. Great job and very thoughtful

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  114. Janet K says

    March 6, 2012 at 10:47 pm

    I’ve never heard of sip-n-see…adorable!!

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  115. Theresa Anderson says

    March 7, 2012 at 11:08 am

    I love all the picture you’ve included. It looks like you had a wonderful shower. I’ll definitely keep the theme and wonderful decorating ideas in mind next time I am planning an event!

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  116. Tracy @ usingtimewisely.com says

    March 7, 2012 at 8:04 pm

    Beautifully done. Thanks for sharing.

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  117. Katy @ Experienced Bad Mom says

    March 8, 2012 at 5:03 pm

    Gorgeous. Like dropping in on Martha Stewart!

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  118. Kate a.k.a. Gwenelle says

    March 8, 2012 at 8:19 pm

    What a fantastic theme. Love all the pictures. I’ll have to remember some of these for the next time I’m planning a party 🙂

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  119. Carolynn @mylittlebitoflife.com says

    March 8, 2012 at 9:00 pm

    What great ideas! Love the pictures.

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  120. Kathy (Kangaroo Mama) says

    March 9, 2012 at 7:21 am

    Wow, this was beautiful! For the next shower I have to through, I will definitely have to use some of these ideas! Thanks for sharing them, it was very cute and the menu names are super creative!

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  121. Amanda Bunch says

    June 20, 2012 at 12:43 pm

    Wonderful shower and ideas! I was wondering if the Once Upon a Brunch sign, menu sign, etc were printables you found somewhere or did you design them yourself. Would love to replicate. Thanks!

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    • Kirstin says

      June 20, 2012 at 1:33 pm

      Hey Amanda- thank you!
      And, yep, I designed all of it myself. There isn’t a ton of signage (the “Once Upon a Brunch” banner, the “favors” sign and the labels/cupcake toppers). Many of our party printable sets are listed in our etsy shop- these aren’t listed because the set is not very extensive. I will list it for $5 (instead of the usual $12-$15) if you can’t find anything else you love- just let me know and I’ll get that up.
      I love it that you’re doing one of these showers, by the way- so fun!

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      • Amanda says

        June 21, 2012 at 9:37 pm

        Kirstin-
        I’d love that and would definitely purchase. Just let me know if you’re able to get it up on your etsy shop. Thanks so much!

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        • Kirstin says

          June 22, 2012 at 6:26 am

          Amanda- it’s up for you (under “once upon a brunch printable PDFs”)- the etsy shop is at kojodesigns.etsy.com.
          Hope that helps! 🙂

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  122. Jessie Ray says

    July 20, 2012 at 6:36 pm

    Oh how HAPPY I am that I stumbled onto this blog! I am actually busy getting ideas together for our very own Sip ‘n See in October! What is more is that my father actually had me signed up with the Little Golden Books book club when I was little and I would frequently get new books and of course all of Dr. Seuss and more. Great thing is my father had the books packed nicely into boxes when I moved away years ago and they are in beautiful shape! I might change the menu a bit as we are going to be doing a lunchy/dessert kind of theme with dessert shooters and mini tacos etc, but I think that everything else is wonderful! A mimosa bar?? AMAZE! I can’t wait!

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    • Kirstin says

      July 22, 2012 at 3:36 pm

      Jessie, I love it that you’re doing something similar- and how great that you have so many Golden Books. How fun!
      I think this theme would pretty much work for breakfast, lunch, dinner, even just dessert. So fun.
      And so glad you found us! 🙂

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