Baby, baby, baby oooohhh

I of course have fleeting thoughts all the time, so let me share with you where else my mind wandered to when thinking about this shower. Instead of throwing a traditional shower, I thought about setting up a nice PINK picnic. I of course love baking (or making any food for that manner) and I am pretty fond of being outdoors in a cozy/intimate setting. Nothing like sitting on blankets in nature to bond. It just seems so personal to me. Pink drinks, finger sandwiches, flowering teas, petit fours, pink macaroons, and pink peonies would round up my ideal pink baby girl shower. Here's some cute ideas...

Images and recipes from top to bottom, left to right...Sugar Crafter, mowielicious, Such Pretty Things, and Hostess with the mostess, Numi Organic Tea. I have the recipes for the last pink drink (and I actually plan to make pink non-alcoholic drinks YAY!) but I found it on pinterest and the link goes no where, so you'll just have to bear with me.

Some other ideas thought up included: going out for brunch followed by pedicures and/or going to a painting class like Paint a Long, Sips and Strokes, or Paint Plus Canvas.All good ideas if I say so myself, but I'm still so excited for the "Rainbow Owl" shower. The invitations came in already and I have to say I'm pleased. Will share soon!

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