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Even More Decorative Baby Shower Themes

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One popular baby shower theme is based on old Nursery Rhymes. This kind of shower encourages guests to bring books as gifts, although snowshakers, ceramic figures, linen and baby clothes decorated with popular characters from rhymes and fairy tales are also a good choice. Money can also be collected for the mom-to-be in Mother Hubbard’s old boot.

A paper tablecloth can be decorated with written out nursery rhymes and paper cutouts of popular nursery rhyme figures can be used to decorate the walls.

A decorative centerpiece can be made of “silver bells and cockle shells” (lilies of the valley and seashells.)A small pot of ivy is a suitable party favor to present to departing guests.

You might also want to try a Clothesline Baby Shower. This kind of shower encourages guests to bring clothing as gifts for the newborn. The clothesline is strung up across the party area and as guests arrive they pin their gift to the clothesline. Paper money is also sometimes pinned to the clothesline.

If you are invited to a clothesline baby shower it is also acceptable to bring a pack of disposable diapers as a gift.

If the mommy likes vintage and frilly stuff then try throwing a Victorian Tea Party Baby Shower.Dust off the old china and iron your oldest and prettiest linen and lace tablecloth for this kind of party, which is patterned after the Victorian era. For this kind of party, guests are sent official invitations in white envelopes that ask for an RSVP. Another twist on this kind of party is the “Mad Hatter” theme in which each guest is encouraged to wear their most outrageous hat to the event.

Finger foods, cookies and pinwheel sandwiches made of cream cheese, egg salad and tuna are usually served at these parties along with copious amounts of tea served from the oldest silver teapot you can beg, borrow or steal.

An arrangement of tea roses, violets and baby’s breath makes a fine centerpiece. Another nice touch is to make a display area that features framed photographs of the mother’s relatives so guests can get a peek at the family tree.

An excellent party favor for this kind of shower is a tiny picture frame or silver spoon slipped inside tulle or a satin pouch.

If Mom does not have a lot of money you can also do a Freezer Shower. e idea behind this party is to spare mom the expense and inconvenience of having to cook while she has so much else going on. Guests are encouraged to bring homemade meals that can be stowed in the freezer.

Casseroles, lasagna, stews, soups, moussaka, spaghetti sauces, curries, pilafs and cakes are foods that freeze well and that will keep mom well fed for months.

A potted herb, such as rosemary, sage or thyme is a nice party favor for your guests to take away and put on their windowsill.

More Decorative Themes for Baby Showers

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Here are some more great ideas for throwing a baby shower!

The Duck Shower is uni-sex and is a good idea if nobody knows the sex of the baby. Ducks can be used to decorate everything from the invitations to party glasses. There are a great variety of commercial products available to support this theme on the market right now including floating toys, glasses and liquid dispensers with ducks floating inside, rubber placemats, baby furniture and soaps. It is a very popular motif as it is considered to be uni-sex.

The color scheme of at a duck shower is usually yellow. Plastic or rubber yellow ducks are used as decorations. A nice touch is to float a few rubber duckies in the punch bowl. You can also freeze small yellow ducks inside ice-cubes and drop them into drinks.

Flowers such as daffodils, freesia and yellow daisies and bright yellow candles also suit this event.

The cake is usually yellow inside, and the guests usually take a rubber duckie or two home with them as a party favor.

This popular theme is also supported greatly by the commercial market and guests are encouraged to bring china, clothing, linen and toys that boast this motif. Sometimes a mother who adapts this theme is looking to collect china based on the books of Beatrix Potter. Books by Beatrix Potter as well as the classic “Wind In The Willows” make great gifts at this kind of shower.

In this case the cake is often vanilla or chocolate and baked in the shape of a rabbit. Cheese fondue and vegetables such as carrots and celery are also popular snacks. If the shower is a sit down dinner, hosts might consider serving a rabbit-less dish such as Welsh Rare-bit.

A blue and white color scheme suits this theme, as do flowers of the field such as daisies, violet and baby’s breath. If they are in season, furry pussy willows are also a nice addition.
Guests can take home chocolates tied with blue or pink net or ribbons as party favors.

Another nice idea is the Noah’s Ark Shower –

The Noah’s Ark shower encourages guests to bring a stuffed animal to the shower. The animals are usually deposited into a cradle or toy-box that is set up before hand. If the mom is young and hip, guests may be encouraged to bring linens and clothing in wild patterns and prints. A nice group gift for the mother is a charm bracelet, and each guest is invited to purchase a different “animal” charm.

Invitations can be bought or purchased featuring this theme or you can decide on an exotic print scheme for tablecloths and linen such as tiger stripes or leopard print. The party area can be decorated with animals such as elephants, giraffes, lions and zebras.

Tropical finger-foods and dishes such as curries, satays, samosas and rice pilafs suit this theme, as do pineapple-flavored items. A centerpiece featuring exotic fruits from the world such as pomegranates, kiwis and coconuts is also a nice touch.

Cakes can be baked in the shape of a favorite animal of the mother’s. An elephant, which is an animal that represents prosperity, is a popular choice. Animal crackers and goldfish crackers can be served as snacks.

Orchids, tiger lilies and birds of paradise make gorgeous decorations for this kind of party. Suggested party favors are toy animal key chains or animal pendants.