an earthy baby shower

i have such a special post to share with you this morning. one of my closest friends growing up is expecting a darling baby boy in december. we wanted to create an intimate and whimsical event inspired by natural elements. it was such a heart-warming pleasure to host a gathering for one of my favorite people. i hope you enjoy the details from the shower… and as always, here if you have any questions.

taking in some alone time for a few hours on saturday afternoon before a girl’s night

last week was a whirlwind and the introvert in me needed this so badly- i totally embraced it.

the village grind . greenville, south carolina

that evening, we had dinner + cocktails at rocket surgery (highly recommend) and then stayed awake until after 2am chatting next to a fire with red wine. it was so wonderful + never been so thankful for daylight savings. that extra hour came at just the right time this year.

more shower details // 

most of the food was from whole foods: a fresh salad, orange/blueberry scones, quiches and roll-ups

the cake was a sweet potato cake from brickstreet cafe

(it ranks up there with one of my favorites of all-time.)

we played piano music and had a coffee pot brewing when the guests arrived… so cozy + a day i know i will always remember.

a few of my favorite things to add to a baby shower:

01. have guests sign a favorite book (‘tiny, perfect things’ is my go-to book- esp. for autumn)

02. have guests pre-address envelopes for the momma-to-be to help with thank you cards

friends since kindergarten + carolina girls for over a decade together

you are so wonderful, my lovely friend.

this brooklyn winter baby shower is full of more earthy baby shower ideas + a dream city space

the donut tower was purchased from etsy 

a fall baby shower favor idea: 

‘thank you for celebrating this little pumpkin

we are so thankful for you.

please take one.’

i love to add a few personal photos + usually get a bare/plain white cake and add greenery/flowers

my friend, alissa, has the most inviting home. it’s the most incredible place to stay + gather

the pumpkins and greenery were both purchased from trader joe’s 

wooden vintage toys + blocks + long candle sticks + amber glass + baskets are simple ways to add natural touches

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so over-the-moon for my friend and her family to welcome their baby next month

and hope she enjoyed her celebration

although her smile + warm appreciation said it all