as promised.

i told you there would be a shower post a comin' so in tune with my words, here it is, as promised.

for the record, if you don't have within your possession some good photo editing software, you should not take pictures in raw.  it's like i thought i was going to go all professional on you or something.   secondly,  for some not known to me reason, as i uploaded my raw pictures to picnik it turned them into atrocities.  if you know what my problem is, please explain. i mean, i kind of know, but i'm kind of bitter about it too.  so then i converted the images to jpeg files and then they looked worse.  oh well.  amidst my blood, sweat, and tears, i present to you, my much-less-than-perfect pictures.

i am sure you are aware of the delightful re-purposing to be had with goodwill purchased picture frames, a teaspoon of elbow grease and a half of a can of spray paint, to create a bright, vintage-inspired chalkboard.  it really is all it's cracked up to be.  example 1 and 2:

***idea alert:  i don't think i created this idea; i'm sure i saw it somewhere, but i've always had a sign-up sheet for the guests to put down their name and email address to bring the family a meal after the baby is born.  that way there's no hunting down information when there are hungry mouths waiting to be fed.  also, mealbaby is the greatest site for creating meal registries.

next to the aqua chalkboard cuteness, sits the darling little favor lollipops doting a big thank you.  because nothing says thanks for coming like a lolli... or something like that.

when in shower decor doubt, always put flowers in a mason jar.  there's no going wrong here.

diaper cakes make beautifully useful centerpieces. (made by this girl)

you also have to throw a banner in the mix to keep things real pretty. (made by diaper cake girl, beth)

and then there's the mouth-watering, not-tight-tummy-flattering, food.  the oh-so-right menu included:

cinnamon cream cheese bars
chocolate and strawberry cupcakes
home-made pimento cheese spread
pumpkin butter atop goat cheese with crackers
pasta caprese
fresh fruit skewers

(all made, courtesy of this girl and her momma. who not-so-happens to be the honoree's sister and momma)

i hunted down some robin egg's blue plates along with some perfectly colored napkins ~

my favorite part of the whole shower:

i'll say it again: mason jars make everything better.  especially when there's teal and white bitty paper straws involved...

three amigas: me, julie (the baby momma), beth

this is me telling them: i want a candid picture; so just act normal.  it kind of worked.

julie's momma (the food maker), julie, julie's sister, ashley (the other food maker)

and that wraps it up, folks. 

i love showers, i really do.  i also like when they are over... memories are made, pictures are taken, the loot is captured, and the nerves of hoping everything will come together have expired.  : )  have you showered lately?

-carissa

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