The Color Collection | Ribbons, Candles, LePens, Tags & Cards

<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhuR5ocXuU3UcI8ruKyZjQQETO22Mg8Gw4gdMb5oekXs_1ZyXSfJOkspv5p_MjJWVMPPXUGWPA2-vI9ma5mQtSkpzIvOdphPtBq1AOE3qkUaElYj3zWcwQvP2IDw0YSs1BX6txNlqZ9citd/s1600/IMG_2665.png" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="398" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhuR5ocXuU3UcI8ruKyZjQQETO22Mg8Gw4gdMb5oekXs_1ZyXSfJOkspv5p_MjJWVMPPXUGWPA2-vI9ma5mQtSkpzIvOdphPtBq1AOE3qkUaElYj3zWcwQvP2IDw0YSs1BX6txNlqZ9citd/s1600/IMG_2665.png" width="640" /></a></div><br />As I mentioned last week, I've been updating and restocking my party supplies inventory... ribbons (including <a href="https://everyday-occasions.myshopify.com/collections/all/products/cotton-ribbon">cotton ribbon</a>!), candles, tags & cards - all part of my <a href="http://everyday-occasions.myshopify.com/collections">Color Collection</a>.  I love this part of my store - it is something I wished I'd had available to me as an event planner.  So, I created this one spot where you can find everything you need to design a festive celebration, birthday, wedding or shower.<br /><br /><a data-pin-config="beside" data-pin-do="buttonPin" href="https://www.pinterest.com/pin/create/button/?url=http%3A%2F%2Fjennysteffens.blogspot.com%2F2014%2F07%2Fthe-color-collection-ribbons-candles.html&media=http%3A%2F%2F2.bp.blogspot.com%2F-bCdeLzkIaoE%2FU81cQo6gsbI%2FAAAAAAAAYPE%2FOSECROZFEqg%2Fs1600%2FIMG_2665.png&description=Matching%20Ribbons%2C%20Candles%2C%20Tags%20%26%20Cards%20%7C%20Color%20Collection%20%7C%20Robin%26%23x27%3Bs%20Egg%20Blue%2C%20Coral%2C%20Navy%2C%20Ivory"><img src="//assets.pinterest.com/images/pidgets/pinit_fg_en_rect_gray_20.png" /></a><!-- Please call pinit.js only once per page --><script async="" src="//assets.pinterest.com/js/pinit.js" type="text/javascript"></script><br /><br />You can <a href="http://everyday-occasions.myshopify.com/collections">"Shop by Color"</a> in the store, and below I've photographed all of the elements of some of color collections I have in store now.  Enjoy a little color fun and hopefully you'll find some inspiration for the next occasion you're planning.<br /><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg0JenTrOSEXNPR_gIoIdCMRgIpBu6BF-HT8u9Oxf3oP2JiFklmrApEFayflj1p_J3p6owjJzehpyljbOTxokg0P1bFG6tVvbIp2ElxJjHRcxUExr9RWAiWrrmAGJF1BFYomEnW3Kd6dTMn/s1600/IMG_2575.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg0JenTrOSEXNPR_gIoIdCMRgIpBu6BF-HT8u9Oxf3oP2JiFklmrApEFayflj1p_J3p6owjJzehpyljbOTxokg0P1bFG6tVvbIp2ElxJjHRcxUExr9RWAiWrrmAGJF1BFYomEnW3Kd6dTMn/s1600/IMG_2575.JPG" width="426" /></a></div><i><span style="font-size: large;">Seaside</span></i><br /><a data-pin-config="beside" data-pin-do="buttonPin" href="https://www.pinterest.com/pin/create/button/?url=http%3A%2F%2Fjennysteffens.blogspot.com%2F2014%2F07%2Fthe-color-collection-ribbons-candles.html&media=http%3A%2F%2F1.bp.blogspot.com%2F-jlvEd-QQ1BM%2FU81b8qj8f8I%2FAAAAAAAAYO0%2FBrSutn8qeEQ%2Fs1600%2FIMG_2575.JPG&description=Matching%20Ribbons%2C%20Candles%2C%20Tags%20%26%20Cards%20%7C%20Color%20Collection%20%7C%20Robin%26%23x27%3Bs%20Egg%20Blue%2C%20Coral%2C%20Navy%2C%20Ivory"><img src="//assets.pinterest.com/images/pidgets/pinit_fg_en_rect_gray_20.png" /></a><!-- Please call pinit.js only once per page --><script async="" src="//assets.pinterest.com/js/pinit.js" type="text/javascript"></script><br /><br />Ribbon :<br /><a href="https://everyday-occasions.myshopify.com/collections/seaside/products/seaside-ribbon-double-faced-satin-ribbon-50-yards">1 1/2" Satin Ribbon </a><br /><a href="https://everyday-occasions.myshopify.com/collections/seaside/products/seaside-ribbon-double-faced-satin-ribbon-50-yards">5/8" Grosgrain Ribbon</a><br /><br />Candles :  <br /><a href="https://everyday-occasions.myshopify.com/collections/seaside/products/celebration-candles-6">6" Celebration Candles</a>  <br /><a href="https://everyday-occasions.myshopify.com/collections/seaside/products/celebration-candles-15-tall-1">15" Celebration Candles</a><br /><a href="https://everyday-occasions.myshopify.com/collections/seaside/products/hand-dipped-taper-candles-12-set-of-3">12" Tapers</a><br /><a href="https://everyday-occasions.myshopify.com/collections/seaside/products/thin-hand-dipped-taper-candles-12-set-of-8">Thin Tapers</a><br /><br />Paper Products :<br /><a href="https://everyday-occasions.myshopify.com/collections/seaside/products/everyday-tags-cards-seaside">Tags</a><br /><a href="https://everyday-occasions.myshopify.com/collections/seaside/products/everyday-tags-cards-seaside">Folded Cards</a><br /><a href="https://everyday-occasions.myshopify.com/collections/seaside/products/everyday-tags-cards-seaside">Place Cards</a><br /><a href="https://everyday-occasions.myshopify.com/collections/seaside/products/favor-boxes">Favor Boxes</a> <br /><br />See the Seaside inspired table setting I did for the blog, <a href="http://jennysteffens.blogspot.com/2014/07/seaside-shower-creamware-cupcake-stands.html">here</a>. <br /><br /><br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjC2Rra90fQDCo_5p1akgRBguWhDmie-JamAxRG3NIBa-r_HqrwgSp1xwVQ6vBwKL1S7onJLk8K4jRC8KWVFTHe7xPGpAmzmCyEUA-fvP2r2tL2Wizd16LsvJAdnKinp1mp5T6uh6Y0pcln/s1600/IMG_2599.jpg" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjC2Rra90fQDCo_5p1akgRBguWhDmie-JamAxRG3NIBa-r_HqrwgSp1xwVQ6vBwKL1S7onJLk8K4jRC8KWVFTHe7xPGpAmzmCyEUA-fvP2r2tL2Wizd16LsvJAdnKinp1mp5T6uh6Y0pcln/s1600/IMG_2599.jpg" width="426" /></a> <br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><i><span style="font-size: large;">Papaya Pashmina</span></i> <br /><a data-pin-config="beside" data-pin-do="buttonPin" href="https://www.pinterest.com/pin/create/button/?url=http%3A%2F%2Fjennysteffens.blogspot.com%2F2014%2F07%2Fthe-color-collection-ribbons-candles.html&media=http%3A%2F%2F1.bp.blogspot.com%2F-gIyMVH-OdRQ%2FU81cS-3Ot2I%2FAAAAAAAAYPI%2FQUVRflaA2GE%2Fs1600%2FIMG_2599.jpg&description=Coral%20Ribbons%2C%20Candles%2C%20Tags%20%26%20Cards"><img src="//assets.pinterest.com/images/pidgets/pinit_fg_en_rect_gray_20.png" /></a><!-- Please call pinit.js only once per page --><script async="" src="//assets.pinterest.com/js/pinit.js" type="text/javascript"></script><br /><br />Ribbon :<br /><a href="https://everyday-occasions.myshopify.com/collections/papaya-pashmina/products/papaya-pashmina-ribbon-grosgrain-double-faced-satin-ribbon-50-yards">1 1/2" Satin Ribbon </a><br /><a href="https://everyday-occasions.myshopify.com/collections/papaya-pashmina/products/papaya-pashmina-ribbon-grosgrain-double-faced-satin-ribbon-50-yards">5/8" Grosgrain Ribbon</a><br /><br />Candles :  <br /><br /><a href="https://everyday-occasions.myshopify.com/collections/seaside/products/celebration-candles-6">6" Celebration Candles</a>  <br /><a href="https://everyday-occasions.myshopify.com/collections/seaside/products/celebration-candles-15-tall-1">15" Celebration Candles</a><br /><a href="https://everyday-occasions.myshopify.com/collections/seaside/products/hand-dipped-taper-candles-12-set-of-3">12" Tapers</a><br /><br /><br />Paper Products :<br /><a href="https://everyday-occasions.myshopify.com/collections/papaya-pashmina/products/everyday-tags-cards-papaya-pashmina">Tags</a><br /><a href="https://everyday-occasions.myshopify.com/collections/papaya-pashmina/products/everyday-tags-cards-papaya-pashmina">Folded Cards</a><br /><a href="https://everyday-occasions.myshopify.com/collections/papaya-pashmina/products/everyday-tags-cards-papaya-pashmina">Place Cards</a><br /><br /><br /><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgMTW9DlN-d2oBdB0fve1gzx4r_ecg16q1Gh_p7SHjYcy1ykLNP5Qg5xlPNOyvBA3XteLTrAwisT1MHov2obbqfo6wfMmw4P1NFz4zFVLu4Qju8AD3WZVKCxLPQ0TLaTUvguR0MdqcMk0Y2/s1600/IMG_2583.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgMTW9DlN-d2oBdB0fve1gzx4r_ecg16q1Gh_p7SHjYcy1ykLNP5Qg5xlPNOyvBA3XteLTrAwisT1MHov2obbqfo6wfMmw4P1NFz4zFVLu4Qju8AD3WZVKCxLPQ0TLaTUvguR0MdqcMk0Y2/s1600/IMG_2583.JPG" width="426" /></a></div><span style="font-size: large;"><i>Green : </i></span><br /><span style="font-size: large;"><i>East Hampton Hedge & Concord Green </i></span> <br /><br /><br />Ribbon :<br /><a href="https://everyday-occasions.myshopify.com/collections/east-hampton-hedge/products/east-hampton-hedge-ribbon-grosgrain-double-faced-satin-ribbon-50-yards">1 1/2" Satin Ribbon </a><br /><a href="https://everyday-occasions.myshopify.com/collections/east-hampton-hedge/products/east-hampton-hedge-ribbon-grosgrain-double-faced-satin-ribbon-50-yards">5/8" Grosgrain Ribbon</a><br /><br />Candles :  <br /><br /><a href="https://everyday-occasions.myshopify.com/collections/seaside/products/hand-dipped-taper-candles-12-set-of-3">12" Tapers</a><br /><br /><br />Paper Products :<br /><a href="https://everyday-occasions.myshopify.com/collections/concord-green/products/everyday-tags-cards-concord-green">Tags</a><br /><a href="https://everyday-occasions.myshopify.com/collections/concord-green/products/everyday-tags-cards-concord-green">Folded Cards</a><br /><a href="https://everyday-occasions.myshopify.com/collections/concord-green/products/everyday-tags-cards-concord-green">Place Cards</a><br /><a href="https://everyday-occasions.myshopify.com/collections/east-hampton-hedge/products/tablet-le-pens">Tablet + LePens</a> <br /><a href="https://everyday-occasions.myshopify.com/collections/seaside/products/favor-boxes"></a> <br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiC0ZTXVfv9hBB6Ba7uORzshMRqszFdrXTXq11lzcQ-9JojzxsiplmdtXTfic4zUkLE33h6i7ZlCosp8RQSLZXAJQwRmCFZX83PEsc0PlRcucW-SrofA5lCwY8r1x5QYvAQpxUaf96MPStm/s1600/IMG_2586.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiC0ZTXVfv9hBB6Ba7uORzshMRqszFdrXTXq11lzcQ-9JojzxsiplmdtXTfic4zUkLE33h6i7ZlCosp8RQSLZXAJQwRmCFZX83PEsc0PlRcucW-SrofA5lCwY8r1x5QYvAQpxUaf96MPStm/s1600/IMG_2586.jpg" width="426" /></a></div><br /><i><span style="font-size: large;">Privet Berry Blue</span></i> <br /> <br /><br />Ribbon :<br /><a href="https://everyday-occasions.myshopify.com/collections/true-navy-blue/products/ribbon-privet-berry-blue-grosgrain-double-faced-satin-ribbon-50-yards">1 1/2" Satin Ribbon </a><br /><a href="https://everyday-occasions.myshopify.com/collections/true-navy-blue/products/ribbon-privet-berry-blue-grosgrain-double-faced-satin-ribbon-50-yards">5/8" Grosgrain Ribbon</a><br /><br />Candles :  <br /><br /><a href="https://everyday-occasions.myshopify.com/collections/seaside/products/hand-dipped-taper-candles-12-set-of-3">12" Tapers</a><br /><br /><br />Paper Products :<br /><a href="https://everyday-occasions.myshopify.com/collections/true-navy-blue/products/everyday-tags-cards-privet-berry-blue-1">Tags</a><br /><a href="https://everyday-occasions.myshopify.com/collections/true-navy-blue/products/everyday-tags-cards-privet-berry-blue-1">Folded Cards</a><br /><a href="https://everyday-occasions.myshopify.com/collections/true-navy-blue/products/everyday-tags-cards-privet-berry-blue-1">Place Cards</a><br /><a href="https://everyday-occasions.myshopify.com/collections/true-navy-blue/products/tablet-le-pens">Tablet + LePens</a> <br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgWYDEmCb1ADP-v_jvPWmRM1gmt8MU1YfPfsSjWRFIRfRqF3lq1dniHWsEFvd39IPbHAx-_d7t6iXBfBtk0UiqG6avVadSLYNxJ92xD4ORgHsv7f2NrtZ5fj9vwstY_H-p_0COT0yUyTek1/s1600/IMG_2651.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgWYDEmCb1ADP-v_jvPWmRM1gmt8MU1YfPfsSjWRFIRfRqF3lq1dniHWsEFvd39IPbHAx-_d7t6iXBfBtk0UiqG6avVadSLYNxJ92xD4ORgHsv7f2NrtZ5fj9vwstY_H-p_0COT0yUyTek1/s1600/IMG_2651.JPG" width="426" /></a></div> <i><span style="font-size: large;">Emma's Pink, Papaya & Gold</span></i><br />This is one of my favorite combinations.  I've been drawn to all things in the color family lately - I think it will be the source of my next table setting inspiration.<br /><br /><a href="http://everyday-occasions.myshopify.com/collections/emmas-room-pink">Emma's Room Pink Collection </a><br /><a href="http://everyday-occasions.myshopify.com/collections/papaya-pashmina">Papaya Pashmina Collection</a><br /><a href="http://everyday-occasions.myshopify.com/collections/mizzou-gold">Mizzou Gold Collection</a><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br />What are your favorite color combinations for parties and entertaining?  Of course, I'm also a huge fan of mixing all shades of blue, from a pale powder blue to a deep navy, too.  I'd love to hear about the colors that you always look for, and that always seem to pop up in your home as accents.  <br /><br />Hope you're having a great week!

The Color Collection | Ribbons, Candles, LePens, Tags & Cards

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Sugar & Spice Baby Shower at Our House | Entertaining

<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhhrGZDe3EEHDuCiXl4OBOujBc_5thS6nC-Nv8chemZ1PHSHzJeXfct6WuJ3-zxGa-URHDkIQT69UUG3A54hjMDdiDwwxRiGZDY-lDFVoLNOvpeGBiXLvR4TxiIZSP91yNXy4LNHxXdb5U/s1600/baby-shower.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="594" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhhrGZDe3EEHDuCiXl4OBOujBc_5thS6nC-Nv8chemZ1PHSHzJeXfct6WuJ3-zxGa-URHDkIQT69UUG3A54hjMDdiDwwxRiGZDY-lDFVoLNOvpeGBiXLvR4TxiIZSP91yNXy4LNHxXdb5U/s640/baby-shower.jpg" width="640" /></a></div><a data-pin-config="beside" data-pin-do="buttonPin" href="http://pinterest.com/pin/create/button/?url=http%3A%2F%2Fjennysteffens.blogspot.com%2F2013%2F05%2Fsugar-spice-baby-shower-at-our-house.html&media=http%3A%2F%2F4.bp.blogspot.com%2F-QUNUIShZ1xc%2FUYfhkP-QCXI%2FAAAAAAAASNQ%2F-5SeouLzOhc%2Fs1600%2Fgirl-baby-shower.jpg&description=Baby%20Girl%20Shower%20%7C%20Brunch%20Menu%2C%20Peonies%20%26%20Mini%20Pies"><img src="//assets.pinterest.com/images/pidgets/pin_it_button.png" /></a><br /><br />I'm sorry I was gone most of last week, we had a very busy and fun schedule packed with a volunteer table design benefit, visit to a childrens' farmstead and a baby shower hosted at our house... I have a zillion photos to share this week...  as Emma would say, "Here go!" - a complete sentence in baby language.<br /><br />Last things first, I just can't wait to share the photos from the Baby Shower Brunch I hosted at our house yesterday.  My friend, Susan, is pregnant with twin girls so a very girly, "Sugar, Spice & Everything Nice" shower was in order.  <br /><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhFv3tBN7RvruINusIb0-jkbOxn2PeIQKJehVzkWn8Do2ZnO3VbpwPCaTNQg-98MiMdaaKnHMxbhJvzS6fvyDWtXIuFIcv263v-0JX4duOGF_2xUtNYPVektxs39Wjh0HqCm0ZFu6A_7Fc/s1600/IMG_0481.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="426" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhFv3tBN7RvruINusIb0-jkbOxn2PeIQKJehVzkWn8Do2ZnO3VbpwPCaTNQg-98MiMdaaKnHMxbhJvzS6fvyDWtXIuFIcv263v-0JX4duOGF_2xUtNYPVektxs39Wjh0HqCm0ZFu6A_7Fc/s640/IMG_0481.JPG" width="640" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"> I love <a href="http://www.minted.com/product/baby-shower-invitations/MIN-67Y-BSH/rustic-ribbons-and-flora">these invitations from Minted</a>.  It really is the only way to go for custom invitations for a small number of guests.  I'm still enjoying these "Angel" peonies today as I type - my very favorite.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh0dF4TZL6xKif71zW7eJK2qbHh4KKCa1PCRCY5A2qEIhCrbaD3Bfg5NdfDjy6Mww7P19BEa0P6PtnZz6-sT-1XUbLWp756eyGSnTBTLKelMMbu_LNWwe_dMb0WgNCqfAg2PmJHSmyuKRA/s1600/IMG_0356.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="426" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh0dF4TZL6xKif71zW7eJK2qbHh4KKCa1PCRCY5A2qEIhCrbaD3Bfg5NdfDjy6Mww7P19BEa0P6PtnZz6-sT-1XUbLWp756eyGSnTBTLKelMMbu_LNWwe_dMb0WgNCqfAg2PmJHSmyuKRA/s640/IMG_0356.JPG" width="640" /></a></div><a data-pin-config="beside" data-pin-do="buttonPin" href="http://pinterest.com/pin/create/button/?url=http%3A%2F%2Fjennysteffens.blogspot.com%2F2013%2F05%2Fsugar-spice-baby-shower-at-our-house.html&media=http%3A%2F%2F4.bp.blogspot.com%2F-QUNUIShZ1xc%2FUYfhkP-QCXI%2FAAAAAAAASNQ%2F-5SeouLzOhc%2Fs1600%2Fgirl-baby-shower.jpg&description=Baby%20Girl%20Shower%20%7C%20Brunch%20Menu%2C%20Peonies%20%26%20Mini%20Pies"><img src="//assets.pinterest.com/images/pidgets/pin_it_button.png" /></a><br /><br />Before each event I host, I make these types of little sketches to help me envision what everything will look like.  It also helps me make my shopping list because I'm able to figure out what I'll need for linens, props and styling before the actual setup.<br /><br />Because I tend to entertain in a very casual fashion (because I think everyone enjoys it more than fancy...), I designed the party to be special with plenty of flowers and girly touches, but relaxed with big bountiful platters of help-yourself food and drink and comfortable seating.  <br /><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhv-8oOn3fSlBEmJu0XkmJpViSXrE1owzNA1GsenhTyVIAAV5UT0WjCgVMXPjMH9aMnAZoehptVpjIH1Ww_TG0Sei9b7CA5vTAggc0PfFjV36kkBkOWBvOAXruViDVeZXE8ZK6n5K7JLwg/s1600/IMG_0406.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="426" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhv-8oOn3fSlBEmJu0XkmJpViSXrE1owzNA1GsenhTyVIAAV5UT0WjCgVMXPjMH9aMnAZoehptVpjIH1Ww_TG0Sei9b7CA5vTAggc0PfFjV36kkBkOWBvOAXruViDVeZXE8ZK6n5K7JLwg/s640/IMG_0406.JPG" width="640" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"> The night before I always set out everything I possibly can for the next day... especially in a brunch situation.  Hosting a party can go from fun to stressful if everything is rushed and left to the last minute.  I definitely learned this the hard way during my catering days.  I found that it took all of the fun out of my job if I was running late and rushing through everything.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg7Lb7NkZdFGiEVQ9hcdFXZTgvUgcN6nJByiYog2w9emN-2WIFXJMuhbhHBvwvBy1VnPvCUXps7pwBX-mxcznaiuKls6cHIWW9p0Af_wDzPDSz7ygT8etXF0ixZFWEytduRSMalV6qHr3M/s1600/IMG_0404.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg7Lb7NkZdFGiEVQ9hcdFXZTgvUgcN6nJByiYog2w9emN-2WIFXJMuhbhHBvwvBy1VnPvCUXps7pwBX-mxcznaiuKls6cHIWW9p0Af_wDzPDSz7ygT8etXF0ixZFWEytduRSMalV6qHr3M/s640/IMG_0404.jpg" width="434" /></a></div><br />I set this beverage table up in my kitchen - the table is usually used as my desk.<br /><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj8wnujWHJdSKZvKZuZE3NypyNjA1wiWFw957BK6wfT5i5kJMeZT7iz3XPQIXqgiFOFW-JQmAay8vNuc1j0SaryBcB-TieMbr-QlTfh75KQyQoo4oRsdAteLc-6GmiNPufe4nmKaI_4i1w/s1600/IMG_0409.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj8wnujWHJdSKZvKZuZE3NypyNjA1wiWFw957BK6wfT5i5kJMeZT7iz3XPQIXqgiFOFW-JQmAay8vNuc1j0SaryBcB-TieMbr-QlTfh75KQyQoo4oRsdAteLc-6GmiNPufe4nmKaI_4i1w/s640/IMG_0409.jpg" width="426" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhGuz3TqEnESZUOWqRe-tjUx50H70ks2VHumi2__CKi9jFEijOO4-yBnnyIunbmC0XWzy0SusoUSD6TFCkMHnsVlaWcdyjBGu_zDdWNAb7jkHTDaLpTJ7wcR688bYO1UDn_LDPHbVYrsTw/s1600/IMG_0410.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="426" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhGuz3TqEnESZUOWqRe-tjUx50H70ks2VHumi2__CKi9jFEijOO4-yBnnyIunbmC0XWzy0SusoUSD6TFCkMHnsVlaWcdyjBGu_zDdWNAb7jkHTDaLpTJ7wcR688bYO1UDn_LDPHbVYrsTw/s640/IMG_0410.JPG" width="640" /></a></div><br />I also made the Sweetie Pie favors the night before.  Each bag contained either a Mini Apple or Strawberry Pie.  <a href="http://jennysteffens.blogspot.com/2013/05/mini-sweetie-pie-favors.html">Here is the link to the Mini Pies step-by-step instructions and recipes</a>!<br /><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiu42QeyhXu9frdPYT7-DlVUHroBw3ZG-GQGPPNFo1u9FcxT35QILaW3VztiesQfiYoXxhHXQhknbvgff682SHaVDxzJzPZAwwmhYmqbuHTJP7ZrhTTQYtgf-h399dytxaO75jyXMdMbuA/s1600/IMG_0395.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="426" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiu42QeyhXu9frdPYT7-DlVUHroBw3ZG-GQGPPNFo1u9FcxT35QILaW3VztiesQfiYoXxhHXQhknbvgff682SHaVDxzJzPZAwwmhYmqbuHTJP7ZrhTTQYtgf-h399dytxaO75jyXMdMbuA/s640/IMG_0395.JPG" width="640" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"> Here are the Strawberry Pies - I'll share the step-by-step and recipe later this week.  </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">UPDATE : <a href="http://jennysteffens.blogspot.com/2013/05/mini-sweetie-pie-favors.html">Here is the link to the Mini Pies step-by-step instructions and recipes</a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhTElCwAVBmaQYw7Dwwb6DGnkH-r1b_22FCdlXRzj6e7-iZbsSzESTl96bJtGznZ1y5dEz0cI0FK9UGPv7e9tc5TyBjlys11_sXj7qKC5bsXDaH-icwM-5UnWK3KKWxn4wptAPPcflif68/s1600/IMG_0422.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="442" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhTElCwAVBmaQYw7Dwwb6DGnkH-r1b_22FCdlXRzj6e7-iZbsSzESTl96bJtGznZ1y5dEz0cI0FK9UGPv7e9tc5TyBjlys11_sXj7qKC5bsXDaH-icwM-5UnWK3KKWxn4wptAPPcflif68/s640/IMG_0422.JPG" width="640" /></a></div><br />Here is the dining room setup.  Because it was going to be a small casual brunch, we left he seating open - a fix a plate and "make yourself at home" type party.  To make the banners, I use the<a href="http://www.dpbolvw.net/click-5427492-10761760?url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.paper-source.com%2Fcgi-bin%2Fpaper%2Fitem%2FRifle-Botanicals-Garlands%2F2710_029%2F9781452109619.html%3Futm_source%3DCJ%26utm_medium%3Daffiliate%26utm_campaign%3Dproduct&cjsku=9781452109619" target="_top">Rifle Botanicals Garlands</a><img border="0" height="1" src="http://www.lduhtrp.net/image-5427492-10761760" width="1" /> I found at Paper-Source... only $16 and took just minutes to hang.   <br /><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjhYffyGnNwquUU4mgEJaHTvACqFnDlAZ6I3BfeyXmDWoj96AjMNSL87WkpBnFvW_su3MfVfQP4nxg1Q6CJcYWb0Pp96P1qNZd1wHdAOBDflrW2Ytt4hkkaafSKMLkltkcCglTZQt-Z-eM/s1600/IMG_0425.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="426" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjhYffyGnNwquUU4mgEJaHTvACqFnDlAZ6I3BfeyXmDWoj96AjMNSL87WkpBnFvW_su3MfVfQP4nxg1Q6CJcYWb0Pp96P1qNZd1wHdAOBDflrW2Ytt4hkkaafSKMLkltkcCglTZQt-Z-eM/s640/IMG_0425.JPG" width="640" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"> I'm obsessed with these - still haven't taken them down.  I plan to do one with E-M-M-A in her room later this week... and I might hang the "Sugar & Spice" one in there, too.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhjwt_0DqmU2rR-9kdG0kHD2bzdwq0nL6NkVLiKrfbP0ClmMAtylua252CeogoKsBEJ9yzSfwQRG7kpyAkwnTPsbB7pSHL3_rNrf77STZSKbM6UySihFZilNMS2Ky5DSBn0fqdZbgx0b9Y/s1600/IMG_0427.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="426" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhjwt_0DqmU2rR-9kdG0kHD2bzdwq0nL6NkVLiKrfbP0ClmMAtylua252CeogoKsBEJ9yzSfwQRG7kpyAkwnTPsbB7pSHL3_rNrf77STZSKbM6UySihFZilNMS2Ky5DSBn0fqdZbgx0b9Y/s640/IMG_0427.JPG" width="640" /></a></div><br />I really like casual centerpieces like this.  Everyone asked if I cut these from my garden - exactly what I want people to think.    <br /><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjZFcseKX6WSIUyoArtMwmpORbDUDrwYhtAcZ5agw7erHTLz5GrOOaJ-qddX-BMUqs6kcPdgMGtqy0Cc6CrdXAoaiXjqMbdEMtv1GsZop3OVW3XX9NaOxNTN0oDfnL0pH-sLl80Sq7iLTQ/s1600/IMG_0433.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="426" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjZFcseKX6WSIUyoArtMwmpORbDUDrwYhtAcZ5agw7erHTLz5GrOOaJ-qddX-BMUqs6kcPdgMGtqy0Cc6CrdXAoaiXjqMbdEMtv1GsZop3OVW3XX9NaOxNTN0oDfnL0pH-sLl80Sq7iLTQ/s640/IMG_0433.JPG" width="640" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"> But, no unfortunately I don't have any peony bushes in my garden... yet.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">The pewter pieces are Match (wedding gifts), and the glass pieces are old candy apothecary jars.  I also placed some wrapped gifts for Susan amongst the flowers.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiwcbcfv6bGnCgcnbXwxjd_i4nOHJeDdc__X_fFvut1_Vm6pKaId36D3CdGjUcBB4NThw4WcOc8txeZ8-SSQfkhw8ef5pmHot_4nm0tsio50MKSSAIHvIBpUC8rGu73Z6ff8799dj_ds3E/s1600/IMG_0417.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="426" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiwcbcfv6bGnCgcnbXwxjd_i4nOHJeDdc__X_fFvut1_Vm6pKaId36D3CdGjUcBB4NThw4WcOc8txeZ8-SSQfkhw8ef5pmHot_4nm0tsio50MKSSAIHvIBpUC8rGu73Z6ff8799dj_ds3E/s640/IMG_0417.JPG" width="640" /></a></div><br />More uses for the <a href="http://www.dpbolvw.net/click-5427492-10761760?url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.paper-source.com%2Fcgi-bin%2Fpaper%2Fitem%2FRifle-Botanicals-Garlands%2F2710_029%2F9781452109619.html%3Futm_source%3DCJ%26utm_medium%3Daffiliate%26utm_campaign%3Dproduct&cjsku=9781452109619" target="_top">Rifle Botanicals Garlands</a> - I couln't help myself.  Easy Banners = Insta-Party<br /><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjZHy86bdVS0B2ynikEP034G_ZezIAah-leVY1WKWxFwd-Gnr9sasKFa_HR6MzKjKS4TDsqgAo7BFdj-tzy5SBbvS5U9Auh8SWf7ci8DG-GRjw7Ec1Qjtp9SEeCDqXbSnULe4KZbZfhMRY/s1600/IMG_0416.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="426" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjZHy86bdVS0B2ynikEP034G_ZezIAah-leVY1WKWxFwd-Gnr9sasKFa_HR6MzKjKS4TDsqgAo7BFdj-tzy5SBbvS5U9Auh8SWf7ci8DG-GRjw7Ec1Qjtp9SEeCDqXbSnULe4KZbZfhMRY/s640/IMG_0416.JPG" width="640" /></a></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgWUHrRhspvJGWiplOQNBvJF-s7_Q8ocgAceocfWeHDO_MzjwuHznEV1HBtd9XfHNxBVE0t3pPlMTefg4Bro8pGoaMqRvbkMcaf9LfkA9mpn5F_xwduhradJryMKLArRmrRC-RRZbxxYzc/s1600/IMG_0455.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="426" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgWUHrRhspvJGWiplOQNBvJF-s7_Q8ocgAceocfWeHDO_MzjwuHznEV1HBtd9XfHNxBVE0t3pPlMTefg4Bro8pGoaMqRvbkMcaf9LfkA9mpn5F_xwduhradJryMKLArRmrRC-RRZbxxYzc/s640/IMG_0455.JPG" width="640" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">Last one...</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi0pVISTYbb5nC2R8xHVdH1Hb_avM4ZOD34I6J5qHeSsD3BArUIIadHpEO4Q0lUmdvORyl5d7nUdF5cR_ll8194Iwtg4cW5QJ8yw0QS9aKEny-tUcy4ye-dAqPXQU7tcC3oEFxm3jAYAwE/s1600/IMG_0444.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="440" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi0pVISTYbb5nC2R8xHVdH1Hb_avM4ZOD34I6J5qHeSsD3BArUIIadHpEO4Q0lUmdvORyl5d7nUdF5cR_ll8194Iwtg4cW5QJ8yw0QS9aKEny-tUcy4ye-dAqPXQU7tcC3oEFxm3jAYAwE/s640/IMG_0444.JPG" width="640" /></a></div><br />Here is the beverage bar setup the morning of - Bellini's and Coffee.  We also had Sparkling Pomegranite Juice for the pregnant ladies... we had four out of ten guests that were pregnant!  Five babies and ten ladies.<br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjAnTY94agrZ9Keac96ejjS4mkH2rfNKdi83mFu8NI5b0qW_WmZm8_20CoY00EChiRmUVwIPJ-EsL_NLzdKwOs9h2MXTT8EzHuLGnBBM5m25QHkmClCO72U6Csu8dmOsueHl-ZH70FYttA/s1600/IMG_0437.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjAnTY94agrZ9Keac96ejjS4mkH2rfNKdi83mFu8NI5b0qW_WmZm8_20CoY00EChiRmUVwIPJ-EsL_NLzdKwOs9h2MXTT8EzHuLGnBBM5m25QHkmClCO72U6Csu8dmOsueHl-ZH70FYttA/s640/IMG_0437.jpg" width="426" /></a></div><br /> Stations make it so much easier for your guests to help themselves - I think it makes everyone more comfortable.<i><br /></i><br /><br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjbLT-oW2hepYq6OGp1WaFaTNFJgNU-nNI9AGlE7xg9GvSR_xii7koh5TAU7ZapdPlrQWiAo-PInL0sjNRo2RWhdqNWzFWhk-bNmAKH97xdZt-TFlTW_3ELCLKAReU6F_jB0LCKjVR52Dg/s1600/IMG_0441.JPG" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="426" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjbLT-oW2hepYq6OGp1WaFaTNFJgNU-nNI9AGlE7xg9GvSR_xii7koh5TAU7ZapdPlrQWiAo-PInL0sjNRo2RWhdqNWzFWhk-bNmAKH97xdZt-TFlTW_3ELCLKAReU6F_jB0LCKjVR52Dg/s640/IMG_0441.JPG" width="640" /></a> <br /><br />Bellini is a drink with Peach Puree (or juice) topped with Champagne or Prosecco.  I think it must be the "new" mimosa. <br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgAaqe1liQVqVF93Cn4eDeY1Dh3dBoCRdnJNG3ntvEuLJCWh_ZvcCXkPSbOyrxMSu7a0dADQRDwPALVFnXJmZZE4ivhgt2WuP3_feHm-6wPA-x7ClS13gLNtkJNhHo1TTJfl30Vn_GH4mo/s1600/IMG_0445.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgAaqe1liQVqVF93Cn4eDeY1Dh3dBoCRdnJNG3ntvEuLJCWh_ZvcCXkPSbOyrxMSu7a0dADQRDwPALVFnXJmZZE4ivhgt2WuP3_feHm-6wPA-x7ClS13gLNtkJNhHo1TTJfl30Vn_GH4mo/s640/IMG_0445.jpg" width="426" /></a></div><span style="font-size: large;"><i>Brunch Menu... </i></span><br /><i>recipe links coming later this week!</i><br /><br /><i>Upon arrival : </i><br /><br />Bellini's <br />Coffee<br /><a href="http://jennysteffens.blogspot.com/2012/05/vanilla-bean-scones.html">Mini Vanilla Bean Scones (we called "Sugar & Spice Scones)</a><br /><i>Brunch :</i><br /><br />Cheddar & Chive Quiche<br /><a href="http://jennysteffens.blogspot.com/2013/05/spinach-strawberry-salad-with-walnuts.html">Strawberry & Spinach Salad </a><br />Fruit & Cheese Platters<br /><a href="http://pinterest.com/jennysteffens/my-breakfast-recipes/">"Homemade" Cinnamon Rolls</a><br /><br /><i>Favors : </i><br />Tiny Mini Pies - "Sweetie Pies" <br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEip4w793IkQ6eq9cvz865kY6fvwSbRyY0aar3dZs-cjMEEDtIDBnbO0W_ojSAx06SSsLAmqUz58kJRwJ-02Hbo54fiXlXGB7E3PytV4aYZhA8j_5kLj-Pi4befDHMb7L-bpLk3tIfZOJkA/s1600/vanilla+scones.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEip4w793IkQ6eq9cvz865kY6fvwSbRyY0aar3dZs-cjMEEDtIDBnbO0W_ojSAx06SSsLAmqUz58kJRwJ-02Hbo54fiXlXGB7E3PytV4aYZhA8j_5kLj-Pi4befDHMb7L-bpLk3tIfZOJkA/s640/vanilla+scones.jpg" width="616" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://jennysteffens.blogspot.com/2012/05/vanilla-bean-scones.html">Mini Vanilla Bean Scones (we called "Sugar & Spice Scones) </a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">Forgive the re-used photo from original post... I didn't have my camera out when the girls arrived and the fresh scones came out.  </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjaWVnfapbpu8jUslfHuDBdSRGdVH2Hkhw3SzAdzVm-pl6TH5HwtDLgRfyUpu6dTPmJRVMWF_nyBXWqETaIN24nA4ceiCPM_Q99ZHB2-FXPHbePSP8UZQfTsCK49nURrfFqa-Jr7s7vfIU/s1600/IMG_0448.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="426" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjaWVnfapbpu8jUslfHuDBdSRGdVH2Hkhw3SzAdzVm-pl6TH5HwtDLgRfyUpu6dTPmJRVMWF_nyBXWqETaIN24nA4ceiCPM_Q99ZHB2-FXPHbePSP8UZQfTsCK49nURrfFqa-Jr7s7vfIU/s640/IMG_0448.JPG" width="640" /></a></div><br /><a href="http://jennysteffens.blogspot.com/2013/05/spinach-strawberry-salad-with-walnuts.html">The BEST Strawberry & Spinach Salad. </a><br /><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjFGp_t_YThroYRp21JLIsSUhc5kEGwrcu4mTBdT8kkCtKc42udnMoNs5vv29Qt91AX7xPrKr5Hei0ghnLAZ8YqleGIZqP5Wm2UENC93ZcLIdl5ELl1EtgFjt9dEqWed0_AamrJHlLVXFo/s1600/IMG_0449.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="426" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjFGp_t_YThroYRp21JLIsSUhc5kEGwrcu4mTBdT8kkCtKc42udnMoNs5vv29Qt91AX7xPrKr5Hei0ghnLAZ8YqleGIZqP5Wm2UENC93ZcLIdl5ELl1EtgFjt9dEqWed0_AamrJHlLVXFo/s640/IMG_0449.JPG" width="640" /></a></div><br />Bountiful fruit platter made by my Co-Hostess, Melissa. <br /><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjs9ZpSCjOSnqtwjj_P_PfsnlBT-MmiwEwl5I3nNhBbUwdDz5sU8dnh9kdh8zQmis7riBl4TPViamtOMP6RJlN5Tpds706eWY3GEe2mCQwWFeOAnrD7O9MPa7RXTLx6E56xN9Y0dRK31x8/s1600/IMG_0450.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="426" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjs9ZpSCjOSnqtwjj_P_PfsnlBT-MmiwEwl5I3nNhBbUwdDz5sU8dnh9kdh8zQmis7riBl4TPViamtOMP6RJlN5Tpds706eWY3GEe2mCQwWFeOAnrD7O9MPa7RXTLx6E56xN9Y0dRK31x8/s640/IMG_0450.JPG" width="640" /></a></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://jennysteffens.blogspot.com/2010/01/recipes-brunch-quiche-recipes.html">Cheddar Chive Quiche</a> (warning : old post from my sister's baby shower I hosted 3+ years ago!)</div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh5OiT0jviy4C5T0IRJc8-cTjoDLbq-iVuuXiTVLx-Aix4iG9kJOciABpHjyHJuaI1k8R3Kvmh1HHIUETnLeq0XDJGCHJO4mQpFqxMv6CEA4tTblOSBnfqL4Xtyd2fix05kGXG5CbuuU8E/s1600/cin-rolls-2.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="546" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh5OiT0jviy4C5T0IRJc8-cTjoDLbq-iVuuXiTVLx-Aix4iG9kJOciABpHjyHJuaI1k8R3Kvmh1HHIUETnLeq0XDJGCHJO4mQpFqxMv6CEA4tTblOSBnfqL4Xtyd2fix05kGXG5CbuuU8E/s640/cin-rolls-2.jpg" width="640" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"> <a href="http://pinterest.com/jennysteffens/my-breakfast-recipes/">"Homemade" Cinnamon Rolls</a> (re-used photo from original post)</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgqBvRLQuJpMAsxM4Luz3EmcU6ZfBbeHU64YN5DPVtnF0vWVVrF3r0b6NVQ83JHJkg6YQy_sYDjnF31uLjsrU_-P0NBDtetDAqRdlW0fo0gTgRAzxRO0A1_Hi-j2AuomW1_LHDUKLuyltk/s1600/IMG_0456.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="314" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgqBvRLQuJpMAsxM4Luz3EmcU6ZfBbeHU64YN5DPVtnF0vWVVrF3r0b6NVQ83JHJkg6YQy_sYDjnF31uLjsrU_-P0NBDtetDAqRdlW0fo0gTgRAzxRO0A1_Hi-j2AuomW1_LHDUKLuyltk/s640/IMG_0456.JPG" width="640" /></a></div><br />I was so glad to host the shower for Susan at my house - I can't wait to meet those little ladies in just a couple of months!<br /><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; 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Shower Hostess Gifts | Baby Shower Paper-Source Hostess Gift | Personalized Stationery & Labels

<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiP2MiWgAOGtB9Sc2z8e_G2Hf07ep_atZdqzWkb7Ok4UfwQlrWX6nlqGyBUs2bmyoWFghjBYC4ymMrik6eViySU7eOwMCUD5hELsjnf_NWusnZZcn58AU-Oac46qttNSktXeJxZG8YjOX5S/s1600/IMG_5822.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="612" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiP2MiWgAOGtB9Sc2z8e_G2Hf07ep_atZdqzWkb7Ok4UfwQlrWX6nlqGyBUs2bmyoWFghjBYC4ymMrik6eViySU7eOwMCUD5hELsjnf_NWusnZZcn58AU-Oac46qttNSktXeJxZG8YjOX5S/s640/IMG_5822.JPG" width="640" /></a></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEipaGYA6P8r1sjmERxA7xwMb2_qeihYpPf-PLUV7FqWQgXA_6DXjzR1Qb0Gd4LEN_9Go3lV_1qo2MMoeEI1B13AXKyu00HdZRySYjFGHPx_iQqJtQXfMRI3W893yGAxLMuAAZWeGY7mgl8t/s1600/IMG_5811.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="400" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEipaGYA6P8r1sjmERxA7xwMb2_qeihYpPf-PLUV7FqWQgXA_6DXjzR1Qb0Gd4LEN_9Go3lV_1qo2MMoeEI1B13AXKyu00HdZRySYjFGHPx_iQqJtQXfMRI3W893yGAxLMuAAZWeGY7mgl8t/s400/IMG_5811.jpg" width="300" /></a></div>Last weekend my Sister and Aunts hosted a Baby Shower for me.  I wanted to do something special for them as a Thank You/Hostess Gift.  It's always a challenge to think of a small gift that is special, personal and something that they'll actually use.  <br /><br />I wanted it to be something that I made... at least part of it.  Since we were traveling back to KC for the shower, baked goods weren't really an option (we aren't bag checkers).  <br /><br />I made a stop to my favorite spot for homemade goods supplies that don't look homemade - <a href="http://www.dpbolvw.net/click-5427492-10765879">Paper Source</a>.  My plan was to make personalized stationery sets and personalized "From the Kitchen Of..." labels.  When I found these <a href="http://click.linksynergy.com/fs-bin/click?id=RfqGUgqYSig&offerid=251735.10000508&type=3&subid=0">Vera Bradley</a><img border="0" height="1" src="http://ad.linksynergy.com/fs-bin/show?id=RfqGUgqYSig&bids=251735.10000508&type=3&subid=0" width="1" /> lunchboxes, I thought they'd be the perfect 'package' and useful, too.<br /><br />Baby Shower Hostess Gift :<br />- Stationery Set<br />- From the Kitchen Of Labels<br />- Lunch Bag<br /><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhl_nTPyA-EA73hKtJK65vZTV1f_Te4b-X5Zl6hHXIE2bxJnMVk7BofHaOkYWdJISi_HL2pSvrH6S3x7EPp2a4Lxe_sNq7Q6mHZNuSj3EFW_IUBnTEKAdKVND1ED_7fFue36BRUNJAo1rc3/s1600/IMG_5769.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="628" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhl_nTPyA-EA73hKtJK65vZTV1f_Te4b-X5Zl6hHXIE2bxJnMVk7BofHaOkYWdJISi_HL2pSvrH6S3x7EPp2a4Lxe_sNq7Q6mHZNuSj3EFW_IUBnTEKAdKVND1ED_7fFue36BRUNJAo1rc3/s640/IMG_5769.JPG" width="640" /></a></div><br />For 4 sets of 10 Personalized Stationery (card & envelopes), you'll need :<br /><br />- <a href="http://www.dpbolvw.net/click-5427492-10765879">1 pack of Lux Cream Cover (contains 10 sheets of cardstock) from Paper-Source</a><br />- <a href="http://www.dpbolvw.net/click-5427492-10765879">4 packs of A2 envelopes (contains 10 envelopes each) from Paper-Source</a><br />- Printer <br />- <a href="http://www.tkqlhce.com/click-5427492-10765874">Paper cutter from Paper-Source</a><br />- <a href="http://www.tkqlhce.com/click-5427492-10765029">Thin Satin Ribbon from Paper-Source</a> (for wrapping)<br /><br />To create the Stationery Template, use a graphics design program (I use InDesign), Word or PowerPoint document divided into 4 equal sections (each being 5.5"w x 4.25"t fit on one 8.5"x11" page).<br /><a name="more"></a>Put the initials or name of each person on the top margin (about 1/2 inch from top) of each card.  Print onto Lux Cream Cover and cut using a paper cutter to 5.5" x 4.25".<br /><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjTg1En2Q9eWum00AYULUKC9cWtcp24NhZkmVduIy4YWEUJTqUPpcyqcj_I6WGB1X1aFKSUc1RDuDpic20gmz3dbKcjCLhgXaMEhURMGdFYkzIap24l7sneYpxcp5xcWDrODx12UXGQ2GWB/s1600/IMG_5776.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="480" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjTg1En2Q9eWum00AYULUKC9cWtcp24NhZkmVduIy4YWEUJTqUPpcyqcj_I6WGB1X1aFKSUc1RDuDpic20gmz3dbKcjCLhgXaMEhURMGdFYkzIap24l7sneYpxcp5xcWDrODx12UXGQ2GWB/s640/IMG_5776.JPG" width="640" /></a></div><br />This <a href="http://www.tkqlhce.com/click-5427492-10765874">straight edge paper cutter ($19.50) from Paper-Source</a> has been my saving grace for so so so many projects.  Straight cuts really help to make professional looking paper crafts.  It is definitely worth the $20 investment!<br /><br />Cut it length-wise in half...<br /><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjuMXrqR0nrZ1L4Cnj5VPCUej1basGv9zqjYEOnPSC_Mw4-N_2zooKM96YFKt3SxgShObF6KM08oGGFQ1g82ilN1xMTe9Uu_yuEX7n76EKIFFOoatAuePKLl38HVZKpOlkdq1HonxZ1mCu1/s1600/IMG_5778.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="480" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjuMXrqR0nrZ1L4Cnj5VPCUej1basGv9zqjYEOnPSC_Mw4-N_2zooKM96YFKt3SxgShObF6KM08oGGFQ1g82ilN1xMTe9Uu_yuEX7n76EKIFFOoatAuePKLl38HVZKpOlkdq1HonxZ1mCu1/s640/IMG_5778.JPG" width="640" /></a></div><br />Then in half again. <br /><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjEIqgHN0mQbK1fUV8MYPdhF5P_lwEHHAgv4vU6Hcs6GCCAVcNfndfPUguoyn2zA9NDEZbIgy3A9Gd15q4gHNHA-K-ddU5nmiImMibmbsoW3UQfxuZPl8hoJwGYRvdt9K8vFFQA6b9U1TJW/s1600/IMG_5782.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="480" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjEIqgHN0mQbK1fUV8MYPdhF5P_lwEHHAgv4vU6Hcs6GCCAVcNfndfPUguoyn2zA9NDEZbIgy3A9Gd15q4gHNHA-K-ddU5nmiImMibmbsoW3UQfxuZPl8hoJwGYRvdt9K8vFFQA6b9U1TJW/s640/IMG_5782.JPG" width="640" /></a></div><br />I use this <a href="http://www.tkqlhce.com/click-5427492-10765029">thin satin ribbon</a> from Paper-Source to wrap each set of cards and envelops. <br /><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjwP7KccBfLbpwEAz2mf-638H6yMPLTJ_NKhRQRxOqrgUH_Ae6NJxcdXGvanG3VsYVOkuqhxS3fNxM7-nXzC2KduDcbizL8dExdGSjOCVYIktoTTuxkIrYOH9zSr0UIVrLJLmQGBG2GSIer/s1600/IMG_5783.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="446" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjwP7KccBfLbpwEAz2mf-638H6yMPLTJ_NKhRQRxOqrgUH_Ae6NJxcdXGvanG3VsYVOkuqhxS3fNxM7-nXzC2KduDcbizL8dExdGSjOCVYIktoTTuxkIrYOH9zSr0UIVrLJLmQGBG2GSIer/s640/IMG_5783.JPG" width="640" /></a></div><br />Flip it over and twist, bringing the sides up over the top and bottom... <br /><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEglxyIewfJHxVGIuRPfx4JTNFUPUmYwZeVvZfObBl8sPMGmKl0ZdiVVrqdN_owIG2lFfL3fUfNnAr64bVNckclmvOeuEBKZM2D_WuXZi1vtZ1Xo9O0uErCzTrqQC1yUqauSsU4M4oUh33Xd/s1600/IMG_5788.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="480" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEglxyIewfJHxVGIuRPfx4JTNFUPUmYwZeVvZfObBl8sPMGmKl0ZdiVVrqdN_owIG2lFfL3fUfNnAr64bVNckclmvOeuEBKZM2D_WuXZi1vtZ1Xo9O0uErCzTrqQC1yUqauSsU4M4oUh33Xd/s640/IMG_5788.JPG" width="640" /></a></div><br />Flip over again and tie a bow.  I really like how the thick textured paper looks - it gives it a professional quality. <br /><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjVnZdSr9HiRbLwMgckPqCBceqmvtUSX6FjLNDJEbgdPHmjA5lDcTrZJGFKqhUAMtDrL-vmnM8VIQ9A-JG2VicuUGKCUL3GFWaY0M8_OHgVktaVg1q7QpGlvX0NT9rl-R-r2P_eIWcPGcp3/s1600/IMG_5793.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="480" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjVnZdSr9HiRbLwMgckPqCBceqmvtUSX6FjLNDJEbgdPHmjA5lDcTrZJGFKqhUAMtDrL-vmnM8VIQ9A-JG2VicuUGKCUL3GFWaY0M8_OHgVktaVg1q7QpGlvX0NT9rl-R-r2P_eIWcPGcp3/s640/IMG_5793.JPG" width="640" /></a></div><br />Coming Soon : how I made the "From the Kitchen Of..." Labels here using Paper-Source adhesive labels. <br /><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgbKglA7G3pmrfZtornnoLe2_Wvmuxf43w3-kplNMz1e9Omg041hdaHthNAMfNDdmC6gyi-hg9TNz-z0QKXvwuwmtFK8-iiurvADw2bVXQ85vYNxU5O-qRot3WEqykIO1M5AyLVIQOIyxYy/s1600/IMG_5810.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="542" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgbKglA7G3pmrfZtornnoLe2_Wvmuxf43w3-kplNMz1e9Omg041hdaHthNAMfNDdmC6gyi-hg9TNz-z0QKXvwuwmtFK8-iiurvADw2bVXQ85vYNxU5O-qRot3WEqykIO1M5AyLVIQOIyxYy/s640/IMG_5810.JPG" width="640" /></a></div><br />Here is all of my gift supplies ready to be assembled. <br /><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg3DJago9kjciYCb1ti6xFB-jjxLdfDE4hysj3xa_nPMD5X8ye1FzSdH7-7729CyIo7TeTNLG8cjFRSSCyQWeC8gmvCYxozpZFP6HVJpWbF5PQCmD-j8NhM3_vLHOsR1oQWmJZV9oIo-EYE/s1600/IMG_5812.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg3DJago9kjciYCb1ti6xFB-jjxLdfDE4hysj3xa_nPMD5X8ye1FzSdH7-7729CyIo7TeTNLG8cjFRSSCyQWeC8gmvCYxozpZFP6HVJpWbF5PQCmD-j8NhM3_vLHOsR1oQWmJZV9oIo-EYE/s640/IMG_5812.jpg" width="480" /></a></div><br />I am really pleased how they turned out!  Have I inspired you?  If you have a hostess gift to put together, click below to all of the items on sale at Paper-Source!<br /><a href="http://www.dpbolvw.net/click-5427492-10763941" target="_top"><br /><img alt="Up to 50% Off" border="0" height="60" src="http://www.lduhtrp.net/image-5427492-10763941" width="468" /></a>

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Last weekend my Sister and Aunts hosted a Baby Shower for me.  I wanted to do something special for them as a Thank You/Hostess Gift.  It...

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