Me and my daughter LindseyI have been busy the past week or so getting ready for a
baby shower at my home for this sweet young lady...how fun!
Lindsey is due next month....she is such a beautiful young woman, soon to be a new Mommie!
This gorgeous little blessing dress is for Sophia...she will be born next month.In anticipation of her birth, a baby shower was held at my home for my daughter Lindsey and baby to be.
Sophia will wear a little pearl bracelet that matches the pearl pin on the dress...so sweet!
This is the first little dress I have ever sewn...don't look too close all you expert seamstresses! I just made it up out of my head and now I want to sew more little dresses, they are fun to do!
This is a diaper cake that I made for the shower, it was easy and fun to do~
I used little baby socks for flowers on the diaper cake~
This is how it looked as the centerpiece for our shower/open house buffet.On the menu was;
Chicken salad served in croissants
Lemon pasta salad
Cherry Pie salad
Spinach salad
Ambrosia salad
a Big bowl of brown sugar strawberries
A Veggie tray
Strawberry Poke Cake
Strawberry Sherbet with Sprite
It was all so delicious we all went back for seconds!
(I had a picture too but my camera somehow ate it!
And after all the work of polishing silver too!)
Strawberry Sherbet with Sprite
It was all so delicious we all went back for seconds!
(I had a picture too but my camera somehow ate it!
And after all the work of polishing silver too!)
These cloth diapers with pretty trim make the best burp cloths....
I made her a bunch of them.
I made these little baby booties for the favors...they were so fun to make!
Sitting around to nibble on were....Chocolates
Rolled cookies filled with chocolate...
The baby booties filled with nuts and mints...
A sweet baby cradle filled with nuts...
Pink roses for the new Mommie to be...
Strawberry malt balls in a cute antique dish...
My other daughter Lisa....quilting on the baby quilt we had set up for everyone to put a stitch or two in for Lindsey and baby Sophia.
Lindsey... ready to open gifts...
A darling outfit her sister Lisa gave to her for Sophia~
Lindsey's grandma who is 97 years old couldn't come but she sent a gift she had wrapped in real 1950"s paper and a sweet card from the 50's too.....very sweet!
Lots of handmade baby receiving blankets...
We gave her a blessing dress for Sophia...I can hardly wait until the day Sophia is given a name and a blessing!
A blanket I made for Sophia...
And a baby book to record her first year.
Lindsey's mom in law Gaylyn and I quilting...this was fun to have at the shower for everyone to help work on. It turned out so cute too!
A ton of nice things given for Mom and the new baby to be!
Lindsey's sister in laws putting together the new stroller/car seat combination they gave to her.
Two of Lindsey's cute little nieces...they had so much fun at the baby shower!
Nothing like home made baby quilts....so soft and warm!
Lindsey and I
It was so much fun to give my daughter a baby shower along with her In laws, we really did it up right! It was a lot of work to get ready for it, you know how that goes....every inch of the house needs to be cleaned! With my recovery from surgery, the house really needed some attention, so it was a busy time of washing windows and cleaning...planning, shopping and preparing lots of food...but it was all so worth it!
We had a good turn out of friends and family and Lindsey loved it all. I think I received the greatest joy...by doing something so special for a much loved daughter.
Now they will be moving into a new place in about a week and she can set up the nursery as she waits for the birth of little Sophia...We are all so excited!!!
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Next post I will give a tutorial on how to make the diaper cake and the baby booties...if you are interested in that.
I am back to blogging and will try my best to catch up with all of you!
I have missed all you gals so much!!!
It was so much fun to give my daughter a baby shower along with her In laws, we really did it up right! It was a lot of work to get ready for it, you know how that goes....every inch of the house needs to be cleaned! With my recovery from surgery, the house really needed some attention, so it was a busy time of washing windows and cleaning...planning, shopping and preparing lots of food...but it was all so worth it!
We had a good turn out of friends and family and Lindsey loved it all. I think I received the greatest joy...by doing something so special for a much loved daughter.
Now they will be moving into a new place in about a week and she can set up the nursery as she waits for the birth of little Sophia...We are all so excited!!!
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Next post I will give a tutorial on how to make the diaper cake and the baby booties...if you are interested in that.
I am back to blogging and will try my best to catch up with all of you!
I have missed all you gals so much!!!
94 comments:
Julie~ I have missed you and wondered where you went. I see now, you have really been busy. Where to start.... i ADORE THE dress you made the pattern, material, and the rick rack so cute. THe DIAPER cake with the dolly and tutu so so so cute. I love the baby bootie favores too. I love it all. You did a fab FAB. job. Love all the pictures too. Hugs, Loves, Jenn
How wonderful and beautiful it all turned out Julie! She is glowing future new Mom and you are a gorgeous Grandma. The little bootie favors are so precious. You did a great job on every detail.
Blessings, ~Melissa :)
Wow... I am sitting here with my mouth all agape & a tear rolling down my cheek!
You are a truly amazing mum and your daughter will surely be just the same. This would have to be the most beautiful baby shower I have ever seen. Your diaper cake is SPECTACULAR! The menu is to die for...quite simply put Delicious! And the company looks welcoming & warm...very inviting indeed.
Your little Grandaughter is so very blessed to be coming into such a love filled family!!! What a heartlifting post...Thankyou!!
My goodness, what a beautiful and precious baby shower! You have created a little slice of heaven on earth; thank you so much for sharing your special day with us.
I look forward to your tutorials, as I've always wanted to learn to make the diaper cakes, but have been too nervous to try.
I have been waiting for your post... so glad to read it.
What a lovely time !!!
i would love some of the recipes for the food... I tried your bread recipe and it was delicious !!!
Thank you for giving it to me.
Have a beautiful day ~
Well, this looks like so much fun! You and your daughter look just beautiful! The dress you made is darling...as are all the yummy treats! Here's wishing for a healthy, easy delivery! :)
Ya'll are both so pretty.. it sure looks like you had a wonderful time..
I make babies myself lol.. good thing I dont have to carry each one for 9 months.
keep us updated~!!
Sonny
EVERYTHING LOOKS WONDERFUL!!!! SO many special details=0) You all did a great job. She is so blessed!
Have a great night,
xoxo,
Carol
What a beautiful girl your Lindsey is, Julie! You must be a very proud mamma!
You threw her such a lovely shower--what fun you must have had! Looking forwrad to the diaper cake tutorial!
Hope you're having a wonderful day!
Julie
Julie..the shower was so cute!! You are so creative.The baby cake was the cutest I have ever seen. I love it when people put their own spin on things.The baby booties were adorable. I know everyone loved them and the feast you prepared!!
Please tell me she saved the vintage wrapping paper and card..be still my heart..lol
I am glad you are feeling better.
The house was so decorated!!It looked like she recieved alot of baby stuff! Yeah!!!
I'm glad you are back..I have missed you!!I'm glad you are enjoying Miss Pink Gingham and her travels!! It has been fun.
Cindy from Rick-Rack and Gingham
What a beautiful post. Love you sharing it with us. I know you are so excited and your dress is just darling that you made for your sweetie pie.
This shower was beautiful and wow your menu made me hungry.
Love you
Maggie
Oh Julie how very lovely tooooooo adorable.I love everything!Wow you really did work for this to be such a special thing and it is.The baby christening dress is gorgeous.Love the cake the booties tooo adorable,LOL.I just cant stop myself,I want one too LOL hahah.
God Bless you your daughter is very lucky to have a mother as dedicated as you.HUGS!
Julie what a beautiful shower for a beautiful daughter! You both look so happy. How fun to get lots of stuff for the new one! One of these days I will get to share in the joy of a grandchild I hope!
Blessings to you all!
Linda
What a fabulous party. Your daughter is so lucky to have such a gifted mom! Love those little flowers on the "cake." I also love the trimmed diaper for burp cloths. Really a cute, original idea. Gotta remember that one! And those chocolates...
That was a terrific baby shower!! How about sharing the delicious sounding recipes, too?
Such a cute baby shower! thanks for sharing!!
Julie, What a fantastic post and a beautiful and meaningful baby shower. It's so exciting to think that this little Sophia will come into a family that already is so in love with her and so full of anticipation for her arrival!
God bless all of you and her!
Your shower was so incredibly wonderful! From the one-of-a-kind cake with all those creative touches(sock flowers, doll, girly diapers etc.) to the beautiful blessing dress, little bootie favors, quilt and that adorable labor of love~ the dress!!!!! I'm sure your little Sophia will be the best dressed girl around your parts.. and the most loved.
Julie, thank you so much for sharing this very special time. It was so touching!
Yvonne
Wow you really made everything so beautiful! What a special mom youa are, and what a lucky daughter and soon to be grandaughter...
Hi Julie! Oh, what a wonderful shower you had for your lovely daughter! She looks so much like you! I love those little diaper cakes and will look forward to how to make one!
You did so good on those precious little booties! How cute.
Oh, I could just go on and on. My prayers are with your lovely daughter as she gets closer to bringing your little new grand daughter into the world.
Be a sweetie,
Shelia ;)
Along with the tutorials I would also like the recipes, every thing sounded so wonderful!
That is the prettiest blessing dress I've ever seen! It is amazing. You are a great hostess and you have a beautiful daughter. Many blessings.
Fabulous baby shower Julie!
I bet your daughter will always remember it! it looks like your great seemstress to me, love the little dress you made!
And the cake, now that is amazing!
Hugs, Cindy
Now that's a shower to sing about! All of your gifts filled with love, perfectly pink food, and fabulous family and friends will make for a memory Lindsey will never forget. She'll have something to think about during her 2 AM feedings real soon! Thanks for sharing all the fun. I feel like I was almost there...and ohhh how I love that beautiful blessing dress with the tiny pearl broach!
What a beautiful baby shower! Oh, how I wish I could have been there :)
You did a wonderful job on everything, too! The last shower I went to they had hired a "party planner". Nothing against this profession, but there just were not the homespun traditions that we all love at a baby shower!
Can't wait to see pics of baby Sophia!
xo, misha
Your daughter is beautiful like her Moma. She got lots of great things. You look like you are feeling much better too!!
Julie your diaper cake looks so amazing. You did a wonderful job and the menu sounds delicious. Good luck to Lindsay and her baby- I hope everything goes smoothly this last month for her. Everything looked wonderful and so did you!
Hi Julie: That was really fun to be part of your daughter's baby shower. I am amazed at how beautiful everything was and your are so talented, girl! Your daughter is lovely, just like her mom.
We are enjoying that little grand-daughter of ours so much. She is so gorgeous and sweet. I look forward to 'meeting' your little grand-daughter. Thanks for stopping by today. Hugs, Deb =^..^=x5
Wow, what a lucky girl Lindsey is...beautiful baby shower. She is such a cute lady and looks a lot like her Mom. Everything is so adorable and I know everyone had a great time..the booties turned out great and that diaper cake....to die for. You really outdid yourself. Congrats on your upcoming arrival and new member of the family. Get the Village ready!
Now that's one dandy shower! I love all of it. Especially the menu. What are brown sugar strawberries? Just what they sound like?
Can't wait for the big day and pictures of that precious little baby.
Oh my word!!!!
That was a feast for the eyes!
I can't believe all the work you did and the beautiful things you did to make this shower so beautiful.
I loved the cake and the baby blessing dress is so adorable.
Cute little mama to be!
You are beautiful too and it looks like you have your color back. Yay!
Thanks for sharing the shower with us!
wow! you truly went all out and blessed her socks off! that centerpiece is adorable! Glad to see you feeling so much better.
Thank you for your sweet visit Julie. You're the best! *Smiles*
So glad your back in action!! LOVE the baby shower. You're amazing, what love and joy went into all the gifts you made!! AND..the shower...WOW!! You did go all out!! LOVE it!! :-) What a lucky little grand daughter you will have because she has you!!
{{hugs}}
Oh Julie girl, I have missed you so very much...and I LOVE SHOWERS and girly gab sections. I would so have loved to put a stitch or two of love in that lovely wee quilt. Congratulations my dear, and am so glad your back in blogland with us all...Smile on Rosie
When I saw the diaper cake, I thought "I hope she does a tutorial!" So funny, you must have read my mind :-) It looks like a wonderful time was had by all. I loved seeing all of your photos. You definitely have the gift of hospitality.
Blessings,
Marcia
What a lovely shower you gave for your sweet daughter Julie! Looks like everyone had a wonderful time and your daughter looks so happy! What a beautiful pair you are! Thanks so much for sharing it with us. I am so impressed with all that you got done for it. Wow!!! xxoo
Julie, your daughters are beautiful! There are so many lovely things you made for the baby shower and I will come back for ideas should I be hosting one any time soon. Congratulations again! Grandchildren are the most wonderful gift, aren't they?
A beautiful party!
LOVE the quilt laid out for all to stitch on and participate in...GREAT idea!
Oh my goodness, Julie- from the gorgeous little dress to the diaper cake and all the chocolate goodies... what a baby shower!! Fit for a "Queen"! And although it looks like Lindsey got some wonderful gifts, the quilt that everyone worked on together has got to be the most special gift of all- what a great idea!! You really know how to throw a party (or shower) Miss Julie!
Welcome back, I missed you! Your shower looks like it was so lovely and boy did you ever do a ton of work getting ready. I love the little blessing dress and the one you designed.
The menu sounds amazing. I would love to try that cherry pie salad...love cherry pie!
Lindsey looks a lot like you, Julie. Beautiful girl and what a lucky little baby Sophia is being born into such a great family.
Being a decorator and designer I was interested in your mantel. Is that a turned log? Very unique!
Glad you're back!
Hugs, B
Julie- I don't know where to start!
Everything looks amazing.
How talented you are.
We all need the recipes fr your fabulous menu!!
What is cherry pie salad?
Laura
I my goodness you out did yourself -- Your sweet daughter is very blessed indeed! I to ADORE the dress you made I can just see my granddaughters in them dancing around in them and not wanting to take them off -- did you make up the patternon paper and material to be shared or is it still in your head -- wink! The DIAPER cake with the dolly and tutu are delightful -- love love the colors -- count me in if you show how to make the cake I'd love it !
Great job , you gals!!
What a nice way to start off motherhood :)
We made the baby booties out of cups for a R.S. humanitarian baby shower and they turned out so cute and fun!! The diaper cake is adorable!!! Thanks for sharing all your pictures and your fun day :)
I love love love that diaper cake, can't wait for the tutorial...
My step daughter is due at the end of the year and I'm going to throw a shower for her, so I hope you don't mind if I "borrow" a few of your ideas (that quilting frame for one!).
I know what you mean about getting the house ready, if I didn't throw the occasional big party or wedding at my house, it might never get a good cleaning!
Oh well....
xxoo
RMW
So so lovely!!! What a fun time filled with loving memories..xoxoxox
WOW! I love it all! You did GREAT!
The little dress is adorable and I love your quilts! The diaper cake is so FUN! What a super MOM you are! I can't wait to see the arrival of your new granddaughter.
Congratulations to your beautiful daughter!
WOW! No wonder you needed a week off to prepare for the shower - you truly outdid yourself!!! What a fabulous event Julie!!!
The diaper cake! Those flowers out of socks! The booty goodie cups!!!! SOOOO adorable!
And so are you. xo
Hi Julie,
A lovely post about your daughter's baby shower! You did a great job. It looks like everyone had a wonderful time. I love baby showers, and shopping for baby clothes!
Sophia is such a sweet name. The white dress is so beautiful...plus all the other baby things. I love the picture of you and Lindsey, you both look so happy.
Please post the tutorials of the diaper cake and the baby booties. They came out so cute! Could you post some of the salad recipes too? Thank you for sharing all your wonderful photos.
I hope you have a great day!
Oh, this is lovely!! I love the diaper cake and the sweet sock flowers! Your daughter is so cute! Actually, both are~
Lindsey is very beautiful, looks a lot like you, Julie. What fantastic idea, to ask everyone to work on that lovely quilt. Will have to remember it! Your cake and the cute shoes are fun ideas too, looking forward to your tutorials!
Have a most wonderful month, enjoy every minute being so so soooooo excited and looking forward to holding your precious granddaughter. xx
Dear Julie
What a lovely shower with so many beautiful things for little Sophia! The dress you have sown is so cute Julie...great job! How blessed you are with your lovely daughters and family...all of the best and enjoy the new grandchild!
Ixx
Every baby should be welcomed into the world like this!
I didn't know you were a seamstress!?
I hope you'll post tutorials on how to make all the adorable little crafty things you made for the shower- including that lovely little dress!
Congratulations you all of you! The shower looked like so much fun and full of love(and great ideas). I wish baby and Mother all the best.
Have a great day.
Pam
Hi Julie!
Looks like life is swirling with excitement at your house too! and...
might I add ... you look marvelous!
The shower looks awesome...
I'm bookmarking this for "someday" ... friends... family... who knows!
Your menu, gifts, THE QUILT, those adorable bootie favors... wonderful, wonderful, wonderful!!!
take care, Julie! enjoy the coming days and weeks ahead... I know you do!
~Maria
Everything about the shower is lovely! You really out did yourself, Julie!
Smiles,
Carol
What a sweet mama you are, and crafty to boot! I love it!
I found you over at Julie's blog & thought I would visit. What a sweet blog you have. And that baby shower looked like a LOT of fun. You are way to young looking to be a Grandmoher to 20 & Great Grand to one!!! I married early too (16) but, after being together almost 39 years it's good! Enjoy that baby. Love your banner on your blog. That photo is amazing.
Charlene
Oh, your daugher is sooooo beautiful. Love the pictures of the two of you. You definitely did the shower up right. It looks like she got a bunch of great things for Sophia. I LOVE the quilts....so sweet for the new little one.
I'm so GLAD you are feeling good again.♥
What great decorations you made for the shower. That diaper cake is so cute and huge. Great idea making trimmed diapers for burp cloths. The food for the shower sounded wonderful. Your daughter is so pretty and I know you are so excited. My daughter is due the end of October. I will be helping with the nursery and I may have to do a shower.
Oh Julie...it looked like a wonderful baby shower. I love the little dress you made. And your blessing dress is fantastic. I love how long it is! A keepsake for sure!!
first of all 2 beautiful women. looks like the shower was fun. rose
What an absolutely beautiful baby shower!!!
Everything is just so perfect!
Your daughter is so blessed!!
I cant wait to have one too..when the time is right :)
It looks like it was a beautiful day for everyone!!
In friendship,
Deborah \0/
Thanks for sharing the shower pictures with us Julie! The dress you made was so cute! And to think you made it up yourself! Wow! I love homemade baby blankets too. Homemade gifts are the best, as far as I'm concerned. It looks like a wonderful time was had by all! Now, you get sit and wait for the blessed event. Exciting times! :0)
Wow, so many wonderful gifts... love the dresses and blankets! It looks like a great shower and day for Lindsay...she will remember it and all the heartfelt love from family and friends.
WOW what a party! We don't have those baby showers over here.It all looks spectacular and you obviously have put so much effort into everything Julie..as you always do...those little booties are adorable.You really do have such a wonderful and loving family,it's a joy to behold!
Bellaboo :0)
What a beautiful baby shower... you did a wonderful job. I'm sure your daughter had a wonderful time. I love the diaper cake and the bootie favours. The dress is pretty too :)
Thanks for sharing the photo's...might steal a few ideas for a baby shower I'm organising in Sept.... I'll link back to you :)
Nikki xx
What a wonderful shower! The perfect way to welcome a new sweetheart into the fold.
Looks like everyone had a great time and all those gorgeous baby gifts. The dress you made is adorable! Oh, how I wish that I had a little girl...little too late now. But I can wish for a granddaughter, one day.:)
Fondly,
Ann
@
The Tattered Tassel
for a proclaimed not so crafty gal, this is all looking pretty crafty and wonderful....I think you have been sandbagging me..you talented thing.
What a blessed and rich life you have created for your family. I loved everything, the little dress, the diaper tree, and all the chocolates! I'm also glad you are feeling so much better.--Inger
Julie- Wow! I'm in awe over this beautiful and very elaborate shower.The food sounds yummy, and all the things that you sewed and created are amazing. It reflects a ton of work and love. You and your daughters are such beautiful ladies!
Love all the cute ideas!! Great shower.
The quilt was such a good idea. What a wonderful affair. One that you will all remember forever. I still remember the part that was thrown for me.
You look beautiful!
My goodness! The shower was lovely! Everything looked so good...I especially love the idea to do the quilt at the shower...that's so special!
Oh! Julie, you always amaze me at you gifts and talents, your first b-dress is stunning. I remember when I made my first baby dress for our daughter, I was so proud of it.
You look so stunning yourself too. I love the photo of you and Lindsey together.
My goodness i enjoyed the whole bridal shower. Great job. My best wishes to your family on Sophia's soon arrival.
Glad to see you back blogging.
Hugs,
Sue
You my dear, know how to throw a party...looks like a good time was had by all...thanks for your lovely visit...yawn...ahhh,time for bed, sweet dreams...will chat tomorrow...
love Rosie
Dear Julie,
You are the queen of giving a baby shower, beauty and thoughtfulness abounds in every detail. Such a exciting time for you and your dear daughter and Miss Sophia. Lovely everything!
Kelley
Looks like an amazing shower. She is so lucky to have you.
Wow girl, you have soooo many comments. This baby shower looks like the cutest I've ever seen. I'm sure you worked so very hard and looks like all way beautiful, delicious and fun.
I'd love a recipe for the cherry pie salad. Never heard of anything like that and it sound really fun.
Happy day wishes.
Oh Julie! WOW! This was some special baby shower filled with love both for your beautiful daughter and for new precious Sophia!
Everything looked fabulous and I could see all the personal touches to make it a vey special occasion.
The salads sounded yummy!!!
~♥
What a fun shower. Good luck to Lindsey and her mommyhood!
everything was just beautiful. The little dress is nice and you're looking very happy on the pictures! catherine (soory i did not come before, but i was very busy these days)
It looks like a great shower and the new mommie is sure adorable.
It looks like everyone sure did have a great time. You sure did a great job of getting ready for this.
I agree that home made items are so very special.
Thanks for sharing.
How cute everything is! I LOVE that dress you made! I'd wear that if you'd make me one - so darn cute!
Just want to let you know that your bread recipe has become one of our favorites. I'm pretty good at making it now. Mine takes longer to rise than the recipe says. I made it into a braid the other day! Thanks again for a great recipe!
Manuela
I've missed you too but you needed to rest. What a fantastic party. I think this is the most beautiful baby shower I have ever seen! Beautiful!
Loved visiting you today.
Julie, HOW in the world do you do everything??? I'm serious...especially after having surgery and a delayed recovery. If it's vitamins, by all means let me know what kind. :-)
Everything is just perfect and I know everyone enjoyed the shower ~ especially Lindsey. Both of your daughters are gorgeous ~ look like their mom.
Thanks for sharing! Feels like we were all there too.
Blessings,
Pat
Wow Julie, what a wonderful baby shower you gave to your daughter! She got so many darling things! Sweet pictures of the 2 of you! Pretty women!
Hugs,
Maryjane
Julie. Holy my goodness. First of all, you two look like sisters! What a charming, lovely, gracious, delicious, beautiful and creative event. I am speechless. You are really an incredibly Mom!
WOW! That's just about all I can say, WOW!
I wish I knew someone who was pregnant just so I could make the diaper cake. Can you believe that? How does an LDS woman not know someone who is pregnant right now? It might be a first for me.
Full of beauties and gorgeous pictures your blog. Travelling
Wow...such a lucky daughter. I love love love the little outift her sis gave her! You did a fantastic job with all the details.
Julie, the shower that you had for her daughter looked lovely!!! Such cute little decorations. Neat to have people working on the quilt. Can't wait to see pictures of her in the dress. My computer got hit by a storm on 4-30 so haven't been on lately. I agree with everyone you look good. Glad to see that you are in swing of things!
What a cute blog you have, and because it is so much about your family, what a cute family it is! You and I might have one or two things in common... I will come back and visit some more!
STRAWBERRY Malt Balls! YUMMMMM!
You are adorable!
ANd so is your daughter!
What a precious PINK shower!
Just lovely!
xoxoxoxo
God bless the new baby just about to come to the Harward´s, bless Lindsey and bless you, my darling!!!!!
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