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Elegant Baby Shower Ideas Fit for Royalty

by Kayla Kitts December 5, 2012 5 Comments

Just in case you didn’t hear, some exciting news broke earlier this week that there’s a royal baby on the way; Prince William and Kate Middleton are expecting! The news has been spiking on Yahoo!, and I’m sure we’ll be hearing about the royal family’s party plans and nursery designs in the months to come.

Prince William Kate Middleton Expecting a Baby via royal.gov.uk

So, are you or a friend expecting a little one, too? Here are some simple yet elegant baby shower ideas fit for a prince or princess.

Baby Shower Decorating Ideas

Simple Outdoor Baby Shower: Throw a sophisticated baby shower using an unexpected color palette that’s fitting for boys, girls and adults. Here, designer Brian Patrick Flynn combines coral, navy blue, white and silver to create an elegant atmosphere right on the homeowners’ back patio.

Baby Shower Decorating Ideas

Personalized, Handmade Touches: Handmade touches are the easiest and most cost-effective way to bring your baby shower to life. Create personalized place cards by purchasing a pack of baby-inspired invitations and stamping your guests’ names on each one with color-coordinating ink. Now that’s creativity at its finest! See More From This Colorful, Elegant Baby Shower >>

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Simple Party Planning Ideas, Recipes and More

by Kayla Kitts March 5, 2011 1 Comment

I rarely throw parties. Why? I love my friends, but so much work goes into hosting a get-together, from the food and cocktails to the entertainment and decor. It’s not cheap, either. To successfully throw an amazing soiree, every detail matters. Plus, my standards are very high, since I work in the design world. Fortunately, with an abundance of spring and summer festivities on the horizon, HGTV.com has created the go-to party planning guide for hosting casual get-togethers, dinner parties, bridal showers and more (without the cost and headaches!). Here are a few of my favorite ideas to get you started.

Simple Party Planning Table Place Settings