Taking a Shower

Bite-size grilled cheese sandwiches with shots of tomato soup. Chunky chicken salad on baked mini-pitas. Nutella-infused ravioli. And goodness gracious, homemade lollipops so pretty you almost don't want to eat them (my new obsession!).

If baby showers could receive awards, the one I just attended in North Carolina would be polishing its gold medal right about now. It was in honor of one of my best friends--a woman who is near and dear to my heart for a thousand reasons. And after this weekend, I am counting among those reasons the fact that she has other best friends who can throw a mean--and I mean MEAN--party for a lovely lady who's about to have a baby.

Now, this was a chic shower that meant serious SERIOUS business. But want to know the most gorgeous part of the whole shebang? Every morsel of the food, every inch of the decor--every ribbon on every gift--was prepared with love. And that made this shower one that surrounded my friend with reminders that she really does have everything she needs to raise a little one: family who will travel any distance to support her, friends ready and excited to lend a hand, access to people who've been there before, and a not one, but two, brand-spankin'-new diaper genies.

Comments

[Penny Kipper]

It was an awesome shower. We just love Karen and wish her the best. I agree that the shower was stellar!

[Karen]

Feez - you are the sweetest ever! Love this blog and of course, that precious little Brooklyn hoodie!! Baby Howle is going to ooze coolness, no? Thanks to YOU for being our photographer and capturing the special event, so I can cherish for years to come. Can't wait for Baby Howle to meet his fab "aunt amy" from the city! :)

[Courtney]

These photos are stunning - and portray the beauty of the shower so well. Pure poetry for a very special mommy-to-be!

[Patricia Williamson]

Thank you so much for the pictures. You did an amazing job! Also, thank you so much for the lovely words you expressed. They were so meaningful to me and for Karen. It was wonderful of you to fly from NYC to be with us. You are a special young woman and a dear friend to Karen. I am looking forward to having you and your Mother up for a weekend this spring.

[nichole]

So great! A good reminder of what's important.

That menu sounds amazing. I love the idea of mini grilled sandwiches and tomato soup!

[Tanja Castor]

Love the pictures from the beautiful Baby shower! Wow, I hate I missed all the fun. I think this is the prettiest baby shower with the most fabulous food I have ever seen. Great job!

Karen and Eddie - Good luck with the birth of your new baby boy! I can't wait to see the new little Tiger! Love, Tanja

[mdashing]

Thanks everyone for stopping by! It was a lovely celebration--glad to share some of the photos with you...

[Lani]

Knew you wouldn't mind me sending the link to your blog to all the shower invitees. What an awesome blog! Beautiful pics and very sweet words. Karen is a special lady with many wonderful friends.

I'll definitely be checking out your blog often - very fun to read!

[anita]

love the photos, ms amy! :) inspiring!

[Molly Schoneveld]

Wow. I am officially stepping it up in the shower department after seeing these photos. I'm afraid even the Peninsula Tea won't even do..and that's sayin' something...

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