trisha's baby shower
Over the weekend, along with two friends, I hosted a baby shower in my front yard. It was so much fun, planning and art directing the whole event. And the sun even decided to break through the 'June gloom' of coastal fog we've been having.
I've never owned a lick of blue willow anything. I thought that this would be the perfect opportunity to load up, as I wanted the table to have a classic, elegant-casual garden party feel. After a few evenings on ebay I was able to find a dealer who would sell a lot to me for $4.00 a plate. Pottery barn and Cost Plus had great chargers for the cause- caned and woven
I used burlap as the table cloth {I love the look of burlap and it's so inexpensive at $3.00 a yard} we bought hydrangeas, white roses and some green stuff {no idea the name}
and created little tight arrangements in Liberty bowls that I had laying around. Super easy. A fantastic meal was whipped up by our resident chefs {husbands} and enjoyed by all {I just noticed everyone cleaned their plates!}
.........and Trisha and new baby walked away with some fantastic haul!
I wish I had thought to take a photo of the food, plated, it was really beautiful. However, I did mention to a few, that I'd post the recipe for the egg number.
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Egg in a Nest
{adapted from my friend,Wimberly's recipe}
greased cupcake pan dozen eggs sliced deli ham chopped tarragon diced shallots diced mushrooms shredded cheddar cheese holandaise sauce whole wheat english muffinIn each cupcake pan, space, neatly fold a slice of ham in a conical shape {it helps to cut halfway up the middle of the piece} Sautee, the mushrooms and shallots until clear {use a lot of mushrooms, as they do shrink down} Pour the mixture into the bottom of ham 'nest' and crack egg on top. stick pan into oven and bake at 350 for 30 minutes. toast english muffins. when egg is done, place the 'nest' on top of the half toasted muffin, sprinkle cheese on top, drizzle holandaise sauce and garnish with the tarragon. eat.
Comments
ok - down to business - what neckace is she wearing? I WANT it!!! now!!!! can you find out? omg - it's to die for!
My hydrangeas are in bloom now, I just luv it when they are!
Leslie
...And how lovely to see the smiling face of the "mom-to-be" & her friends, all having a delightful luncheon (& w/ the weather cooperating too! Wow!)~~~
EVERYTHING looks SOOOOO PERFECT~ elegantly casual AND, by the looks of their plates, the food W*A*S fabulous!
Appreciate your posting such a happy time! (And how truly THOUGHTFUL & generous of you to put this together for her!)~~~
Warmly,
Linda in AZ *
what better to celebrate than a new baby!!!
Joni, the necklace is from Anthropologie. It comes in that great sea green, yellow (which I have and LOVE) and white. It turns tshirts and jeans into insta glam.
I love all the layering you've done with the textures and colors... perfection!
Also, avaitors - a trend - no mistaking it now, is there?
Be well, The Hostess
xox
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Nathalie