Monday, May 2, 2011

Damon's Welcome Party

This past weekend, we hosted a party to celebrate baby Damon and welcome him to the family. We had a wonderful time visiting with friends and family. I kept it pretty simple with a blue and green spring theme. I was on a tight budget, and I tried to re-use anything I could and decorate with what I had around the house. I was a little hesitant to throw a party with a newborn and toddler, but I'm so glad that I went for it. It really was a special time.

I was busy enjoying visiting, so of course I didn't get as many photos as I would have liked (and not before the food was eaten...but I'm glad everyone liked it!) Here are some snapshots of the event:

 My summery fireplace

 Oregano, Thyme, & Chives

 A simple bunting

 A ribbon mobile constructed out of a wire coat hanger and ribbon on hand; hanging above the food table
 Cupcakes

 Coconut "grass" & jelly bean eggs: cupcakes

"Welcome to the Family" Table: Family portraits of most of our family hang above

 Mini Bunting

 Potted herbs as decorations and Damon's birth announcement

 
Italian lemonade

Simple blue & green bottles as a centerpiece

Simple, fun, and truly a wonderful time celebrating such a precious gift to our family.
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15 comments:

  1. GinaMay 2, 2011 at 9:02 AM

    Caroline! That looks amazing! I can't believe you put that all together with 2 little ones to look after! You are a super mom! I love the whole thing! Especially the glass bottles on the table!

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  2. CourtneyKebMay 2, 2011 at 12:23 PM

    Your place looked super, and I know little Damon got lots of attention and lovin! Great idea!

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  3. michelleMay 2, 2011 at 1:15 PM

    What a wonderful party! I love all your decor and your fireplace is beautiful! I hope that he had a good time and I am sure that he got lots of lovin, hugs and kisses!! :)

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  4. Clandestine RoadMay 2, 2011 at 1:26 PM

    That is so lovely!

    My favorite part is how the mirror above the beautiful fireplace reflects the chandelier. Your decorating style is impeccable.

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  5. Skye McLainMay 2, 2011 at 1:30 PM

    i love the bunting on the picture frames - that is so very cute! :)

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  6. Hilary @ My So-Called HomeMay 2, 2011 at 2:07 PM

    What a sweet idea I love all the herbs and the photos.

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  7. emilyMay 2, 2011 at 3:30 PM

    it's all so pretty! i can't believe you had the time and energy to pull it all together. very inspiring!

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  8. Enjoying this beautiful life we've createdMay 2, 2011 at 5:49 PM

    What a cute & original idea to have a Welcome party!! If we weren't a military family so far from both of our families I'd love to do the same thing with our next baby =) The simple decor looked simple, yet gorgeous! You did an amazing job...you proved to yourself it's still possible to do things you'd do with one kid, with two of them!

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  9. SarahMay 2, 2011 at 8:34 PM

    Super cute, and, um- how on earth do you make things look so amazing with a newborn, a toddler and all your other responsibilities? You're a fabulous lady :)

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  10. UnknownMay 2, 2011 at 8:44 PM

    Ok, I have to ask how the party went for the little guy? Was he awake enough? Did the guest get to "see" him enough? Was he cranky after? I would LOVE to throw a party when I have mine, but I'm just scared it would end in disaster (I have pets too...) How do you make things look so easy???

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  11. AnonymousMay 2, 2011 at 9:00 PM

    i love the use of simple buntings to dress up a space. beautiful!

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  12. Jen @ RamblingRenovatorsMay 3, 2011 at 11:33 AM

    Such a sweet welcome for Damon. Everything looked great - and I'm amazed you got that all done with the babes underfoot!

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  13. Mama Gone GreenMay 3, 2011 at 7:49 PM

    seriously, you are amazing!

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  14. Lori @ Lori May InteriorsMay 3, 2011 at 8:12 PM

    What a pretty party! Congrats on your new addition! I look forward to reading more of your blog.

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  15. Amanda @ Little House on the CornerMay 5, 2011 at 10:22 PM

    Wow, what a fun idea! I love all the simple decor. And those cupcakes looked so yummy and spring-like!

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