I’m so excited to finally share details on the “About to Hatch” event that I designed for Operation Shower earlier this summer! If you’re looking for baby shower inspiration that’s all geometric, bird themed, crafty OR color-blocked, this one’s for you…

Inspired by some sherbet-hued, geometric shower curtains from Target, I thought it would be fun to do take the popular Bird Baby Shower Theme and give it a decidedly MODERN twist. Plus, I was determined to prove to Amy – the chief event planner of Operation Shower who also happens to have a bit of bird-phobia – that we could come up with a bird-centric themed event that even SHE would love. #challengeaccepted ;)

My go-to styling methods of yarn-wrapping and color-blocking definitely played a key role in the decor for this party, from the dressed-up bird houses and “balloon-dipped” wooden eggs to the embellished marquee lights and candle holder “risers”. And of course, there are tons of clever ideas *soaring* from the fabulous dessert table styled by Brittany of GreyGrey Designs… not to mention a buffet of colorful mini desserts that are incredibly “TWEET”!

The Printables

My (customizable) About To Hatch printables are available in Design Hero by HWTM!  Click here to check them out.

PARTY HIGHLIGHTS to look out for:

• Shower curtains transformed into table runners and a fun photo booth backdrop
• Silhouette “Tweet” and “Baby” accents on the giant balloons + DIY geometric paper tassels
• Playful “About to HATCH” centerpiece fashioned from wall cubes, hand-cut paper details, & more
• Budget-friendly yarn-wrapped chairs adorned with paper leaves and heart signs
• Clever painted wreath “bird nest” dessert table backdrop + faux cake covered in patterned papers
• Painted Birdhouses with paper-covered roofs + candle holders color-blocked with yarn & buttons

Here’s a quick visual explanation of how I used balloons to make the “color-blocked” wooden eggs for the centerpieces:

Hope you enjoyed these pics!

Big THANK YOU shout out to Babies R Us being such a supportive & generous partner to Operation Shower – and of course to ALL of the vendors & volunteers that donated their time, resources, & talents to this event… including the sweet Courtney from Pizzazzerie who hand-cut boatloads of paper leaves & hearts for us during set-up. ;)

P.S. If you’re looking for similar party inspiration, here are a few of the other Operation Shower events I’ve designed that are also animal-inspired: Sunshine Safari, Baby Bistro and Sunshine Farms. Plus a recap of my all-time favorite animal one – “Fairytale Forest”

• Party Styling, Graphic Design & Paperie: Hostess with the Mostess
  
• Dessert Table Styling: GreyGrey Designs
  
• Photography: Tracy Brewington Photography
  
• Floral Design: Branching Out
  
• Lacquer Birds & painted wood “Hatch” signs: Ten23 Designs
• Chocolate Covered Oreos: Bella’s Bakery and Bowtique
• Gourmet Chocolates: Anna Shea Chocolates
• S’mores Kits: Candy With a Twist
• Iced Sugar Cookies: Creating Awesomenessity
• Birthday Cake Caramels: Firefly Confections
• Cupcakes with Fondant Toppers: Nashville Sweets, Frog Prince Cake and Cookie Design
  
• White Nesting Boxes (for centerpieces) & pink & orange gift boxes: Nashville Wraps
• Birch Charger Plates: Koyal Wholesale