Book-Themed Baby Shower for My Bestie!

This weekend, I got to help throw a baby shower for my sweet friend along with a great group of gals. Her nursery is adventure themed [so cute!], but another group was throwing a shower under that theme. So, since our friend is a teacher [and a few of us are also educators/librarians], we decided to throw a book-themed shower! It turned out so well!
I can’t take ANY credit for the decorations. Abby’s sweet friend put it all together. She did an ah-MAZE-ing job!
For the wreath, she went to Half Price Books [love it] and got a few kids’ books. Then she ripped out the pages, rolled them up, stapled them to stay put, and hot glued them to a cardboard circle. Then she added the chalkboard sign and ribbon. It looks great!
Book Themed Baby Shower
She also made a beautiful banner out of the same book pages.
Book Themed Baby Shower
 book themed baby shower
And she even made some cut outs for the table with the pages. I love the use of authentic books and keepin’ it simple. That’s my kind of deco!
We decided to use the theme to dictate what we brought for food. As you’ll see in the pictures, each food item had a book to go with it. The only one I forgot to go back and photograph was the meatball platter; it went with the book Cloudy with a Chance of Meatballs.
#theyweredelish
#ihadabouttwelve
Book Themed Baby Shower
book themed baby shower
Book Themed Baby Shower
book themed baby shower
[this was what I brought – this pasta salad is always a hit with crowds – click here for the recipe]
I love me some Tomie dePaola, so I had to go with him.
Book Themed Baby Shower
 Abby looks like she’s just got a balloon under her dress. She’s just beautiful and glowing! I can’t wait to meet baby Syd!
Book Themed Baby Shower
Such a great time! I love when showers are simple, easy, and come together to do what’s important: shower the new mama and her sweet baby. Nothing better than giving love to your sweet friends.

1 thought on “Book-Themed Baby Shower for My Bestie!”

  1. Everything about this day was absolutely perfect!!! I loved every detail, the theme, the yummy food, and most of all getting to celebrate with you sweet friend! Sydney and I feel so loved and are so grateful for all y'all did for us! Love you so much!!! -Abby

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