Use Nature to Throw a Woodland Theme Baby Shower
Lots of baby shower themes seem more suited for spring and summer dates. Struggling to find a theme that works during cooler weather? Why not try a woodland theme baby shower? It works whether you’re celebrating the arrival of a girl or boy. So if your bundle of joy is on its way, use these tips to try this unique theme.
Use Nature
A lot of your decorations can come from Mother Nature. Find a log that’s about three inches in diameter and saw it into different lengths. You’ll be able to use it to hold candles at various levels and perhaps even some food plates. Find stems of leaves or pine needles to use with fresh flowers in arrangements. And of course you’ll need lots of pine cones. These can either be painted or left natural. Stack them in large vases or use them as place holders for food names so your guests will know what you’re serving up.
Stick with Theme Food
Think about food that fits in with the theme. Try dipping marshmallows in melted chocolate and serving them up on a stick. Set out a bowl of homemade trail mix or serve up a cheese ball covered in pecans. The more you can stick with the theme the more memorable it will be.
Marshmallows on a Stick Fit the Theme
Party Favors
There are lots of options for party favors for a woodland theme baby shower. An easy one is to make up your own batch of homemade trail mix. Include a variety of nuts, chocolate chips and even some raisins. Put a scoop into a small plastic bag. You can decorate the plastic bag or put it inside a paper lunch sack embellished with stamps or ribbon.
Have a Hoot
Owl ornaments are very popular right now. You can use these to help decorate for your woodland baby shower. Hang them from the mantel or give them to guests as party favors along with a note that the party was a hoot. There’s no chance they’ll forget such a creative baby shower.
Photo courtesy of Alison Storm
