Brave Little Man Shower Ideas

Baby shower planning for little Asher has been well underway these past few weeks. We found a secured a location at our local Community Center. Facilities around town are becoming more and more outrageous on their rental prices. I had one restaurant give me a quote of $900 to use one of their rooms! Of which included the space for 3 hours, $500 to reserve the room, and another $400 minimum for them to cater. I don't know about your thoughts, but to me that's asinine for a BABY SHOWER. No thanks. Anyways, we were able to rent our Community Center for muuuch cheaper with tables and chairs included, and the facility for 8 hours. Score!

 

I think I've mentioned before, but I'm going with the tribal Brave Little Man theme for the shower. It ties in to how we are decorating the nursery. Last week I purchased some cute little chevron goodie bags and paper straws via Jane. I finally found and decided on this invitation...

I based the colors being used for the baby shower on the look of the invitation. I love the shades of blue with the pops of gray, orange, and yellow. It's neutral yet vibrant. I love it.

 

My sister-in-law has been helping to make some of the décor pieces. She's been great at pitching in to help, and pulling inspiration from my Pinterest board.
I found this cute little onesie banner that I want to use for the food table(s). My Mom grabbed a pack of onesies over the weekend, and now I just need to start decorating them... this is going to be the perfect project for Kaylee to help me with.

These tribal leggings are the cutest little things. I think I will add them to the onesie banner for display as well.

I die every time these moccasin's pop up on any website. Is it too much to ask for one in every little boy color they're made in? Asher will definitely have a few pairs of these! A pair or two of these can easily be displayed around the baby shower.

 This is the adorable little cake I found. I'm just not sure if I want to have the entire cake made, or just the bottom layer with the teepees decorated around it. The girl who has made all of our cakes for the last few years is currently on maternity leave, and won't be able to make this one for us. I've been researching different people and places who will make it for a reasonable price. Of course, I've had some insanely high quotes, one being more than I paid for my wedding cake!

Absolutely loving these little feather accented cupcakes. My plan is to buy the cupcakes and foods at our local Sam's Club, and I can easily make the little feather toppers shown in either photo below.

 As far as games are concerned, I've never been much in to playing baby shower games. Actually, I pretty much hate them. However, there has to be some form of entertainment, so I've found a few that I can endure. Another game might get added, but I'm still debating.

 

1) Nursery Rhyme Guessing

2) Putting a Diaper on Baby while Blind Folded

3) Baby Bottle Beer Chug

 

 There are a couple of other things I've found to get guests involved, but wouldn't really call them "games" per say. I really liked the idea of a wooden block decorating station - this would help to involve the kids as well.

  and this "Guess Asher's Birthday" sheet I created for each guest to partake in...

Maybe even do this "Stencil a Onesie" - kids could get involved in this, and it will give Asher some unique one of a kind clothing.

I've also made a cute little Activity Book for the kids table similar to the one I made for my wedding. I always want to keep the children entertained at these type of parties; they can get bored easily so I try to have kid friendly fun activities to keep them busy.



 

This week I will be working on the arrow garland that will be displayed behind the dessert table, the feather cutouts that will be décor for the napkins, and putting together the kids activity books. I found one of those cute teepees that I'm going to use for housing the gifts at the shower, and then use it in the nursery for his little reading nook. 

I plan to include one of my favorite Bible verses at the shower. It flows perfectly with the theme, and holds great meaning. The rustic look of this piece is perfect. Maybe I can get K to make it for me!

{Psalm 127:3-4}

Our couple's baby shower is in a month, and we are well underway with planning and pulling everything together. I can't wait to decorate the day of and see how it all looks once completed!

 

Nursery Inspiration & Style

Upon finding out that K and I were expecting, I had an idea of a gender neutral nursery theme. I wanted to go with a Tribal/Aztec style boasting arrows, dream catchers, mountain, tribal and Aztec patterns, along with a rustic woodland feel. Since finding out our little bundle of joy is a boy, I've imagined navy blues, grays, teal, gold's, and some black and white tones.

 

So much time has been spend on Pinterest and Google lately searching for styles to reflect the ideas I have swimming around in my mind. It's been tough finding exactly what I want, but have found designs and different concepts in other nursery's that will play in to my vision for Baby T's nursery.

 

I wanted to share with you some of my favorite finds and inspiration boards thus far...

 

These colors really go great together, I like them, but would want a deeper blue adding in to the mix. I'm still debating on going with a white crib or more of a rustic wood color.

 

Next is one of my absolute favorite finds. This nursery is the closest I've come to exactly what I'm envisioning. The color scheme is spot on, the mobile is so uniquely made, and the patterns just mesh well together. That little teepee... I die. It's a must for our little guy's nursery. I think it will make the perfect reading nook for he and Kaylee.

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Here is another inspiration board I found and like, but would possibly change out the green with a navy blue... maybe.

 

All of the rustic wood in this next inspiration board has me in awe. The barn doors are to die for; would love those as a piece behind the crib. This one has more of a woodland feel, but the tribal style still plays a role and ties in to it.

 

Love the DIY mobile, and the teepee in this next tribal nursery take. I'm not keen on the colors, it seems a bit dull and more neutral to me.

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The wooden floating shelves, and curtains are my favorite pieces from this next woodland nursery.

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The blue dresser pulls this nursery together. The boldness of it is what I'm desiring in a nursery. I've been searching for an old dresser to refinish similar to this for the "changing table". Loving the dream catchers hanging above the crib as well!

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The patterns in this blanket are the perfect mix of the style I like. Of course, I would add more of a deep blue to offset the colors.

 

Last but not least, another one of my favorites... this nursery comes in 2nd on my top list. The fox blends well with the tribal aspect, and the colors throughout are perfect. I wouldn't be opposed to the a black accent wall either.

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Each of these nursery's are inspirations for designing our little guys new home. These have their own unique quirks, but all embracing the style and theme I'm going for. I can't wait to begin working on this project, and seeing the end result of what I'm envisioning.