A Classic Lit Baby Shower

I am so excited to show you all this AMAZING party! My husband has this cousin, I've mentioned her many times here on the blog. She's just incredible. She cooks fabulous food, she grows gorgeous things in her garden, she throws beautiful parties, she sews and knits the most incredible creations....I don't think there's anything this lady can't do. PLUS, she's beautiful, kind and loving. And has the most fantastic hair ever seen on a human being. Also, her house is breathtaking! I swear to you, this person is real.

Not long ago, she threw a children's literature themed baby shower for another cousin in the family, who is expecting a little boy any day! And guess what. I was not able to attend! Can you believe it? I was crushed. The shower was during mid-winter break when my kiddo had the flu and I had some variant of it as well, and we just weren't fit company for an expectant mother.

But Andrew's cousin and my mother in law were oh so kind, and they knew I would want to see all this marvelousness, so they kindly sent along some magical photos. And they are indeed magical. See all the cards with book cover scans printed on them? And how they match up with the food? Keep looking, it's SO clever what she did to tie in the books with the sweet and savory treats.....

I adore adore adore the 'Peter Rabbit' and 'Very Hungry Caterpillar' veggie tray!

And check out what she did for 'Cloudy With a Chance of Meatballs' and 'Blueberries for Sal':

Let's not forget some madeleine treats for 'Madeline'....

Everything was so lovely, from the food to the flowers to the presentation of the games....I was just floored when the photos came rolling into my inbox....

For those interested in how the cards were made for the food presentation, my husband's cousin said:

"I just printed pictures of the book covers off on my color printer and then put them on card stock. I made little card stock stands in the back, so they wouldn't fall down."

Look at the Dr. Suess inspired party favor gift bags!

Oh and the party game? It was nothing much. Just a fun little ditty where you look at pictures taken from classic books and guess the title. Can't recall if there were bonus points if one knew the author as well. I WOULD HAVE WIPED THE FLOOR WITH THE COMPETITION. Sigh....all that kid lit glory could have been mine.....

So there you have it. After this amazing soiree, the entire family told Andrew's cousin that she could make a small fortune recreating these parties for others, but I think the prospect of all that effort and work is a bit daunting for her. She loves throwing get-togethers for the family, just not all the time.

Can you believe this party? Incredible, yes?

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