When we found out we were having boy/girl twins I decided to decorate their nursery with sock monkey’s and vintage toys. I used rich chocolate brown, red and cream and 3 years later still love their little room.
So when my sister told me she needed some help throwing a baby shower for a dear friend, who is decorating her nursery with sock monkey’s, I was super excited.
I used a brown and red color palette with touches of baby blue. I incorporated polka dots and stripes to keep it playful. I wanted everything to have a vintage feel, starting with the invitations. Kori from Paper and Pigtails customized her vintage toy package to coordinate with my color scheme. She was wonderful to work with and everything coordinated perfectly!
The food table was full of yummy goodies and accented with vintage toys
There were plenty of sweets
Guest were asked to leave well wishes and advice for the mommy-to-be
I made a banner using my Cricut and onesies
Everyone went home with Monkey Munchies and Treats to Go
It was a fun party, perfect for a sweet little monkey!
Sources:
Invitations and Printables – Paper & Pigtails
Socky Monkey Cookies – TS Cookies
Sock Monkey Cake Pops – Mom’s Killer Cakes
Red & Blue Sock Monkey Invitation (edited for advice card sign) – Oh My Gluesticks
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libraryyard says
July 15, 2011 at 11:58 pmSo adorable! The color palette and vintage toys are just charming. Your pictures of the food, especially the cupcakes, make it look delicious. Looking forward to seeing what you come up with next.
Jennifer says
July 20, 2011 at 1:17 amThis is so cute! I had a Sock Monkey themed party for my little guy's first birthday. Love your creative ideas!
Jen
Scissors & Spatulas
Jana says
July 20, 2011 at 2:15 amSo stinkin' cute!! 🙂
Just Jaime says
July 20, 2011 at 2:41 pmWOW! Love all the details!
Bec@littlelucylu says
July 21, 2011 at 1:45 amThis is GREAT!
I don't know if you've “met” my blog yet …. but I have a Share the Fun party on Fridays, and I would LOVE LOVE LOVE it if you would share THIS so that I could feature it! :)~ This is exactly the kind of FUN I'm lookin' for! (And it looks like you have LOTS of FUN ideas … can't wait to read more!)
~Bec
http://www.littlelucylu.com
Jenn Erickson says
July 21, 2011 at 2:21 pmSo many wonderful creative touches! I love the way you complemented the perfectly themed sock monkey decor, colors and treats with the vintage toys like the trike and gumball machine. So beautifully done!
Visiting from the party at Seven Thirty Three!
Jenn/Rook No. 17
Kori Clark says
July 21, 2011 at 5:46 pmHow adorable!!! You did such an amazing job on all of the details!!
Elizabeth says
July 21, 2011 at 5:47 pmI love love love this theme! Great ideas! My sister is having her first and I can't wait to use some of these (probably with a different theme). Visiting from Today's Creative Blog.
Mom4Real says
July 21, 2011 at 6:09 pmThat may be the cutest idea I have ever seen! I am going to share this with my friend who is planning her son's party soon! So original!
Check out my blog if you like, http://mom4realky.blogspot.com
Jessica K
How to Nest for Less says
July 21, 2011 at 6:15 pmLOVE THIS! I'm going to feature it on my wrap up party tomorrow as one of my favorite projects of the week! Hope you can stop by and take a look: http://www.howtonestforless.com
Kristy says
July 22, 2011 at 2:16 amVery cute, I love the monkey cookies! I just added your blog to my Parties Galore Resource Page at http://www.lifenreflection.com/shop
Modern Wivelyhood says
July 22, 2011 at 7:12 amVery cute, love all the vintage toys! Thanks for sharing!
http://www.modernwivelyhood.blogspot.com
huntressofnostalgia says
July 22, 2011 at 4:12 pmThis is SO cute! I LOVE it. Very Creative!
LeighAnn says
July 22, 2011 at 7:37 pmWow! I love it! Sock monkeys are so cute.
Jenilyn says
July 23, 2011 at 1:20 amThis is adorable! Great job. Visiting from http://www.gritsandgiggles.blogspot.com .
Bec@littlelucylu says
July 25, 2011 at 2:34 pmFeatured this awesome par-tay today!
You're welcome to come grab a “Little Lucy Lu Love Me!” button from my buttons page, if you want!
Thanks so much for SHARING!
Hope to see you again!
~Bec 🙂
Ladybird Ln says
July 25, 2011 at 5:38 pmCould this be any cuter? I love the colors the printables, the take home treats, and those sock monkey cookies, are you kidding me! I just love all the little details!
Thanks for showing off!
Carlee
http://www.ladybirdln.com
Kristi says
July 27, 2011 at 12:45 pmSo fun! I love Sock Monkeys and you did a great job on everything!
Sweet Peas and Bumblebees says
July 28, 2011 at 2:44 amThank you so much for linking up at What I Made Wednesday! We loved your baby shower idea so much, we are featuring you today!!
Come and grab a button & link up your latest & greatest!
Alisa
Sweet Peas and Bumblebees
P.S. I need you to come and host my next baby shower! 😉
http://livingatthewhiteheadszoo.blogspot.com/ says
July 28, 2011 at 5:07 amI love your Sock Monkey Shower. Everything turned out wonderful! I was wondering if you would like to be a guest blogger during our online baby shower event at Living at the Whitehead's Zoo. We would love to have you.
You can find out more information here:
http://livingatthewhiteheadszoo.blogspot.com/p/baby-shower-event.html
I am now your newest follower too!
Beverly @ FlamingoToes.com says
July 29, 2011 at 11:55 pmMariah your shower is soo cute!! I have a new nephew on the way and I think this would be a great idea for his shower! I'll pass it on!
Thanks for linking up to Think Pink Sundays – I featured you today! http://www.flamingotoes.com/2011/07/crush-of-the-week-think-pink-features-16/
A To Zebra Celebrations says
October 14, 2011 at 3:10 amI looooove your baby shower!!!!! so cute and those table runners on the table are sooo beautiful!!
The Kays says
March 13, 2012 at 4:12 amHi, I was wondering what you used for the backdrop behind your main table? Thanks!
salman santo says
June 8, 2012 at 7:26 amI love the chalkboard speech bubble and the single large letter monogram! kids wall decals
Kimie says
April 4, 2013 at 2:26 amWhat beautiful photos of a beautiful event! Thanks so much for sharing these. I’m doing a gender neutral (yellow/green) sock monkey shower next month and am trying to get ideas for food/decor. Thanks again! 🙂
Kimie