Think Spring!

The weather is unpredictable these days, especially in the South...one day it's 40 degrees and the next it's near 80! So while we can't completely change over our closets yet we can definitely let our minds go to warmer days and sunny skies. We think these fabulous new cell phone cases will do just the trick!

Baby Shower Southern Style!

We were so honored to be included in, what we think, was the Baby Shower of the Century! A dear friend is expecting her first baby in May and her girlfriends (50 of us!) gathered to celebrate her precious blessing!

The Low Country setting was amazing but it was the love and excitement for our friend that made the day so special. As the guests arrived they were welcomed at the door and given the choice of almond tea or a mimosa...I had the mimosa, of course! It was hand delivered and served in a Silver Goblet, monogrammed... of course! As guests mingled and posed for pictures the hostesses (with the mostest, I must add. They throw the most fabulous parties) set out a buffet for queens! The centerpiece carried out the theme on the invitation of bird nests. A tiered wrought iron piece adorned with nests with eggs and bird votives made for a perfect central focus. The food...delicious! Ham biscuits, of course! A delicious salad of mandarian oranges and raman noodles with a seasoned rice wine dressing and finally, marinated shrimp that made me contemplate giving up my own first born for the recipe! (not really, but the shrimp were just that good!) The dessert...you can guess, butterscotch bird nests topped with chocolate eggs...divine! The table was simple and elegant and should totally be the cover of the next Southern Living Magazine. One single long table (that could seat 50 mind you!) with glass votives potted with wheat grass down the center (party favors!), lavender linen napkins and more Silver Goblets filled with water! The backdrop of the May River was just icing on the cake!

As the Mother-to-Be began opening the plentiful gifts it was clear that her precious daughter would not want for ruffles or bows for atleast the first 3 years of her life! Being the monogram queen that I am, I was stumped not knowing the baby's name...so we gave her a precious white frilly dress with a tag that was monogrammed with"tBa" ...to be announced! and a pair of bloomers that said "Jesus loves me". Just because the name is a secret doesn't mean we have to give up on a southern tradition...we'll monogram the dress when this precious blessing arrives.

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It's almost Fall Y'all!

Oh, yes...we did! We love monograms and we LOVE our monogrammed pumpkin idea! This way he can sit on your porch all Fall not just in October! We used a real pumpkin here but you can also buy one of those realistic looking ones at art supply stores and bring him out year after year!

The topiary spider, you ask? We made him! Plug a styrofoam ball with fake ivy branches and use black pipe cleaners for the legs!

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Monogrammed Flowers? You know us!

Here's a simple idea to dress up an old flower pot! Monogram it...you know us, we'll monogram anything. When our new neighbors moved in, (full blooded Irish...Notre Dame fans and all!) I filled one of these with potted shamrocks and delivered it as a "Welcome to the neighborhood!" gift. Small ones would also make terrific teacher or birthday gifts! So simply Southern...we love it!

Spring has Sprung...finally!

It's about time...after a long, cold, damp winter I see tulips blooming, hot air balloons in the sky and I actually saw my neighbor for the first time since November...Hi, Joyce! Spring is here and with it comes a slew of wonderful celebrations...Easter, Graduation, Mother's Day and don't forget all those Spring Birthdays, Expectant Mother's and Brides-To-Be! They say that in "tough times" creativity flourishes and I'm excited to say that I think that may be true. (Did you know that the Chocolate Chip Cookie was created during the Great Depression?) There are so many new and innovative ideas that have been hibernating and are ready to be seen, just in time for all of your Spring entertaining and celebrating. Our goal at www.shopconfetti.com is to provide our customers with fun and creative ways to enjoy life and spoil friends and family without having to give up dinner for a week, in order to afford it. We think you'll love giving these gifts as much as your friends will love receiving them.

Monogrammed Flower Pots...why didn't we think of it sooner? What a wonderful hostess, house warming or "Because it's Spring!" gift idea. They can be monogrammed or embellished with the address. Smaller 6" pots are also available, and we love those for anything and everything; teachers, birthdays, "get well"... I have an idea for Teacher appreciation Week at school and using the 6" pots with "thank you" on them for the centerpieces for the tables at our luncheon. One lucky winner from each table could take them home. The possibilities are endless! We'd love to hear your ideas!

Thanks for checking out our blog. We look forward to keeping up with all the latest trends and sharing them with you.