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Baby Showers

Ideas and Recipes for the Perfect Party

9780811826785

Chronicle Books
Available: 09/01/00
8.75 x 8 · 108 pages
Ages 13 years and up
9780811826785
CDN $22.95 · pb

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photographs by Jonelle Weaver

Michele Adams and Gia Russo

The baby boomers' babies have started a baby boom of their own, and Baby Showers is the ideal guide for today's host. With four stylish and contemporary party themes, Baby Showers offers menus, decorating ideas, simple projects for favors and gifts, and activities to suit a range of personalities. The cheery Daisy Brunch treats Mom to a sunny morning buffet with a vibrant daisy theme and a delicious array of breakfast treats. Luncheon pampers the expectant guest with a sumptuous and healthy menu, and favor bags filled with natural beauty products. Decorating the Nursery brings family and friends together for fun foods and an afternoon of sprucing up baby's new room.An Heirlooms and Memories shower encourages guests to contribute to a scrapbook that mom and baby will cherish for years to come. Each themed party comes with a Party Planner" that will help the host to pull off party preparations with ease and flair. From choosing the site and sending the invites, to decorating and hosting a memorable, heartfelt affair, Baby Showers truly deliverseverything but baby."

Michele Adams is a stylist with a background in product, interior, and floral design. Formerly the associate weddings editor for Martha Stewart Living, she now lives in Santa Monica, California.

Gia Russo is a writer and stylist with a background in design and architecture. She currently resides in Santa Monica, California, and was the associate editor of gardening, weddings, and style for Martha Stewart Living.

Jonelle Weaver - whose clients include Food & Wine, Martha Stewart Living, and Gourmet - lives in New York City.