Shower Preparations

I know my family is waiting for photos of the shower but they will just need to wait a bit more.

I figured out I had way too many photos to put into one post 

and I think this is just too good of an opportunity to pass up.

so here's just the teaser . . .

After invitations went out, preparations began with a palette of a pretty lace tablecloth from the thrift store and a few weathered pieces of plywood I found behind our shed. 

Throughout the next week or so I used the dining room table to gather glass, crystal bowls and lace doilies I've never really tired of.

 In my storage I found little jars, burlap and ribbon . . .

 with some pins or a glue gun it all came together.

One friend offered me a beautiful pitcher, in case I could use it.
It was perfect.

 

Another friend brought me an arm full of peonies from her garden 

and a pan of her famous Nanaimo bars . . . you know who she is.
I do have the best of friends!

On the day of the shower Julene came from the island with the kids and there was plenty of help to spruce up the rooms.  The kids followed  ran ahead of me in the yard to collect a variety of cuttings and then Tehya helped me to arrange bouquets and place them. 

The glue gun was pulled out again and Julene decorated a banner out of one of the old boards.

She also made up little cards that included a trivia question about the bride or groom and a blessing for each guest to read. This was, after all, a shower she wished to host in honor of her youngest girl cousin, whom she's had a special relationship with over the years.

This photo was taken during that final rush,  just before the guests showed up.

It was taken, unbeknownst to me, by Tehya . . . a surprise when I uploaded the photos . . .

but such a beautiful reminder to me now of how much fun it was

to prepare for this day.