Safari Baby Shower

A secluded place where trees own the world. Baby cheetah's roam around, giraffe families sun bathe, a big giant elephant that everyone wants to take a ride on and once in awhile you see a little turtle family in the creek. Any child would love this place, even the one that is still in mommy's tummy.

dessert tables have become an easy way to entertain guests, although it has and must look and taste perfect for it to be a hit. This baby shower was put together in the middle of summer, June. It was hot outside, but what kind of safari is ever indoors, right? I put the table under a gazebo vined with grape leaves and purple juicy wine grapes. It was really the perfect touch.

Baby eclairs, baby brownies, baby carrots... are you getting the theme yet....
The three tiered cake was a hit, I decorated the cake myself. I put some cheetah ribbon on the bottom to give it that wild kick, but definitely now tacky. Tossed a stork and a baby in the middle, keeping it simple.

My favorite part about this event was shopping for safari print platters. It's really fun to stand in line with a cart full of, leopard, zebra and giraffe print plates. I could just see this project turning out outrageous.

A quick way to distract guests. Above: Shaded green vanilla frosting, topped over mini brownie bites. Sprinkles and Animals.

The Flowers, I can't ever forget. They make or break an event of any kind.

Bells of Ireland- to keep it crisp and fresh

Sunset roses- fully open - to keep it garden like and happy. The yellow in this rose really brings out great smiles and conversation.

Bella Donna's- Hey she is having a boy!! A perfect blue summer flower. Delicate, but a burst of color.

The centerpieces of this shower had bamboo sticks and Birds of Paradise as well.

If you would like to see more of this event, please contact me. I would love to show you.

Cottage Garden Theme - Engagement Party

I wanted it to feel like an old cottage garden with white washed linens, lush green trees, iron moldings and fresh flowers. If  I could pick anything else I wanted it would be sounds of lovebirds chirping, but hey, I can't control birds.

An intimate engagement party with 8 tables, catered food, full centerpices, a backyard, a stage, 80 lovely people and a fabulous desert table, made this afternoon perfect.

The Centerpiece
Flowers: White Hydreagnea, Lime green spider mums, Hot pink spray roses and Dried yellow roses.
Greens: Orchid moss, Tropical leaves and Eyculyptus leaves.
Centerpiece Designed By: Muneera Mansuri
Event Design and Decoration done by: Muneera Mansuri

Event Colors: Hot Pink, Lime Green, Yellow and White.

Event Date: October 16, 2010
Event Venue: The Mansuri Residence- Backyard, Corte Madera, CA

                                       

Unique fabric, garden porcelains, silk flowers, fresh flowers, vintage goodies and indulging desserts made this party personnal and ofcourse yummy from the choice of colors to the food.  

Desserts: Cake - Victorias Pastry, Cream Puffs - Whole Foods, Marzipan bites - World Market, Cookies- Emporio Rulli, Fruit Gels- Trader Joes, Mithai- Surti Farsan, Fruit platters- Homemade.

To view other pictures from this beautiful event please contact me. Pictures from this party were just precious, memories bring smiles to my face, the event turned out amazing.