Last Updated on September 20, 2022 by Natalie
I am not a planner and I typically don’t make any decisions about what I want in advance.
I’m a commitment-phobe in that sense.
When my sister very generously volunteered to throw me a baby shower she asked me what I wanted it to look like and I actually had an answer for once.
“My little fox!” I said.
I was obsessed with all things fox (in relation to my baby) and I had seen woodland themed cakes and showers on Pinterest.
I showed her pictures, which she would refer to as woodland themed and I would correct her and say “yes, my little fox.”
And man, did she do a great job executing something even better than I envisioned!
Colors
I didnt want anything very colorful.
No baby blue.
There’s nothing wrong with the color. It’s beautiful. But it’s the color of a traditional boy baby shower and it’s not what I was going for.
Adding that would not go with the actual vision which I wanted to consist of mostly white, light greens, gold and light brown.
As my sister kept saying, I wanted something very “understated.”
We held the shower in my parents’ back yard.
Following are photos of my gorgeous shower and where we got the items.
Grass Backdrop
For your info, if you’re looking for a vendor in South Florida, we rented this backdrop from Got 2 Have it Antiques.
I ❤️ these people!
My Maternity midi dress – available in different colors
The Tables
We rented gold Chiavani chairs, rectangular tables and light green tablecloths.
Here are some waterproof light green tablecloths I found on Amazon. They have them in different shapes and sizes on the listing. They’re also available in different colors.
A thinner Dried Moss Table Runner laid on top of that.
Exterior Decor Details
Let’s have a closer look at the details on the tables.
Variety of succulents…SEVERAL
- 20-pack of succulents (this has several different quantity options up to 256)
Cylinder vases
Acacia Wood Large Slab Lazy Susan with Bark Rim
Rectangular Planters
Several pieces of driftwood were collected from walking paths by Biscayne Bay and were used to adorn the center of the tables.
I found this 3 pack of decorative driftwood you can purchase on Amazon.
It may not look like much in this picture (above) but this was one of my favorites. I took it home. It’s now just a piece of wood but the succulents lasted about a year.
Animal Napkin Rings
These were not used to hold napkins. Just as additional decor.
These napkin rings belonged to my husband’s grandparents. It fit the theme so we used them.
I found a few substitutes on Amazon:
- Vagabond House Pewter Squirrel Napkin Ring
- Vagabond House Pewter Spring Song Bird Napkin Ring
- Vagabond House Pewter Oak Leaf Napkin Ring
- Vagabond House Pewter Fox Napkin Ring
Serving Table
We put hors d’oeuvres on this table and then brought the desserts out just before serving.
A bonus to my beautiful baby shower was that the different toys that were used to help decorate were mine to keep. We still have and play with them all.
Kid O Wobbles Raccoon and Fox toys (part of Kid O Wobbles raccoon, fox and owl set).
Vintage Gardening Pots – Wood Succulent Flower Pot
Owl egg shaker toy (part of Egg Shaker Trio set)
Ceramic Elephant succulent planter pot
Vintage Gardening Pots – Wood Succulent Flower Pot
Gold pineapple and pear were items from inside my parents’ house (where the shower was hosted).
Acacia Wood Slab Serving Board With Bark for Cheese, Crackers, and Hors D’oeuvres, Set of 3
Ceramic sheep succulent planter pot
Vintage Gardening Pots – Wood Succulent Flower Pot
Kid O Wobbles Woodland Animals – Raccoon, Fox and Owl
White Rabbit Succulent Planter Flower Pot
White Deer Succulent Planter Flower Pot
Mommy Table
White Hedgehog Succulent Planter Flower Pot
Fox egg shaker toy (part of Egg Shaker Trio set)
Dessert Table
I found a cake I liked and a local cake shop called Twice As Sweet in Miami Springs made it.
One of the guests made and brought the green and blue dessert. I dont know what was in it but it was delicious.
I actually made the 3 rings hanging behind the cake table. They are currently hanging in my son’s room.
I went to Michael’s and bought pieces of fake plants, the three wooden rings and gold wire.
My sister in law made the red mushroom cupcakes. Recipe linked here.
Acacia 2-Tier Tree Bark Server
Woodland Baby Shower Cake Toppers
Bar
My other sister (pictured above) was in charge of the bar.
I wanted to serve mom-osas and boy-linis for my guests.
My sister was able to find this customizable print out on Etsy.
That does it.
What made my Woodland baby shower the most special of all was the love I felt from everyone who got together to make it happen. My parents, my siblings, my in laws.
Especially my amazing sister who not only volunteered to do the unfun task of organizing everything but also got totally carried away and made it magical.
