The Shower Diva: Where Fun Reigns!

Holly Brix's "Dragonfly Fun" Baby Shower Theme

Around Hollywood, screenwriter Holly Brix is known for her ability to pen stories that will keep you on the edge of your theater seat, but there was nothing scary about the Dragonfly Fun Baby Shower Susan “The Shower Diva” created for Holly when she was expecting her second little darling . Now you can create your own version at home!

As a horror writer, I’m not much of a girlie-girl, so I appreciated the fun, contemporary design of Dragonfly Fun. It is sophisticated enough for a professional woman to enjoy, yet casual and lighthearted.

Dragonfly Fun is gender-neutral, so it works well for baby girls or baby boys. You’ll find this theme helps to create a peaceful, celebratory mood. In the Spring, fling open your doors and windows so your guests can enjoy the fresh air. During the Summer, Dragonfly Fun is a perfect theme for outdoor parties.

Invitations:

Use this sample wording or create your own at no additional cost when you order Dragonfly Invitations from BadaBadaBingo.com. Their staff will do all the typesetting for you and deliver them to your door along with a set of envelopes and round matching labels to adhere to the back of the envelopes. All you have to do is address your Dragonfly Fun envelopes and pop them in the mail!

Music:

In keeping with this cheery theme, play some lighthearted classical or jazz music to put your guests in a gentle party mood.

Décor:

This theme lends itself to clean, simple decorations. Trios of white tulips in square vases placed strategically around the room will be just right. In the buffet area, start with white or natural linens. Swirl raffia loosely around the serving platters. If you’re using white linens, go with natural colored raffia and vice versa. Top with colorful platters of food. Sage green cloth napkins against pale yellow snack plates will add a hint of color.

Refreshments:

• Set out colorful buffet service. Susan “The Shower Diva” created buffet stations in the dining room with appetizers, snacks, and a lovely dessert buffet. This left the living room area open for guests to play games and open gifts. Try Shower-Simple Sesame Noodles for a cool, satisfying treat that even matches the color scheme of your party!
• Take advantage of your local Cheese Steward. A selection of cheese and deli meats with all the trimmings is a party classic. But don’t settle for the same old choices. Head out to a high end market and ask the Cheese Steward for suggestions about their selection of artisan cheeses.
• Dragonfly Cookies are a Must! These festive Dragonfly Cookies are easy-to-prepare bits of chocolate heaven. Serve them on a multi-level tray and they will be the hit of your dessert buffet. Of course, anything that starts with a Keebler Fudge Shoppe® Fudge Filled cookie is a happy event. Make plenty!
• And for the beverage buffet …Dragonfly Cocktails are the obvious alcoholic choice for guests who are not pregnant, but don’t forget to mix up something special for the Mother-to-Be. Watermelon Cooler Pregattinis™ are a refreshing option, especially if you’re holding the party outside on a warm day.

Entertainment:

It’s important to have games at a shower because they help set a festive tone. Avoid embarrassing or silly games, though. No one wants to feel obligated to be humiliated in public.

• Use PartyScratchers™ to break the ice. These lottery ticket style games are a blast if you just hand them out and let guests scratch off the silver square to see if they’ve won a prize, but they’re even more fun if you use them creatively. Check out these 5 Fun Ways to Break the Ice at Your Next Party with Scratch-Off Games using PartyScratchers™ for inspiration.
• Play Baby Bingo. It’s fun and the personalized version is charming. Your guests will already be familiar with how to play so you get right to vying for prizes.
• Play Word Scramble. This game is a little more cerebral, but most guests won’t have any trouble unscrambling the baby-related words. Question is, can they do it fast enough to be the first one finished and win a prize?
• Visit. One of the joys of a good party is the chance to catch up with friends. By the time you’re finished playing the games, guests who didn’t know each other before your party will have met and be able to enjoy some time in each other’s company. If you have your shower after the baby is born, as I did, this time gives everyone a chance to hold and rock your newborn.

Prizes:

Clear plastic baby blocks filled with bath salts and sporting a personalized Dragonfly Fun Favor Tag make nice prizes and the box is handy long after the bath salts have been enjoyed. Make sure the Mother-to-Be gets one because they’re great for keeping diaper pins organized around the changing table.

Favors:

Send your guests home with a personalized Dragonfly Fun Water Bottle. They can tuck the Favor Tag into their memory box to remind them of your special time together.

Water Bottle Labels	Bath Salts in Baby Blocks	Thank You Cards

Get some help with thank you notes:

It’s a good idea to have your hostess or one of the guests play “secretary” during the gift opening by writing down who gave you which gift. It will make things a lot easier when you sit down to write out your Dragonfly Thank You Notes.

About Holly Brix.

Screenwriter Holly Brix wrote The Butterfly Effect 3: Revelations and is currently working on two new scripts: Mile Zero, and Magdalena. When she’s not watching her name roll up the big screen, she’s at home in Portland with her husband, Kevin Burke, and their two children, Wilder and Ivy.

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