Color Party – Then I said what about Breakfast at Tiffany’s?

I love parties, if you haven’t noticed, and since I was unable to go to my sister’s baby shower, this is dedicated to the one I wish I could have done. I love aqua/Tiffany blue and brown together, they feel so fresh and modern, so Holly Golightly. Thus, an inspired Breakfast at Tiffany’s brunch. Here are some great ideas using these colors as the theme.

The invites – Courtesy of tiny prints

The atmosphere – Hang a cluster of inexpensive paper lanterns or tissue pom poms from the ceiling.

Have tea lights in baby food jars and serve blue M&Ms or Jelly Bellys in glass baby bottles.

Create a centerpiece of white flowers in blue gift boxes wrapped with wide, white ribbons, stack those on other wrapped boxes, and trail strands of pearls all over them and the table.

Or if you have several small tables, try this martini glass centerpiece. You can find giant martini glasses and large rhinestones at craft stores like Michael’s.

Ask guests to bring their presents wrapped in shades of blue for an impressive display.

Much like jewelers set off diamonds on black velvet, set off white china on velvet place mats. Cover a 15″ square of foam core in velvet and scatter your own fake diamonds everywhere.

Tie brown napkins with a coordinating ribbon and bottle at each place setting

Burn a CD for mood music. Include the Supremes’ “Baby Love”, “Sweet Child O’ Mine” by Guns ‘N Roses, Donna Summer’s “Love to Love You Baby” “Always Be My Baby” by Mariah Carey, and of course “Baby Got Back” by Sir Mix-A-Lot.

The food – Danishes are a must, along with traditional brunch fare.

Set up a lovely tea service with assorted breads and crackers and light salads.

And, it is never too early for cupcakes. This dazzling cupcake tower is from Pink Cake Box.

Tie blue and cream ribbon on the stems of champagne flutes and serve mimosas (make a non-alcoholic version with ginger ale).

What to do – No self respecting MTB wants anyone to guess how wide she is. Have a Polaroid camera out for guests to snap candid shots and write well-wishes for the mother-to-be. Ask each guest to bring a photo of herself as an infant. String the pictures along a wall with a clothesline and numbered pins, and have everyone write down guesses as to which pin is holding whose photo.

The favors – Just what every gal needs, a soak in a tub while eating cookies; each guest will receive a baby bath confetti tin and a personalized baby carriage cookie from beau coup.