Tuesday, July 10, 2012

My Candyland Baby Shower

I'm back. Been off the radar since the ending of the contest and feel like I've gone from normal Sophia to plus size and pregnant. No, I didn't win, but it was close. Thank you to everyone who voted, tweeted, promoted, and unfollowed me in the process. I had to do it.

The next day was my 1st baby shower which I selected a Candyland theme for cause that was one of my favorite games when I was little, plus I don't like pastels too much. All the decorations were made by my friends and mother. They did a great job at executing my vision. Except baby daddy who drew the line at painting the Candyland characters on canvas. What? A bit much? His sister was nice enough to get some images for us that we were able to print out and use as well decorations. There was a lot of food and everyone had a good time. I wanted to make it worth my guest's while since you know baby showers are l to the ame. Everyone was really sweet to me, a preggo out of wedlock. And no one asked when I was getting married. Good, cause I don't know. This was like a wedding to me. A lot of planning and exhausting. I've never wanted a wedding and now, well even more so.


Baby daddy laid this poster board Candyland board for me in the hot sun. About 40 minutes into it he took off his shirt. 

My friend Lisa made me this amazing cake. I didn't want to eat it. My boyfriend's aunt sent the flower gelatins.Everyone was also scared to eat and ruin those.


Lollipop topiaries made out of Dum Dums. Really easy to make.

Opening presents with my mom, I swear it was like the happiest day of her life. In all the pictures she is smiling. She is a little too excited for the arrival of this baby, "stop kissing my stomach, the baby can't feel you, only I can feel you and it feels gross."


Pretty much me the entire day, sippin on some horchata, poured some out for Dora. My dress was thrifted from the Goodwill when I first found out I was pregnant. My shoes were leopard print Jessica Simpson but I didn't get a pic of them.


Gum drop wreath. If you ever have 3 hours to kill, make yourself one of these. They are super heavy. I have 2. Love them.


Candy bar, for everyone to make bags and take home. Stole the idea from my friend Meredith's baby shower. She is the one who took all these pics for me so thank you to her. My friend Rabiya made this awesome diaper cake and brought it all the way from San Jose. Thank you Rabi! I will be using all my decorations again for my next baby shower in So Cal.


I tried not to exploit any of my guests by putting their pictures on the internet, but I know this Fetcherella won't mind. With my friend Janessa who wore chevron print for me. She should have a Mexican baby growing in her womb in no time. 


And a side view of my stomach for Lakota who asked for one a long time ago and linking this post to her tah-duh Tuesday http://faithhopeandcharityshopping.blogspot.co.uk/2012/07/ta-dah-tuesday-how-to-remove-glitter.html

Have a Candyland party, it's such a fun theme,
LaSophia




37 comments:

  1. wow, this is one amazeballs looking baby shower. the flower gelatins (how! did she make those) and the gum drop wreath blew me away and you look so great, i love the dress. Good luck and best wishes with the arrival of baby Sophia
    xox

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  2. This theme is fabulous! so many yummy treats and you're positively glowing!

    xoxo

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  3. I've never heard of the Candyland game and now I feel I had a deprived childhood! On the evidence you've given here it definitely sounds like something I'd like. Where was my invite, huh?

    Love the wreath and the topiary trees, I would attempt making if I didn't know I would eat half my supplies during the creative process.

    You look gorgeous, but I still think that could be cushion up your frock xx

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  4. Omg You are a beautiful soon to be mommy, Congrats, and this baby shower is amaaaazing so jelous!
    Freesia

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  5. you look freaking great!!!! candy...........

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  6. Your DIY shower was a huge success! And this dress? Amazeballs. You're having a baby! AHHHHHHH!!!!

    xoxoxoxo
    Remy
    mydailythreads.blogspot.com

    PS how old does this little one have to be before she can accompany us on a thrifting excursion?

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  7. You look amazing in that maxi dress! I love all the goodies from your baby shower. The cake is super cute, the wreath is adorable and lollipop topiary is darling. What a great DIY shower!

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  8. You are gorgeous!!! I love your theme because I too hate pastels.

    P.S> I hated when people rubbed and talked to my belly. It was too close to my ladyparts.

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  9. I'm not just saying this because I think you're super neat-o, but I really do think you look stunning. You've gotten more fab with your pregnancy... I like it!

    Seeing these pictures is making me want gum drops. I also really like those floral gelatinas! I would not ever hesitate in ruining something pretty as long as it tastes good. If it's food, it's a gonner. Props to your bf's auntie.

    xoxo

    Azu

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  10. You look beautiful in that red gypsy dress! Love all the pretty sweet displays especially the front door thingy.
    Glad you had a wonderful time and gutted you didn't win the contest! x

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  11. damn girl, te ves mas hermosa!!!! look at that baby grow, almost ready to come into the light!!! ahaha, do you think it is dark in there? porque yo no se, pero tienen los ojos cerrados right? ahaha. when i saw the pics on instagram i was like whaaa yo quiero candyland!! freakin loved that game growin up and now i will have to go on a hunt to find it at a thrift store! LOL. many besos chikita, me loves ya.

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  12. Brilliant theme for the party - I want a Dum Dum topiary! Edible decorations are certainly the way forward. And as always, you look fabulous.

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  13. Ayyyyyyyyyyyyyy Sophia guapa, qué preciosa idea lo de la baby shower. habrá que importarlo a España YA.
    Cuándo nace el beb niño o niña???
    Y tiene que salir hablando español, ole!!!
    XXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXX

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  14. Sophia, girl is nice to have you back. Sorry, you didn't win the contest but it's ok you still look fabulous and you have great hair :-)
    I love your baby shower candyland theme, you should totally pin them on Pinterest. The jello flower things were amazing, how do you that????

    Dayi

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  15. I agree, those flower gelatins are amazing and beautiful! What a great theme for a shower. So colorful.

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  16. what a great party you look amazing !!! love that dress

    xoxo
    curves

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  17. such a cute idea! lovely pics!

    do you want to follow each other (on bloglovin' and gfc)? let me know!
    see you around!

    www.apossiblefantasy.blogspot.com

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  18. Everything looks great and you look so pretty!

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  19. hi sweetie! so happy to hear from you again =) i thought you went into early labor or something! you look so pretty in your red dress =) i loveee the candyland theme. very original and fun! and as always, you crack me up haha. im glad everyone was nice to you and your family looks lovely. i LOVE horchata! sometimes at flea markets they have horchata bars and you get to try different flavors. i always feel weird standing there being the only asian girl with my cup asking for refills. hahaha. anyway.. miss you and hope that everything is well! btw.. i never asked but have you thought of a name for baby yet? ;-)

    adios <3

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  20. I'm too distracted by how glowingly gorgeous you look to notice all the awesome candyland baby shower props. You looks beautiful. That baby feels those kisses from Abuela ya know? She is going to come out sweet because of them. Kidding. Baby is too busy swimming.

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  21. Baby names? I suggest Bella Q, for no obvious reason.

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  22. Beautiful post! I like these photos much:)

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  23. Amazing party! I went to a candyland party once, dressed as a female Willy Wonka - twas very fun. :)

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  24. How lovely do you look?! A glowing pregnant lady for sure! LOVE all those yummy treats, the lollipop trees and gum wreaths are A M A Z I N G! :)

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  25. cute reeeeeed outfit. lookes like you girl had much fun.

    http://wardrobexperience.blogspot.de

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  26. Oh man, you're going to be the funnest mom ever. I think you should raise your kid exclusively on 80's pop culture. Think: Jem and the Holograms, Shera, Teddy Ruxpin, and original Nintendo. The Candyland theme is the perfect start.

    ps

    You look gorge. And I'm not just saying that because it looks like you're smuggling a bowling ball in your dress. You really do look so pretty and radiant. I think I have something in my eye.

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  27. You are radiante in red maxi vestido!
    Candyland!!OMG That is the best ever idea for a baby shower!
    I would of loved to been at the dessert table. thanks for the horchata.

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  28. what you do here is really good, I will be back soon.

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  29. hi sweetness! just checking on you =) hope that you are well and that baby is well on its way <3 i've been eating like a fatty lately and need to refrain. ugh. anyway, im glad you loved the earth video i posted! that was my inner nerd coming out a little bit there haha. i'd loveee a ticket to outer space, but it's about 25 million dollars a seat, hahaha. not happening :( love you dollface and let us know when baby is here!!

    xx, james

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  30. Oh I love all the gorgeous colour - and you look AMAAZING in that gorgeous maxi - I would totally wear that. You look so beautiful! Happy babying!!! Sarah xxx

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  31. Ooooh you look absolutely bloomin gorguz Sophia! And looks like such a fun baby shower! Candy & friends, perfection :) In the words of the fab Sarah above, Happy babying! Not long to go now? :D

    Love Aysh xoxo

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  32. O,you must be suffering in the heat,doll!!!
    You look blooming marvellous,though,and what a fabulous baby shower!!!YUM!
    XXX

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  33. You look amazing.and all that yummy candy.I want the gum drops.What a lovely looking party.Bet you can't wait for the baby.xx

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  34. Heeey! Just dropping by to say hello :) Hope you and the bun in yo oven are doing good.

    Happy Wednesday!

    xoxoxo

    Azu

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  35. OMG!!!! I missed from your blog from a while time! Can you forgive me? :)
    I've already focalized that you got pregnant! I'm so happy about you.
    You deserve a wonderful life! Have a nice day :)

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  36. I'm so happy you and your friends and family had such a fabulous day full of funnage!!! You look so incredibly GAAAAWWWWWWJUSSSSSSS in your red thrifted frock!!!! The decorations, the lady love from grandmama-to-be and I love idea of making your own candy bags - that fruit salad looks slurpilicious!!!!! I'm getting SO excited for you:)) xoxoxooxoooxoox

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