Customer Reviews

Baby Showers: Ideas and Recipes for the Perfect Party

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I purchased this book online in the hopes of discovering some great creative ideas. Though the photos were wonderful, I was very displeased with the lack of actual crafty, DIY projects in the book. For the ones that were provided, there were NO templates or patterns to use. For example, page 29 references an adorable Daisy Flower Shaped invitation. The instructions meerily say, "Sketch your own 7" daisy template..." Sure, that is all fine and dandy... if I had drawing talent! It would of been great if the author would of supplied an actual 7" template in the back of the book to photocopy.

Great recipes and fun ideas for a unique baby shower. The photos are beautiful and the recipes are delicious. Not your everyday baby shower book!

Just the inspiration I was looking for! The recipes are simple and unique. The photos are beautiful and really illustrate how color and textures can make a big impact on your shower or party theme. I like the way the information is organized, especially the sources in the back of the book. They even include ideas for the nursery and special keepsakes. If you enjoy planning parties, but want to try something a little different and contemporary, you will get great ideas from this book

I agree with the reader from Manhattan - I was looking for a book with loads of ideas to pick from, not with 5 ideas elaborately laid out. If you happen to like one of the themes they suggest (which I don't even think are that creative, I've seen all the same ones online), then you're all set with a color scheme and menu. If not, you just wasted your money. (It's very quick to flip through - go to the bookstore and see if you like anything in it before buying.) If you're only going to buy one book, I'd recommend buying a general party-planning/catering book and get baby-specific ideas online.

I was looking for something more substantive - more of an overall book with a lot of ideas. If you want something to have it all, I would recommend another book.

I too, was looking for a book with a wider variety of ideas. I found the shower ideas to be nice, but the food was not something I would prepare, least especially for a larger shower. However, I will say that the checklist is fantastic for those of us who may be a bit unorganized or inexperienced in party plamning of any kind!

I loved the recipes in this book. This book gives great ideas for giving a very nice baby shower. The ideas are not campy or hokey. The book has great pictures so, you can see what you can achieve. This baby shower book is doable and the recipes are great!

I found this book in the bargain section and purchased to plan my best friends baby shower. This book offered few useful suggestions and the recipes were nothing that would be served at a larger gathering. For a VERY small shower, this might be a helpful book. But for those of us planning for more than five people, this book offers no helpful solutions.

It is a pretty book, but for the advanced party throwers.
There are quite a few really difficult recipes. So if you're
looking for recipes, it might be good for you. Otherwise it
doesn't give many other ideas.