This "fantasy" served as perfect inspiration for the backyard baby shower I recently threw for a dear friend...because after all, what could be sweeter than a new little bambino? Hope you enjoy a few of my favorite bee-themed details, plus recipes and ideas to infuse some honey into any summertime soirée.
Since the last name of the expecting parents begins with the letter "B", it was an easy stretch to invite guests to celebrate with a "bee" motif. These invitations by designer Kelli Hall were perfect!
A thoughtfully-designed drinks station can be a striking decor element and lets guests help themselves to libations. Sparkling mint lemonade & cucumber-peartinis are especially festive when infused with honey, and a beehive-shaped dispenser is a thematic centerpiece. Bold yellow & white striped linens are a modern table-topper: for these, I took the chic-for-cheap route and cut IKEA fabric to fit the table.
Send guests home with individual jars of artisanal honey topped with playful squares of gingham and tied with twine.
A party dripping in sweetness needn't be all dessert (although this honey ice cream topped with honey-roasted nuts can't be beat.) Savories can be infused with honey too, like watermelon-arugula salad with honey vinaigrette; triple creme brie with fresh figs & honey; and rosemary flatbread with blue cheese, grapes & honey. Find the full menu with recipes here.
*images via {row one} honey bee favors & beehive cake, martha stewart weddings; fromage blanc & honeycomb, sunday suppers {row 2} custard, cannelle et vanille; flowers, style me pretty; menu card & lanterns, style me pretty {row 3} croquembouche,style me pretty; sauternes & honey bee cookies, martha stewart weddings {row 4} purses, martha stewart weddings; bridal bouquet & petit fours, style me pretty. honey jar favors, cozy memories and snippet & ink. all other photos from camille styles events.
