A Chic Ducky Table
This adorable and modern setting is brought to life with "floating" glass and Styrofoam bubbles, tabletop "bubble bath" centerpieces, fluffy towels, pint-size terry-cloth robes, bright splashes of aqua and sunny yellow, and of course lots of our little rubber ducky friends.
Sources: Styrofoam balls, www.ssww.com. Rubber duck, www.amazon.com. Zoe Circle Wall Mirror Set, www.wrapables.com. Bubble Vase, www.save-on-crafts.com. No-Slip Place Mat, www.amazon.com.
Simply Stated Table Setting
Use white ceramic dinner plates , ceramic yellow salad plates, and solid white napkins for a simple yet sophisticated look.
Budget Saver: The white plates were purchased at IKEA for $3.50 each and the yellow plates on eBay for $1 each. If you want to keep the cost down even more, substitute the regular dishes with solid paper partyware from your local party supply store or an online vendor. Place your settings on aqua place mats or an aqua tablecloth for a bright splash of color!
Bubbly Accent
For a special "bubbly" touch, hot-glue aqua gems (found at craft and floral supply stores) to the edges of the plates . Hot glue is easy to remove later and won't damage your ceramic plates. The transparent bubble flatware adds an extra bubbly touch.
Ducky Centerpiece
These "Mod Fishbowl Bubblebath" centerpieces are so fun and easy.
Get the Look: Start with a clear glass fishbowl then fill the bowl about halfway with various sizes of white Styrofoam balls and clear glass "bubbles." Next, place a rubber ducky amidst the bubbles. To add height to your centerpieces, just flip a clear glass or acrylic dish upside-down and use it as a pedestal base for the bowls .
Down to the Details
Choosing party decor for your Bubbly Ducky Brunch is a cinch -- just pick up some items that you'd normally need for a baby at bathtime (keep in mind to match your colors to the theme) -- like towels, baby shampoo, lotion and powder, etc. -- then stack the towels and arrange the toiletries in decorative groups.
Cozy Decor
A pint-size baby bathrobe is a very appropriate and adorable touch to your decor , not to mention it doubles as a gift for baby. You can find duck-themed or yellow bathrobes at most department or baby apparel stores. Duck-themed bibs, onesies, and washcloths make great additions to your party decor as well.
Themed Goodies
Fill small bowls or dishes with solid blue, yellow, and white candies such as M&M's or Jelly Bellys. Make sure to stick to only the colors in your theme. You can buy bulk M&M's or Jelly Bellys in several different colors online at www.mymms.com or www.jellybelly.com.
Bath Mat Touches
Incorporate an actual bath mat into your party's decor. For the centerpiece of the coffee table or the gift table simply use an actual bath mat as the "tablecloth," and then set a stack of towels, some candies, and a simple vase on top of it. Super cute!
Floating Beauties
For a unique decorative idea, create faux "floating bubbles" by hanging small Styrofoam balls and glass bubbles (with hanging hole) from transparent thread or fishing wire. This works great from a high doorway, chandelier , or stair banister.
Duck Accents
Don't forget the "decorative" guest of honor. Scatter rubber duckies throughout your party decor near the food, next to floral arrangements, on top of towels, etc.
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