I was given the charge to decorate for a baby shower with instructions to incorporate the color gray, don’t include too much pink or sparkle, and include references to New York City. I went back and forth over how to depict the skyline and illustrate the Big Apple in a not so literal way.

I found a steel gray tablecloth at Bed Bath and Beyond that served as a foundation for the table. On a trip to HomeGoods, I discovered a giant ceramic apple. After a coat of Krylon, it was a nice pearlized baby pink. It fit perfectly on top of a Pottery Barn pillar candle stand that I had from my wedding.

After scouring the Internet for inexpensive city skyline maps or adhesive decals, a trip to Hobby Lobby led to a piece of glitter canvas ribbon. I free handed a skyline, cut it out, and layered it under an organza table runner for the city touch.

A few pink roses from Fresh Market, vases and candles from Hobby Lobby, and a tassel garland from Homegoods later, the look was complete.

A silver glitter ribbon turned into a bow gave the ceramic apple a more girly feel. There is always that moment in a project when you hit a mental roadblock but it feels great to get past that time and produce something memorable.

Theme: Baby in the City

Colors: Silver, gray, baby pink

Featured Items: Ceramic apple, NYC skyline cutout, roses

Supplies: Gray tablecloth, pink lace tablecloth, speckled votive holders, pink candles, Pottery Barn candle holders, roses, tassel garland, silver ribbon, safety pins, glitter canvas ribbon (2 rolls), organza table runner from Amazon