Freshly cut lavender from around my mother’s front porch, mason jars tied with simple satin ribbon, and $2 fabric from JoAnn’s in the wedding colors set the stage for a fun, low-key, yet still beautiful and detailed shower.

I pre-wrapped the plastic utensils in napkins to eliminate the need for several stacks of items on a limited-space buffet. Three delicious salads, fruit and fresh rolls were the simple, delectable fare. Behind the food you can also see the jar and candy for the shower game…described here.
I opted for easy but fresh lemonade with fruit and mint for the bevie. I just used the recipe on the back of the lemon juice bottle, then added more juice and sugar until it tasted right to me. So, I guess I really didn’t use the recipe all that much!! The fresh mint (from mama’s garden) added a subtle freshness, I received several compliments, and everyone went back for more!
And then there were cupcakes! Not any run-of-the-mill either. Light, fluffy, just-sweet-enough coconut and chocolate from Mel’s Baked Goods. Topped with mint and lavender, they tied the shower details all together. It was fab. Simplea fab!