Inspired by what?? A Goldfish Baby Shower

I was on the phone the other day with a customer when she asked me how I was inspired to come up with such amazing party ideas. I thought it might be fun to take my customers on a journey with me when I create a new theme. So- here's what I'm working on now and how I got there...

Earlier this week a customer asked me if I had any ideas for a baby shower for her son and daughter-in-law who love to fish. She thought it would be cute to include them in some way into the theme. Thinking this could be something really cute, I kept my eyes open for anything that reminded me of fish...

When I saw this in the pantry, I knew it had to be the starting point of my new theme. Still keeping my eyes open, I was at JoAnn Fabrics when I came across these...

The fish are little buttons that might make cute napkin embellishments when tied on with some orange or blue ribbon. I just loved the turquoise color of the fish bowls so when I found this ribbon, the color scheme of the shower was solidified.

At home, I put those colors and the goldfish cracker image into this invitation...

I'm not sure I'm sticking with this wording, but as I was making the invitation, it dawned on me that the fishing line could be a terrific way to decorate for the shower. Which leads me to where I am now...

I'm envisioning...

Cylinder vases with single branches/sticks tied with fishing line which holds little orange & blue polka dot cards with menu items written on them. How about giant wine glasses or tall cylinder with turquoise gems/rocks on the bottom and one or two single goldfish swimming? Desserts in turquoise, white, and orange, possibly a cupcake tree with orange cupcakes and blue icing swirled to look like water. Maybe some gumpaste goldfish or cupcake picks? For favors... hmmm... I just can't get past the idea of a sandwich baggie tied with a little fish in it, like the kind you used to win at a carnival...

Maybe an orange glycerine soap in the shape of goldfish?