Southern Color: Minted - The Go to Place for Invitations and Cards

Happy Friday SC Readers!!

This week has absolutely flown by and I'm so grateful for that because it means we're that much closer to Haven...woohoo!! If you are not a blogger you're probably thinking - what the heck is Haven? Well, Haven is a two day blogging conference that takes place in Atlanta and it starts next Thursday. It's pretty much a sleep away camp for adults! I see a lot of late nights and little sleep in my future but I am so excited to meet other bloggers.

Also, as this week ends I'm realizing that we're getting closer and closer to fall and Christmas...eek. I think there has been something in the water here in Atlanta because several of my friends are due this fall. That means it's time to start planning baby showers -yay!! I love any excuse to throw a party and a new life is one of the best excuses!

One of the most important things when throwing a baby shower is the invitation. I mean what kind of party is it if you don't invite anyone. I always order my invitations off the internet - it's easy and there's a huge selection to chose from. I recently found out about a new site that meets all of my invitation needs. It's called Minted and they have invitations, baby announcements, business cards and holiday cards.

Here are some of my favorite baby shower invitations:

I think this is my favorite baby shower invite of all time! In case you didn't know I am obsessed with elephants. I've collected them my entire life so this would be perfect for me but there's one problem - I'm not preggers. So friends - please keep this in mind when my day comes!

Love this one! This would be perfect for a baby boy shower!! And lucky enough all of my friends are having a boy so this would be perfect.

I love how sophisticated this one looks!! I also love the idea of a sip and see. Sip and sees are still a little new but several of my friends have had one. It's such a great way for everyone to meet the new bundle of joy!

And in case you aren't keeping track ther are 151 days left until Christmas!! For all those new mommies out there (psst, psst my friends that are due this fall) I suggest going ahead and picking out your Christmas card from Minted. That way when you get the newborn pics taken you'll know exactly what kind of photo you need.

Here are some pf my favorite Christmas cards featuring babies: