Becoming a mom has genuinely been the best gift, and having my girl has been an even bigger blessing. She’s obsessed with strawberries, so of course it became the theme for her “Berry 1st Birthday 🍓” One of my favorite parts of planning her party was that most of the decorations were handmade. Never did I imagine I’d be that mom staying up late sewing banners and cutting fabric and paper rings, but I’d do anything for that little girl of mine. Another highlight was getting to repurpose a few things from my baby shower when I was pregnant with her. It felt like such a full-circle moment setting it all up the night before. If you’re planning your own little one’s first birthday soon, my two pieces of advice: 1) Don’t be afraid to keep it simple and personal — those handmade touches mean so much more than perfect Pinterest decor. 2) Look around for what you already have. You’d be surprised how special it feels to reuse pieces from your pregnancy or baby shower days. 🫶 berrythemebirthday babysfirstbirthday