The Internet provides a wealth of baby shower decoration ideas. Many items with unique designs are available, such as invitations, thank you cards, napkin rings, coasters, gift bag tags, place cards and banners. Designs are gender-neutral, or can be personalized for a girl or a boy. There are vast amounts of themes, any one of which can suit the mother-to-be's taste and style. This high-tech approach to décor, along with fresh flowers and balloons, creates a festive look.

The theme should be reflected on the food and beverage areas, centerpieces and room décor. Choose yard signs to highlight the event and make sure guests know exactly which house is hosting the party.

One unique theme idea involves the tried-and-true rubber ducky. They make cute weights for helium balloons. They can be placed in a bowl of water with floating flowers or candles as a centerpiece.

Stuffed animals are usually available as well and make charming place-cardholders for the table. Streamers, banners, unusual candy-dish holders, a clothesline and pins for hanging infant clothes across the room are all possibilities.

Don't forget to pick out guest and gift registries. These are important so the mother-to-be to know who brought what and where to send thank you notes.

Favor boxes and treat bags to go along with the baby shower decorations are also important for the party. Creating or purchasing favors to put in them will give guests something to hold on to as a keepsake to remember the shower for years to come. Use small treats, such as cupcakes, candy or unique trinkets. Other possibilities may include seeds or personal items

For the truly crafty, baby shower décor can be interactive. Hold a painting party. Acrylic and fabric paints from an art store are the favors, along with brushes and permanent markers. Supply plain, white onesies to guests and have them paint multicolored, personalized baby wear. Hang them from an indoor line to dry and to decorate the room. With permission from mom-to-be, go in as a group on an unfinished wooden high-chair, bookcase or child-sized chair and table, and paint them. Planning and painting the furniture is fun and anyone can do it. Patterns and blocks of color work as well as more intricate designs. Spread drop cloths around and provide oversized T-shirts as painting smocks. Before the date of the shower, an accomplished sewer or knitter can make a baby blanket to use as a banner. With imagination as the theme, the baby shower decorations will be truly exceptional.