It’s a bird, It’s a plane…it’s a super cute party for a little boy’s 6th birthday. We received this Superhero party from Thetis at Little Sooti down under. Bold colors and strong graphics in the printables set the tone for the party. Kids were entertained by Batman and a life size telephone booth that Thetis made from a refrigerator box. Leoni from Just Call Me Martha created the cake, cupcakes and cookies. Other sweet treats…
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Archive for: October, 2011
October 20, 2011
Whimsical Tea Party Guest Dessert Feature
We are loving this whimsical tea birthday party that was sent to us by Rachel of Rachel Richter Photography for a special four year old. We love the cherry blossom theme and the soft color palette. Isn’t that location breathtaking? Sweet treats included cupcakes, home baked gingerbread men, fresh strawberries and fairy bread. After the guests enjoyed their tea and treats, they flew around the forest sprinkling fairy dust everywhere. We think this is so…
October 20, 2011
Amy Atlas Moment: Saddle Up
Last month we featured this cowgirl party. Today, we are all boy with this Amy Atlas moment that came
to us from Leonies Cakes & Parties in Australia. She created this hoe down for her son’s 3rd birthday. Leonie
created everything from the invitations, bunting and table signage to the chocolate on a stick and amazing cake (we love!). Also, with the help of her husband, they built “Ethan’s Saloon”. After a barbecue feast, guests …
October 19, 2011
Around the Atlas: Spain
This Around the Atlas came from Bárbara and Ana from mi cesta de mimbre in Madrid. They recently styled a birthday party for a brother and sister and designed a collection for it. The color palette was pink and blue and the signage included the silhouettes of both kids. Sweet treats included cookies, cupcakes and cake all created by Sugar Cakes. The guests had many activities to keep them entertained including “flying” lessons from a…
October 19, 2011
Yellow & Grey Bridal Shower Guest Dessert Feature
This bridal shower came to us from Linley at Lux Events & Designs. The yellow and grey color palette and use of doilies was trendy this past year and looks pretty in this party. Linley used mason jars and vintage picture frames to give the party a vintage feel. Guests sipped on mimosas and dined on fresh baked quiche, strawberry salad and fresh fruit. Sweet treats included espresso cupcakes, pie on a stick and red…
October 19, 2011
Quintessentially Quatrefoil!
1. necklace 2. lamp 3. bedding 4.pillow 5. plate 6. urn 7. table 8. table 9. tray 10. chair 11. rug 12. cookies 13. cake
The Amy Atlas crew… loves a quatrefoil pattern so we’re studying it today on Sweet Designs. This curvy clove-like pattern looks gorgeous in bold colors like hot pink and orange. You can see that the pattern so often seen in interiors and fashion also looks beautiful on desserts. We
October 18, 2011
Wizard of Oz Guest Feature Part III: Props
We’re back with a feature of the props used in The Wizard of Oz Post. This morning we featured the tablescapes and the desserts. We love the vintage signs and props like “There’s No Place Like Home” and “Follow the Yellow Brick Road”. We also love the wooden slabs that Karen used for the placemats, as well as the hot air balloons and party hats. Both adults and kids had fun with the “If I…
October 18, 2011
Wizard of Oz Guest Feature Part II: Desserts
We are back with the desserts from Karen Ayars’ Wizard of Oz submission. This morning we posted all of the different tablescapes at the party. Karen wanted food and desserts to remind her guests that “there’s no place like home”. The guests had comfort food like chicken pot pie, corn on the cob, southern pulled pork and fried chicken. Sweet treats included 10 different types of cakes, cupcakes in a jar, push up cupcakes, apple…
October 18, 2011
Wizard of Oz Guest Dessert Features: Tables
We receive a lot of Wizard of Oz inspired submissions. This one was executed so perfectly that we decided to break it up into three parts. The tables, the desserts and the props. First up is the tables. We received this submission from Karen Ayars who styled it for her daughter’s third birthday. She wanted to go with a vintage feel to pay homage to the original movie. There were three tables, two for desserts…
October 18, 2011
Ask Amy: Importance of Photography
Raychel:
I am just starting out trying to start an event planning business. I obviously love to plan and design parties and events, but also am doing this to make money and hopefully one day be able to support my family. With that said I do not have funds to create lavish or perfect outcomes when I do a party for myself or a family member and that means that photos I take (especially since…
October 17, 2011
Goldfish Guest Dessert Feature
Karolina from Karos Fun Land styled this fun goldfish party for her son Daniel’s 2nd birthday. She started with the cute goldfish printables she found from Bee and Daisy and coordinated all the decor around them. Karolina did all of the fondant work herself on the cake and sweet treats which included goldfish sugar cookies, oreo pops, cupcakes and rice krispie treats. The color palette is perfect for the theme. We love the way she…
October 17, 2011
What A Journey Guest Dessert Feature
This party was created by Elissa of One Stone Events…. She created this party for a little girl’s 1st birthday. Elissa wanted to use the theme “What a Journey” because she felt the first year is a journey for both parents and child. Elissa included maps and globes for props. The aqua and yellow color palette is very airy and can almost transport you to a tropical island. Sweet treats included mini fruit pizzas,
October 17, 2011
No Place Like “Gnome” Guest Dessert Feature
This cute little… Gnome party was sent to us by Nicole of Tradewinds and Tiaras. She created this party for her friend’s daughter’s birthday. As a child, Nicole loved the book Gnomes by Wil Huygen. When Nicole saw that another edition was just released, she knew this was the theme she wanted to go with. The rich fall hues of red and yellow felt like the obvious choice. To add to the miniature theme, Nicole
October 14, 2011
Halloweekend Countdown: Wickedly Wizard
We received this featured wizardly Harry Potter submission from Katie at Petit Social and thought it would so fun for a haunted halloween party. Katie styled this table for a little boy’s 7th birthday. Katie used dark blues, yellows and greys to give the table a vintage feel. To make the table spooky, creepy elements like owls, spiders, rats, cauldrons, and test tubes were used. Wizardly treats included items like wizard’s teeth, magical wands cauldron…
October 14, 2011
Halloweekend Countdown: Bat Scary!
This trick or treat themed party was sent to us by Dorangela of Two Prince Bakery Theatre. All of the desserts are entirely gluten free, casein free, soy free and nut free. Both of Dorangela’s sons have severe allergies so it has become her passion to come up with allergen free desserts. Dorangela headed back to the basics using an orange and black palette. She then added a hint of grey. The allergen free menu…
October 14, 2011
Halloweekend Countdown: Counting Crows
Nicolle from Libby Lane Press sent us this Birds of Feather shoot that she styled to showcase her new printables line and we loved the unique twist on a halloween theme. Those little crows look so ominous, we love it. Nicolle’s inspiration came from feather trees that she found at Home Goods. She loved the purple and black palette and knew she wanted to make them the focal point of the table. She called on…
October 13, 2011
Somewhere Over the Rainbow Guest Dessert Feature
It is a rainy day in New York City today and this put a little sunshine into our day. We have seen many rainbow submissions this year. This one came to us from Simone at Invite Me. Simone styled the party for her daughter’s 4th birthday. The party was planned for outdoors and true to the theme, the skies opened and it started to pour. Simone had to scramble to get everything inside and managed…
October 13, 2011
Ask Amy: Should I Stay or Should I Go?
Chyna:
When you style a dessert table, do you stay there for the whole duration of the event, no matter how long it is?
Amy:
I’m always there for the set up, and for some reason clients are still surprised by this. Often because of the installation requirements, we’ll have to start the initial set up like the backdrop, florals, and vessels well before the event starts so that we don’t interfere with guests. …
October 13, 2011
Cake Roundup – Part II
1. Bobbette and Bell 2. Caketress 3. My Sweet and Saucy 4. Ron Ben Israel 5. jill adams 6. confetti cakes 7. Love Street Cakes for Amy Atlas
We’re back with Part II of our favorite cakes roundup. Yesterday, we featured Part I here. Do you have a favorite? We’ll be sharing more of our favorites soon……
October 13, 2011
Matryoshka Doll Guest Dessert Feature
Do you remember playing with Matryoshka Dolls {also called Babushka dolls} when you were little? I do. My grandmother bought me one and I was so amazed each time I found yet another little wooden doll hidden inside a bigger one. How so many could fit in there was fascinating to me. It always brings me back to those memories when I see a Matryoshka Doll guest feature. You may remember we featured this one…
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Tutti Frutti Guest Dessert Feature
May 17, 2013
We love this tutti fruity party by Sibel from Sibella Photography. Sibel created it for Food Allergy Awarness Week and made a food display that was strong on flavor with allergen-free ingredients. This table reminded us of the Fruit & Veggie Table we shared a few years back. { Read More }
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Airplane Guest Dessert Feature
February 4, 2013
This airplane party was styled by Gerri and Carole from Little Birdie Events in Australia for a little boy’s third birthday. Bright patterns and colors created a youthful and fun feel. The ladies enlisted the help of Li-Ann from Ham & Pea Design & Paperie to create a fantastic cloud sky backdrop. { Read More }
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