Hi everyone. We’re getting ready to show the book trailer for the video tomorrow. Are you all excited? We hope so! In the meantime, here is a peek of behind-the-scenes photos that were taken while the cameras were rolling. I made a mini version of the “Apple of My Eye” table that is in my book. My boys came home after school and they were able to join in the fun for the apple-filled festivities. …
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Archive for: March, 2012
March 20, 2012
Turn Your Closet Into Confections: SPRING {& Giveaway!}
1 ) Outfit 2 ) Scarf 3 ) Cuff 4 ) Bag 5 ) Cake 6 ) Flower 7 ) Cake Stand 8 ) Ice Cream Cupcakes
Today is the “official” …first day of Spring and if the last week is any indication, this season is going to be fabulous. We are loving how bright {and even neon} colors are hot on the runway this season. These bold colors are also gorgeous for a spring
March 19, 2012
Hop This Way Guest Dessert Feature
Our second Easter submission was sent to us by Katie from Petite Social. This feature was created for a styled photoshoot for an on-line children’s boutique. Katie loved the Belle & Boo prints they carried in their shop and created the table with that design in mind. She enlisted the help of Nicolle from Libby Lane Press to design the printables for an Easter Egg Hunt who used the prints as her inspiration. Using a…
March 19, 2012
Swing Into Easter Guest Dessert Feature
What better way to start the Spring season than with a beautiful Easter submission? This one is from Vesna over at My Little Jedi and is one of the many features in her online magazine here. The concept of having a swing table was pondering in her head for quite some time now and she felt this was the perfect opportunity to execute it. Finding the perfect tree to hang the table was a challenge.…
March 16, 2012
Bunny Tail Guest Dessert Feature
Easter is about three weeks away and we are starting to get some great inspiration in our inbox. Jennifer from Jennifer Lynn Events sent us this shoot which would be fantastic for an Easter hunt party. Her inspiration for the Easter shoot was the idea of creating an exciting Easter party for kids of all ages. Sweet treats on the dessert table included cupcakes, chocolate covered Oreos, carrot marshmallow pops, and lollipops. We love the…
March 16, 2012
As Sweet As It Gets Guest Dessert Feature
This submission was sent to us by Oksana from As Sweet As It Gets. She created this table for a trio of two boys and one girl who were sharing their B’nei Mitzvah. She created an “old sweet shoppe” complete with a variety of candy, a cookie station and cupcakes. They called it the “JNJ Sweet Shoppe,” signifying the first initials of the celebrants’ names. Oksana used a neutral palette of grey and gold and…
March 16, 2012
Pink Love Guest Dessert Feature
This dessert table was sent to us by Ana and Rita from Sweet Little Party in Portugal. They created this for ARTeirices Gulosas to display their desserts. Sweet treats included cupcakes, cake pops, macarons and heart shaped cookies. The damask backdrop, pearls, and flowers on the cupcakes make this table perfect for everything from Valentine’s Day to an engagement party.
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Photography by Fio…
March 15, 2012
Sail Away Guest Dessert Feature
This dessert table was sent to us by Vania at Canadian Hostess. To escape the long harsh Canadian winter, Vania decided to create a seaside atmosphere for her little sailor’s 3rd voyage. Her son loves boats so a nautical theme seemed fitting. The nautical details included a homemade ribbon lifesaver, a sailboat sweets bar, and favor boxes wrapped with sailing rope. Sweet treats included anchor vanilla cake pops, red velvet lifesaver cupcakes, a fantastic sailboat…
March 15, 2012
Love Story Guest Feature
This Amy Atlas Moment was small on desserts but big on inspiration so we knew we had to share it with you. It was sent to us by one of our readers, Lindsay. This vintage love themed party was created for a Jack & Jill wedding shower for one of Lindsay’s best friends. Since the bride is a teacher and the groom’s favorite movie is Pride and Prejudice, Lindsay tied in vintage books and love…
March 14, 2012
Red White & Black Guest Dessert Feature
Alex from The Inspired Occasion sent us this sweets table she created for an event sponsored by Time Out Magazine that was part of the Melbourne Food and Wine Festival. Rustic crates, aged bench seats and vintage bottles gave the red and white table a rustic feel. All of the sweet treats were created by The Inspired Occasion, which included cupcakes, macarons and sugar cookies. Cakepop topiaries were a great focal point and were the…
March 14, 2012
Popcorn Party Guest Dessert Feature
A few years back, we created an amazing sweet and salty popcorn bar for a Bat Mitzvah. There is something about the nostalgic popcorn treat that can transport guests back to childhood, right?
It is the reason why we love this “he popped… the question” party from Glenda of Dressy Designs. Glenda created this for a wedding, but it could work great for an engagement party, too. We love the clever language on the signage,
March 14, 2012
Cookies & Candy Guest Dessert Feature
This cookies and candy dessert table came to us from Cornel from baked with love in South Africa. Cornel created this table for her son’s 1st birthday. She used a light blue, turquoise and brown color palette and mixed stripes and polka dots for the pattern. Cookies included shortbread, snickerdoodle and mini brownie style cookies, while candy included candy floss, lollipops and bubblegum. The tiny tots were also served chocolate milk. Scroll down for the…
March 13, 2012
Stop, Drop and Roll Guest Dessert Feature
This four alarm post was sent to us by Alison from The English Pea. Alison wanted to make her son’s birthday party educational so the party started with a tour of a local firehouse. The children checked out the firetrucks and tried on firemen uniforms. They then headed back to Alison’s home for the rest of the festivities. Alison used a black and white dot pattern to mimic the dots on a dalmatian, and paired…
March 13, 2012
Great Find: Fish’s Eddy Party Glasses
How fun are these new Party Glasses from Fishs Eddy? The fun and bubbly collection is inspired by paper straws from the 1950′s and is perfect for spring and summer entertaining. Don’t limit the glasses to just drinks. We’d use these colorful glasses to showcase a small and lovely floral arrangement as well. What would you use them for?
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March 13, 2012
Pattern Study: Marvelous Mandala!
1. Lamp 2. iPhone case 3. Necklaces 4. Cake 5. Tray 6. Charger 7. Sink 8. Knob 9. Pouf
Today we’re studying the Mandala pattern from our pattern board. This ornate design found on embroidered tribal textiles of Central Asia is the darling of the interior design world. It instantly conjures balmy nights on an exotic island. Notice how it looks chic when the design is carved on to your medium like the charger above.…
March 12, 2012
Ruffles & Pink Guest Dessert Feature
Our theme today is clearly pink submissions from Australia. This one came to us from Allison of Allison Lawson Cakes. She created this dessert table for a morning tea that she hosted in honor of a friend’s birthday. We love how Allison used an antique tea set left to her by her grandmother. All of the sweets and cakes were baked by Allison, except for the macarons which were purchased from a local patisserie. A…
March 12, 2012
Pink Parisian Poodle Guest Dessert Feature
Renee from About a Bugg sent us this pretty pink and black dessert table. She styled this party for her daughters 7th birthday. The theme was Pink Poodle in Paris and Renee combined Paris, fashion shows and poodles into the theme. Each child was sent an invite that contained a backstage pass that they needed for entry into the “fashion show”. Upon arrival, each guest received a pink beret and a feather boa and received…
March 09, 2012
Princesses & Knights Guest Dessert Feature
This boy/girl party from Iris of Sweet Metel Moments was fit for a Knight. It reminds us of the party we did here for Brooke Shield’s daughter. Iris threw this birthday party for her kids. Brady, who was turning 6, loves the University of Central Florida Knights and Skylar, who was turning 3, loves princesses. Iris incorporated the two with a Princess & Knight party. We love the gold and black color palette and that…
March 09, 2012
Mexican Fiesta Guest Dessert Feature
We are loving the bright and festive colors of this birthday party from Anita & Ami of Eye Candy Events. It made us realize that Cinco de Mayo is less than two months away. After a family trip to Mexico, the birthday girl asked for a “Fiesta” for her party. Sweet Mexican treats included churros con chocolate, dulce le leche cupcakes and pinata sugar cookies. The fantastic ruffled cake is so festive and works perfectly…
March 09, 2012
Clown School Guest Dessert Feature
This submission put a big smile on my face. It was sent to us by a reader named Jane and it was executed perfectly. Jane has a clown business in Australia called Home Made Parties so she styled a clown themed party for her daughter’s 9th birthday. Fourteen guests were sent to Clown School where they all received matching book bags complete with their own magic tricks and joke cards. They also decorated their own…
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Black Eyed Susan Inspired Guest Dessert Table
July 20, 2010
How lovely is this black-eyed susan set up from Amanda of I am Baker? It makes me want to set up a party outdoors right now. It is such a simple set up, yet it is so charming and beautiful. { Read More }
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