This baby shower was sent to us by Bridget from Bridgey Widgey. Bridget wanted “growing” to be part of the theme and what better way to do that than with a garden themed table. She used fresh flowers, burlap and watering cans to bring in the garden theme. Bright cupcake liners added a little pop to the table. Sweet treats on the dessert table included mini parfaits in glass garden pots, blueberry muffins, cupcakes, fresh…
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Archive for: June, 2012
June 14, 2012
Tee Time Guest Dessert Feature
We received this golf party from a reader named Andrea. Andrea created this party for her son’s birthday, but the golf theme and country club vibe design would also work well for Father’s Day. Andrea’s inspiration came from WH Hostess‘ lattice suite in navy and kelly green. Andrea mixed the lattice pattern with classic stripes and quatrefoil. We love the clever sweets on the dessert table like “holes in one” donut pops, “iron & wood”…
June 13, 2012
Super Dad Guest Dessert Feature
Just in time for Father’s Day, we are featuring this Super Dad party from Jen of Sweeten Your Day Events. Jen used printables from Piggy Bank Parties for the main backdrop on the dessert table and cake design. She created the cityscape background by spray painting cardboard. Kryptonite is the one thing that weakens Superman and we LOVE how Jen used rock candy to create kryptonite which had tags saying, “shopping”, “dishes”, “laundry” and “vacuuming”. …
June 13, 2012
Moroccan Elephant Guest Dessert Feature
This Moroccan Elephant themed submission was sent to us by Anne from UR Invited. She styled this for an expectant mom who has a baby boy on the way. The client wanted elephants to be in the theme so Anne decided on a teal and brown color palette and gave it a Moroccan twist. They started by creating a water color mother and baby elephant illustration with lace detailing. We’re seeing the use of watercolor…
June 13, 2012
Reptile Rumpus Guest Dessert Feature
Melissa from The Sweet Society sent us this reptile party that she created for her son Sebastian. Sebastian loves animals so much that he has had a zoo, safari, and jungle parties in the past! Melissa found a creepy crawly printable set from Style Me Gorgeous, which inspired the theme. We love the glass jar terrains and the use of tree stumps as risers. Reptile cookies, cake pops, a cake, cupcakes, and chocolate crocodile eggs…
June 12, 2012
Pink & Blue First Birthday Guest Dessert Feature
This featured submission was sent to us by one of our readers from down under named Zehra. She styled this party for her daughter’s first birthday. She created a shabby chic feel with a fabric strip backdrop, roses, and a light blue and pink color palette. Sweet treats on the dessert table included cupcakes, macarons, cake pops and cheese cake cups. Great job! Scroll down for the vendor credits.
VENDOR CREDITS:
Sweets: The Sweet Life…
June 12, 2012
Brown Bear Guest Dessert Feature
The other day, we featured this Very Hungry Caterpillar party inspired by the work of Eric Carle. Today, we’re featuring another party inspired by his Brown Bear book. For anyone with a small child, this featured submission will put a smile on your face. The “Brown Bear” and “Polar Bear” books were staples in my house when my boys were young. They loved the illustrations and the bright colors. Courtney Portner brought the book to…
June 11, 2012
Gone Fishin’ Guest Dessert Feature
This “Gone Fishing” party was sent to us by Nicole from Kiddilicious. She knew a fishing themed party for her son’s 8th birthday was inevitable as soon as he caught his first fish. With eight eager fishermen in tow, the crew headed out to Tuki Trout Farm. Nicole borrowed props from fishermen in the area. The little fishers nibbled on witchetty grub lollies, maggots {white jellybeans}, fishing rod pretzel sticks, sweet fish biscuits in sardine…
June 08, 2012
Pink & Green Guest Dessert Feature
Stephanie from Momentini in Germany sent us this party that she styled for the opening of her friend’s photography shop. We love how Stephanie showcased her friend’s photos by hanging them above the dessert table. The bright pink and green color palette also popped against the black and white photos. Sweet treats included rhubarb-meringue tartlets, almond cherry cupcakes with cream cheese frosting, chocolate spoons with fresh raspberries and kiwis, lemon cream raspberry push up pops,…
June 06, 2012
Love Story Guest Dessert Feature
This sweet table was created by Renee and Nina from Confetti & Crumbs for a bridal shower held at the Carriageworks in Sydney. We rarely see parties in this palette that we adore, but this one definitely stole our heart. A chalkboard backdrop, books, and twine mixed nicely with modern touches like the perforated screens, crisp color palette, and rectangular shaped platters. A heart garland was created from the book pages and hung on the…
June 06, 2012
Splish Splash Guest Dessert Feature
Most private schools end on Friday in the NYC and public schools end in a couple of weeks. What does that mean? Summer is really beginning in our households! Cris from Crissy’s Crafts sent us this party that she created for her Annual End of the School Year pool party. Cris was inspired by the the Pool Party Collection from Mimi’s Doll house. We ADORE the creative treats on the dessert table including Twizzler pool…
June 05, 2012
Mad Science Guest Dessert Feature
We went MAD for this mad science party sent to us by Stephanie from Spaceships and Laser Beams. She styled this table to showcase her new printables collection. We love the chalkboard backdrop with all the scientific formulas written on it. Sweet treats on the dessert table included Dr. Honeydew Melon cones (amazing), big chocolate brains, bowtie butter cookies, pop rock chip chocolate molecules in petri dishes, nerds in test tubes and mad scientist cupcakes. …
June 05, 2012
Hoop Dreams Guest Dessert Feature
This basketball themed party was sent to us by Michelle from Catwalks and Baby Bumps,which she created for her son’s birthday. Since Michelle’s husband is a former basketball player and her son loves basketball, she designed a “Hoop Dreams” theme with a bold orange and blue color palette. We LOVE the clever basketball sneaker-tie party hats and the graphic hoop design on the placemats. The kid’s table was dressed up with a basketball court runner,…
June 05, 2012
X Marks The Spot Pirate Guest Dessert Feature
X Marks the spot for this pirate party that was sent to us by Kate from Kiss Me Kate in Australia. Kate styled this “mean, tough, and hearty” party for a little girl who loves pirates. Kate enlisted Anders Ruff to design printables that would bring the party to life. Skeleton props gave the party a spooky vibe. Sweet treats included sailboat whoopie pies, pirate cake pops, Malteser canon balls, “walk the plank” chocolate bars,…
June 04, 2012
Style Your Sole Guest Dessert Feature
Tom’s are all the rage right now and if you have ever had them on your feet, you understand why. Not only are they super comfortable, but for every shoe purchased, Tom’s donates a pair of shoes to a needy child. This party was styled with that in mind. Marcie from Celebrating Moments by Marcie styled this party for a girl’s 18th birthday party. Her client wanted to do a TOM’s “Style your Sole” themed…
June 04, 2012
Father’s Day Tie Gift Boxes
Father’s Day is only two weeks away. We thought we’d share our tie favor box from the Perfectly Preppy chapter in Sweet Designs. This box is the perfect way to wrap up your pop’s present. If your dad is a sweets lover like mine was, fill the box with sweet treats for a little extra sweetness. The best part is that you don’t have to know how to tie a tie to create this! Scroll…
June 04, 2012
Fairy Guest Dessert Table
Fonny of Fonny’s Cakes sent us this table that she created for her daughter’s 7th birthday party. Her daughter wanted a garden fairy theme so Fonny hung many butterflies from the ceiling. No fairy would be complete without her wings. Fonny made sure that each guest had a set of wings waiting for them at the dining room table. Sweet treats on the dessert table included fairy cupcakes, petit fours, jell-O, milk and sprinkle donuts.…
June 01, 2012
The Very Hungry Caterpillar Guest Dessert Feature
We are in Chicago today on the Sweet Designs book tour with Williams Sonoma tour and we were so happy to meet Kelly of the Well Heeled Hostess at the event. Kelly sent us this adorable Very Hungry Caterpillar party that will be featured in her Party Dress Magazine next week. Kelly styled this party for a client’s party inspired by Eric Carle’s “The Very Hungry Caterpillar” book. Her goal was to focus on the…
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Nautical Guest Dessert Feature
November 9, 2011
Ahoy! Betty of P&J by Design styled this party for her son Jake’s Christening. Betty employed Lindsey from mrbeancakes to create a custom invitation for the party using a navy, royal blue, and white palette. { Read More }
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Little Rock Star Guest Dessert Feature
October 2, 2012
This “Rockstar” party was hosted by Kathryn from Team Whitaker. Her son was born prematurely and Kathryn threw this party for his 3rd birthday and invited 20 of his friends from the NICU. The color palette was aqua, lime green, orange and black. { Read More }
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