We are loving this lavender & gray dessert table that was styled by Dawn from Dawn’s Bella Via & C for a Northern California wedding show. We love how anemone flowers were a main player in the design from the paper pom backdrop to the cake decoration. Sweet treats on the dessert table included lollipops with edible flowers, mini cupcakes, organic chocolate bars, lavender marshmallow squares and cake truffles topped with edible pansies. So pretty!…
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Archive for Tag: Adult Parties
January 16, 2013
Recipe {Golden Caramel Corn}
With the Golden Globes now behind us and the Oscars around the corner, it seems everyone is running to the theater to see the latest blockbusters. What’s a movie without popcorn? This Saturday is National Popcorn Day so we thought we’d share our Golden Caramel Corn recipe from Sweet Designs, just in case you are feeling like you want to elevate the salty little kernel. This recipe works great for a Superbowl party, every day…
January 09, 2013
Construction Party Guest Dessert Feature
We are going from a party for a little guy to a party for a BIG guy. This party was styled by Martina from MaR-Valicious BiteS in Australia for her husband’s 30th birthday. She collaborated with Peta from Pure Bliss Creations. Martina’s husband works in construction so his occupation inspired this construction dessert table. Sweet treats on the dessert table included toolkit cookies, traffic light caramel tarts, traffic signal cake pops, orange cones, and meringue…
December 13, 2012
Paris, Je T’aime Guest Dessert Feature
The nominations for the 70th Golden Globes were announced today and we’re sharing this GOLDEN… party styled by Thetis of Little Sooti for a little girl named Paris. We think this table gets top honors! The little girl is feminine and loves all things pretty. Thetis livened things up with a tangerine, peach and gold color palette. Sweet treats on the dessert table included vanilla buttercream cupcakes, homemade marshmallows, white chocolate mousse and pretty sugar
December 12, 2012
Let It Snow Guest Dessert Feature
We have had an unseasonably warm weather in NYC this past week, but this table has made us ready for snow again. This party was styled by London based event planner Aimee Dunne to celebrate the arrival of Christmas. We love the symmetry of the table. Sweet treats on the dessert table included macarons, cupcakes, chocolates from Selfridges, star shaped cookies and cake pops. So pretty. Scroll down for the vendor credits.
Photography by Kate…
November 08, 2012
Apple Orchard Guest Dessert Feature
This sweet Apple Orchard dessert table is perfect for fall. This party was styled by Brianna from Bee and Daisy for her daughter’s birthday. Brianna used a red and aqua palette, but brought in various shades of brown to make the table feel more rustic. She created a fabric wreath that brought all of the colors together. Sweet treats on the dessert table included apple cider donuts, caramel apples, homemade apple pie and iced apple…
October 22, 2012
Moroccan Madness Guest Dessert Feature
We’re just back from a very exciting trip in Los Angeles {more to come on that this week}, but we thought we’d leave you with a some pretty pink and orange Moroccan inspiration.
Belinda from Styled By Belle is back on the blog today with a Moroccan inspired dessert table that is eye popping and vibrant. She styled this table for a 60th birthday party and transformed a marquee into an Arabian Nights dinner event…
September 28, 2012
Halloweekend Countdown: Houndstooth Halloween
We received this Halloween submission from Mayra of In Flight Celebrations and love her spin on a Halloween display. Instead of the typical orange and black color palette, Mayra chose a neutral color palette and added pops of black and white, as well as owls and crows. Sweet treats on the dessert table included a sweet and salty chocolate pretzel cake, chocolate almond cake balls with fondant owl toppers, and chocolate pudding. Favors sacks with…
September 19, 2012
Wedding Guest Dessert Table
Amy from Sugar Chic Designs styled this pretty dessert table for a client’s wedding. The client wanted some ”Mad Men” elements for her wedding so Amy included caramel pretzel “cigars” rolled in beer batter toffee and candy-filled martini glasses. Other sweet treats on the dessert table included gold dusted white chocolate cake pops, a four tiered creme brulee cake and heart-shaped mini pies. Great job!
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September 10, 2012
Sprinkle With Sweetness Guest Dessert Feature
This party was designed by Juli from One Sweet Girl in Australia for clients who were celebrating the adoption of their daughter. They wanted to “sprinkle” their new daughter with love and with that, came a fun theme. All of the desserts, in one way or another, featured sprinkles. Sweet treats on the dessert table included meringue roses, cake pops, pecan brownies, cupcakes, marshmallow wafers, ice cream sugar cookies, and fairy bread sugar cookies. We…
September 04, 2012
At The Beach House Guest Dessert Feature
We’re just back from our blog-cation and this party has us reminiscing about our recent vacation on the beach. Jennifer from Honeycomb Events & Design styled this beach house dessert table to help celebrate a client’s 40th birthday. Jennifer was Inspired by the venue, which was a beautiful beach house on the cliffs overlooking Bodega Bay in northern California. The backdrop was crafted from three different lengths of wood shims arranged to look pieced together…
August 14, 2012
Pretty In Purple Guest Dessert Feature
Leanne from Sweet Style in Australia sent us this beautiful dessert table that she styled for a 30th birthday party. Her client was holding the party in her home and wanted a fun but elegant candy table. The wall color in the house was a soft lilac, which happened to be the birthday girl’s favorite color, so Leanne tied it into the color scheme. The beautiful cake by Hello Naomi was the star of the…
August 06, 2012
Hong Kong Stork Guest Dessert Feature
Our friend Natasha from HK Housewife (and also Minted) sent us photos from her own baby shower. Natasha currently resides in Hong Kong, but traveled back to her hometown of California for her baby shower that was thrown by her mother. Since Natasha doesn’t know whether she’s having a boy or girl, her mother created a party with a neutral color palette. The theme for the dessert table was inspired by an invitation on Minted, …
July 18, 2012
Money, Money, Money Guest Dessert Feature
Natalie at Events by Nat styled this creative money table for her financial planning sister. Of course, gold was a main player in the color palette! We love the dollar bill rosettes and the use of giant gold billions as vessels for the desserts. Sweet treats on the dessert table included dollar bill sugar cookies, a $ money cake, panna cotta, gold bullion marshmallows, dollar cake pops, cupcakes, and gold nugget sixlets. We think this…
July 05, 2012
Dolce 16 Guest Dessert Feature
This party made us feel as though we stepped out of NYC and walked into a little cafe in Florence. Katie from Petit Social styled this party for a Sweet 16 party. The birthday girl is heading to Italy this summer and her mom wanted to send her off with a dessert table that was reminiscent of an Italian Cafe. Her client’s one request…it all had to be nut/tree-nut free, egg-free, and soy-free. Sweet treats…
June 26, 2012
Star Wars Guest Dessert Feature
The force was definitely with Kate from Kiss Me Kate when she created this Star Wars inspired party for her son’s 6th birthday. Kate made all of the sweet treats on the dessert table including Star Wars themed sugar cookies, chocolate pops, cupcakes, fruit snacks and candy light sabers. Custom printables by Anders Ruff brought Kate’s vision to life. All the children were given light sabers and were entertained by Captain Rex and a Star…
June 18, 2012
The Big 4-0 Guest Dessert Feature
This party was styled by Seri and Michelle from Little Miss Party Planner for their client who was turning the big 4-0. Since their client is a baseball, fan, they subtly incorporated baseball snacks like concession-stand popcorn, pretzels and peanuts. Sweet treats on the dessert table included cupcakes with the client’s picture as a child playing ball, “40″ brownie pops, cookies, a birthday cake, and mini cheesecakes. Seri created popcorn boxes using templates from Sweet…
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 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,…
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My Mother & Me Guest Dessert Feature
May 1, 2012
Mother’s day is right around the corner and we think this feminine dessert table from Francisca in Portugal is great inspiration. The design was inspired by a Pip Studio tea set. Sweet treats included beautifully decorated cake pops, cupcakes, mini cakes, meringue, and sugar cookies. { Read More }
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Nautical Tie The Knot Table Chart
July 30, 2010
You probably all know from yesterday’s post that we’re thinking nautical these days. Elana from Melangerie sent me pictures of her nautical inspired “tie the knot” Genealogy table charts and they are fabulous. Elana is known for her innovative Genealogy charts and this new “tie the knot” chart is one of my favorites. { Read More }
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