Archive for Tag: Australia

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May 17, 2013

Tutti Frutti Guest Dessert Feature

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. We love the youthful vibe that this table emits, with the hanging paper fruit and the citrus colors. Sweet treats on the fruit table included star fruit…

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May 14, 2013

Star Wars Guest Dessert Feature

There were no Jedi mind tricks with this fun party from Suzanne of Mon Tresor for a little boy’s 5th birthday party. He is an avid star wars fan so she created a party centered around that theme.  Sweet treats on the dessert table included birthday cake, lightsaber cupcakes, lego chocolate cakepops, macarons and an assortment of candy highlighted by Star Wars labels. Each little Jedi received their own lightsaber and Jedi robe upon arrival…

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May 09, 2013

Colorful Chevron Dessert Feature

This pattern driven and colorful party was styled by Julie from Frame & Bow in Australia to celebrate the joint birthday of her son and daughter. Julie found most of her inspiration in the Aztec prints, chevron patterns and bright colors that she saw recently in fashion. How great is that cake and the patterned chocolate bar wrappers? Other sweet treats on the dessert table included chocolate truffles, cookies, cupcakes, and jelly in recycled baby…

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May 01, 2013

Amy Atlas Moment: School Themed Guest Dessert Feature

Teacher’s Appreciation Day is next week and we think this Amy Atlas Moment styled by Dawn of Ruby May Designs is great inspiration. Dawn told us she was inspired by the “Apple of My Eye” chapter in Sweet Designs for her son’s 3rd birthday party. Her son had just just started pre-school so she created a theme inspired by the alphabet and learning. Sweet treats on the dessert table included ABC cookies, chalkboard and apple…

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April 26, 2013

Carnival Guest Dessert Feature

This bright carnival party was styled by Sophie and Mia from Bon Bon Boutique for their niece’s birthday party. What fabulous Aunts!  They were inspired by the striking zig zag fabric they used for the backdrop. The cake was a layered chocolate and butter cream cake covered in fondant and wrapped in tickets. We love how they topped the cake with three cupcakes for additional height. Other sweet treats on the dessert table included carousel…

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April 24, 2013

Flamenco Guest Dessert Feature

Get ready to step into a small city in Spain with this Flamenco dessert table styled by Sibel of Sibella Photogrphy  in Australia. Sibel created this party for her daughter’s birthday. How fantastic is that cascading ruffled tablecloth? Sibel’s son has severe food allergies so she hired Angel from ElevatorLoveStory to create all gluten, wheat, nut and egg free treats to ensure that he could also celebrate in the fun. Sweet treats on the dessert…

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April 15, 2013

Birthday Guest Dessert Feature

We hope you all had a great weekend. We are starting the week off with a beautiful dessert table by Melissa from The Sweet Society in Australia for a 40th birthday party. There are so many details we love, including the cake and the gorgeous succulents. Sweet treats included caramel mud cake with roasted almonds, chocolate cake pops, sculpted flower cupcakes, swirly mint meringues, iced chevron sugar cookies, and macarons. Lovely. Scroll down for the…

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April 12, 2013

Woodland Fairy Guest Dessert Feature

Sharnel from Sharnel Dollar Designs in Australia sent us this pretty party that she styled for a little girl’s 4th birthday. The dessert table was set on a round table covered with faux grass and a backdrop that was created by Design with Style . Sweet treats on the dessert table included mushroom meringues, caramel tarts, strawberry mousse, bird sugar cookies and cupcakes. Party guests sat on mushroom stools while they nibbled on the delicious…

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March 25, 2013

Hop To It Guest Dessert Feature

Hop to it and get inspired. Jennifer from Sweet Affairs Event Design in Melbourne styled this pretty Easter dessert table along with Emily from Once Upon A Time Designs. This pretty pastel party was at the Tim Neville Arboretum in Melbourne. Sweet treats on the dessert table included a beautiful cake, cake pops, sugar cookies, cupcakes and chocolate Easter eggs. Egg-cellent for a spring party! Scroll down for the vendor credits.
Photography by Bibo Photography.…

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March 04, 2013

Little Rock Star Guest Dessert Feature

We have SXSW in Austin on our minds..more about that later.  We love this 80′s rockstar party styled by Helen from Kiss My Cakes in Australia for her son’s birthday party. His only request was for microphone cake pops and we are so happy he made that request. How great are those?  Such a fun idea. The birthday cake was an amazing set of drums. Other “intermission munchies” on the dessert table included vanilla cupcakes,…

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February 28, 2013

Little Scientist Guest Dessert Feature

We always get excited when we see parties from Sharnel of Sharnel Dollar Designs appear in our inbox. As always, Sharnel blew us away with this mad science party for her son’s 7th birthday. Invitations were sent to each guest along with a lab coat, safety goggles and laboratory access pass. Little scientists gained access to the party via a hand scanner. Sweet treats on the dessert table included beaker shaped and atom sugar cookies…

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February 04, 2013

Airplane Guest Dessert Feature

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. Sweet treats on the dessert table included coconut and salted caramel macarons, vanilla sugar cookies, lemon curd tarts, passion fruit kisses, blonde brownies…

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January 14, 2013

Japanese Sushi Guest Dessert Feature

We talked a little bit about Kakiemon this morning so it is fitting that we are featuring a Japanese style sushi party this afternoon. This party was styled by Melissa from The Sweet Society for a little girl’s 10th birthday. Each child was presented with their own Kimono and took party in a Sushi making workshop. The placemats doubled up as coloring sheets for the children to take home. Props included sushi mats and bamboo…

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January 11, 2013

Mexican Papel Picado Crafternoon Guest Dessert Feature

Leanne from Sweet Style in Australia styled this fun papel picado themed Crafternoon to celebrate the birthday of her daughter’s friend. The party began with the everyone creating their very own God’s Eye using sticks and wool. Sweet treats on the the dessert table included sugar cookies, layered jelly, marshmallow pops and the papel picado cake. The bunting backdrop was a find by the birthday girl’s mom and was the perfect complement to rest of…

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January 11, 2013

Quiet Please! Spa Guest Dessert Feature

We are swooning over this Spa party that was styled by Vania from Canadian Hostess for her daughter’s 9th birthday. Manicures, facials, sweets, and laughs were all on the menu for this spa-themed party. Vania chose a turquoise, honeydew green and orange color palette which we LOVE! Upon arrival, each girl received her own cozy bathrobe and was invited to the Relaxation Lounge, where the girls sipped on drinks from a Tropical Smoothie Bar. The…

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January 10, 2013

Retro Summer Guest Dessert Feature

This beach dessert table by Krisna at Exquisite Motifs in Brisbane has us day dreaming of warmer days ahead. Krisna created a retro summer theme for her own son’s birthday party. Sweet treats on the dessert table included hamburger and hot dog cupcakes {amazing}, surfboard and beach house cookies and that amazing surfer cake. A drink bar with classic Coca Cola bottles was also set up with homemade chocolate chip cookies. We love the props…

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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…

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January 09, 2013

Diary of a Wimpy Kid Guest Dessert Feature

This party made me smile because my older son recently read Diary of a Wimpy Kid. Margarita from Party Inspirations in Australia styled this party for her son’s birthday since her son also loves the book. Sweet treats on the dessert table included cupcakes and cake pops made by mom and personalized chocolate bars. Margarita also made the tassel garland and cake stand bunting. Margarita purchased a classic New York Cheesecake from Patisserie New York…

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January 08, 2013

Flying High Guest Dessert Feature

This party put a little pep in our step this afternoon. Tarja from  Two Red Sparrows in Australia styled this party for her son’s third birthday party. Blue hot air balloon lanterns were the inspiration and she then turned macarons, cake pops and cookies into clever edible hot air balloons. Other sweet treats on the dessert table included a beautiful ruffled cake and marshmallow clouds that were made using our recipe from Sweet Designs {we…

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January 07, 2013

Woodland Themed Guest Dessert Table

We hope you all had a great weekend.  We are starting the morning off with an enchanted woodland birthday party that was styled by the birthday girl’s mother, Julie. We love how the toadstool played a prominent part throughout the party from the sugar cookie favors to the adorable chairs at the table. Sweet treats on the dessert table included cupcakes, chocolate mousse and toadstool marshmallows. Julie made all the desserts and used printables by…