Archive for Tag: Dessert Table

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February 26, 2013

Mint & Coral Love Guest Dessert Feature

We are loving the mint and coral color palette of this party.  Isn’t it so pretty? This party was styled by Christina from Sweet Escapes Cakes for a client’s anniversary party. The theme for the party was LOVE. This table would be fantastic for everything from an engagement party to a tea party. Sweet treats on the dessert table included a tall mint cake, fondant cupcakes, heart shaped doughnuts and cookies, and petits fours. Tealight…

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February 22, 2013

Spring Into March Guest Dessert Feature

Is it wrong to wish we could fast forward a month or two to get the warm weather back? It has been so cold in NYC the past few days and we are yearning for the spring. This party styled by Suzanne from Fanciful Events will keep us satisfied until then. Suzanne styled an Easter brunch table with a coral, turquoise, yellow and gold color palette. Sweet treats on the dessert table included mini waffles…

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February 21, 2013

Frog Inspired Guest Dessert Feature

There were a few reasons why we love this party. First…how cute are those fondant frogs?  Also, this party could work for St. Patrick’s Day. Either way, when it hopped into our inbox, we wanted to share it with you. This party was styled by Karolien from Cups ‘n Cakes in Belgium for a friend’s baby shower. Baby showers generally happen once the baby is born in Belgium. A tradition is handing out the candy…

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February 14, 2013

Love More Guest Dessert Feature

We are all about feeling the love today and we are ending our Valentine’s Day inspiration with this beautiful table that was styled by Maria from Style My Table in Australia. We love the colorway of this table and the tassel garland that Maria used as her focal point. Aqua milk bottles were re-purposed as vases and added to the feminine, sophisticated feel of the table. Sweet treats on the dessert table included a fondant…

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February 12, 2013

Simply Peach Guest Dessert Feature

This simply peach party was styled by Hilary from The Sugar Studio for a little girl whose mom owns a cake decorating school. The little girl loves the Sweet and Saucy Bakery Shop so Hilary did a bakery shop party. We love the peach and mint color palette. Sweet treats on the dessert table included confetti marshmallows, vanilla bean mini doughnuts, mint chocolate chip cupcakes, apricot salted caramel macarons, mint chocolate chip macarons, apricot panna…

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February 06, 2013

White Wedding Guest Dessert Feature

Katie and Alice from Kalice Events created this elegant winter wonderland dessert table for a recent wedding. Sweet treats on the dessert table included mini cupcakes, macarons, sugar cookies, coconut marshmallow pops, rock candies and meringue. We love the the wedding cake cookies. Great job, ladies.
Photography by Kalice Events and Anna & Spencer Photography.…

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February 05, 2013

Mardi Gras Must Haves

By: Amy, in Great Finds

Mardi Gras is next Tuesday and we are dreaming of beignets and jazz music. Mardi Gras is the last hurrah of eating richer foods before the Lent season. Traditions for Mardi Gras include wearing masks and costumes, dancing and throwing plastic beads and doubloon coins from parade floats. Of course, we can’t forget the signature colorful and cinnamon-filled Mardi Gras King Cake.
How will you be celebrating for Mardi Gras?
1. Cookies 2. Picks 3.…

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February 04, 2013

Modern Valentine Guest Dessert Feature

Valentine’s Day is 10 days away and today we’re featuring a Valentine’s Day party with a modern twist from Bird at Bird’s Party.  Bird was feeling a little tired of the overly pink and red Valentine’s Day designs. Using her Valentine’s Day collection, she created a modern Valentine’s Day design. Bird utilized the small surface and multiple levels of an old dresser for her dessert table. Sweet treats on the dessert table included cake pops,…

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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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February 01, 2013

Hungry Caterpillar Guest Dessert Feature

We have seen many installations of Eric Carle’s Very Hungry Caterpillar hit our inbox and and we have featured a couple, but we don’t seem to ever tire of them. This party was styled by Effi and Anna from Le Petit Party in Australia for a birthday party. This party started with a colorful edible invitation. Each grass-lined boxed invitation included a selection of marzipan fruits, a cherry pie, a lollipop and a marshmallow ice…

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January 30, 2013

Great Finds: Valentine’s Day by Shop Sweet Lulu {Giveaway}

By: Amy, in Great Finds, Swag

Valentine’s Day is right around the corner so we’re sharing some fun products from Shop Sweet Lulu so you can put together crafty sweets for your loved one. Shop Sweet Lulu is also offering a 15% discount to all of our readers. Just use the code AMYATLAS at checkout.
Now for a sweet giveaway.……one lucky reader will win a $100 gift certificate to the online store. All you need to do is tell us

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January 30, 2013

Ad-Bowl Scorecard Game for 2013 SuperBowl

Yesterday, we showed our version of the ANTI-SUPERBOWL party. For many, the Superbowl is ALL about the commercial breaks. We loved the Honda Matthew “Bueller” Broderick ad last year. What will the winner ad be this year?
So we came up with a fun AdBowl activity for you all to do with your guests……
Here is a fun activity for those who are looking forward to the commercial breaks. Add this AdBowl game to your

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January 29, 2013

SuperBowl Soiree…The Chic Way

By: Amy, in Great Finds

1) Coasters 2) Crab Cakes 3) Chocolate 4) Bowl 5) Pitcher  6) Ikat Chipper Pillow 7) Yellow Throw 8) Orange Candle 9) Beer Float Popsicles
The Superbowl is this Sunday. Yes, my husband and sons will be yelling for Ray Rice or Frank Gore to run for touchdowns, but like always during the Superbowl, I’ll be focused on the commercials and the food. C’mon, I know I’m not alone in this. This year, instead of…

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January 28, 2013

Vintage Candy Table Guest Dessert Feature

We are starting this week off on a sweet note with this darling vintage candy table styled by Katie from Candy by Katie for a bride and groom at their wedding. An old fashioned scale and cash register along with a myriad of candy in apothecary jars transported guests to their childhood so they felt they were shopping for sweets in their local candy shop. Scroll down for all of the pretty details and the…

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January 23, 2013

Sugary Delight Guest Dessert Feature

This sugary delight was styled by Kris from Exquisite Motifs for a little girl’s birthday. Pastel pinks with shades of green provided a sweet feminine display to ring in the girl’s birthday. Guests lunched on star shaped sandwiches and drank iced tea. Sweet treats on the dessert table included chocolate and vanilla cakes, cheesecake jelly cups, as well as a white chocolate ganache cake surrounded by white chocolate biscuits and topped with nonpareils. Beautiful.
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January 15, 2013

Lots of Legos Guest Dessert Feature

Amanda from Red Wagon Events ”built” this great party for her son’s 5th birthday. We love how Amanda lined the platters with Legos. Sarah of Style Me Gorgeous joined in by constructing the backdrop, invitation and coordinating papery. Sweet treats on the dessert table included Lego block cupcakes, Lego head cake pops, salted caramel macarons, color block jelly and the Lego man cake.
Photography by Cassandra Stubbs.

VENDOR CREDITS:
Styling: Red Wagon Events 
Paperie: Style…

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January 15, 2013

Purple & Cream Guest Dessert Feature

This purple & cream birthday party was styled by Seri from Little Miss Party Planner for a little girl’s first birthday party. We love how Seri chose a feminine color palette and beautiful anemones, yet balanced the softness with rustic burlap linens and tree bark vessels. Sweet treats on the dessert table included ice cream cone cupcakes, cake pops, caramel corn and a pretty buttercream cake. This table would work for an engagement party or…

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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

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…