Growing up, did you have a favorite doll? I did. It was my Strawberry Shortcake doll and by the time I reached middle school, she had lost an eye, some hair and was raggedy, but I loved her nonetheless. This rag doll party was styled by Maggie and Cristina from Via Blossom for Cristina’s daughter’s birthday and brought back memories of that doll! We love how Maggie and Cristina incorporated scraps of fabric throughout the…
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Archive for Tag: Spring
April 25, 2013
Spring Showers Guest Dessert Feature {& DIY Paper Flower Tutorial}
This Spring baby shower was styled by Sasha, one of our readers in Atlanta for her friend. We adore this whole set up. How great is the backdrop that she made? We also love the cupcake flower pots with the DIY paper flower toppers. {scroll down for Sasha’s how to}…. Other sweet treats on the dessert table included lemon cookies, lemon cake pops, tangy lemon bars, dry pineapple, mini chocolate cupcakes and key lime
April 02, 2013
Spring Guest Dessert Feature
It is finally starting to feel like spring in NYC. These spring treats from Francisca of Portugal would be perfect for her spring fete. Sweet treats on the dessert table included a ruffled buttercream cake, decorated macarons, bird and birdcage cookies, floral cupcakes and petits fours.
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March 29, 2013
Bright and Cheery Easter Guest Featured Submission
This bright and cheery party styled by Kenna from Miss Party Mom Event Planning was inspired by “The Golden Egg Book” by Margaret Wise. We love the jewel toned palette. For the front of the table, Kenna created a banner with pages from the book. Paper doilies were used to create the scalloped edge on the awning. Sweet treats on the dessert table included garden carrot push pops (brownies with sugar filled carrots), tulip cake…
March 28, 2013
Great Finds: Elegant Easter
Easter is almost here and we have some great ideas on how to throw an elegant Easter soiree. We love the idea of using soft colors on the table and complementing it with bold colors with what you wear. How great are those bangles?
How are you guys spending your holiday? Do you have any Easter or Passover traditions? Any favorite recipes? We would love to know. PS - We are halfway through our trip…
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.…
March 01, 2013
Easter Spring Guest Dessert Feature
We are sending you off this weekend with this pretty spring-inspired dessert table that was styled by Andressa from Twinkle Twinkle Little Party. This would be perfect for Easter. We love the Easter egg cookies, pastel cake, and bunny shaped macarons. Other sweet treats on the dessert table included organic chocolate covered cookies, bonbons, brigadiers, and carrot cupcakes. Guests left with muslin bags filled with colorful egg candies as well as treat-filled baskets.
What are…
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…
May 01, 2012
My Mother & Me Guest Dessert Feature
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. We love the sweet styling tips that Francisca incorporated like the use of (1) pitchers to display sweets and florals, (2) various heights to display desserts, and (3) a gift…
April 12, 2012
Elegant Affair Guest Dessert Feature
How pretty is this guest dessert feature we received from Vanessa at Little Pear in Sydney. She created this table for a couple who wanted a simple, elegant affair that would work well for both adults and children. Vanessa used the bride’s gold and pewter dress as the inspiration for the design. A DIY cupcake cart was made for kids to decorate their sweets with candy and sprinkles. Other sweet treats on the dessert table…
April 09, 2012
Garden Party Baby Shower Guest Dessert Feature
We featured a party with butterflies this afternoon. Butterflies made their way into this guest dessert table from Sarah at Ribbon Whirls, also. Sarah created this “Garden Party” dessert table for a baby shower. We love the hobnail glass cake stands and vintage tea cups. Sweet treats included flower cupcakes, macarons, cake pops, and hand decorated cookies. A two-tiered raspberry cake decorated with paper butterflies served as the focal point of the table. Sarah created…
April 09, 2012
Sweet Easter Guest Dessert Feature
We hope everyone had a fantastic weekend and happy holiday. We wanted to start the day with this sweet Easter feature that we received from Heidi at Sweetology. She put this dessert table together for her friends and family to welcome Easter. We love the the treats that Heidi made like the bunny cookies, chick cake pops, and garden egg cupcakes. Heidi lined the dessert platters with classic Easter jellybeans. Yarn carrots and foiled chocolate…
April 03, 2012
Modern Easter Guest Dessert Feature
Today we have some more fantastic Easter inspiration to share with you guys. It is amazing that we are already in April and that Good Friday is only four days away. We received this modern Easter submission from Rachel at Haute Chocolate. She put together this fun little Easter party for her 15 month old son and his friends. Healthy snacks and Easter treats were on the dessert table. Sweet treats included carrot cupcakes and…
April 03, 2012
Spring Critters Guest Dessert Feature
This adorable Spring Critters Party was sent to us by Courtney Portner. The dessert table highlighted spring critters (hedgehog, baby chicks, and bunnies) with adorable cupcake toppers by Edible Details. Other sweet treats included homemade marshmallow chicks, bunny cake pops, chocolate lambs, and hedgehog cookies. Courtney used moss baskets and a moss runner to add a pop of color. Carrot shaped bags filled with goldfish crackers were a favorite snack for the guests. Great job!…
April 02, 2012
Spring Luncheon Guest Dessert Feature
This beautiful green and yellow spring themed table was sent to us by Stephanie and Izabela from Sweet Table in Canada. They created this dessert table for a ladies luncheon. They were inspired by the beautiful hues of Spring. Sweet treats included cake pops, cupcakes, lemon bars, and a beautiful ombre rosette cake.
To see more features inspired by Spring, click here and here.
Photography by MK Photographics.
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March 30, 2012
April Showers Guest Dessert Feature
Spring is in the air here in the big apple, and this submission from Danielle at Cuttie Putti Paperie definitely put us in the mood. She styled this party for her daughter’s third birthday. Inspired by the rainy days ahead and “May Flowers” blooming, Danielle created a dainty feminine collection that also works perfectly for an engagement party, tea party, or bridal shower. Sweet treats included raindrop shaped cake pops, marshmallow tulips {brilliant!}, white cotton…
March 27, 2012
Rustic Easter Guest Dessert Feature
Amy from Style & Grace Weddings sent us this photoshoot that was inspired by the pretty pastels of Easter. We love how the photoshoot had a rustic feel, and yet still remained classically Easter. Sweet treats included sugar pearl cookies, macarons, chocolate easter eggs, and Lindt chocolate carrots. Very sweet. Scroll down for the vendor credits.
For more rustic features, click here and here.
Photography by Life In Still Photography.
VENDOR CREDITS:
Styling: Style &…
March 27, 2012
Cottontail Guest Dessert Feature
As we mentioned last week, we have the cutest Easter and Spring submissions sitting in our inbox at the moment. We are excited to share them with you all. This one came from Suzanne at Fanciful Events. The dessert table was based around the story of Peter Rabbit. Key elements from the story were woven into the table. We think the bunny ears on the donuts are so clever! Other sweet treats included a bunny…
March 27, 2012
Newly Hatched Guest Dessert Feature
This sweet Easter inspired party came to us from the the ladies over at Just Call Me Martha, Little Big Company and Lily Chic Events. Their friend gave birth to her 2nd child just after Easter last year so they threw her an Easter inspired “Meet and Greet the baby” luncheon. Together they styled a baby hatchling luncheon. Sweet treats included fake baby nests with chocolate eggs at each place setting, Oreo chick pops, Chicks…
March 26, 2012
Spring Fling Guest Dessert Feature
We are loving the bright colors of this season. Amy from One Divine Party sent us this dessert table she created for a party to showcase the Spring fashion line for Joy’s Uptown Style. Her theme was “Cupcakes in the City” and Amy had a cornucopia of cupcakes including flavors like Peanut Butter & Jelly (YUM), Lemoncello, and Carrot Cake for guests to choose from. Other sweet treats included triple chocolate cake balls, cake bites,…
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Sweet Lemonade Stand Guest Dessert Feature
July 11, 2012
We have had a few HOT days this summer and nothing cools you off like a refreshing glass of lemonade. Every summer, my boys and I put up a lemonade stand on our corner with yummy treats and the most delicious lemonade and we donate all of the earnings to the Ronald McDonald House. This adorable submission from Mariah of Giggles Galore made us want to do it this weekend. { Read More }
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Book Event at Michaels Stores in NYC
June 25, 2012
We were so excited when Michaels invited us to do an event for their VIP Rewards members in their Manhattan store. As many of you know, I use Michaels items often and the crafts in Sweet Designs were created with Michaels items. I’m a kid in a candy store when I’m in their store. { Read More }
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