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December 10, 2013
Mermaid Guest Dessert Feature
It’s snowing in NYC so we’re headed across the globe to Australia where everyone is enjoying sunny skies and a warmer climate. This mermaid party is from Events by Nat in Sydney. Nat created this birthday party for her daughter Angel-Rose, who loves Ariel and Prince Eric. The party is so colorful and the treats are so pretty that it is bound to make you smile. We love the desserts and our favorite detail are…
November 14, 2013
Mermaid Guest Dessert Feature
Kenna of Miss Party Mom designed this dessert table for a very lucky mermaid-loving girl’s birthday. With all the sparkles and glitter, this is like a little girl’s dream! We love the pink, purple and aqua palette, the fish scale mermaid cake, and the shell and mermaid cake pops! Other sweets on the dessert table included salt water taffy, underwater pearl gum balls, and macarons. The birthday girl’s mom, a photographer, set up a little…
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 21, 2012
We’re Going On…..
We’re going on a blog-cation until Labor Day. Hey, everyone needs a little rest, right? Not to worry…we’ll be posting some of our throwback favorites on Facebook and Twitter while we’re away. We’ll be back full swing after Labor Day with lots of inspiration {keep sending your submissions so we can get ’em ready!} In the meantime, below is a peek of what I’m doing while on vacation. It has been a very busy year…
July 25, 2012
Catch of the Day Guest Dessert Feature
We’re in summer mode at AAE and this beach party by Holly of Mimi’s Dollhouse is tempting us to hit the beach and surf. Holly and her husband nicknamed their daughter their little Gidget, so a 1960s beach theme seemed fitting for her special day. Holly designed all of the printables and styled the party with a bright, throwback surfer girl feel. Lunch consisted of grilled hamburgers and hotdogs, waffle fries from their “surf shack”…
May 23, 2012
Beachy Keen Guest Dessert Feature
This beach party from Cris of Crissy’s Crafts is perfect for any beach lover. Cris styled this party for her husband’s birthday party. She shopped at home and used props from her living room to decorate the table. Free printable beach bag tags found on The House of Smiths were used as food tent cards, cupcake toppers and favors. Sweet and salty treats were combined on one table. For the sweet treats, there was salt…
January 20, 2012
Lovely Luau Guest Dessert Feature
The temperatures are starting to drop in New York and this submission was the perfect medicine for the winter blues. This party was sent to us by Monique from Darling Details. She created this party for a little girl’s 10th birthday. Her mother asked for a “Hawaiian luau” that was not too girly. The spunky color palette and props like tiki faces and a van carrying surfboards were perfect for the theme . We love…
December 13, 2011
Hamptons Inspired Guest Dessert Feature
OK…we must admit..we are kind of suckers for beautiful photography and this post fit the bill. This feature came to us from Tash at Whimsy Petite Styling in Australia. The party was inspired by the printables from Polkadot Prints and the casual elegance of summers in the Hamptons, New York. It was amazing to us that the allure of the Hamptons reached as far as Australia.What started out as a promotional shoot transformed into a…
November 29, 2011
Oceanside High Tea Guest Dessert Feature
We don’t know what is more beautiful in this feature; the beach setting, the styling or the girls. This party was sent to us by Amanda from Tout Mon Amour. The color palette was inspired by a Robert Gordon Liberty tea set. Amanda wanted to create a really beautiful, magical, and memorable day for the girls. They were so excited to put on those beautiful dresses. Sweet treats included pink marshmallows, coconut cake, vanilla &…
November 22, 2011
Surf’s Up Guest Dessert Feature
We received this beach party submission from Suz at Lace and bubbles. Since her son loves the water, she created a beach shack theme for his 5th birthday. The fishnet overlay and bamboo backdrop give this party a tropical feel.The little surfers were kept entertained with an enormous water slide and by playing games like water bomb and limbo. After they built up their appetites, they chowed down on fish n’ chips for lunch. The…
September 09, 2011
Mermaid Guest Dessert Feature
This beautiful feature was sent to us by Xiomara of A Styled Fete. She created this “Mermaid” party for her 4 year old daughter’s birthday. We’re loving the pink and coral take on this traditionally blue theme. We also love the sea coral decoration on the homemade cake. Other sweet treats included mermaid macarons, deep sea sugar cookies, gumball pearls and starfish cupcakes. How fabulous is that wooden sandbox with the canopy and bench…
September 07, 2011
Beach Barbie Guest Dessert Feature
We were amped when we saw this submission. This party was created by Holly of Paisley Petal Events for her daughter Madison. Madison’s favorite movie is “Barbie in a Mermaid Tale” which features Barbie as a surfer. Holly created a Beach Barbie Birthday Party and incorporated all of Madison’s favorite colors. She pulled out the big guns with those surfboards in the back, which were handmade by Holly and her husband. We love the barbie…
August 31, 2011
British Seaside Guest Dessert Feature
This beachy beauty was sent to us by Josie of Bespoke Stationery & Party Planning. She planned this party for her friends daughter’s birthday. Her friend, a photographer, captured some great moments of the party and it ended up showcasing both of their talents beautifully. The theme of the party was “British Seaside”. Lunch consisted of marmite starfish sandwiches, cucumber slices & cherry tomatoes, gala apples & pink lemonade. We love the soft color palette…
August 03, 2011
Happy Summer Guest Dessert Feature
As summer begins to wind down and the new school year is fast approaching, we are holding on to every bit of warm weather that we can. How great is this table that we received from Amber Lyden at Let’s Party On? The colors are so vibrant. Her Etsy shop sells all of the printables that you see here. Sweet treats included jumbo marshmallow popsicles, brownies infused with cream cheese frosting and bright frosting on…
July 27, 2009
Beach Wedding Favors
I saw these adorable favors on the Event Blossom site and had to share. After a hot and sunny weekend in NY, I thought these would be great to include for a favor at a beach wedding event. What are some of your fave beach wedding favors?…
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Halloween Whoopie Pies October 26, 2009
With Halloween just five days away, it is time to start getting ready for some Halloween entertaining! If you don’t have time to make our Halloween treats here and here, then you can always call on my friend and whoopie pie connoisseur Marisa Angebranndt of WannaHavaCookie to whip up some Halloween whoopie pies for you. I often call on Marisa for her amazing whoopie pies and believe me, her whoopie pies are some of the best around. { Read More }
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Martha Stewart Holiday Craft Sale December 1, 2009
I am really excited about this! On Saturday, Martha Stewart Living Omnimedia is having its first Holiday Craft Sale. Several artisans and crafters, many from within the Martha Stewart family, will be selling their handmade holiday projects and crafts. { Read More } 
