Baby Shower Sweets Tables

What's a baby shower without a festively sweet dessert table! You can go all the way with a fancy setup or a simple one with 3-5 elements. Depending on your theme, color palette, and of course, budget, planning a sweets table should be fun and unique for the celebrant. Some tips to remember:

1. find sweets and desserts that are sure-hitters like cakepops, cupcakes, and cookies. dont' be afraid to try other items like pie, too!
2. consider the place to buy the items for decorating the table. you can buy them at crafts stores, but you may be surprised that many of the containers to set up the table can be borrowed from friends and family
3. be sure to put a signage on the table or on the backdrop wall of the table

Here's the inspiration from the web that are sure to be your favorites, too!

Sweet as Pie

Sweet Birdie Baby Shower

 

Summer Baby Shower Sweets Table

Essential Super Bowl Munchies

I have three personal faves for snacking! Whether it is a glass of red wine, a limoncello, or a wine cooler, these munchies are sre to be gone quickly! Be sure to have many bags! Serving bowls should be large!  Think Yukon Gold Chips, Kettle Chips Honey Mustard, and Trader Joe's Kettle Cooked popcorn!

Sweet 16 Party Themes - Elegant not cheesy!

When you start browsing for sweet 16 party themes, consider a theme that is fun yet elegant. After all, you will be taking tons of pictures at the event! I've come up with some lovely themes that bring you to one night of glamour and grace.

Breakfast at Tiffany's Theme - think of a pretty black and Tiffany blue palette, while the venue can be a formal function room or even a clubhouse suite! Find decor that is budget-friendly like carnations in ivory, candlelight set in sparkly glass votives, and favors that double as decor such as Tiffany blue bags filled with beauty products!

Parisian Theme - A night in Paris would be so romantic. Consider a palette in pink and black with gold and white accents! Set centerpieces with Eiffel Towers or how about create tables with different names of French designers like Chanel! Make it fun and interactive by having a photo booth for the guests to try on different couture-inspired outfits.  See example of a Parisian theme Sweet 16th birthday.

Table decor sweet 16

Popstar Theme - Who wouldn't want such as cool theme that everyone can enjoy. Think of glitzy touches like sequins scattered throughout the tables. Pearls are also great and very popular for table decor! As for the colors, consider a metallic color combo in pinks, gold, and fuchsia. Enjoy the theme with a karaoke bar!

Pretty pretty Valentine's Paper Projects

The cutest paper projects for Valentine's! Love the paper garlands and wreath made with cards in this palette of ideas:

candy boxes, cards for a wreath, paper hearts, hanging hearts

Tip: You can collect old Valentine's cards and save them for your projects!

Holiday Packaging So Cool and Pretty

I just love this adorable packaging for the holidays! Check out these lovely finds which look so easy to do:

pink and gold with twine

glassine envelope with tag

gift wrap with buttons

DIY Napkin Rings for Your Holiday Table

Don't you just love how adding napkin rings to your place settings can instantly up the 'party' factor?

So for all the upcoming celebrations this holiday season, here are some festive napkin accents that are sure to impress your guests. Easy elegance, no-fuss fab! Best of all, they're DIY-able!

joy / jewel /  faux birchwood / jingle bells

Easy DIY Holiday Garlands

Christmas is such a crazy season, that finding time to decorate for a holiday party can be a real challenge! But have you noticed how just stringing up some bunting, ceiling decor or garlands makes a space suddenly 'party ready'?!

So I searched the web for 3 DIY garlands that will have your party venue looking festive in no time. My criteria? Easy. Affordable. Fun!

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Christmas Cakes for the Holidays

Do you have a tradition of serving up a Christmas cake? If not, here's some beautiful and sweet ideas for you:

red velvet cake with snowman
see: http://www.raspberricupcakes.com/2011/12/christmas-red-velvet-snow-cake.html

white cake
see: http://www.askchefdennis.com/2011/12/im-dreaming-of-a-white-christmas-cake-with-sweet-peony/

cake balls cake
see: http://blog.candiquik.com/?p=2526

Purple Christmas - Inspired to Decorate!

You don't see a lot of purple during the holidays at all, but after seeing some purple inspiration on the Web, you may change your mind! I'm thinking of a palette in shades of purple with accents of silver! The cupcake baubles below are quite unique indeed.

table decorations, wreath, shoes, cupcakes

Chic Peppermint Christmas Party Palette

candy canes, cocktails, wreath, table settings

Think sweet accents of red together with some greens, browns, and rust gold! A chic holiday table decorated with rustic elements makes me feel like I've just walked into a snow-covered log cabin!

The Neiman Marcus 2013 Christmas Catalog

I'm just swooning over the Neiman Marcus 2013 Christmas Catalog! While it may be pricey, you can always be inspired to find the perfect holiday gift this season! See my picks below:

bangles

popcorn

jewelry roll

Cheers! Champagne Gets Glamorous!

I'm thinking of a really glamorous holiday season! Time to dress up in something metallic, but how about the drinks? Consider these cool, gold champagne ideas:

moet & chandon

luxor

Veuve Clicquot Brut

Cheers! My favorite holiday drinks!

No doubt the holidays are coming soon. Prepare something chic and stylish to make that perfect Christmas toast. Try these for your party menu and gain some holiday cheers!

amaretto bourbon punch

blue sparkling star

wine punch via BHG.com

Christmas Place Settings - Love them!

I'm so excited for the holidays and always look forward to creating some beautiful place settings. Get inspired with some of these cool ones from Pier One:

from Pier One

from Pier One

from Pier One

Thanksgiving menu ideas

Throwing a dinner this year? I've got some unique food finds that are so simple to make:

pumpkin angel food cake

finger  foods

tomato, pumpkin, and bacon soup

Using food as your table centerpieces

No need for flowers! How easy is this to do and you can save a bundle on table decor by using items from bread to pasta to fruits:

breads on table

pasta centerpieces

lemons centerpieces in vases

A Halloween Party with a Vintage Theme

While we see many kooky ideas for Halloween, I think this one presents some classy details for a Halloween party. All in black and white! How chic!

via Bellenza

A pretty and yummy summer favor

It's sunflowers we're talking about! And I love the idea of these cupcakes as favors at a summer party:

via ericasweettooth

Party Music

I still love this album! Great for an all-girl bridal shower party!

It's a Hibachi Party for Father's Day

Alas, it's almost Father's Day on Sunday. What would be something that is truly different? Make it a fun indoor grill party. If you've ever been to a hibachi restaurant, you'll know how fun it can be to grill stuff indoors. I've found this really cool indoor grill from Sur LaTable.



As an accompaniment, there is a great book on indoor grilling, too. If you are wondering what can be grilled, try meats such as beef tenderloine strips, shrimp, chunk of tuna, and don't forget vegetables and how about some dipping sauces, too. Serve up some rice for an Asian twist!