Pastel Vintage Circus Birthday

pink carnival style

Kristina of Modern Frills sent me the link to this delightful “Vintage Circus” birthday party for her daughter.  The overall look is so soft and sweet with the use of printables from Tomkat Studio, vintage-y details, and the most amazing table cloth she made herself! (see tips here) Details to note are the adorable tiny fabric… Read More

Cookies & Milk Party

milk & cookies party

Everyone loves cookies and milk, and here is another delicious take on the concept.  This birthday party on Hip Hooray uses chocolate chips as the inspiration and carries it through in the way of circles and dots in various shades of brown.  Several cookie flavors, cookie pops, and a ”cookies-n-cream” cake all grace the table, as… Read More

Make-Your-Own Ice Cream Sammies Bar

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You know how I love food stations and “make-your-own” bars.  Well, this latest idea comes from the always amazing, Jesi Haak for a feature on Wiley Valentine blog.   She created this “make your own ice cream sandwich” bar for any occasion with kids and adults, alike. The key is to offer several different varieties of… Read More

Oh, Go Fly A Kite!

I’ve never met Tracey Lau, but I’m pretty sure she is a creative genius!  She designed this dessert table for her son’s 1st birthday and it is nothing short of spectacular!  When you look at the big picture you feel like you are literally in a park, and when you inspect the details, they are unlike anything… Read More

Ice Cream! {Brain Freeze Not Included}

Ice Cream Party

Since it’s in the 90′s here with no signs of cooling off, I thought I’d do a round up of ideas for an Ice Cream Social.  Below, you’ll find lots of great ideas for serving, displaying, and enhancing your ice cream experience!  Brain freeze not included. Fun Ideas above:  cute labels; sqeeze bottles for wet… Read More

‘Alice In Wonderland’ Inspired Dessert Table

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I’ve been using dessert table designs from Sweets Indeed in inspiration boards for a while and thought it was about time to feature one of their amazing designs by itself.  This fun and whimsical table is perfect for an Alice in Wonderland birthday party! All the adorable details such as mushrooms, bees, clock images, and labels are… Read More

You’re Goin’ To Bollywood!

Ballywood party

I am loving the whole Bollywood vibe of this Anniversary party sent in by Bird Crafts!  Maybe it is my love for the upbeat Bollywood numbers in “So You Think You Can Dance,” or my affection for the movie ”Slumdog Millionaire,” but I am mesmerized by the sights and sounds of the exotic Middle East.  And this party… Read More

A ‘Tweet’ Dessert Table

I saw this bright and cheerful dessert table by Blue Cupcake, yesterday, and thought it was another perfect example for Spring entertaining, ‘Nesting’ themed shower, or, as originally planned, a birthday party. This was the sweets table for Julie Bowen’s (Modern Family) twin boys 1st birthday party.  A fabulous display of cake/cupcakes, cookies, rice krispy treats on a stick,… Read More

Pink & Yellow Dessert Table

pink & yellow dessert table

This amazing dessert table came to me all the way from Spain!  Paula writes the blog Holamama (in Spanish), but sent me an email in English to share her daughter, Clara’s 1st Birthday celebration.   She enlisted the help of some local vendors for paper goods, baked goods, and decor, and the result is sensational! (click pictures to… Read More

Perfect For A Boy! – Stylish Dessert Table

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I have another unique table display for you today!  This one comes from Imprintables, and was designed for Easter, but I think you’ll agree it is the perfect presentation for any little boy (or big boy!). That backdrop is amazing and flanked by hanging poms creates the perfect frame for the table!  The natural color… Read More