Cheesecake lollipops are the latest trend in decadent desserts. They’re a great addition to a “dessert tapas” table for large-scale events, or as finger food for a baby or bridal shower. For those DIY hosts out there, click on the photo for the step-by-step instructions on how to make your own cheesecake lollipops. Feast your eyes on these!
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Last week I was lucky enough to be a guest at the FaceTime Beauty Concierge ladies’ luncheon! We feasted on amazing food by Cobblestone Catering, enjoyed the vintage inspired music of Loukoum from Elan Artists and enjoyed the company of our beautiful hostess, Linsey Snyder Wachalter of FaceTime Beauty Concierge as well as many other creative industry friends.
Isn’t this just the perfect setting? The flowers (especially the spectacular purple vanda orchids) are perfect for any garden party, baby shower or bridal shower, and were created by Caroline of L’Atelier Rouge. The picture-perfect stationery was a custom design by the wonderful Bridget from B-Dub Productions. Thanks to Mel Barlow for capturing the day!
The creative ladies at 100 Layer Cake have really outdone themselves with using vintage earrings as placecard stands. If my name were Theodore, Camille or Madeline, I’d feel very lucky to sit here. What a glam way to bring in a little mix-and-match sparkle to any tables – bridal shower, baby shower, wedding or dinner party!
Photos by Jose Villa for 100 Layer Cake.
Here are some more non-floral centerpieces for the hosts that want a show-stopping centerpiece without flowers! The button jars really lend a vintage-y detailed look – perfect for a casual affair like a baby shower or bridal shower. The book centerpieces are more old-world and lend themselves more toward a semi-formal event such as a cocktail reception or networking event.
Photo Credits: It’sLove, It’sAllRelative, SpeakQuietly, 2000dollarwedding.com
Recently, a couple asked me what options could they consider for their buffet selections outside of the typical “chicken, beef or fish.” The answer is: stations! Instead of having one long buffet line of silver serving trays, go for 4+ stations that offer unique cuisine options and decorative motifs. Check with your caterer to see what they offer and what they can accomodate. Overwhelmed by options? Select 2 stations that represent your hometown and 2 that represent your favorite vacation destinations. Here’s a long list of suggestions to get you started:
Mashed Potato Bar photo courtesy of CuisinEtc!
A lovely trend that is coming more and more to the forefront is giving seed packets as favors! You can represent the bride/groom or new mom/dad’s heritage by giving out seeds from specific areas of the world. Irish families can use shamrock seeds, Dutch families with tulips, or the lotus flower for Chinese backgrounds. You can easily tack a sachel onto a meaningful poem printed on decorative paper for a more budget-friendly option. For those DIY brides out there: take it one step further and design your own seed packets with a photo of the happy couple. You can download a template here from Kodak
For hosts and hostesses with slightly deeper pockets, consider making your guests a small gardening pail that contains all they would need to plant your seeds. A patterned or plain silver bucket, a small trowel, some brightly colored gardening gloves and maybe a lemonade mix to keep them refreshed. Seeds are a great way to represent your family heritage to your guests!
A lovely trend that is coming more and more to the forefront is giving seed packets as favors! You can represent the bride/groom or new mom/dad’s heritage by giving out seeds from specific areas of the world. Irish families can use shamrock seeds, Dutch families with tulips, or the lotus flower for Chinese backgrounds. You can easily tack a sachel onto a meaningful poem printed on decorative paper for a more budget-friendly option. For those DIY brides out there: take it one step further and design your own seed packets with a photo of the happy couple. You can download a template here from Kodak
For hosts and hostesses with slightly deeper pockets, consider making your guests a small gardening pail that contains all they would need to plant your seeds. A patterned or plain silver bucket, a small trowel, some brightly colored gardening gloves and maybe a lemonade mix to keep them refreshed. Seeds are a great way to represent your family heritage to your guests!
A few inspirations for the DIY-party throwers and those on a budget: instead of spending your hard-earned dollars on expensive flower centerpieces that will be thrown away after a few hours, try using other materials. The ones below are showstoppers, pocketbook-friendly and easy to create. Just a little sampling to get your brainstorm going…
One of my favorite ways to decorate for a baby shower is both inexpensive and helpful! All you need is a few packages of onesies, some pretty clothespins and some decorative rope (on the thicker side). Take the rope and drape it on the walls or from the ceiling of the party area. Ensure it’s stable and then clothespin on the onesies all over the room! It creates a fantastic and appropriate decoration for the festivities and afterwards the mother-to-be can pack the onesies away until the baby is born! You can also mix in infant t-shirts, socks, etc. and it works for indoor and outdoor showers!
Think summer, warm weather and sunshine with this beautiful and cheerful color palette. Great for a beach-themed wedding or one that just needs a bit more punch! There are so many ways to use this color combination: decorate your tables with bowls of different types of citrus fruits and use clear blue glassware and chargers or have your bridesmaids incorporate the theme with blue dresses and orange-hued bouquets. What a lovely choice!
