Wednesday, December 29, 2010

NYE: Confetti Inspired Event

I fell in love with this confetti inspired event when I first laid eyes on it in Martha Stewart Weddings magazine. I immediately tore out the pages and saved the article in one of my many inspiration binders and have always wanted to style a party around this fun concept! What better theme to base a New Year's Eve party around?! I know we have almost run out of time, but you can quickly pull from some of these fabulous ideas...custom confetti punched from coordinating papers, homemade liqueur lollipops, sugar dusted donut holes and even cut out circle fondant pieces and place on a cake!

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The hot pink and navy invitations are too die for and I can't get over the confetti cake designed by The Cake Girls!

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The confetti-inspired placecards are so fun! Pin them on a board for guests to find or lay them sporadically on a table to look like you sprinkled confetti everywhere.

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How cute and yummy do these sugar dusted donut holes look?! Find the how-to here.

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Homemade liquer lollipops are a treat for everyone and look so pretty dipped in a glass. Find the recipe from Martha Stewart, here.

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I am truly ga-ga over this perfectly styled event and hope you are too! Read all of the details on Martha Stewart Weddings.


Tuesday, December 28, 2010

NYE: Metallic Paper Chain

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Lately, I have been crushing on paper chains! The simplicity of the decoration is so nice, but it can make such a lovely statement. I adore this version from Style Me Pretty. The metallic papers are gorgeous and would dress up any New Year's soiree!




Monday, December 27, 2010

NYE: Bubble Jump

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Ring in the New Year with this clever idea from Martha Stewart! Purchase bubble packaging and color the flat side of various bubbles with permanent marker. Lay white paper on the floor and tape the bubble runner on top. This is a perfect New Year's Eve party addition for kids and the kid in all of us!




Monday, December 20, 2010

An Elegant Red and White Holiday Table

It's Christmas week which makes me giddy! Having two little boys who are two and four make it that much more exciting. Here is a GORGEOUS table that I spotted on Style Me Pretty which was designed by the ladies of Simply Bloom Photography. Visit Style me Pretty to read a bit more on this beautiful table.

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Monday, December 13, 2010

{Real Parties} A Yellow and Blue Dessert Table

Taking a quick break from Christmas, here is a cheerful yellow and blue dessert table created by Lis Richards for her son's first birthday! Lis is from Brazil and wanted to incorporate some Brazilian desserts into her table. She said the Americans loved all of the tasty delights!

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This delicious chocolate treat is called Brigadeiro and is a must-have at all children's parties in Brazil. You can find the recipe here or buy them ready at this Brazilian shop.

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Lis made passion fruit mouse and said it was very easy to make! Here is the recipe.

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I love all of the adorable creations by Meri Meri!

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Lucky Lis has a craft friend who handcrafted Caleb's birthday shirt and party hat!

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Thank you Lis for treating us to this delightful table!