So excited to be hosting this post today! Not only Courtney is an adorable friend, but the subject of her latest book (yes, the lady has 3!) is after my own heart: FROSTINGS I can tell you first hand that you need to get this book. It's not only packed with amazing eye candy, but also delicious ideas and recipes for the soul. Yes, because we all have a sweet one, don't we?! Anyways, I loved my signed copy to bits, and can't wait to dive into all that frosting! And of course am giddy to be giving away one signed copy right here on the blog!
Rose Swirl Vanilla Bean Cookies Recipe
Starting the week on a sweet note. And is there any other way?! :) I baked these yummies for the recent wedding shoot I styled for HGTV . They are vanilla bean sugar cookies, and would be the be a delicious addition to any dessert table, as you can vary the color of the topping to suit your theme.
How to Make Your Own Wedding Cake
I'm no professional baker, so the thought of making a DIY wedding cake for my latest project for HGTV was a little daunting. But then I realized that with anything homemade, the beauty is in the "journey" as much as in the final product. So I went with a less is more approach. Basic pound cake, simply frosted with vanilla cream cheese frosting (thanks to all the masterclasses in Caking it Pretty !).
So mega excited to finally share my latest project for HGTV !!! My inspiration for parties and printables usually comes from my kids, and so naturally; I've always gravitate towards all-things-geared-for-little-ones. So it was mega refreshing to be tackling a subject that I don't often get to work on - Weddings !! ♥
This giveaway is now closed! I've been having a long-term love affair with cake stands and drinks dispensers. To the point of obsession. And I know I'm not alone. Yes, you know who you are! ;) So imagine my giddiness when Classic Hostess decided to giveaway this awesome $100 shopping spree here on the blog!! From Rosanna cake stands, to cake domes, amazing beverage dispensers to suit any taste or occasion, and bar and glassware to wow your guests - their STUNNING products will have you swooning for sure!!
Amazing Spiderman Inspired Birthday Party Ideas
Our customers rock. Big time! This is what I got in my inbox: "Just wanted to say thank you so much for the printables! They made the party awesome. I loved creating everything and your printables made it all worth it!" I ♥ my job!
In honor of the little British prince, I designed these Keep Calm signs - one for BOY and one for GIRL. Because all babies are princes or princesses in their mommy's eyes! ♥ They'd be perfect signage for a baby shower, gender reveal party or even as decor in the nursery! You can print them on white card-stock and frame them, or on fabric transfer paper to make your own bespoke t-shirts. How regal is that?! :)
How to Style a Baking Party for Boys & Girls
Baking parties are not just for girls! My son LOVES to bake with me, and he was the inspiration behind our NEW Baking Party Printables! Styling a memorable birthday party or summer play date for your kids can mean a great deal of preparation. So we've put together a few easy and quick tips and ideas to helping you pull off a fun, creative and unique Cupcake Decorating Party – perfect for boys or girls of any age!
Click here to see more party ideas using mason jars Okay, so Pinterest is inundated with ideas on how to re-purpose mason jars. But we've all seen them used in the popular cupcakes in a jar, drinks containers, or utensils holders. So how else can we use Mason jars in our parties? Take a peek below for my FOUR favorite ideas..
Monochromatic Black & White Summer Party Ideas
Click here for more Black and White Party Ideas According to Marie Claire Magazine, "Monochrome - it's this season's it word." - And often, fashion spills into the every day life. Including our party tables! So it seemed like the perfect palette to tackle for our second post in the Paint My Party blog series.
Who said a frozen lolly is only for kids?! If you follow me on Instagram , you'd have seen my sneak peek of today's post, where I played with some of my fave cocktails and summer beverages last weekend, to create THREE thirst-quenching frozen delights !
DIY Pink Candles and Glitter Candle Holders
I recently worked on another super fun shoot for HGTV (hope to share details soon!) and had some leftover materials and a burst of inspiration (not to mention a bunch of glass yogurt pots I had been collection for yonks...). This is how these pink, glittered, candle cuties came to be. They'd be perfect for those lazy summer evenings - Imagine how they'd flicker and glisten on your tabletops or patios. Pretty picture, right?! :) Super easy to make too (I used melt and pour wax!). Get the full crafty tutorial below.