Yes, because although some schools have started, and we're already thinking "Halloween"; we still have a few days of sunshine goodness to savor, and some glorious end of season produce. And this summery recipe is very easy and quick to make, so perfect if you have last minute entertaining on the cards. But is also a tasty and healthy after school snack! ;)
Bejeweled Pink Rose Truffles Recipe
This is the last post of Wedding series for HGTV , and we're ending on a super sweet note! These pretty truffles are super yummy but so easy to make - as with anything I bake ;) Their "bejeweled" effect is achieved by rolling the truffles in pink sugar pearls.
How To Decorate Cakes with Fondant
So you want to cover a cake in fondant. Now what? Well, it might not be as scary as you might think. After all, it's just cake and sugar - not brain surgery ;) There are certainly mixed feelings when it comes to fondant. I am not sure if this is because people find it difficult to use, it does not look as "yummy" as fluffy buttercream, it tastes funny, or whatever. In my humble opinion, there will always be a place for fondant. Maybe not for every event or design, but it is certainly worth giving a try. It may take practice to handle efficiently, but it yields beautiful, smooth results - even producing designs that cannot be achieved with any other medium.
DIY Strawberry Shortcake Birthday Party Ideas
Loving the fun, handmade not to mention super adorable details of this Strawberry Shortcake Birthday Party by my friend Cheryl from Sew Can Do! Cheryl used our Strawberry Party Printable to embellish the desserts table for her little sweetie, Serena's 03rd birthday! Check out all the fab details as told by Cheryl below:
DIY Tea Cup Scented Candles Tutorial
You probably have seen the cute tea candles I used in the latest wedding story for HGTV here. So today I thought I'd share the tutorial step-by-step on how I made those. I used melt-and-pour wax, which makes for a super simple process, and anyone can do it (NOT for kids though, as it involves hot wax!)
DIY Wedding Confetti Cones with Free Printables
Happy Monday!! Ready to start a week on a crafty note?! :) These easy to make paper confetti cones are the perfect adornments to wedding reception chairs. Fill them with confetti or rose petals as in this case, for a sweet-smelling and mega romantic feel! ♥
DIY Wedding Table Number with Free Printables
As part of my recent wedding story for HGTV , I got to play with spray paint and create my very own mini pedestal stands. I had found some vintage pink saucers in a flea marked, and all I needed was to spray paint some ceramic candlesticks to match. I have to say I was hooked - Not only was it easy to make, so pretty, but also way more inexpensive than buying individual stands. Now I have all sorts of plans for making larger DIY ceramic cake and cupcake stand - So watch this space! ;)
This giveaway is now closed! So my mate The Purple Pug is celebrating her 8,000 sparkling Facebook fans, with a mammoth sparkling giveaway on the 8/8 starting at 8. And we're joining this Crazy 8 Train along with some fabulous sponsors to award some pretty awesome money prizes to 5 winners + a bonus surprise!!!
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.
Click here for more party ideas using balloons. Let's talk Balloons. The latex kind. Kinda of appropriate seen as we're celebrating - we've reached over 40,0000 fans on Facebook over the weekend!! How mad is that?! Can't help but feel very grateful for the love and support you guys give us!! ( And to say thanks, we're having a celebratory sale: 40% OFF any order - Scroll down to get details and your discount code ). Balloons are so festive and the perfect candidates for today's NEW blog series - Party of 4, where I'll be sharing.......you guessed it! FOUR unexpected and totally FAB party ideas based on a particular party prop.
A party blogger's life dances to the tune of seasons and holidays. Much like a fashion designer, we have to channel the latest trends in the party-o-sphere and be seasons ahead for any blog content, designs and styled parties. Christmas is done in May and Summer in December. Yes, crazy but that's how we roll! ;)
Mega excited to see our Little Aviator Party Printables in the premier, September issue of Tattle Magazine! The party featured is her "Flying High" to a new school year by our darling, mega talented contributor Jennifer Carver from Banner Events !
Summer Party Ideas | Strawberry Desserts Table
I styled this mini desserts table for the July/August edition of the French national magazine, Créative . And when choosing a theme, strawberries just seemed the perfect match for a seasonal and super sweet table! Needless to say, I LOVED styling it - not only did I get to design and shoot a brand new printable party theme in another language, but I also got to play with fondant. A lot! And fondant is kinda like modelling clay for grown ups ;) Another fun aspect is that I had baked all the desserts myself (yes, that is fun for me..), from the cookies to the marshmallow pops, the strawberry cookies, cake and cupcakes !! (scroll down to see the recipe links).