swanky soirees and more

GOOD MORNING EVERYONE! happy monday to you all! 

i am still busy preparing for the superhero birthday party for our little guy and it's taking so much of my time. we are also travelling at the end of the week so i hope to get everything almost done and just take some time off away and enjoy with the family. 

so today, i'd like to start the week featuring some of the most amazing soirees i spied lately either in facebook, pinterest or in my blog roll. all unique and beautifully presented, they are just inspiring and i'm bookmarking each for future references.


a stunning first birthday party for lola 

ryder's crab shack party by southern swag via catch my party

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and so much goodness, loveliness, adorable-ness (is that even a word?) here.......

• a sweet darling lilly pulitzer-inspired birthday soiree
• a match made in heaven ~ the southern living magazine collection for ballard designs
• don't miss this cascading beauty of poms and a tutorial
• who does not like bubbles? a homemade recipe and special blowers
• neon's all the rage now and why not a neon wedding photoshoot? 

i hope your monday is off to a great start. i am off to celebrate a special mother's day tea at my son's school today and i'm excited to spend this memorable moment with him!

easter dessert tables parade

easter sunday is almost here. have you finalized all your easter celebration preparation? here are some of the latest easter dessert tables that are all gorgeous and beautiful. take a lot of inspiration from these. i can't stop staring at them.  

sweet scarlet 

anders ruff

my little jedi

style and grace 

tomkat studio

halloween sweet treats

i think it's time to round up a few tempting halloween treat ideas to serve your little monsters, ghouls, super heroes and princesses this coming halloween. i just came from target and the costumes are out taking over empty missoni for target spaces. i scored an inexpensive super hero costume for aston and i'm good to go!

here are some sweet dessert ideas for you to serve for your halloween playdates and parties. even with just store-bought cookies and cupcakes, you can spruce them with m&ms, pretzels, hershey kisses etc to create a more halloween-themed treats!

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 you can easily recreate these desserts at home with just a few colorful candies, melted chocolate and crushed up oreos. a little imagination would help too!

yellow and grey birthday

i am sharing today photos from my niece anne-marie's 33th birthday celebration. i am loving the yellow and grey motif, such an elegant timeless color combination. centerstage is the incredible macaron tower atop a round fondant cake for the dessert table. of course, i can't boast enough of ailynne's (anne-marie's older sister) crazy photography skills who took all this amazing shots!

photography : ailynne abarado-remigio

macaron tower & macaron favors : sweet

round fondant cake : le duc gourmet bakery

mini cake banner : go against the grain

party favor labels : paper source

venue : azuma

cupcakes in tea cups

i'm always on the lookout for other gorgeous options in displaying and serving desserts to create a more unforgettable experience for your guests. i love this idea of serving cupcakes in delicate porcelain teacups especially for weddings, bridal showers, brunch or tea party. 

it is such an elegant and unique way of serving cupcakes ~ and looks darling on display too!

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a Chanel-inspired 30th birthday dessert display

i have been a big fan of cupcake d'lights for awhile now. ever since i've seen their images in flickr, i've been smitten and i have fallen in love with her elegant dessert displays and magnificent cakes. all the way from south africa, zahirah is one seriously talented cake designer.

the following images are from a 30th birthday party for a Chanel-lover and pediatrician. i LOVE the spectacular chocolate fudge cake she created. 

fondant-topped cookies showing the Chanel logo and # 30, instead of the iconic Chanel No.5

cake pops were adorned with Chanel ribbons

and finally, the beautiful dessert display in the neutral color palette of cream and dark brown. to see more incredible cake designs by zahirah, please visit her blog and flickr photostream. 

all images by zahirah


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friday faves [sweet bakers]

i'm lucky to be amidst some of the most talented and awesome bakers, gourmet chefs and caterers that are a phone call and deliver away to complete off your party!

i was in for a treat today when i received a batch of the most talked about cake balls and cake pops from angie's cake. they are super moist and very delicious and comes in a variety of flavors. perfect as party favors, holiday giveaways and a great addition to your party's dessert table, the cake ball colors and decorations can be fully customized. visit angie's cake on facebook to browse over tons of cakeball pictures all decorated and displayed or head to her site to pick out a favorite flavor! 

french macarons are my ultimate favorite desserts to eat and serve and i'm just glad to have found susan who can whip up macarons in any flavor or color you can imagine. greeneyed susan macarons are heaven in every bite and i can't get enough of them. they have crispy chewy shell with mouthwatering cream filling that's just very delectable. good news to those that are not in the Houston area, greeneyed susan can now ship to you! also, check out her feature on pam's party starters this week!

HAPPY WEEKEND Y'ALL!

valentine's day [dessert tables]

in a few weeks, valentine's day is here. whether you are planning to host a couples valentine's soiree with your friends or opt for a quiet romantic dinner at home or at a nice restaurant with your significant loved one, these delectable gorgeous dessert tables will get you in that mood come feb. 14th! 

anders ruff

rylie boo events

recycled bride

the tomkat studio

holy sweet

what are your plans for valentine's day?