Monday, February 28, 2011
I love the idea of creating an atmosphere that allows your guests to feel relaxed and at ease. This board manages to do while still maintaining a sense of casual elegance. With natural textures and neutral colors creating an organic feel, and letterpressed invitations lending an old-world touch of formality, it’s refined rustic at its [...]
Thursday, February 24, 2011
Today we get to have a DIY break! Everyone knows that bunting is everywhere in events, and now it’s making its way into dessert presentations. My good friend Shauna (of Shauna Younge Dessert Tables) and I thought it was high time we put out a cake bunting do it yourself project, so with the help [...]
Thursday, February 24, 2011
Today’s real invitation is, of course, right up my alley. Modern, vintage, rustic, classic – give me tasty typography and I’m there. When I got a tip about the stunning suite that Morgan Ashley Allen designed for her wedding, I knew I wanted to feature them right away! Though their inspiration is from vintage printed [...]
Tuesday, February 22, 2011
While I was away, Jessica of MOONBelle Photography submitted this adorable shoot to me via Two Bright Lights. While I may be a little late for Valentine’s Day inspiration, this is great eye candy for a love shoot turned surprise proposal. A ring set among the little heart shaped marshmallows? Precious! It gives the “Be [...]
Monday, February 21, 2011
Hello, everyone! I’m back. Before I share with you an absolutely amazing shoot from perennial favorites Tinywater Photography and Botanica Floral Designs, I wanted to thank everyone profusely for their outpouring of support and condolences over the past week while I was out. Your thoughts via Twitter, email and comments, were all received, and quite [...]
Wednesday, February 16, 2011
Hi everyone! Last week, I made this adorable favor for a Valentine’s Day dessert table TV segment. I thought it would make a great flower girl favor, so I wanted to share it with you as well. Every little girl (and this grown woman) loves candy necklaces. This bubble gum variation by One Charming Party [...]
Monday, February 14, 2011
I hope you had a great Valentine’s weekend filled with lots of sweets and treats. Since I’m still filling in for Maddy, I figured another delicious post was a good way to welcome you back to your work week. As a dessert table designer, my life literally revolves around cake. I’ve seen cakes in nearly [...]
Friday, February 11, 2011
Hi everyone, I’m back again today to share a little more cakey-goodness with you. It’s the Friday before Valentine’s Day, and most of us will celebrate this weekend. My husband and I will probably just do dinner and a movie, which is perfection in my opinion. I thought it’d be nice to end what has [...]
Thursday, February 10, 2011
Hello everyone! Maddy’s asked me to fill in for a few days while she attends her grandmother’s funeral and sits shiva in NYC. Who am I? How nice of you to ask. I’m a Minneapolis-based dessert table designer and the owner of Shauna Younge Dessert Tables. You may have already seen some of my work [...]