Tablescape Update: Rice Paper Votives from Luna Bazaar

I saw these rice paper votives on a Today Show segment and when I went to the website I couldn't believe how many colors and patterns there were! This is a great addition to any centerpiece or tablescape. Luna Bazaar also has great colors that match their paper lanterns, parasols and fans.

World Cup Party Theme from Hostess with the Mostess

With the World Cup going on right now, what better way to celebrate than with a World Cup soccer-themed party! Love the soccer player and jersey-shaped cookies displayed in the grass. Go Team USA!

World Cup Party Theme from Hostess with the Mostess

Summer Event Color Trend: Aqua & Orange

tablescape YourBASH!; Invite from Smock; Amy Atlas Cupcakes; Cocktail Times' Blue Fin Cocktail

Summer Decor Trend - Hanging Pom-Poms by Martha Stewart and PartyPoms

This is a great summery decor trend. Hanging pom-poms are a fun way to add to the party decor of any event. For Martha Stewart's DIY instructions click here or for readymade pom-poms click here for the PartyPom's Etsy shop.

Lucite Trays from WH Hostess....perfect for entertaining and gifts!

We're always looking for new ideas for hostess gifts, thank yous, birthdays, anniversaries, etc. and these lucite trays are perfect from WH Hostess. They are also a great addition for entertaining in your own home too! These 16"x16" lucite trays have a customized, removable insert....so you can change the look of it with every party! They even have matching plates and coasters. $95 for tray. $30 for additional inserts.

Graduation Candy Cup Caps Inspired by Bakerella and Made by Southern Belle's Cakery

Directions from Bakerella:

I started with Airheads Extremes Rainbow Berry Sweetly Sour Belts. They make perfect tassles and give you color choices at the same time. Just cut apart each color strip with a knife.

Now, grab a bag of miniature Reese’s peanut butter cups. But, before you unwrap them, stick them in the freezer for a few minutes. It will make it easier to remove the wrapper and keep the sides looking pretty when you do.

After you unwrap them, place all the cups on a sheet of wax paper and let them get back to room temperature. When the chill is gone, dip the end of your lollipop stick in some melted candy coating and carefully insert into the candy cups. If they are too cold, the cups will split apart. Just insert the sticks about halfway and let dry.

Now, work on the tops. I used these small Godiva chocolate squares. They aren’t the cheapest little things, but the proportions were perfect and because they were individually wrapped, the edges were clean. Just draw a thin line of candy coating on top with a toothpick and glue on a short piece of the candy belt and a rainbow chip sprinkle in the same color to match.

When the tops are dry, glue them on the candy cups using some more of the candy coating and insert into a dry floral foam or styrofoam to finish drying.


Our twist:

We then placed dry floral foam into gold trays and sprinkled coffee beans on top to hide the foam.

Grad Cap Cups inspired by Bakerella and made by Southern Belle's Cakery

Meri Meri Cupcake Kits, a sweet way to complement an event theme

From pirates and princesses to luaus and mermaids, Meri Meri Cupcake Kits are a sweet way to complement a birthday, baby shower or event theme. Each cupcake kit includes 24 cupcake liners in 2 designs, and 24 cupcake toppers in 4 designs. Cupcake liners are made with greaseproof paper and printed with soy ink.
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