No Ordinary Color

These days wedding cakes can be any color, and sometimes wedding cakes aren't even cakes at all! Cupcakes, pies and really any dessert imaginable can take the place of the traditional wedding cake. With all the options out there, sometimes we forget how beautiful a pure white wedding cake really can be. Below are some of my favorites.











Image Credit
1. Cheryl Kleinman Cakes via Brides.com, Ron Ben-Israel via Brides.com
2. Confetti Cakes via Brides.com, Cake Crumbs via Brides.com
3. The Cake Girls
4-7. All via Martha Stewart
8. I Dream Of Cake, The Cake Girls
9. April Reed

Whodidily

In the world of weddings, cupcakes are becoming a permanent fixture in dessert bars and as wedding cake replacements. Its no wonder cupcake bakery boutiques are popping up everywhere. Whodidily Cupcakes in Montecito, California is just one of the special cupcake bakeries gracing the market today. But what makes this one so special is the absolutely amazing array of flavors offered.



Take for instance the Peanut Butter Yumptious cupcake: Chocolate cupcake with peanut butter cup center topped with peanut butter cream frosting. Another mouth watering flavor is the Waffleicious Cupcake: Buttery cinnamon cupcake with maple syrup butter cream frosting. Their website is full of pictures of their wonderful creations.



Looking for a fun activity for a birthday or bachelorette party? Whodidily Cupcakes will help you host a cupcake decorating party and supply all the essential items.
Having a gala or vintage style wedding? Consider hiring one of the Whodidily Cupcake girls. Dressed in cute pink Whodidily attire and reminiscent of the cigarette girls of an era past, the cupcake girls will walk around and serve your guests delicious Whodidily cupcakes.



Whodidily is your one stop shop for everything for wedding desserts, wedding favors and fun activities. Be sure and check them out.

Cakebox Cookies on etsy

Handmade decorative sugar cookies seem to be all the rage for wedding favors this year. Who wouldn't love a custom cookie that's not only cute, but delicious too!
Cakebox Cookies on etsy, makes just such cookies, cute AND delicious! They will even work with you to make a cookie that resembles your wedding cake and will customize cookies to your specified wedding colors. Take a look at their shop for more fun designs!

Planning A... Christmas Celebration

Whether you are planning a holiday party, or a Christmas Day celebration, these tips and pictures will help inspire you as you plan your affair.

Set the Tone. The invitation will definitely set the tone, but you also want to set the tone for the party before your guests enter the house. Decorating outside for Christmas is pretty easy, considering all the available options. Hang lights, trim the door with some garland and a wreath, line your walkways with luminaries. Here are some images to help fuel your creativity.


Photo credits Martha Stewart, Martha Stewart, Martha Stewart

The Decor. If you are like me, you'll have your house decked out for Christmas already. Some of my favorite ways to decorate are of course, your Christmas tree. I also love the idea of hanging a wreath inside in front of a window or a mirror. Another favorite holiday decor tip of mine is candles. I love candles and think they create such a wonderful mood!


Photo Credits Martha Stewart, Martha Stewart


Photo Credits by author, Martha Stewart

The Food and Table Decorations. If you are throwing a holiday party, simple food will be just fine for your guests, as opposed to a full on meal. I just helped my parents throw a Christmas Party this last weekend, and they served all the fixings for yummy sandwiches, plus a sumptuous dessert bar. Below are some ideas for table decorations and food presentation.


Images by author


Image by author


Images by author

Food. A dessert bar is always a popular and well loved addition to any party. See the images below for more simple and tasty snacks.


Hot Spinach Dip, White-Bean Dip with Toasted Pita Chips


Creamy Deviled Eggs, Parmesan Spirals

Good luck planning your holiday party and Christmas celebrations!!

Planning A...Thanksgiving Celebration, Part II

We pretty much all associate Thanksgiving with yummy food. Besides all the turkey and delicious gravy, amazing desserts abound at almost every table. Below are some sumptuous desserts, as well as other Thanksgiving staples to make your celebration its yummiest.


Cornbread And Sausage Stuffing


Roast Turkey with Quince Glaze


Perfect Turkey Gravy


Olive-Oil Mashed Potatoes


Cranberry Relish


Pumpkin-Chocolate Tart

I don't know about you, but I'm ready for Thanksgiving!!
All images from Martha Stewart.