Cheesecake Pops

 I'm thinking about making these simple DIY cheesecake pops! I made these pops from store bought cheesecake for a dinner I hosted about two years ago.  There were pumpking cheesecake (perfect for this time of year) and plain cheesecake pops covered in graham crackers and Oreo cookie... YUM! 

Before we say goodbye to summer....

I have so many things to catch you guys up on.  The past few months has been consumed with family activities. From the birth of my daughter to
the passing of my beloved father, I have been surrounded with loved ones for support. The addition of our little lady attracted the family youngsters to constantly want to spend time at my house. So with summer coming to an unofficial end, and the kids back to school, I will have some time to update my blog. 

During the summer I was asked to collaborate with Onida Cruz of Onida Cruz Weddings & Events
 (Opulent Creations Events) to create simple party ideas. I knew it would be a blast to partner with Onida especially being new moms of precious little girls, with tons of ideas to share. We started with a pink and green (one of my all time favor color combos) Asian inspired design.  The "Oh" (pun intended) so talented Olesha of Oh! Boudoir Photography took the photos for us.

Kids tables just their size were set with wooden chopsticks, takeout boxes to store their treats, and
fortune cookies acted as placecards. I simple cut out strips of paper and stuck it partially into the fortune cookie to be reveal the names.  A bamboo plant set on top of a bamboo block placemat, moss balls, and cute kimono boxes anchored the table perfectly as the centerpiece.

Non pro-pics (Taken by yours truly...me)

No care in the world about the design and styling... all they want are those balloons!

And of course they loved the goodies on the sweets display!

I loved the ever description Onida gave me over on her blog.. "sweet treat architect"! I'll definitely have to use that one! (Thanks Nida!) .  The kids were on a sugar high after packing their take out boxes with  cake pops, pink polky biscuit sticks, chocolate covered fortune cookies, and Rice Krispie pops and washing all the sweets down with strawberry milk!

Chocolate covered fortune cookies atop a bed of chow mein noodles for that extra Flair!

I couldn't resist these fan plates, they were a great find and looked great were perfect for our theme.  How cute does the Cake pops look on the plate?? 

Rice Krispy pops

I embellished the strawberry milk with parasols... cute, fun and worked well with the theme 

I had a great time creating these tablescapes with Onida this summer! We put our heads, talents, tons of props together to bring you festive party ideas! Stay tuned for more!!

I have a new name... Mom!!!

Please pardon my disappearing act, it was all for a good reason.  This past April we were overjoyed to welcome our first child.  Introducing our precious baby girl....

Fêtes & Fashion: The Ombre Effect

I'm loving the Ombre trend! There are so many ways to incorporate it into fashion and fêtes!

Fashion

Ombre ruffle skirt

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Cute little ombre dress

Old Navy

Ombre Hair- I've indulged in this trend! No pics of me though...

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A must try Ombre Nails

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Fêtes

Ombre Cakes-LOVE +ruffles? Love even more!!

for more Umbre eyecandy check out Polkadot Bride

Ombre Fringe backdrop

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An entire Ombre sweets table!

These ombre cakepops has to be the cutest I've ever seen!

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How Pretty! Ombre bouquet

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I am totally convinced....the ombre trend is in total effect!! 

Giveaway Winners!!

Thank you to everyone that participated and spread the word about the Fete Fanatic giveaways!  We have a winner!

The winner for the eFavormart giveaway is Kara M!! 

The winner for CelebraTORI is Melissa C!!!

Congrats to the winners!!

Please contact me at theflairfactor@gmail.com with your contact info to claim your prize.

Giveaway: Tori Spelling's CelebraTORI!!

Tori Spelling's new party planning book CelebraTORI anyone???  Tori Spelling’s new book, celebraTORI is being released tomorrow (Gallery Books hardcover) April 3, 2012 for  $25.99!  But you can win a free copy here!! Who would like to win this???

  A free copy will be giving to one lucky Fete Fanatic!! 

Talk about eyecandy!! Tori is sharing all her secrets and lots of amazing images on throwing a sensational, but affordable, event. From planning a stylish family game night, to the perfect home spa arty with homemade body scrub!, You can expect tips on decorating, creating flower arrangements, making refreshments, and of course "building the corner-stone of any great party: the dessert table!"

 

Here's how to win...

 

1. If you are not yet following Fete Fanatic follow the blog, and leave a comment on this blog post when you do.

2. Leave a comment on what type of event you love to host, or style.
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Only US residents are eligible for this Giveaway.

The Winner will be chosen at random on Sunday, April 8th at 11:00pm (EST).

Any entries received after this time will not be considered.

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Fêtes & Fashion: Totally into Tulle

Fêtes & Fashion goes hand in hand.  I love seeing fashion trends used for events.  Of course the girly girl in me love tulle accents! Feast your eyes on these beauties...

Fashion

Tulle Shirt

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Brides.com

Too cute Headband

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Fetes

I'm in LOVE with these pom poms!

Martha Stewart

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Love love love this wreath!

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Check out all of the tulle details on this sweets table..super cute!

Every little detail

Tulle Table Tutu...Sweet!

Sweets Indeed

And the list goes on and on!