DIY: Rock Candyabra

You  are probably wondering what in the world is a candyabra?   It's my version of a candleabra made sweet! A friend of mine had a tarnished candelabra tucked away in her garage, not being used.  I volunteered to clean it up and make it shine again.  Rock candy always makes a pretty presentation, so I thought why not combine the two and breathe new life into this lack luster piece.  All it took was  time, TLC, and some imagination and wha-la... a Sweet new Candyabra was born!

A little elbow grease didn't hurt.. here's the before and after..  nice and shiny!

I removed the hanging crystals to make room for rock candy crystals!  Don't worry the crystals were put to good use.  Stay tuned, I'll  highlight them later.

The finished product outfitted with rock candy topiary balls and rock candy crystal!

I loved the way it turned out.. Pretty Sweet!

Foodie Friday: April Fools Breakfast

Is this how you begin your day?

photo via PBSparents

How about starting off your day with a hot breakfast? It is the most important meal of the day, but not if it begins like this! How do you like your eggs? Sunny side up? NOT.... April Fools! This hot homemade breakfast of  bacon,eggs, and toast, is not what it seems. These eggs are made of vanilla yogurt with a canned apricot cut in half, toast made from toasted pound cake slices, and bacon from sour candy strips. It's not quite the breakfast of champions huh? Try not to be fooled today! ;-D 

Fêtes & Fashion: All the Rage Rosettes!

The rosette pattern can be found any and everywhere lately, and I'm a huge fan! I love girlie details, and  this is one trend that I wouldn't let pass me by. 

Fashion

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These rosettes can be made into pins for the hair, clothes, or even shoes! CUTE!

Etsy

Rosette Clutch

Decrative Pillow

Fêtes

Crepe paper rosette balls! How cute would this be for a baby or bridal shower decor? LOVE!

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Lots of little rosettes at this Parisan party featured on A Subtle Revelry.

Rosette Runner- Etsy Floratouch's ..so elegant.

Burlap placemats soften up with rosettes!

 

Etsy-The GoodnessCentric Shop

I'm absolutely in love with these rosette cakes!

Photo from I am Baker tutorial here.

photo from Icing Designs

I know.. rosette overload, but gotta love it!

 

Vera Wang at David's Bridal

Would you love to walk down the aisle in a Vera Wang gown, but it's out of your price range? Well think again!  Head over to your nearest David's Bridal and Take your pick!  White by Vera Wang starts as low as $600.00! How can you go wrong!?

One Shoulder Structured Fit and Flare Gown

Organza Fit and Flare Gown with Bias Flange Skirt

Ball Gown with Asymmetrically Draped Bodice



Feature Fête: Jackson's Fire Truck Party

Kristin from Hampton Paper designs sent over the cutest photos of her son's 4th birthday party. She carried out the fire truck theme perfectly throughout the party. From the dalmation foot prints that greeted and guided the little guests into the party, to the framed fire truck and dalmatian artwork favors, Kristin didn't miss a beat! Check out Jackson's party below, and head over to Hampton Paper Designs for all of the party details! 

Favor for boys

Favor for girls

Dalmation Foot Prints

What's a party without sweet treats?!

Thanks for sharing your fête Kristin!

Check out Kristin's blog for more eye candy!

Foodie Friday: Eat your Greens!

And I don't mean Veggies! You'll enjoy these greens much more!

Mint Chocolate Whoopie Pies... Love it!

Mint Chocolate Chip Cupcakes

Find the recipes at Grinandbakeit.

Ice cream Jello This looks interesting, don't you think?

For recipe check out Food Librarian . It appears pretty simple to make.

Try one of the recipes right in time for St. Patrick's Day! I bet your kids wouldn't mind eating these greens.

Insane for Trains

A few weeks ago, I created a fun sweets table for my nephew's 4th birthday party.   This was a VERY last minute party put together in a week!  My nephew is a Thomas the Train fanatic! So of course it had to be the theme for his party.  I incorporated trains and the Thomas color palette to set the scene for his treats. With the help of Christine from Olive Branch Papery  who designed all of the paper products, I managed to pull together a festive sweet treat Thomas the train inspired display at the 11th hour!  Some of the sweets include Cupcakes, Gumballs, Tootsie Rolls, Chocolate Twizzler "Train Tracks", Cookies, Rice Krispy Treat Pops, Swirl Pops.. lots of sugar!

Train Trim

Twizzler Tracks! You know I love to use twizzlers!

Chocolate dipped pretzels

Are there enough sweets here to have the kids bouncing off of the walls? I certainly think so!