Hot Pink & Paisley Dinner Party

I'm back with the first celebration of the new year.  This hot pink and paisley party was an intimate dinner in celebration of a 70th birthday.  Giving limited time to plan (one week..yikes) we had to pull it together with materials that were readily accessible.  With the holidays just coming to an end, I found this really pretty paisley wrapping paper as my inspiration and used it throughout the party.  Paisley prints are very classic, elegant and punched up with hot pink details .....ta-da.. it worked perfectly for this 70th dinner party celebration!

Wrapping paper turned paper fan decor

 Simple tablescape included lots of hot pink details and candles

I love the incredible ambiance candlelight gives to a space

Paisley paper was also used for the centerpieces

The cake also reflected our paisley theme

Sweet treats are a must 

Everyone went home with a cupcake!

You can also adapt this hot pink and paisley party into a sophisticated Valentines Day party!

Coming up for air...

I'm coming up for air with lots of goodies to share!!  

Looking forward to many splendid reasons to celebrate

 in the new year!

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Bump Smitten Feature: Baby Shower Candy Buffet

First comes love, then comes marriage, then comes a bundle of sweets in a baby carriage! Have you seen my feature on Bump Smitten? No?  Well what are you waiting for.. head over there and take a look! 

Winner of Candy Giveaway

Good Monday Morning All!

Thank you to everyone that participated in the Blair Candy Giveaway last week.  We have a winner!

Congratulations to bbard!! Have fun planning your daughter's birthday party!  Please email me at theflairfactor@gmail.com your candy selection along with your contact info so you we can get your candy out to you! 

Thanks for following!

Giveaway: $15 Credit towards Blair Candy!

Win Free Candy! Lollipops, Gummies, Nostalgic candy, Mints, Gum, Chocolates and the list goes on! Blair Candy will definitely satisfy your sweet tooth!

Candy buffets are all the rage these days. Here's the perfect opportunity for you to get started on creating your own with a $15 credit towards any candy from Blair Candy website! It's ok if you are not planning an event, we all love candy just because... so you can still enter!

7 Opportunities to WIN!!

Here's how to enter..

1. Follow my Fete Fanatic blog and leave a comment that you have

2. Leave a comment telling what you are planning for Mother's Day

3. Become a Fan, "Like" The Flair Factor on Facebook and leave a comment here that you've done so

4. Post about this giveaway on your own Blog, Facebook Page and/or Tweet about it & comment here with the links! (3 opportunities to win)

5. Check out Blair Candy store online, choose your favorite sweets, then leave a comment here and let me know what you would select if you won.

To increase your chances, leave a separate comment each time you complete one of these actions!
Only US residents are eligible for this Giveaway.
The Winner will be chosen at random on Friday, Aug 12 at 11:00pm (EST).
Any entries received after this time will not be considered.

Good Luck!

Vendor Highlights: Superior Nut Company

Looking for sweets and treats?

I've been asked quite a few times where to purchase candy and sweets.  With the Internet as a great resource, you can find many sources out there too choose from.  I personally prefer to go with a source I can trust to have fresh, delicious treats, and reliable service. Superior Nut Company covers all of those bases. 

Offering not only a variety of gourmet nuts and dried fruits, snack mixes, and gifts, Superior Nut Company  also offers a vast variety of bulk candies as well! Planning an ice cream social this summer?  Try checking out their selection of  ice cream toppings!.  I recently ordered chocolate covered cherries, delivery was prompt, and the candy was delicious!  Check out Superior Nut Company  for your candy buffet needs, and gifts.. you'll go "Nuts" over their selection! 

Stay on top of their latest treats, like Superior Nut Company  on Facebook and follow Twitter!

Look Whoooo's Baptised

Owl themes are pretty popular these days, especially this time a year for graduations.   This theme can be incorporated in just about any event. It's great for birthday parties, baby showers, bridal showers, even a baptism. Yes, I incorporated owls into a recent baby boy's baptism. I kept it modern and pretty simple with a color palette of  blue, green, yellow & white.  Here's a look.

We incorporated the owl theme thoughout stationery, even on the menus

Blue Rosary beads were placed on the napkins of each setting

I kept the centerpieces simple by adding ribbon around the base of the vases and making tissue paper flowers

I'm a big fan of edible Favors

And  to end the event on a sweet note...of course a small desert buffet! Treats included french macarons old fashion donuts, white chocolate dipped marshmallows, white chocolate covered pretzels, vanilla wafer sticks, cookies, and cake.

 I would definitely love to incorporate owls for another event!  And I will surely contact Christine of Olive Branch Papery  for stationery again.  She did an amazing job on the JC's Baptism!  The personalized owl themed stationery pulled the event together nicely.

So....Whooo' has hosted an owl event lately?