Halloween Sweets and Treats

There are no tricks about these sweet displays, just treats! A simple candy table will add that extra special touch to your Halloween party. I actually think it's should be a staple at any event! :-) Can you resist a display that looks like this? Martha Stewart makes it look so incredibly effortless! All you'll need are a couple of pretty jars and color coordinated candy, right? If you haven't done so already, try one out, they are always a hit!



Martha Stewart

Vintage Inspired Bridal Shower

I'm loving all the details of this chic bridal shower. The guest of honor's married name will be Lemon, so her bridesmaids used lemons throughout the shower.
The food and drinks were all homemade by the bride’s best friend and the other bridesmaids,even the jam favors! And they sure did an amazing job! Check it our for yourselves.




For more eyecandy, head on over to Weddingchicks blog

Foodie Friday: Pocket Pies

You're gonna love this Foodie Friday.. I do! It's apple and pumpkin picking season, lets get those pies going! Miniature foods are always cute. But could be challenging to make at times. Well I'm loving these pocket pie molds from William Sonoma that's going to make baking mini pies effortless!




Too cute!
Lattice Pie Molds

Not going apple picking? Are you into semi-homemade cooking? Well get a jar of their apple pie filling!

Check out William Sonoma for videos on how to make pocket pies.

Blooming Studios Bridal Event

Photo by Blooming Studios

Calling all Brides-to-be!
Join us for Blooming Studios Bridal Event. Enjoy and evening of mixing and mingling with wine and hor d’oeuvres among some of New Jersey's most talented wedding vendors, including:
Photo and Video - Blooming Studios
Styling, Candy & Desert Design, and Favors - The Flair Factor
Bridal Accessories - Model Bride
Tuxedo Rental - Coleman’s
Chocolate and Favors - Enjou Chocolat
Invitation – Olive Branch Papery
Catering Hall – Hyatt Morristown
Wedding Cake
Florist
Hair & Make-up
DJ
And many more!

Event sponsored by Blooming Studios

When:
October 7, 2010
6:30 – 9:00pm
Where: Blooming Studios 38 Chatham Rd – Suite 4
Short Hills, NJ
(right across from the train station)
973-975-7439

I'm excited to meet you all! Come on out, sip,snack at chat with us!

Featured Fête: Something Blue Bridal Shower

In about 3 weeks I'll be creating a desert/candy display for the Blooming Studios Bridal Event. I can't wait! I'm planning on creating Tiffany Blue display, but didn't really decide yet, I'm still brainstorming. Luckily I received a dose of inspiration right in time. This weekend a lovely reader, Madonna sent over pictures of a bridal shower she recently hosted. These gorgeous photos are certainly inspiring, see for yourself.
How cute is this cake?


Love personalized stationary to add that special touch.



Branches gets me every single time.. cute wishing tree!


Thanks for sharing Madonna!
Do you have an inspiring event that you would like featured? Please don't hesitate to email me at theflairfactor@gmail.com ! I would love to feature your inspiration with my readers.

Birds + Bees + Baby-The Sweets!

I'm back with Sweets! LOTS of them!

So, I had the cake designed to reflect the theme, and since we loved the invitation, I thought it would be cute to worked play off of it. So here's the invitation again..

And here's the cake! This is what the Birds and Bees gave us! And it was mighty tasty.

You guys should know I love swizzle sticks.Right? Well if you are new to my blog. I Love 'EM! So I just had to incorporate them!

The party favor..Sweeten your tea with a Honey Bee Swizzle sticks!

And even more sweets...The Sweets Table!

The twig runner added extra flair to the asthetic of the table.



Brownie Pops with a baby bottle topper




The honey sticks were gone in the blink of an eye! Thanks for the honey suggestions!



Chocolate cherry nests


The candy bags were filled to the brim!

Birds + Bees = Baby!

A few weeks ago we welcomed (proud to say) my very first God son! I'm so honored and excited to be name the godmother of my cousin's baby boy. Now you know.. I had to style and hosted his baby shower, right. I was stung by the nesting and bee inspiration all around the web. I was also feelin' terrariums so I had to include them. I call this style organic whimsy. :-). I have TONS of pics to share, and still going through them. Its difficult picking from a million and one photos. So I'll start with some of the decor details. I started out with this oh so cute invitation! I had a vision of a cartoon-esque bird + bee = a baby, and the designer brought it to life! She hit the nail on the head I tell ya!
I love the way the blue honeycomb background turned out.

We welcomed guests with a signature drink and pacifier necklace. They were forbidden to say the word baby or the guest of honor's name. If anyone was caught saying either of the two, their necklace would be taken away. It's a spin off the clothes pin baby shower game.

Signature Drink-A Beehive dispenser held the non alcoholic Honey Lemon Spritzer I whipped up

You know I love to "dress my drinks" right.... Teeny Tiny pacifiers embellished the drinking straws, along with blue sugar rimmed glasses.


'Tweet as Honey Banner held together by wooden clothes pins.


I like to create an area for the guest of honor to open gifts


Gift Bags for shower game winners

Ok so, you know how there are always those few folks that come early to the party ( when you are still getting ready). Well these were for them! Gummy Worms!

Psst.. remember the mini chalkboards to wanted? Didn't have time to scour.. made these from paper!

I love me some double duty.. sign doubled as a pick.
The centerpiece.. Terrariums! I wanted to create terrariuns.. organic with a touch of baby whimsy.. what do you think?




I have many more pics to share. I'll be creating a Facebook album with more soon. But I'll be back soon with the favors and oh course a sweets & treats table. Oh and the cake!