Sweet dog days of Summer

The hot days of Summer better known as 'dog days' inspired me to create something sweet for the blog.  And with that, celebrate my days back to posting...after what it seems to be a long Summer break.  Which means that I have tons to share with you soon. 

I ordered these cute cupcakes with my friend Wendy of Taste of Art by Wendy Symons as I already know she can make some really cute edible doggies too.  Hope you think they are adorable as well, enjoy the idea and pin for later...any reason to celebrate is a good reason!

Back in May, Wendy had created a topper with our own Rhodesian Ridgeback in mind.  My kids loved it!  Zuko is definitely enjoying Summer...

Duck, Duck, Goose Inspired Dessert Table

Little did I know that this table that started as a booth at a local Consignment Event would bring me so much joy....and an HGTV Blog feature!!!

I LOVE the colors I worked with but I can't take credit for it.  I wanted to keep the colors of the event's logo and their theme, which is Duck Duck Goose.  This event it's in neighbooring states so make sure to check them out, because it's huge and a great opportunity for Moms to shop and sell on Consignment seasonally.  The event happens only twice a year for about 5 days.

I worked with J at your service for a printable collection that included a rubber ducky in the awesome colors I was using.  She rocked it!  Edible Details and KJ Cookies were amazing to work with as well creating the perfect toppers and cookies for the table. 

 

Above Images by Danielle Evans Photography

While the table was used for promotion, you know my idea here on the blog is to inspire you...

 check out the water bottles on the table just dressed up a little with scrapbook paper.  The lollipops are $.50 from the groceries that I took out of their original wrapper and into my own plastic bags.  Favor Boxes from Simple Tastes are perfect for taking the little cookies home with you after a party but they are actually made to hold a cupcake in place.  I ordered 'Rubber Ducky' Chocolates from a local shop, Bradley's to compliment and who doesn't love chocolate?!! 

Thanks for stopping by!

Paper Airplanes Birthday

I love packing a party and taking it up on the road with us...

for my son's 9th birthday, he didn't want to have a big party but rather spend a weekend away with just the 5 of us; we relaxed, we celebrated, we had fun and ..... we still had a party!

Here's how we celebrated, with a theme very familiar to him at the moment; he is into paper airplanes, and if you follow my blog since last year you already know he is a little traveler at heart.

  So here we go taking off....flying!

He picked the colors himself: mustard yellow, royal blue and a bit of orange

Kori at Paper & Pigtails was so wonderful to customize her Paper Airplane Printable Collection with Joel's preferred colors. 

And the amazingly creative Brittany of Edible Details matched the design perfectly with edible toppers!

 Check out the incredibly looking cookies by Bee's Knees Creative; I'm so excited about Renee's work matching the design of the labels as well with the different cookies and clouds even!

My good friend Wendy Robinson, painted Paper Airplanes on serving plates for us...so cute!

Tile cookies by Ollie Tolly's Naturally Sweet Treats, I love those!

Travel supplies for favors, and at Joel's request.....Orange Milk!

I challenged myself into making oreo pops with paper airplanes on top...loved how they came out!

Our wonderful cake and cupcakes are from Rosa's Catering, and Regina did such a great job creating a cake we had sketched for her using different shapes.  Joel sent her 2 designs and had her choose 1 for his cake which he did not see until we picked up the cake.  Regina combined the two designs and I love the paper airplane on top...he loved it too!

He wrote on the labels himself, including his favorite cookies...Chocolate Covered Oreos by Sweet Temptations. 

Janet also worked with us to match the cookies to his color palette and he liked this 'Happy Birthday' design because "it's cursive'!

Joel helped plan his dessert table and made the paper airplanes for decor himself...

Angilyn at Simple Tastes made the cutest tiny paper airplanes to go on her lollipop favors for us...

I know you want to know about the stunning...Custom Tassel Garland by Carmen at The Flair Exchange! ; find them here!

Happy May Birthday to my baby boy! We had a great weekend...

Credits and Links:

Blue Paper Plates, Paper Straws, Plastic Bottles and Cupcake Liners ~ Shop Sweet Lulu

Thanks!

to Paper & Pigtails, Edible Details, Sweet Temptations, Bee's Knees Creative, Simple Tastes,

 The Flair Exchange, Ollie Tolly's Naturally Sweet Treats, Regina Long at Rosa's Catering and my friend, Wendy Robinson!!