Dessert Table: All-White Wonder

An all-white dessert table works for every season. In Summer, it seems fresh and airy. In Winter, it feels icy and cool. This collection of simple cakes on simple stands would work well for almost any group gathering at any time of year. This Style Me Pretty spread as accents of soft peach, but you could use lilac, icy blue, or yellow to change the feel of the design.

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Valentine's Visions: Felt Fortune Cookies

Why not take a sweet cookie, make it out of felt, and fill it with candy? Martha featured these felt fortune cookies, which are perfect for Valentine's Day. Why are they perfect? They're inexpensive, they're easy, and they're unexpected, a veritable triple threat if you ask me. These would also make great wedding or bridal shower favors. Oooh, and baby shower favors! Imagine that the guests have to open the cookie to see the sex of the baby.

Check out the full how-to right here.

Valentine's Visions: Rolo Wraps

I've had a long-standing love affair with Rolos. I mean, they're everything wonderful. Caramel, chocolate, and a bite-size that doesn't make you feel guilty (even if you've had two, or six). Well, with Valentine's right around the corner, I was happy to find this inexpensive, cute candy idea that incorporates my beloved sweet.

Simply grab a roll of wrapping paper you like. Cruise Target's Dollar Spot for inexpensive options. Use the Rolo wrapper as a sizing template, and get to cutting. Write a note on the blank side of the wrapping paper and seal with a small heart or XO sticker. Even my toddler could help with this project, and Grandma and Papa will be thrilled to get their treats for V-Day.

DIY Valentine's Brownie Toppers

It's so easy to dress up treats and make them seem even more special. These arrow brownie toppers by Cyd of The Sweetest Occasion are a perfect example. You can whip up a batch of brownies or buy some, cut them with a heart cutter, and top them off with these felt arrows.

The steps are simple enough, so be sure to check out The Sweetest Occasion for the full tutorial.

DIY Donut Tower

I love simplicity and towers of sweets, so this donut tower is right up my alley. Simply stack powdered donuts on a lovely cake stand, tuck in some fabric/paper/felt flowers for a pop of color, and just wait for the guests' oohs and aahs to roll in. What a great twist on a croquembouche. 

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