Dessert Table: Macarons at Midnight!

It's that time of year, and another one is nearly over. 2013 is right around the corner, so my thoughts turn to glitter, sweets, and the big countdown. Last year, we participated in a progressive dinner for NYE. A ton of scheduling conflicts have kept us from doing a repeat, but I'm still in the mood for some yummy midnight macarons. Jade & Matthew Take Pictures captured this Gray Harper Event Maker dessert table filled with mini-champagne, colored popcorn, and sparkler topped macarons in all its festive sparkle.

What are you doing for New Year's? I think we'll be just hanging out at home doing a movie marathon once the kids are asleep.

pics via TKB

Moody Poms & Sweets

image via vtwonen

Dessert Table: Cherries Jubilee

I've never seen a parrot on a dessert table, but I guess there's a first for everything. In this case, the bird is almost a subtle detail when placed alongside the vibrant blues and pinks of an ombre cake and a tower of mini cakes. Wedding Chicks featured this energetic display, and it really demonstrates how simplicity doesn't have to be yawn-inducing. In fact, this bright, fresh palette is a wakeup call to ho-hum affairs.

pics by Karen Higgins Photography

Dessert Table: I've Got The Blues

Ombre doesn't have to be busy. This simple, crisp design features only a subtle grey backdrop. Azar Jazestani styled these ombre blue sweets by Gimme Some Sugar include a modern dot cake, oversized cookies, cupcakes, and cake pops.

pics by Monique Simone Photography

Sweet Idea: Red, White, and Mmmm!

I love these patriotic favor ideas just in time for the 4th of July. You can fill these rocket shaped DIY containers with any candy, or even mini toys. And, it couldn't be easier to create a sweet treat than these licorice and gum ball falls.

rocket favors, flag favors

Dessert Table: It's Raining, It's Pouring

Yesterday, I shared Part I and Part II of my Ribboned Romance dessert table with you. The pom cake toppers I used there, along with the handmade poms that  Lisa of Simply Fabulous Event Design created sent me on a search for other ways to incorporate tissue paper into dessert tables. I came across this baby shower dessert table on Somewhere Splendid and immediately loved the tissue paper clouds and simple desserts.

Don't worry about spending time cutting those little clouds and raindrops. Fiskars makes the craft punches you need to create perfect clouds and raindrops in seconds.

Aren't those cloud cupcake toppers adorable?

Dessert Table: Fabulously Fabricated

Inspiration for a dessert table's design can come from anywhere. April Foster Events and Megan W Photography chose a light teal and khaki brown, abstract floral patterned fabric to focus their table's design. You'll notice that the cake's design perfectly matches the pattern on the lampshades for the dining table.

The paper goods were also fitted to the table's design. 

The simple treats on this table are made fab by the mixing and matching patterns that bring the look together. I think the meringues are my favorite. What a lovely hue. 

What's your favorite part?

images 1-4: The Sweetest Occasion, images 5 & 6: Elizabeth Anne Designs

Dessert Table: Out of This World!

The Sweetest Occasion featured this baby shower's outer space dessert table yesterday. Emily of Paper Tiger Press designed this table to celebrate a friend's soon-to-arrive new baby. The father-to-be daydreamed about being an astronaut when he was a kid, and loved the idea for his son.

A gold star bedazzled a light teal backdrop set the stage for lots of glittery treats. I like that Emily opted for this more sophisticated shade of teal than traditional powdery, baby blue.

Clear risers virtually disappear on the display. From afar, it almost looks like the desserts flanking the diaper cake are floating in, well, space.

The red and white spaceship on the backdrop is a cute touch, and it lends an unexpected pop of complimentary color.

Be sure to check out The Sweetest Occasion for more yummy pics, and come back later today for a second post with other kid-centric dessert tables.

Dessert Table: Something Blue

This pretty little dessert table was featured on Grey Likes Weddings. The beautiful Tiffany blue and black palette is forever classic. This outdoor shower had two buffets! One was for cupcakes and macarons, while the other housed sweet drinks.

Dessert Table: Pretty Peacock

Style Me Pretty featured this gorgeous peacock blue dessert buffet as part of their Inspiration to Reality series. Blue, gold, and green macarons are perfect additions to the three cakes on this lovely table.

Check out beautiful pics of the table and other wedding details here.

Dessert Table: Tea Time Birthday

I came across this gorgeous tea inspired buffet late last week. Tracy Lau created and photographed this table to celebrate her 40th birthday, which she fully embraced. The blues are beautiful against the various shades of brown.

Wheely Fun!

Reader, and fellow blogger, Sharnel sent me these fun photos from her son's fourth birthday party. The blue and green dessert buffet had a pinwheel theme and lots of DIY touches.

For more of Sharnel's photos and the tutorials she used, check out her blog My Life My Loves.

Dessert Table: Yellow & Pale Blue

This wedding featured on Style Me Pretty is so cheery and sunny. The yellows and pale blues are an unusual, but gorgeous color palette. The scheme is further developed with small accents of red and white. Check out the charming candy table set up by the bride.

I've seen this Martha Stewart Weddings dessert buffet a million times, and I still love it. I figured I'd share it in case some of you haven't seen it before. The white, milk, and dark chocolate treats pop against the bright blue linens. There are so many cakes, including two different tiered varieties, that I wouldn't know where to start.

Dessert Table: Hanukkah's Silver and Blue

Hanukkah starts December 12th this year, which gives you plenty of time to plan, buy, and create some delicious treats for your guests. Blue and silver are the traditional colors of the holiday, and this time of year, there are sure to be tons of silver-y blue ornaments and decor to sprinkle across your table.

Glittery dreidels strung above the table make a perfect banner, while a tiered cake is sure to be a show-stopper. Have a baker (or your crafty self) handpaint a menorah on one side and a dreidel on the other for a 360 degree experience. Cookies decorated with royal icing can be packed away as favors or displayed during the party.

Table, Sufganiyot, Favor boxes (Martha Stewart), Cookies (Whipped Bake Shop), Hanukkah cake (Dahlia's Cakes)