Dessert Table: Unicorn Birthday Party

A unicorn party? Seriously? Yes! Absolutely! After seeing this super cute dessert table, I don't know why this theme isn't featured more often on the kid birthday circuit. I mean, who cares about Dora the Explorer and the Bratz when you can have a whimsical, girly fete like this? I stumbled upon this fanciful creation on my Pinterest feed, and I must say, Natalie Spencer Photography did a great job highlighting each and every frilly detail.

pics: Natalie Spencer Photography via on to baby

DIY Gilded Ice Cream Cones

Memorial Day is a hot second (pun totally intended) away, and nothing beats the heat like ice cream. If you want to add a little luxe to your lakeside lounging, whip up these DIY gold ice cream cones I made for Confetti Pop.

Trust me when I say these cones are even more shimmery in person. Get the step-by-step tutorial on Confetti Pop.

images by Todd Hafermann

Dessert Table: Just Cakes

Can't decide which cake flavor to serve for Easter brunch or a spring wedding? Take a note from this couple, and offer a lot of simple, but pretty options. Several single tier sweets with handmade toppers give the spread a personal touch.

images by Shannen Norman via Ruffled

Dessert Table: Friend Fete

This simple cake is like a flower explosion! Rhiannon of Hey, Gorgeous Events and photog Kelly Braman teamed up to create this girls-only bash. Bursts of pink and red make this layered chocolate cake a girl's dream. Sugar crystals rim champagne wines and XO macarons greet each lady at their seat with even more stuff into favor boxes to-go.

Want to see even more dessert displays on bookcases, bureaus, and dressers? Feast your eyes on these.

images by Kelly Braman via Hey Gorgeous Events

Dessert Meets Design: Geometric Valentine's Dessert Table

Get your eyeballs ready for some geometric, Valentine's awesomeness, because it's coming at you full force today. Hopefully, yesterday's DIY candy necklace got you in the holiday mood, because it was just a warm up for today's spread. By now, you know that I'm also one of the head honchos (honchos?) of Confetti Pop, and we dreamed up a geometric theme for Valentine's Day. And, because we like to make every shoot a party, we invited a team of great local creatives to join the bash, including my husband, Darren of Well-Groomed, and photog team Jeff and Jessica of Jeff Loves Jessica. 100 Layer Cake was kind enough to feature the entire shoot as well, so thank you ladies!

Now, on to the pretty. I designed a gold, purple and pink geometric cake that mimicked Maddy's DIY table runner. Gold candy, custom truffles, and favor boxes with custom labels were fun additions to Rolos with printable wrappers. I lined the platters using this Confetti Pop set of printable papers.

Want even more eye candy for the day? Well, if you think you can handle it, be sure to visit Confetti Pop for more pics of the entire event, visit Well-Groomed for close ups of the groom, and check out 100 Layer Cake to see which pics their editors liked best.

styling/concept: Confetti Pop

printable invites: Confetti Pop Shop
images: Jeff Loves Jessica
venue: 514 Studios
florals: Prairie Fair
groom's styling: Well-Groomed
makeup: Asia Marie - asiaschulz@live.com
hair: Melanie Rivers
bride's wardrobe: BHLDN Feria dress, BHLDN Lambent shoes
groom's wardrobe: Old Navy shirt, Men's Wearhouse bow tie, Target pants, Target boots

Dessert Table: Plenty of Pink

This is definitely giving me Valentine's visions.

pic via MSW

Pink and Gold Glitter Cookies

I've been staring that this pin for a couple of years now, just waiting to do a pink and gold holiday.

So, when I came across these packaged cookies, I was in eye candy heaven.

What palette are you using for the holidays?

flatware: Dust Jacket, macs: Sugar & Cloth

Dessert Table: Sunny Days Will Come Again

This weekend will probably be the last warm one in Minnesota. As it is, I'm shocked we've made it to November with nearly 60 degree days. This Bloom Designs dessert table is like the embodiment of summer, and will be perfect to come back to when the drab days of impending winter seem endless. A little cake, some candy, and layered popsicles? Mmmm, just perfect.

Styling and printables Bloom Designs Online via HWTM

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

State Fair Faves: Cotton Candy Cupcake Recipe

I'm back with another Great MN Get Together inspired sweet as Maddy and I get excited about the upcoming fest. Remember those pinky pink cupcakes peeking from behind yesterday's Honey Lemonade? Well, add a whisp of cotton candy and a fun wrapper and they become the star of today's post. Cotton candy is a fair classic, with its super-sugary, fluffy goodness so I know you'll love a cupcake version.

Dessert Table: Airy Affair

Soft pinks bathed in beautiful sunlight? Yes, please! This inspiration shoot photographed by nbarrett photography is so light, bright, and airy that I melted a little when I saw the dessert spread.

pics via Ruffled

Dessert Table: Nautically Nice

When you think nautical, navy blue always comes to mind. Usually it's paired with yellow, red, or green, but this little gem for a girl's party matches the classic hue up with pink. Tracy of The Sweet Peach Paperie centered a pink ruffle cake among popcorn cones, custom anchor cookies, and cute cupcakes. A flag bunting and glass milk bottles with striped straws add adorable finishing touches.

images via Sweet Goosie Girl

Dessert Table: Soft and Subtle

This dessert table by Layered Bake Shop is beautifully shot by N. Barrett is framed in the softest, prettiest light. Top that off with pale pink and white floral details, and you have a dessert buffet that makes an elegant, understated statement.

images by N. Barrett

Dessert Table: Gradient Goodness

Flowers, flowers everywhere! A large floral backdrop in white and soft pinks add impact without distracting from the edible floral details on several cakes and cakes on display. Mrs A in the Cove also used pink, teal, and white macarons to adorn two cakes, while pale and saturated teal decorated two others.

see more delicious pics here.