Patriotic Cake Decorations

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I have been thinking a lot about my dessert displays for the patriotic holidays coming up.  I always love the simplicity and versatility of a plain white frosted cake.  They can easily be dressed up for any theme using candy, ribbon, fondant, or even paper banners and they are easy to make with a simple buttercream, or for a smoother look, rolled fondant.  Better yet,

Pretty Perfect

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Hello-Please remember to vote for me on the circle of moms best party blog contest.  Just click here.  No logging in or registering just one thumbs up click.  You can vote once a day.   I REALLY appreciate it. XO I found two great parties featured on the web last week that I am excited to share with you. Pink Baby Shower Safari on HWTMThis

Make It Monday- Homemade Donuts

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Hi everyone- if you could quickly pop over and vote for me, I would REALLY appreciate it. No registering or loggin in. Just one thumbs up click! You can vote once per day.  Thanks. Donuts are one of my most favorite treats!  I love them all- old fashioned, crumb, twist – yummy.  When I saw a recipe for homemade donuts on Bakers Royale, I knew

In Bloom- Etsy Store

I have been, shall we say,  as busy as a bee working on a new party theme and I have completely forgotten to share some cute new party bags and baking cups that I now carry in my ETSY store. These are great for so many thing. I am always pulling out these bags to wrap presents, stick sandwiches and snacks in, and the small

Link Party

Hi- Our link party is getting more popular! Thanks for sharing all of your creative ideas.  Last week’s most viewed link were Stronger, Braver, Smarter by Naptime Delights I love this quote! and 50 Summer  Free Printables by Craftionary Such great ideas!  Congratulations, Ladies and make sure you grab my NEW button! (Which I am so excited about!) Ready for the party?  This is your

Good Vs. Great- Custom Stamps

It has been a long time since I’ve done a post from this series but I have been working on and receiving a lot on invitations lately.  I “talked” in another post about how important a printed invitation can be for smaller affairs.  It’s a little gift, a promise of fun and it can set the mood for the party weeks in advance.  The envelope,

Pretty Perfect

Hello! Just one party around the web last week caught me eye.  I love it for three reasons:1. The color scheme is one of my favorites for a girls- pink, green.2. The totally preppy and Lily Pulitzer inspired patterns.3. You don’t usually see a sports themed party for a girl. French Open Tennis Party on HWTM Did I mention the gumball tubes? They’re in stock

Make It Monday- Patriotic Popcorn

I am really looking all the patriotic holidays coming up.  Memorial Day is a huge celebration in our town- a parade, fireworks and lots of fun pool parties thanks to the amazing southern California weather.  I am just so thankful to live in this incredible country. So, I just had to pull out my fun party popcorn recipe and whip up something for these events

Summer Gifts

Even though we love school and our teachers, we are counting the days until summer in my house!  Here are 2 tags and 3 great ideas for end of the year treats for classmates or neighbors.  Also, use them for a quick pick me up treat for your coworkers.  Wrap up a beach ball, pop rocks or gumballs, add the tag and you’re done! The

Today’s Giveaway is a $25 giveaway to my Etsy store.  I have been adding a lot of new item to the shop and am very excited by the new stuff we have.  Just a little bonus for my sweet readers. a Rafflecopter giveaway Now to our link party-  Last week’s most viewed link up wasA Very Rainbow Birthday by Fancy Frugal Life Such a cute

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