There’s an interesting discussion on Facebook tonight over at The Purple Pug’s fan page. (By the way, The Purple Pug makes gorgeous party goods, so be sure to check out her site and await her re-opening.) The discussion was focused on whether stylized photoshoots of parties and dessert tables, those that are not “real” parties and are purely inspirational, informational and for self-promotion purposes should be identified as such. So far, the parties I’ve posted are “real” and are not always picture perfect. (Case in point, the little flap on the side of the Cookie Dough Pops stand above came apart just before the party!) However, I may do some photoshoots in the future to showcase what I’m capable of, ideas I have and also to inspire others. I think there is room in the party industry for both types of work and I’m in favor of full disclosure.
This slumber party was created for a sweet teenager whose childhood nickname, “Sunshine,” inspired the theme of peace, love and flowers. I chose some of her favorite colors and united them with the theme with the help of the wonderful gals over at Anders Ruff. After an exciting day that included a B.F.F. Photo Shoot for ten, delicious Italian food and a movie, the girls came home to this…
The Cookie Dough Pops in the first photo were devoured instantly. The birthday girl had requested a fondant cake so I made sure her theme was incorporated into this 4 Layer Dark Chocolate Fondant Cake.
Always in favor of small portions of great tasting desserts, I added these custom color mini doughnuts to the table from Dough a Deer. They are baked, not fried and are so adorable at only about an inch and a half big.
Milk Chocolate Covered Oreos drizzled in party colors make for a yummy treat.
Iced Sugar Cookies as well as assorted candy rounded out the table.
This was definitely a sweet ending to a wonderful night! But the fun actually continued the next morning with a piñata that matched the theme and colors perfectly!
Each guest carried home her piñata stash in a pretty keepsake box.
I’d love to hear your comments or questions!
Sources
Printables: Anders Ruff
Doughnuts: Dough a Deer
Cake, Pops, Oreos and Sugar Cookies: Just a Bite Desserts
those sweet little donuts are my favorite! as far as the photo shoot debate… I think a promo page of staged desserts and a gallery of actual party pics is the way to go.
Love the color palette. The drizzled oreos look amazing and the dough a deer donuts are always such an adorable touch. Super cute..And real:)
Sue, great idea! Kristy, thank you so much! So glad you both stopped by.
What a wonderful teen girl party! The theme is sweet, beautiful and powerful, and speaking of SWEET, I must learn to make cake pops….
Erika´s last [type] ..Creamy cauliflower soup
Thanks, Erika! I’d love to see what you do with cake pops!
Paula´s last [type] ..Teen Birthday – Peace- Love and Flowers
Looks delicious Paula! You are very talented!
Thank you, Debbie. It was fun to create!
Paula´s last [type] ..Teen Birthday – Peace- Love and Flowers
Paula,
I truly appreciate your creativity and viewing this page I am getting hungry for your tantalizing treats. I’ll have to make a dessert party for friends when I start to entertain outside again.
BON APPETIT!
Joan,
With your design savvy and my desserts, I’m sure we can make a gorgeous sweets table for you and your friends!
Thanks for stopping by.