The Party Dress » cookies http://www.thepartydress.net Modern Ideas for Entertaining, Party and Wedding Planning Thu, 02 Feb 2012 10:00:20 +0000 en hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v=3.2.1 TPD Magazine: Modern Gingerbread http://www.thepartydress.net/2011/12/tpd-magazine-modern-gingerbread/ http://www.thepartydress.net/2011/12/tpd-magazine-modern-gingerbread/#comments Tue, 06 Dec 2011 10:00:53 +0000 Kelly http://www.thepartydress.net/?p=8691 Gingerbread cookies are a staple this time of the year, but why not update them a little bit by piping on some modern, graphic patterns?!  Our assistant editor, Charynn of Two Sugar Babies, created some examples for the holiday magazine.

Choosing two of the trendiest patterns on the market right now, Charynn used a piping bag to [...]]]> Gingerbread cookies are a staple this time of the year, but why not update them a little bit by piping on some modern, graphic patterns?!  Our assistant editor, Charynn of Two Sugar Babies, created some examples for the holiday magazine.

Choosing two of the trendiest patterns on the market right now, Charynn used a piping bag to frost these cookies with both a clover pattern and a chevron.  Cute, right?!  (and yes, I will be using this as inspiration for my Christmas cookies this year!)

I also love the idea of decorating cookies with initials.  They could make a darling placecard for a holiday dinner, or a cute gift idea! (make one for each member of the family and wrap them up on a cute plate….so simple, so cute and thoughtful!)

]]> http://www.thepartydress.net/2011/12/tpd-magazine-modern-gingerbread/feed/ 1 Parties by WH Hostess: Francesca’s Bake Shoppe II http://www.thepartydress.net/2011/06/parties-by-wh-hostess-francescas-bake-shoppe-ii/ http://www.thepartydress.net/2011/06/parties-by-wh-hostess-francescas-bake-shoppe-ii/#comments Thu, 23 Jun 2011 15:00:40 +0000 Kelly http://www.thepartydress.net/?p=7961 I hoped you enjoyed the details of Francesca’s Bake Shoppe birthday party this morning!  I’m back now with all of the yummy details of her “bake shoppe” cookie dessert table.  First, let me start off by saying that when I initially helped Francesca’s mom come up with the concept/plan for this table, I never imagined it [...]]]> I hoped you enjoyed the details of Francesca’s Bake Shoppe birthday party this morning!  I’m back now with all of the yummy details of her “bake shoppe” cookie dessert table.  First, let me start off by saying that when I initially helped Francesca’s mom come up with the concept/plan for this table, I never imagined it would turn out THIS CUTE!  The stand itself was made by Grand Soirées Event Design & Coordination, with a custom stripe fabric awning.  The front was decorated with a coordinating pennant banner that said “bake shoppe”.

Gallon cookie jars were accessorized with coordinating paper liners, cookie jar tags and ribbon, and each held a different type of cookie.  French macaroons, chocolate-covered {with pink polka dots} oreos, sugar cookies in the shape of “1″, jam-filled cookies and more…..  Wooden tongs were placed in front of each jar for easy serving.  To give the back row of cookie jars a boost up, and give the table a new dimension, a moss-covered riser was placed in the center and held both the jars and a DARLING tiered cake.

Guests went home with take out boxes full of cookies and the kiddos also took home a tin of bubbles {accessorized with a custom label}.  I love how she tied in the moss from the dessert table by lining her lucite trays with it!

Photography by Nicole Parker

]]> http://www.thepartydress.net/2011/06/parties-by-wh-hostess-francescas-bake-shoppe-ii/feed/ 21 Parties by WH Hostess: Modern Silhouette Dessert Table http://www.thepartydress.net/2011/06/parties-by-wh-hostess-modern-silhouette-dessert-table/ http://www.thepartydress.net/2011/06/parties-by-wh-hostess-modern-silhouette-dessert-table/#comments Wed, 01 Jun 2011 09:00:42 +0000 Kelly http://www.thepartydress.net/?p=7581 Yesterday, I showed off all of the darling details from our Nesting Newbies photo shoot…..and today, I am back with the dessert table details!  Let me tell you, this was one of my all-time favorite tables to put together.  I loved the monochromatic green candy, the bold patterns on the paper goods and cookies, and the [...]]]> Yesterday, I showed off all of the darling details from our Nesting Newbies photo shoot…..and today, I am back with the dessert table details!  Let me tell you, this was one of my all-time favorite tables to put together.  I loved the monochromatic green candy, the bold patterns on the paper goods and cookies, and the sweet silhouette that graced everything from the sign, to the cupcake toppers, to the fondant toppers by Two Sugar Babies.

I used a black console from our home as the table.  Not only did I want the black piece as the focal point, but I also loved how I was able to play with decorating the shelves!  And for a kids party….those candy jars were right at their level!  The table was framed with pom pom garlands that I made from craft-store finds.  I draped several garlands on each side to look like a set of drapes, and placed a hanging sign in the middle.

Candy Warehouse supplied me with an amazing assortment of green candy.  I loved playing with the different shades, and by putting them in different glass apothecary jars and containers, it made for a really sweet look.  I did pop in a couple of containers of white candy for a little “pop!”  I asked two of my favorite dessert table ladies to create goodies for me – Charynn from Two Sugar Babies made incredible fondant toppers for my big cupcakes (can you believe how perfectly she matched our silhouette and exploded lattice pattern?) and Allyson Jane made us fabulous couture cookies with our coordinating patterns on them.  Tip: I always line my platters with coordinating paper…..it helps pull together the theme!

The table was “branded” with coordinating food tent cards, candy jar tags and of course, cupcake toppers.  I had white, metal tins (dressed up with polka dot ribbon and a darling sticker) for the kids to fill up with candy to bring home.  Not only is it a perfect party favor, but it also serves as an activity during the party…..our birthday girl had a fabulous time selecting candy to put in her tin!

Photography by Sisterazzi Photography

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If you are looking for some cute packaging for your holiday treats, look no further than these darling gingerbread boxes.  The perfect vessel to deliver all of your holiday cookies and candy, and they can be customized to the size you want (you make them, you decide the size!).  Made simply of gingerbread squares, and glued [...]]]> Gingerbread Gift Box

If you are looking for some cute packaging for your holiday treats, look no further than these darling gingerbread boxes.  The perfect vessel to deliver all of your holiday cookies and candy, and they can be customized to the size you want (you make them, you decide the size!).  Made simply of gingerbread squares, and glued together with royal icing….here are the instructions from House and Home:

Step 1

Enlarge the templates on House and Home on a photocopier, but we recommend making these boxes no larger than 6” square. Otherwise, they’ll be too fragile.

Step 2

Cut the gingerbread squares using the templates. Bake cookies.

Step 3

“Glue” together and hide edges using Royal Icing.

Step 4

Place gift inside, and wrap with ribbons to reinforce.

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