April 29th, 2010 |
We focus so much on theme parties here on The Party Dress….but some occasions just call for pure elegance! Whether you are planning a wedding, an engagement party, a 60th birthday celebration or an elegant company event – there are always 4 main ideas that are key to making your event one to remember.
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April 12th, 2010 |
A couple of weeks ago, I posted the inspiration boards for a modern train party inspired by Thomas the Tank Engine. The party was for the son of Melisa Fluhr of Project Nursery. As a busy blogging-mom of two boys (including a newborn!), Melisa asked me to create a custom inspiration board and custom party goods [...]
April 6th, 2010 |
It’s not just for cupcakes anymore! You can now dress up your cake plates (round or square) with these lovely paper, filigree wraps. Hmmm….my cakes just got a little [...]
April 6th, 2010 |
With the weather getting nicer everyday, I find my self suddenly craving my very favorite dessert….a lemon tart. It’s light, citrus-y flavor makes this the perfect Spring/Summer dessert and I always find myself counting down the Winter months until it’s “appropriate” to bring this favorite dessert back into rotation!
March 31st, 2010 |
The most frequent question I get asked about cupcakes is regarding how to make buttercream frosting. I get told it turns out too runny or too thick. So I thought I’d share with you a buttercream recipe that I use, that works like a treat each and every time.
Vanilla Buttercream Frosting
250 grams unsalted butter, [...]
March 23rd, 2010 |
For a bit of nostalgia, base a party theme around a childhood love–like Raggedy Ann. Make sure to add in all of the cool details–like Raggedy Ann’s famous “I love you” heart as a cookie–without over doing the theme. Focus instead on a fun color combo, like red and aqua. [...]
March 18th, 2010 |
With the official start of Spring this weekend, I felt it was only appropriate to share some of the delicious Spring dessert recipes that I have found around the web. With so many fruits in season, these desserts are sure to look as good as they taste!
Lemon Ricotta Cheesecake
Tulipes with Raspberry Sorbet
Mango [...]
March 16th, 2010 |
I’m Irish. Like, freckles and reddish-hair, Irish. Have I ever told you that?! So, not only do I come from a big, Irish family…but so does my husband! Since St. Patrick’s Day falls mid-week this year, we had our two big family celebrations on Sunday. I thought I got the holiday out [...]
March 9th, 2010 |
Thrift store finds and a sophisticated color palette come together to make this Vintage Glam Barbie Party a hit. Pull out your old Barbies or find some vintage reproductions for your daughter’s birthday or a girl’s day out.
Black and pink are always fun paired together but keep things light by using two colors of [...]
March 5th, 2010 |
In trying to “relax” last night, I put the computer away and sat down with my brand new Williams-Sonoma catalog. As I was “oohing” and “ahhing” over every page, I realized that they have the perfect food accessory for so many of our party ideas! So, check these ideas out:
These [...]
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