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xmas in july :: tree decorations
Today I want to share the rest of the creative idea and detail pictures I took from last years Ronald McDonald House Trees of Hope event.A cupcake inspired tree... If I had a bakery/store front, this...
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xmas in july :: sugar cookies
Did you know today, July 9th, is National Sugar Cookie Day? Nope, I didn't either! But it fits in perfectly with the Christmas in July series. Each year, millions of sugar cookies are made and...
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xmas in july :: holiday cards
It's never too early to start thinking about your Christmas cards - they always sneak up on me anyway. I was recently contacted by The American Cancer Society about their new holiday greeting cards...
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xmas in july :: ice cream and christmas
So, I'm a day late and a dollar short - what's new!? Yesterday was National Ice Cream Day and I had a post prepared to share, but missed the actual day. I couldn't stand not showing you these adorable...
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xmas in july :: new home christmas card
Every year, my husband and I design our own Christmas cards. On Christmas Eve of last year (crazy, I know!), we moved into our new house. Since the timing coincided (and it reduced my workload!), we...
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xmas in july :: simple dessert trays
This is a dessert tray I quickly put together for my husband's office last holiday season. Mini cupcakes and macarons... Even though they are simple desserts on a simple platter, I think they look...
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xmas in july :: winter's night dessert table
Last year, I donated a dessert table to a fundraising event at my daughter's school. The event was held right after the holidays, but I thought I would still share photos as part of the "Christmas in...
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xmas in july :: wish list
To wrap up the "Christmas in July" series, I'm going to share a few of my wish list items. Maybe it will give you some ideas as well. I am a firm believer that there is always more to learn. The online...
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national root beer float day
My favorite - Root Beer!!! The only thing better than a root beer float would be a root beer float cocktail! I was recently introduced to Three-Olive's Root Beer Vodka and loved it! Now, I'm thinking...
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shoe and purse cake
This was a recent cake I did for a 13th birthday party. Instead of making all the purses and shoes out fondant/gumpaste, I used ornaments from my master bedroom Christmas tree with the same theme. I...
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halloween recap
First, I have to say my thoughts and prayers continue to be with my fellow east coasters suffering from Sandy's destruction. Our power came back on in time for a regular night of trick-or-treating and...
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kilt cupcakes
Some orders I get are very specific and to be honest, some get me very nervous. Nervous that I won't be able to create what the client has in mind. Last week, I had a cupcake order to fill for a...
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pottery barn :: mystery box challenge
I am SO excited to share today's post with you! I was recently asked by Pottery Barn (I know crazy, right!?) to participate in a fun little competition - a "Mystery Box Challenge". Along with four...
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pottery barn :: winner
Yay! I'm grinning ear to ear... I just found out that I am the winner of the Pottery Barn Mystery Box Challenge. Thanks to ALL who voted! When I was asked to participate, I never expected to come out...
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new year's eve
I will be on an airplane when the ball drops tonight. What are you all going to do? Hope it's more fun than that. Can you drink a bubbly beverage for me!? I am SO looking forward to 2013 - 2012 was a...
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stamped plates :: reader idea
Do you all remember my tutorial on stamping plates? I continue to use this as a little extra detail at my personal events.And now thanks to an A. Party Style reader, here is an expansion on this idea....
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valentine's breakfast for two :: pretty in pink
After winning the Pottery Barn Mystery Box Challenge last month, I was given another opportunity to do some more styling work with Pottery Barn products. With Valentine's Day right around the corner, I...
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modern animal baby shower cake
This is a recent baby shower cake I made. For the animals, I used my Cricut Cake machine - They look much better than if I were to cut them out! The mommy-to-be's nickname is banana, hence the saying...
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pink + gold
Okay, this is not a new trend by any means, but I am currently obsessed. The pink and gold craze has swept me off my feet. The dual juxtaposition of the bold contrast of colors as well as the flat...
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deviled egg "holder"
With Easter one week from today, the ever popular deviled eggs will be making it's annual appearance in abundance. Yum! I always have a problem serving deviled eggs though. They slip and slide all over...
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