Favor: Cupcake Trophy

How cute are these cupcake trophys from Kikkerland? Perfect for any competition themed party!
Photo: Kikkerland

Happy Hour: Berry Sangria

I'm really into Sangria right now, and found this one for the fourth of july via EdiTORIal. I used Chambord instead of creme de cassis, and it was yummy!

Rosé Berry Sangria

Ingredients

• 1/2 cup sugar
• 1 cup water
• 1/4 cup crème de cassis
• 1 1/2 cups mixed berries such as raspberries, blueberries, and blackberries
• 1 (750-ml) bottle chilled rose wine
• 2 tsp fresh lemon juice
• 1 bottle club soda
• Mint leaves (for garnish)

Instructions

1. Mix all ingredients (except mint leaves and club soda) and let soak in the fridge for a couple of hours
2. Right before you serve, add 1/2 cup club soda
3. Pour over ice, garnish with a mint leaf, and enjoy!

Photo: Epicurious

Yellow and Gray Modern Vintage Baby Shower

Shoot, its been so long since I posted, I almost forgot how! I had a tough June, but I'm so ready to move on and jump back into it all! Lets start with this fun baby shower I planned with one of my favorite color schemes yellow and gray. The beehive theme was so fun! I have more details to share, but I can't say it any better than Lisa of Portland's Bloomsberry Floral. She did an amazing job on the floral designs! See her post HERE

I LOVE LOVE Chevron!

I saw this amazing shoot on the Sweet and Saucy Blog and of course I fell in love with all the chevron prints and hot pink chiavari chairs. Gorgeous color scheme and that cake from Sweet and Saucy is the BEST! Check out all the fabulous vendors responsible for this HERE and more pictures.

Images via: Gabriel Ryan Photography

Blackberry Margaritas

If I post enough summer cocktails, will the sun come out? I'm just itching for some warm weather!! First one up, Blackberry Margaritas!

Blackberry Margaritas

• YIELD: 8 servings (serving size: about 1/2 cup)
• HANDS-ON: 30 MINUTES
• TOTAL: 30 MINUTES

Ingredients

• 1 1/2 tablespoons granulated sugar
• 1/2 teaspoon kosher salt
• 1 lime
• 1 cup water
• 1/2 cup sugar
• 1 cup 100% agave blanco tequila
• 3/4 cup Grand Marnier
• 2/3 cup fresh lime juice
• 12 ounces fresh blackberries

Preparation

• Combine 1 1/2 tablespoons granulated sugar and kosher salt in a dish. Cut lime into 9 wedges; rub rims of 8 glasses with 1 lime wedge. Dip rims of glasses in salt mixture. Combine water and 1/2 cup sugar in a microwave-safe glass measuring cup. Microwave at HIGH 2 1/2 minutes, stirring to dissolve sugar; cool. Combine syrup, tequila, Grand Marnier, fresh lime juice, and blackberries in a blender; process until smooth. Strain mixture through a cheesecloth-lined sieve over a pitcher; discard solids. Serve over ice. Garnish with remaining lime wedges.

Photo: Cooking Light

Real Soiree: Rainbow Party

This Rainbow Party comes from the Super Fabulous Natalie of Maine for her daughter, Violet's 4th Birthday Party. A rainbow detail is not forgotten on this party. My favorite details are the paper chains, especially the super cute itty bitty paper chain on the cake stand, the cotton candy cloud filled with rainbow cake pops, and the yarn handles on each of the take home gable boxes.
Thank you, Natalie for sharing your party!!

Cake Pop Rainbow on a Blue Cotton Candy Cloud with the cutest mini rainbow paper chain!


Love these Rainbow Refrigerator Cookies. I need this recipe! So fun!

YUM!YUM!YUM!



Homemade Candy Buttons! Who knew?




The Birthday Girl Blowing out her candles!

And the Winner is..

Thanks to everyone who entered!!

And the Winners of the $75 gift certificate giveaway are:
Elliott and Linh
Winners of the $25 gift certificates are:
Karissa and Modern Frills

Pick out what you would like to use your gift certificate on the Stella & Dot site and send me an email at:
annette@swankytables.com

Here are your random numbers:

21 13 16 5 

Timestamp: 2011-04-29 13:01:16 UTC