I can't believe all the amazing Valentine's Day goodies at Target! I found these cute cups and candy dishes in the dollar section. I loved adding my sweetheart plates and napkins to this party design to really give it The Valentine's Day feel. I love hearts anytime of the year... Can I just say how adorable these cookies turned out! They don't only look amazing, they taste delicious as well. My baker friend over at Cookies By Courtney did it again! Thanks for the wonderful cookies for my party, they were a huge hit. Hope you a having FUN planning your Valentines Day celebration! … [Read more...]
Bridal Shower Brunch
We had the MOST busy weekend- While I was creating and decorating for the baseball auction, we also hosted a bridal shower all on the same day. Yep! You heard right... Ellie and Evan's babysitter is getting married next month. We are so excited for her- and her fiancé is adorable. Ellie is one of the bridesmaids, so she and the others had a brunch to celebrate. Look at how adorable the yogurt bar turned out! This is such a FUN cute idea the add to the traditional brunch foods. … [Read more...]
Royal Icing
I had over 300 cookies to make for our High Schools baseball auction! I decided to make sugar cookies and do ROYAL ICING for the first time... I made stars and oscars for our Lights, Camera, Action theme. I used Sweet Topia's Royal Icing Recipe and I have to say... It was amazing! I can hardly believe it worked. For me the key was adding drops of water to get to the consistency I wanted for the perfect piping. I first piped the outside of the frosting then came back in and filled the inside. I also added edible glitter on the top to add a little sparkle to the design. So much FUN! I'm so happy to be done, but definitely would frost with Royal … [Read more...]
Halloween Milk + Cookies
There is something wonderful about classic Milk + Cookies... I am partnering with this cookie company called Cookies by Courtney! These cookies aren't only adorable... they taste great! I am working with this local (Portland) company, if you hire ME to style your party- I can get some of these custom cookies for YOU! Cookies by Courtney are so talented, kind and I can hardly wait for our next custom order! … [Read more...]
Kate Spade Inspired Cookies
These cookies don't just look amazing they also taste amazing. I have a majorly talented friend named Courtney who bakes all my cookies for my photoshoots. I come up with the design and she makes the cookie come to life! Seriously, I am beyond blessed to have her in my life... I helped style a Birthday party that was a Kate Spade Inspired theme and these were the cookies that were gifted to the party. Courtney's attention to detail is PERFECT, she knows exactly what I'm thinking which makes our business Friendship that much better. Hire me for YOUR next party and I just might show up with these delicious treats! I'm so excited, we have a ton … [Read more...]
Happy 4th of July
I hope everyone had a wonderful 4th of July! Here is a little Instagram round-up of my 4th of July celebrations... Jason and I made our own plans this year because our sweet children had more plans then us! Jason and I started our day off with a 4 mile walk. After that, I ran to the grocery store grabbed some fruit to make a fruit salad for Ellie's party she was going to later that night. After making the salad, I jumped in the shower got ready for my day with the HUBS and off we went to a friends celebration at their home. My friend had the cutest decorations (as usual) I had to take pictures... We hung out at her house for awhile … [Read more...]
Cookie Workshop
Freaking out that I was able to attend Jenny Cookies Workshop in Seattle! Jenny and I have become "sweet" friends and she only hosts 2 of these workshops a year! Last year, I wasn't able to make the dates. She hosts 1 in the Spring and 1 during the Holiday time. Besides learning her secret sugar cookie + butter cream recipes, we also learned how to decorate these adorable cookies. So much FUN!! Jenny wrote a cook book "Eat More Desserts" you can find this book at Amazon, Target, Costco and Barnes & Noble. She has dedicated herself to helping others share her joy in baking. If you are the least bit interested in learning... start … [Read more...]
Milk Jar Cookies
Cute as a button, is what comes to mind when I think of my "Sweet" friends Cookie Store! Last weekend, I was in LA for a creative conference and I had to stop into this adorable Cookie Store. Courtney and I met in Nashville last year at another conference we both attended. The best part about conferences is you get to create life long friendships with other creatives. I knew if I was ever in Downtown LA, this would be a MUST stop. Boy, was I right... Seriously, the sweetest in style and the most delicious cookie's. Milk Jar Cookies offers a monthly subscription to their yummy cookies, this would make an awesome gift or something … [Read more...]
St. Patrick’s Day Treats
Happy St. Patrick's Day! I have my corn beef and cabbage in the crockpot. I love any excuse to celebrate... Here are some sweet treats you can easily whip up for the kids after school or for dessert tonight! Truth be told- {I don't even have a sweet tooth} I am completely a visual person so, I love color! All these treats LOOK so good! Obsessed with "Green" M&M's. Add them to white almond bark or to cookie batter and you instantly have St. Patrick treats. Another favorite is "Lucky Charm" cereal, you can make Rice Krispy treats and add them. You can also add them to sugar cookie batter. St. Patrick's Day wouldn't be complete if you didn't … [Read more...]
Christmas Cookie Exchange
Invites by Crave Design Rolling and Baking Pre-Frosted Frosted & Decorated Cookie Party Selfies Island Full of Cookies Peace Out... Until Next Year! Last night was so much FUN! We laughed so hard we cried... I love getting together with my girlfriends. I have to tell you, my friends are quite the bakers- Our cookies looked AMAZING. We always have such a variety of styles and flavors. Nom-Nom... It's such a crazy time of the year and I know that everyone is super busy prepping for the Holidays. I feel extremely blessed that my friends carve out time to bake and also join … [Read more...]