Showing posts with label kid parties. Show all posts
Showing posts with label kid parties. Show all posts

Wednesday, December 1, 2010

Designing Table Backdrops

I would like to introduce our newest Design Dazzle Contributor Amy Oren of Blowout Party.  Amy likes to make parties fabulous and fun! Welcome Amy!!

Gone are the days when you could just throw on a tablecloth, some food, and call it a party. Today's dessert tables are all about details, design, and decor. Enter the table backdrop. Consider the backdrop as an extension to your tablecloth. With simple materials, you can transform a beautiful dessert table into an impressive, professional looking work of art, that is tasteful to the eye as much as it is to the palate.

The backdrop for this kite party is a great example. The clean, yet illustrative backdrop sets the scene, complements the theme, but does not distract you from the actual dessert table.


I absolutely love the bright and dynamic backdrop to this holiday dessert table. The red and white striped fabric is offset by elegant, yet whimsical paper flowers and snowflakes. What an enchanting way to set the scene!


The centerpiece of this winter wonderland dessert table is enhanced by the paper fan arrangement behind it.


For this circus party, a canopy frame supports the striped fabric, giving the whole dessert table a circus tent look and feel.


A lovely chalkboard menu as a backdrop for a patisserie inspired tea station- how wonderful!


Ribbon backdrops are beautiful as well as versatile. They can lend a dessert table anything from an elegant and formal air, to a light and airy feel. This dessert table on the beach has a delightful, graceful, and breezy backdrop.


This ribbon backdrop was designed to look like the sea- effervescent and magical.


Using a few oversized balloons behind the dessert table makes for a clean and simple, yet bold presentation.


Sometimes, all you have to do is get creative with the space you actually have. This dessert table was set in front of the loft's freight elevator. The authenticity of the textured wall adds another dimension to table. It's interesting and tells a story.


When planning your dessert table, remember to balance out colors and textures between wall, table, and everything in between!


Amy Oren is author of the Blowout Party blog, and owner of BlowoutParty.com.



Red and white striped fabric for a darling backdrop....


White feather tree

White Feather Tree

WeGlow International 19" Rice Paper Sunburst - White (each)

Powder Blue Sixlets Candy Coated Chocolate Balls                                                Rock Candy-Crystal Sticks Assorted - 20 Unit Pack

Monday, June 21, 2010

Twilight Party Ideas: Are You Team Jacob Or Team Edward?


I have enjoyed reading the Twilight Series. When reading the book series, I was always Team Edward.  But, since my daughter use to cheerlead for the Castaic Cougars the same football team Jacob (Taylor Lautner) was on many years ago (he seems like a great kid).... so I'm now a Jacob fan.  We use to live in the Santa Clarita, California area where Taylor Lautner is from.
We have always attended the midnight showings  of the new releases. The Twilight Saga: Eclipse is scheduled to open June 30th 2010. Our local movie theater opens the movie house to all the Twilight fans and shows the movie in all 14 theaters. I've found some fab ideas for hosting an "opening night" Twilight party.
Wow..these Twilight cookies look amazing.



Red, black and white are the "team" colors for Twilight. Great use of Twilight table decor.



Fun snack ideas and table display via here.


Clever idea using red licorice bites





Bashful Events hosted this girl's Birthday Twilight event.

Recipe for delicious looking Vampire bites.


The sign on the front door, "You don't know how long I've waited for You..." Image from here.
Twilight inspired bottle cap sheet from Etsy.

Twilight - Edward - Lifesize Standup/ Poster #906
Twilight Dessert Plates 8ct

I Love Forks Sticker and Tattoo Gift Pack (Great Gift Idea)

I Love Edward Heart Temporary Tattoos - 6 Tats per Pack I Love Jacob Heart Temporary Tattoo Pack - 6 Tats per Pack