Karen's Soiree

Jun 17, 2013

Pom Pom Cupcake Picks

It's always fun to have a birthday to celebrate on a Monday! I think it's a great way to start the week. Last night I wanted to add a little topper to my cupcakes but it was late and I did not want to get into anything crazy. So I made some cute little pom pom toppers! No cutting, no glueing, no measuring...it was perfect!

I had some pom poms in all different sizes and colors already. I just took some long toothpicks and pushed through each pom pom. They stayed on perfectly!

I made vanilla cupcakes using a recipe from Magnolia Bakery and a pink buttercream frosting. I think the birthday girl will love it!

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Jun 15, 2013

Weekend Reading

Happy Weekend all!

I pulled together some of my faves from the week. Kick back, relax and enjoy some great posts!

I shared a Pretty Pink Christening party {here}.
My blog got a little update from Van Ness Designs {here}.
A fab Party DIY that you can re-create {here}.

Minted's pretty blog, Julep, is featuring some Father's Day printables {here}.
Have you made your Summer Bucket List? Check out Cropped Stories {here}.
A glam DIY Glittered Gold Serving Tray from The Wedding Chicks {here}.
These Fluffy Mini Vanilla Cupcakes look so yummy from Sweet Lavender Bake Shoppe {here}.

Have a wonderful weekend all!

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Jun 14, 2013

DIY Hanging Globe Decor

I saw this party decor idea on Martha Stewart's website and I just had to post it! It's such an easy way to do something a little different with tissue globes.

Image via Martha Stewart.com

Leave it to Martha to come up with something so very lovely!

In the picture they used those easy to remove hooks, found at drugstores or craft stores, mounted on the ceiling. You can use glue dots to attach each globe to each other. I think this would look awesome hanging over a dessert table or even in a cluster in a corner (like the photo). A beautiful display your guests will go crazy for and declare you the party genius!

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Jun 13, 2013

A New Look!

I wanted to give my blog a little "face-lift"... some sprucing up here and there. So I turned to Vicky at Van Ness Designs and she created a lovely new page for me! She took my ramblings and all over the place ideas and helped me put together something I love! I highly recommend working with her, she is so patient and responds right away to any questions (I had a lot)!

New logo!

I love supporting other mom owned businesses, I hope you will check out Vicky's page!

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Jun 12, 2013

Doughnut Cakes

So Monday was National Doughnut Day...yum! This immediately brought to mind my new favorite dessert table trend, Doughnut Cakes. That's right, instead of regular cakes or cupcakes, it's all about tiers of lovely doughnuts. Glazed, frosted, filled with jelly, so many scrumptious choices!
Flowers, ribbons and pretty cake stands turn everyday doughnuts into an elegant wedding "cake".

Add some sprinkles and candles for a fun birthday "cake"!

[Links] Orchid Wedding Cake- The Wedding Couple.com Rose Wedding Cake- Saphire Event Group Chocolate Wedding Cake: JP Wedding Photography Confetti Doughnut Cake- La Fuji Mama "2" Cake- Best Kid Party Guide Long Candle Cake- Larchmont Buzz
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Jun 10, 2013

A Pretty Pink Christening

Happy Monday! This weekend was a busy one and flew by so fast!

Today I'm sharing some snapshots from a Pretty Pink Christening party. I helped to add in some personalized decor and, of course, some touches of pink and sparkle! Baby Kayla was born to love pink and sparkle, just like her Mommy!