Visit Bright Ideas for tons of sweet ideas, like this butterfly cake. Find the how-tos here. And these clever cookies decorated with candy centers. You can also submit your own ideas!
… Read More ...Oh, Silly Cakespy…More Peeps!
I still have time!! To post on Peeps, that is. I know, I know, I’ve posted on Peeps so much. But less than a week to go (and still the results of the Washington Post Peeps Show to share, so at least one more). But to see some Peeps at their sillyest, pop on over to CakeSpy. See Peeps a … Read More ...
Ideas Galore From Donna Hay
Find endless inspiration from Donna Hay for menus, recipes, style and entertaining. Many, I’m sure, are already well-familiar with the popular, Australian-based magazine and cookbook writer, but just in case you’re aren’t (or even if you are), a trip to donnahay.com is well worth the journey. Just a couple ideas in entertaining: Ice cream sandwiches, fortune cookie place settings… Read More ...
Unique Egg Decorating Ideas From, um, Me
I just completed a “Unique Egg Decorating Ideas” slideshow for ReadersDigest.com and thought I would share with you all. Find the link to the slideshow HERE. You’ll find all the instructions (including how to make your own egg dyes from food coloring) on the site, too. I’m pretty proud of how they turned out in just a … Read More ...
Easter Cupcakes!
What great cupcake inspiration from the blog, Paris Pastry. Such a happy Easter display. Find the recipes for the cupcakes (from Martha) and the frosting (from Paris Pastry) here and find the how-tos for creating the bunny and chicks here and here.
… Read More ...Free Printables for Your Easter Table
The ever-generous Skip To My Lou has these adorable printables available for Easter entertaining. Look! Easter bunny favor bags and bunny napkin holders! Too cute. And with the “carrot” napkin? Too genius.
… Read More ...Bite Your Margarita
Is it an appetizer? Is it a cocktail? I love these margarita bites from Let’s Entertain. Find the recipe here.
… Read More ...A Sushi Surprise
I love this craft from The Curious Domestic. This felt sushi has a surprise: a fish pops out of the center. The blogger originally found the idea and design at Cut Out and Keep. Find The Curious Domestic’s version here.
… Read More ...Coffee Filter Flowers (and Something Actually Edible)
Not exactly sure I can get away with posting on these daffodils made from coffee filters as edible crafts, but coffee is most certainly in the edible category. And most certainly a consumable staple of existence. And I love these simple-to-make flowers. Find the idea and how-tos here at FamilyCorner.com. They do also have some great edible crafts ideas … Read More ...
Brownie Pops for Easter!
I know I use the word “cute” way too much on this blog, but really, what other word better describes these adorable bunny brownie pops from “Cake on the Brain”? And another bonus, I learned from the post that Wilton makes a brownie pop pan? How can it be that I, maker of cookies on a stick and lover of … Read More ...
Li’l Cupcake Bites
I just want to gobble a million of these cute cupcake bites. Inspired by bakerella and The Pioneer Woman’s bite size baking fest, the blog “Bilateral Haze” came up with these user-friendly versions. Find the post and links to the recipes here. (And if you need a refresher on the baking fest, I posted on the meeting … Read More ...
Foolish Food
Zoomorphic Inspiration
Visit Junior Society (a super great kiddie culture and design site) for anthropomorphic inspiration (as in, attributing human qualities to nonhuman objects, and yes, I actually knew that word before this post, thank you very much). Specifically, zoomorphism (which I HADN’T heard before). Junior Society posted today in honor Saxton Freymann and Joost Elffers, the veggie and fruit animal masters. … Read More ...
Sweet Spring Inspiration
One of my favorite sites, The Kitchn (part of Apartment Therapy), has assembled a selection of pretty spring cookies here, such as these gorgeous bird cookies from Eleni’s. I have to admit, not only did I feel absolutely compelled to post on these sweets because I decorated cookies for ten years, including pretty much all the designs shown, … Read More ...
Easter Sweets Slideshow from BH and G
Find a slide show for easy-to-make (and kid friendly) Easter sweets at Better Homes and Gardens, including these marshmallow bunnies and nested eggs. Click here for the slide show. They even have an idea for leftovers.
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