Ombre, ombre, everywhere ombre! With the ombre and chevron stripe trends firmly secure, one need not wonder what pattern to choose. I love the icy gradations of blues of this cupcake, too. Find the recipe and instructions for making ombre cupcakes HERE at Somewhere Splendid.
… Read More ...Olympic Swimming Pool Cake, Torch Cake Pops, and Tons of Sweets Ideas
The grandeur of the Olympics is inherently inspirational, this I understand. But as one concerned with the food side of things, I can’t help but appreciate the cleverness that the Olympics has inspired in that one little arena. As evidence, check out this roundup of Olympics sweets over at Miss Candiquik. Find the how-tos for each, including these Olympic … Read More ...
Sunflower Marshmallow Pops
I made these sunflower marshmallow pops (ages ago, by the way, though I saved them to post this summer when I’m in the midst of housing renovation craziness) similarly to the flower cake pops in Sugarlicious. Painting lollipop sticks and cardstock cut-outs are easy ways to dress up marshmallow pops to look like flowers. Find the sunflower marshmallow pop how-tos … Read More ...
Olympic Torch Cupcakes
The countdown to the Olympics is well underway now. If you’re searching for some sweets to serve, check out these Olympic torch cupcake cones HERE at Sweetology.
Hosting a party? Need Olympic decorations?
… Read More ...S’mores Shooters
I was just recently bemoaning my lack o’ s’mores posts this summer given my over-indulgence in the stuff last year. I’m chipping away at that absence now because I can never resist a good cocktail. Find the recipe for these “S’moretini Shooters” (with marshmallow vodka!) HERE at How Sweet It Is.
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Sunshine Sandwich
This sunny sandwich is way too adorable to eat. Seriously, how can olives and radishes be so cute? Make a sunshine sandwich HERE at Canadian Family.
… Read More ...Beach Week Sweets from The Partiologist
As one from a beach-faring family, I grew up with sand in my toes. Plus, I just spent a week the beach. And for so many other reasons, I appreciate a week devoted to beach-themed sweets. Especially those as cute as these. Find all the goodies, with how-tos, at The Partiologist. One of my favorites is this clever and … Read More ...
Mango Flowers
This pretty fruit-on-a-stick is inspired by the mangoes-turned-flowers sold on the beach in Mexico. Who couldn’t use a little beach flair with their fruit? See how it’s done HERE at Love U Madly.
… Read More ...Fringe-y Drink Umbrellas
Turn those dime-a-dozen cocktail umbrellas (they probably really are about a dime a dozen, but I mean in a standard, everyday, nothin’ special kind of way) into way more of a statement with homemade fringe. So super duper clever. Find the step-by-step how-tos HERE at Oh Happy Day.
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Olympic Medal Treats
Quick, easy, and made from just Oreos and fruit by the foot. That’s it! This would be great for a last minute treat to celebrate the Olympics. Find the how-tos HERE at Mirabelle Creations.
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Hot Dog Twinkies
Wasn’t I juuust talking about how great Twinkies are for turning into other things? Oh yeah, here. Look what else they can be. Hot dogs. Sweet hot dogs. Find the how-tos HERE at The Seven Year Cottage.
… Read More ...Union Jack Cupcake Toppers
I believe I found my kindred spirit in Anglo-worship. I, too, like the creator of these Union Jack cupcakes, am a total Anglophile. My affair was much briefer, I’m afraid, having spent only a matter of months in Oxford and a bit in London studying, but I know oh so well the love of which she speaks. But back to … Read More ...
Rainbow Pesto Pizza
Aah, rainbow pizza for the sophisticates. Because there is pesto involved. And purple potatoes. So my kid would run for the hills. Make this gorgeous rainbow pizza HERE at Quick Dish.
Hosting a Rainbow party? Check out these Rainbow party articles over on our Party Ideas Blog and these Rainbow party decorations we found on Amazon and these fun … Read More ...
Homemade JellO Snacks
I never even thought to make my own fruit snacks. (Anyone familiar with toddlers may have seen them gobble down a bagful or two… wonder if you can make these Disney princess shaped? Those are my kid’s favorites.) Make homemade fruit snacks with JellO HERE at Six Sisters’ Stuff.
… Read More ...Watermelon Doughnuts
Watermelon cookies, cake, waffles, JellO shots… even a watermelon keg. But I think this may be the first time I’m posting on watermelon doughnuts. The summer fruit icon knows no bounds. Make watermelon doughnuts HERE at Sugar Swings!.
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