Escape to Paris Tea Party

Last year for the St Andrew Catholic School Gala I donated a themed tea party and some of my very best friends bid and won it! 

How LUCKY was I to not only donate to a great cause but also host some of the most kindest, lovely women I could ever know. 

The theme was.....Escape to Paris!!!

Here are some pictures, I hope you enjoy. 

I just wanted to post this so that I always can look back and remember what a fun and amazing time this was. 


A memory I really, really treasure. 

Themed sugar cookies were a buttery, soft dream....

Thank you to my DEAR FRIEND KIM for this beautiful dessert stand!!! LOVE! 

Although the first two courses were delicious, the dessert tray stole the hearts of all...swoon! Every tea party in Paris needs macaroons!

A delicious and decadent salted caramel tea was served. 

Champagne anyone??

I had a few takers on that! Love these ladies! 

I hope you enjoyed your Escape to Paris! 

Here is a little party gift from the hostess!! I gave each guest a beautiful tea cup with homemade cream cheese mints! Smooch!

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Treats from Thanksgivings Past!

Turkey Pudding Treats

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Pumpkin Pie Vodka Shots

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Tepee Cupcakes

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Cornucopia & Turkey Cookies

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Making Sweet Memories

Sophia & Mom

Sweet Pea Baby Shower Cupcakes

Sweet Pea Baby Shower Cupcakes

I haven't posted for a long time and thought these were worth sharing. I honestly can't recall if I ever posted these last year when I made them but even if I did, they are worth the repeat - so cute! 

These were so much fun to make!

Have a great Friday!

Sports Themed Cupcakes

Sports Themed Cupcakes

I pulled these out of the archives 

recently and since it has been like two years

from FOREVER since I shared something I

thought these would be fun to put out there. 

I really had a great time making these

for a little boy's birthday - obviously he is a sports fan!!

I made them using fondant and

various paper printables. 

Shoot some hoops!

Batter up! 

I used my edible printer to make the hockey image. 

He could go all the way!!!!!!!!

Have a great day.

Ski Themed Cupcake Toppers & A Lesson In Courage

On Friday we set off for an amazing adventure

to Alaska with some wonderful, good friends. 

SKI THEMED CUPCAKE TOPPERS

We are very excited!

I am writing this blog post as a tribute to someone

that I have watched these past few months do

some pretty amazing things...........

She got an early Birthday Gift this weekend....her Ski Team Jacket!

Yep, that is my girl. My Sophia!

She is a Ski Racer.

In November, I can honestly say she could barely

get off the chair lift. She was falling down the green hills

every few minutes and she was pretty frustrated. 

This was her FIRST trip up the chair lift in November...her 3rd time on skies in her WHOLE LIFE!

 

But that girl has spunk. 

She has spirit. 

And NOTHING gets the best of this girl. 

So...she hung in there. And fought for what she wanted. 

She leaned on some great friends for support. Because that is

what a true friend does....lifts you up when you need to lean. 

She decided to join the "D-Team" which is the downhill

ski racing team. Her Dad and I didn't doubt for one minute

she could do whatever she wanted. She has the best spirit. 

Well...let me tell you something. This girl went from falling down

the green hills to RACING down the black diamonds. 

Why?

Because she BELIEVED IN HERSELF.

And she kept a WINNING attitude. 

She got up when she fell. 

She smiled. 

Sophia Rose, you have NO idea how proud

your Dad and I are of your strength and courage.

  You can truly do anything.   

We love you so much!!!

Here is Sophia at the Championship race doing

the Giant Slalom Course on the LEFT

 at her personal best time of the season.  

So it is so fitting that we end the ski season with the most

amazing trip of a lifetime, to go ski the slopes in ALASKA!

To take a day and go dog sledding!

To laugh with good friends!

Relax and enjoy life!

Plus...it will be her birthday while we are there. 

Sophia gave herself the best present ever this year.

It did not cost us one dime.....(well excluding her ski gear :)

It did not come wrapped in a shiny package.

It came wrapped as COURAGE.    

      HAVE A GREAT WEEK!!

 

                

Cute Spring Purse and Shoe Cupcakes

The colors of spring are starting

to pop out in the stores. From Easter

decor to fun new bright colors for summer clothes 

and shoes, I am feeling a bit of "spring" in my step. 

The colors around made me think of these cute

toppers I made awhile back. 

 

By far these have to be some of

my all time favorite cupcake toppers 

I have EVER made. 

OF COURSE, the idea, inspiration

and FABULOUS tutorial came from

Melissa @ MY CAKE SCHOOL 

These definitely get me in the mood

for a little spring action....or maybe some 

SHOPPING!     

Have a great day!

 

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