New Year, New Post
Thank goodness I haven’t forgotten my blog password. I was looking over my website and blog tonight and realized I haven’t blogged since early Fall! We had such a busy Fall to say the least. I am excited to finally share some parties from the Fall though. It’s always fun looking back on event photos....
Red White and Blue
Happy Labor Day Weekend! The month of July was the month we moved into our new house so blogging fell by the wayside. However! I still need to share a post about my 4th of July shoot that was featured on Hostess With The Mostess, and Labor Day seems like an appropriate time to...
Hot Air Balloons!
I’m loving the Hot Air Balloon trend right now and was excited to plan a dessert table with this theme for my good friend’s baby shower! A new item on the table was chocolate gluten free cake pops! They taste SO similar to regular chocolate cake pops that a lot of people didn’t even know...
Facebook!
And for anyone who follows my blog and would like to see additional features/photos on facebook, A Silver Nutmeg IS on facebook! I’m a little late in announcing this, but better late than never, right? Become a fan!http://www.facebook.com/ASilverNutmeg
Rustic Photo Shoot
I recently found a gorgeous green dresser SITTING IN MY SISTER’S BASEMENT. Who keeps furniture this pretty in an unfinished basement? Really! So I of course took it and have been using it for photos the past couple of weeks and am currently deciding the dresser’s next assignment. The first photo shoot with the dresser...
Tiffany Blue Bridal Shower
Tiffany Blue is a popular request for dessert tables lately and I love it! My friend Cassie asked me to create a dessert table for her soon-to-be sister-in-law using her black pottery barn desk and I was THRILLED at her request. I LOVE when a hostess asks me not only to do a dessert table,...
Kentucky Derby!
When I think of the Kentucky Derby, thoughts of fancy hats and mint julep come to mind! I created this Kentucky Derby sweetscape for Derby weekend and had tons of fun working with traditional derby colors and making a “Run for the Roses” cake. Congrats to I’ll Have Another for the big win, even though...
Mickey Mouse Birthday Party!
My nephew’s 3rd birthday was this past week and he requested a Mickey Mouse birthday party. Character parties make me cringe because I immediately think of decor found at Party City – yikes! My sister hates primary colors so that made this party even more tricky (since Mickey wears RED and YELLOW). I’m always up...
Catching Up On Cute Parties!
Excuse my blogging hiatus! I’ve been so focused on Silver Nutmeg’s new Facebook page and working with my graphic designer on the new website that will go live at the end of May! Exciting things happening!
Easter Party!
This HAS to be my favorite party/sweets table so far! I know I say that a lot, but I really mean it this time . I love Easter, so of course I loved planning this party for my MOPS group and our kids. Oh and I LOVE my MOPS (Mothers of Preschoolers) ladies; we have...
Cherry Blossoms Shoot – As seen on Amy Atlas!
So excited to have the following photos featured on Amy Atlas, the Queen of Dessert Tables!I was able to take a few pictures of a sweets table I created right under two huge cherry trees in my parents front yard… (saved me the trouble of going downtown with the swarms of people!) The cherry blossoms...
Happy Easter!
This HAS to be my favorite party/sweets table so far! I know I say that a lot, but I really mean it this time . I love Easter, so of course I loved planning this party for my MOPS group and our kids. Oh and I LOVE my MOPS (Mothers of Preschoolers) ladies; we have...
Chevron Engagment Party
Over the weekend I created a dessert table for my best friend’s engagement party! I used a chevron pattern throughout the table and love how it came together. A jar of her favorite cookies and a jar of his favorite. The shot glasses were used later for vanilla milkshakes, the groom-to be’s favorite. Happy engagement,...
Safari Baby Shower
Since having two little girls, I’ve grown to love all things pink so I really enjoyed making dessert for a pink safari-themed baby shower! The shower was in my hometown of Clifton at a quaint little restaurant called Trummer’s On Main. I love how my paper elephant garland turned out and looks like they’re going...
10 Year Anniversary Party
My most recent dessert bar was for a couple’s 10 year wedding anniversary. I had so much fun planning with this couple because they were so low-stress about the party — it made things way more fun. We created a dessert table using different shades of white and silver with any color coming from the...
A little late…. Superbowl desserts!
I’m aware that the Superbowl is old news at this point, however, I couldn’t help posting pictures of the dessert I made for a party in Great Falls. Did you think that’s turf on top of these cupcakes? Fooled ya. And I made silver fondant football toppers and loved them. Shout out to Eli! I...
Snow?
Today was close to 70 degrees! I guess we won’t be seeing too much snow this winter in the DC area, but these cookies definitely make me wish it were snowing!
Candace Turns 30!
Over the weekend my friend Candace celebrated her 30th birthday by having a party for her close friends and family. Her Mom and sister worked hard on the food and I took care of the table set up and desserts. We had a lot of fun working on this party together! Candace loves to play...
Happy 2012!
I’ve been out of town all week and did zero baking for New Years’; however, my sister hosted a gorgeous New Years’ party and I have to show off the amazing pictures taken by my Mom! Love the cupcake clock! Blackberry trifle Such a beautiful Christmas tree! I love the canvas of my new nephew...
A Christmas Soiree
Earlier I posted a picture of the Santa cookies I made for our Christmas party but below are other dessert photos. I made tons of desserts – just to make sure most everyone found something they like. Who doesn’t like having options?! We had coconut macaroons, peppermint tarts, cake pops (fudge marble and red velvet),...
Santa!
I had some fun over the weekend throwing a Christmas party for loads of amazing friends. Here is a picture of the gingerbread cookies I made with a vintage Santa image I found on etsy. My new favorite thing is edible images and icing printers. I mean who doesn’t have an icing printer? Actually, I...
November Afternoon
Days like today make me wish it was Fall year-round. I can’t get enough of the amazing weather, beautiful leaves and Fall foods. I just happened to have a few leftover desserts from my weekend of baking and put together a little Fall spread of pure goodness. Pumpkin cupcakes, sugar cookie bundles & apple pies....
Weekend Events
I had a weekend full of baking orders! I wish I had gotten better pictures of everything, but here are a few pics that I quickly took - Preppy pink and green cake pops for a Sweet 16 birthday party: Maple leaf sugar cookies for a Fall dessert party: A Ladies’ Luncheon/Conference at our church...
BLUE!
The blog finally has some blue, thanks to my newest nephew, Harrison Grant! I did a dessert table for the Sip & See Shower we had to welcome my sister’s new baby boy. With so many posts with green and pink, I’ve been anxious to have a “blue” event to blog about. Ok, I don’t...
Birthday Brunch
Over the weekend we celebrated Adelaide’s real birthday with a small family brunch. My Aunts came in from out of town and my whole family was there to celebrate with us as well. This little girl had a great birthday week! I love these “short stacks” Quiche, crescent rolls, cinnamon rolls, bacon and yogurt parfaits. ...
Ruffles & Roses
My little girl turns 2 this week and we celebrated a week early with a Ruffles and Roses birthday party. (I like taking advantage of having a girl). She had an absolute ball and couldn’t believe all of her friends were in one place. I took a LOT of pictures and had trouble narrowing down...
Whale Themed Birthday Party
A few pictures from my friend’s little girl’s whale themed birthday party I made desserts for– I love the colors she chose. The cookies turned out great and remind me of the Vineyard Vines logo. Simple vanilla cake with a buttercream frosting = delicious. cake pops of course!
Lemonade & Sunshine
Today I had the time, energy and sunshine needed to have an impromptu photo shoot of a new-to-me dessert I had been wanting for weeks to make. Berry Charlottes! Haven’t you heard of them? A Charlotte is a French dessert made in a mold with ladyfingers filled with mousse or fruit (in this case both)...
Sweetest Baby Shower
I just got back from setting up a dessert bar for a baby shower at a beautiful home in Great Falls! Here are some of the pictures: The parents-to-be are not finding out the gender so the hosts chose a green/neutral color scheme Chocolate cake pops I love how these cookies turned out! Carriages, baby...
Rustic Anniversary Party
Last night my best friend and her husband celebrated their 5 year wedding anniversary by hosting a party for 75 people. I had the honor of planning the party and baking the desserts for the dessert bar. Dessert bars are so trendy and gorgeous so I was excited to take on this task! I sat...
Vintage Bunting Flag
Below are a few pictures of the bunting flag I made for my little girls’ birthday party. I love the different fabrics I picked up at G Street. I think the flag could be a beautiful accent to a little girls bedroom or play room.
Little Girl 1st Birthday Party!
Planning my little girls birthday party was more fun than I expected! We decided to do a vintage cupcake theme and I am thrilled with how it turned out. The dessert table Monogram cupcake toppers! This is just a styrofoam cupcake tier stand that I covered with leftover fabric from the bunting flag I made....
Girls’ Night Out – Jewelry and Dessert!
I hosted a jewelry party for a girlfriend last Fall and enjoyed making various desserts! At parties I usually like to serve individual-size desserts that don’t require utensils. Since the party was in November, I made seasonal desserts which included: maple cupcakes, mini pumpkin pies and apple lolli-pies (mini pies on a stick – so...
