What’s a party without a little sparkle?  From shimmering gold to pink bows and feathers, this first birthday party really shines.  Little girls and big girls agree… all that glitters is gold!  And today’s party is no exception!  With incredible sweets created by our friends at Intricate Icings, this was definitely one sweet affair.  Dazzling cakes, cookies and cake pops all inspired by the party invitation.  Plus a mini, ombre-ruffle cake, made especially for the birthday girl!  Love, love, love it!  We’re just beaming over this Glittering Gold & Pink 1st Birthday….

Delightful, isn’t it?!  We’ll come back to those amazing cake pops in just a moment…

First, check out THE most adorable smash cake ever!  Ombre. Ruffles. And a glittering #1.  Does it get much better than this?  Only when the birthday girl digs into this mini ruffled buttercream cake, made just for her!

The invitation provided the inspiration for the cake, cupcakes and cookies.  Shimmering gold, pink bows plus a few edible feathers to complete the look.  Even the cupcake stand was glittering with fun (and the birthday girl’s name, Storey)!

Golden bows made from modeling chocolate take these cake pops to a whole new level of fabulous!  They pair perfectly with charming pink and gold bow-shaped cookies.

A bedazzled photo booth with a sparkly gold backdrop set the stage for guests to strike a pose.  And the perfect setting to capture this sweet moment… the birthday girl and her giant pink balloon!

From the ribbon backdrop to the glittering gold tablecloth and everything in between, we’re loving the sparkle!  Thank you to Rachael at Intricate Icings and Krista at Artessa Photography for sharing this Glittering Gold & Pink Birthday Party with us!

Happy Friday everyone!

Vendors & Credits:
Coordinator:  Ashley Summers
Cake & Desserts:  Intricate Icings
Photography:  Artessa Photography
Invitations:  Rebecca Shriver
Flowers & Balloons:  Newberry Brothers
Linens:  Chair Covers & Linens and Nuage
Venue: The Four Seasons, Denver

Whoo…  Whoo…  Look whooo’s turning one?!?  Oh my goodness, today’s party is soooo incredibly adorable!  It’s a snowy, winter dream filled with sweet owls and sweet treats!  Created by Rachel Skvaril of Fondant Flinger for her son’s 1st birthday, this celebration is just dreamy!  A soft blue, grey and white color scheme is accented with small touches of woodsy brown.  Perfect for a winter birthday and a birthday boy who chants “whoo, whoo”, this Snow Owl First Birthday is a hootin’ good time!

Rachel shared a few thoughts about her inspiration for this party:

“We currently live in Kodiak, Alaska so I wanted to embrace the wintry home that we have come to love during our time here. Our little guy, Levi, used to chant, “whoo, whoo” when he was just a few months old so I knew we were going to go incorporate an owl theme. I decided to combine both the snow and the owl into the snowy owl theme.”

Oh. My. Cuteness!  Levi’s birthday hat and onesie are simply precious!  I can only imagine how handsome he must have looked as he enjoyed his first birthday cake!

Now, let’s get a better look at this cake!  Rachel did an incredible job of tying this snowy owl theme together, especially on the cake.  How adorable are the snow covered branches, wrapping around the side of the cake?  They’re the perfect place for a snow owl to perch!  Especially this charming fondant snow owl, created by Brittany at Edible Details!

I love the entire display!  From the wooden cake stand to the white vases filled with tall, willowy branches…. a gorgeous cake surrounded by precious snow owls and sparkling, snow covered trees.   The fun, wintry vibe continues on with burlap goodie bags and snowflake cupcake toppers.

Did you see the crazy-cute owl pinata?!?  I almost missed him lurking in the background behind the milk bottles… but he is too adorable to miss!!  So many snowy owl details, all coordinating with the delightful invitation and party printables created by Gwynn Wasson Designs!

I love seeing a theme brought to life with such thoughtfulness and attention to detail.  Such a beautiful party to celebrate a special day for Rachel’s family and her little Levi!

A huge thank you to Rachel of Fondant Flinger for sharing this dreamy Snow Owl 1st Birthday with us!  Love the cake, love the theme, love all of the amazing details!  Happy Birthday to your little owl!

Vendors  & Credits:
Cake, Desserts & Party Styling:  Fondant Flinger
Fondant Snow Owls and Cupcake Toppers:  Edible Details
Invitation & Paper Goods:  Gwynn Wasson Designs
Phototography:  Simply B photography
Birthday Hat & Onsie:  J. Marie Designs
Burlap Bags and Milk Bottles:  Pink Lemonade Party Shop
Owl Pinata:  ¡Dalé! piñatas

Nothing cures the Monday blues like a big dose of pretty!  And that’s exactly what we have in store for you today.  We’re starting off the week with a romantic dessert table to make you swoon!  With buttercream frills, ruffled rosette swirls and ombre, this display will steal your heart.  The soft pastel color scheme is a perfect combination of peach and mint with a pop of gold.  Featuring three incredible cakes, a whimsical balloon backdrop and festive streamers…  feast your eyes on this Fresh & Feminine Cake Table, shared with us by Jenna Rae Cakes.

Are you swooning yet?  This charming table included three cakes: a mini buttercream frill cake in shades of mint, an ombre layer cake with buttercream rosette swirls and an incredible fondant covered petal cake as the centerpiece.  Meringues, white chocolate covered cake pops, boxed favors, streamers and balloons completed this lovely display.  Not to mention the oh-so-cute cake menu!

So many great uses of color gradation in this table… both inside and outside the cake!  A peach ombre layer cake is covered in buttercream rosette swirls and the results are beautiful!

Jenna Rae shared a few thoughts with us about her inspiration:

“The inspiration for the table came from a style board my sister, Graphic Designer Ashley Illchuk, and Jessie Thiessen from One Plus One Design came up with.  I loved the colour palette.  Mint green and peach are my favorite colors to work with right now….  This is a great alternative to a big wedding cake, and gives the guests more variety.  It also adds a modern touch to your big day.”

Isn’t it lovely!  It would be perfect for a wedding, bridal shower or even a baby shower.  AND I think it would be a lovely change to the typical reds and pinks for Valentine’s day.  The soft colors and delectable sweets definitely create a sense of romance.

A big thanks to Jenna Rae for sharing this charming Fresh & Feminine Cake Table with us!  We love, love, love it!  Happy Monday everyone!

Vendors & Credits:
Cake :  Jenna Rae Cakes
Photography:  Tracey Kiansky Photography
Styling : One Plus One Design and Ashley Illchuk