Let’s kick those Monday Blues with a dazzling event that is sure to make you smile.  Today’s post features a sophisticated black and white dessert bar created for a press event hosted by Thi Cosmetics.  The ever talented photographer, Jennifer Skog, captured the glitz and glam of the evening in these brilliant images.

The cake, created by Jen’s Cakes, perfectly creates a focal point in the center of the table without over powering the other desserts.  The black detail work and white poppy flowers are beautifully done!  LOVE it!

A special thank you to Jennifer Skog (Skog as in Vogue) for sharing her remarkable photography with Half Baked.  You can see more of her inspiring work on her blog.

That’s right, I’m spicing things up a little with a new feature called ‘Real Parties’. This covers everything from birthday parties to baby showers, bridals showers, baptisms, anniversaries, holidays, and of course weddings! The type of events that will be showcased are those with that extra little something… the ones where your guests are swooning over how clever you are – Miss Hostess! The event where you’ve either found the perfect item or better yet, made the perfect item that is truly a show stopper. This is not about your party budget… I’d love to feature both small and intimate gatherings as well as large, over the top bashes. More importantly, I’m looking for creative and clever… chic and modern.

If this sounds like your party, please submit your photos to me for consideration. Tell me about everything… the invitations, the decorations, food, favors and cake. Your party just may be featured on Half Baked!

**Please Note: Before submitting photos, please make sure you have the proper authority to do so! If the photos are the work of a professional, please contact the photographer for approval and then provide me their information so I can give credit where credit is due! For all photos that include your friends and family, please make sure they approve of having their image on the web. By submitting your photos, I assume you have done your due diligence!

I look forward to seeing and sharing your outstanding parties! You can forward your photos and party details to carrie@thecakeblog.com