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 …

hen it comes to cake… if one is good and two is better, then three is a trifecta! Over the next few days we’re going to explore a current cake trend in the wedding and party scene, Cake Trios! Three individual cakes, each with their own design, working together to create a perfect display of cake harmony! It’s doesn’t get much sweeter than this!

Today’s featured Cake Trio is a charming display created by Emily Lael Aumiller, founder and owner of Lael Cakes in Brooklyn. With peaches and cream as the inspiration, Emily created these beauties …

With my daughter’s first birthday party so recently behind us, I’ve had first birthday mania on the brain for months now! First birthdays are such a special celebration, marked by laughter, family and cake! So it’s only fitting that today’s post is all about birthdays and cake, featuring a precious first birthday cake AND a giveaway! A treat for everyone involved… I’m thrilled to share a cake created by one of my very favorite cake designers, you’re going to flip over this little guy, and someone will win a fab prize! Sounds like the perfect …

Don’t you hate it when you have awkward amounts of tinted buttercream left over? Most always it’s a tad too much to toss, but not enough to store in a tub. Our contributor, Miso of Miso Bakes, is sharing some helpful tips to put extra buttercream to good use. Read More… …

A barbershop for a man is like a salon for a woman. It’s a place to relax, socialize and be pampered (in a very manly way). A place where a man can get a haircut, a close shave and a good dose of guy talk. Best of all, it can be a meaningful experience shared between father and son creating memories to last a lifetime. What little boy doesn’t love spending special guy time with his dad?

Dawn Menon of Bee*s Knees Parties drew upon this concept to create the most charming third birthday party for her son. Inspired by Reese’s love of the barbershop, …

Ooh la la! Today’s party is pure girly fun and fashion-tastic! The catwalks of Paris are brought to life as the birthday girl and her guests play dress up and strike a pose! From their little black t-shirt dresses to signature lip gloss created from luster dust, this party is a little fashionista’s dream come true. And the pink and black dessert table with its adorable cake is certainly up our alley! Created by Summer Stone for her daughter’s 7th birthday, we’re head over heels for Maddie’s Fashion Fairytale! Read …

I scream. You scream. We all scream for ice cream! Our contributor, Miso of Miso Bakes, has created an ice cream cake that will have us all screaming for more! Learn how to make this amazing ice cream cake, topped with ice cream cone cake pops! …

Ombre. Gradience. Gradation. Regardless of what you like to call it, this color trend is in. Check out these two amazing cakes showcasing this trend, created by our contributor, Miso Bakes. Read More… …

It’s Friday so I thought we’d have a little fun today! If you were a fan of the original, I probably don’t need to tell you that Cars 2 opens today. The long awaited sequel hits the screen 5 years after Cars made its debut in the summer of 2006. I’m sure if it is anything like the first film, children everywhere will dream that Lightning McQueen makes an appearance at their next birthday. And well, you can’t do a Cars 2 themed party without a Cars cake! Read More… …

What little girl doesn’t love to dance? And as big girls, we all look back fondly on our first dance class… the tutus, the tights, our hair swept back into a neat little bun. Maybe it’s because of the movie Black Swan. Maybe it’s because dancers are the ultimate image of elegance and grace. But girls of all ages are enamored with ballerinas and we see this theme spreading into events everywhere. From bridal fashion to birthday parties, ballet inspires. So today we’re oohing and awing over some lovely ballerina inspired sweets. Read …