Summertime Party: Blueberry and Peach Baby Shower

Summertime! It’s what inspired this week’s inspiration board. I was browsing Pinterest, and came by this incredible looking summertime peach and blueberry pie. It looked DEVINE!

Those are normally some of my favorite summer fruits, but it had never really occurred to me to mix the flavors, which got me thinking about the color combination of dark blue and peach….. Before you knew it, I decided that was going to be my theme for this week’s board. (I’ve also included it in the idea board below!)

These would be such fabulous colors to use at a summertime bridal or baby shower. Plus, you can do double duty on buying the produce fresh for eating, but also incorporate it into your décor. Here’s what I had in mind:

Summertime Party: Blueberry and Peach Baby Shower

Summertime Party: Blueberry and Peach Baby Shower

 

See where all of these fabulous images were found:

Navy and Peach Bloom Baby Shower Invitation – made by digibuddaPaperie on Etsy

Navy and Peach Bloom Baby Shower Invitation – made by digibuddaPaperie on Etsy

Navy and Peach Bloom Baby Shower Invitation – made by digibuddaPaperie on Etsy

Blackberry and Blueberry Centerpiece – shared on Wedding Chicks

Blackberry and Blueberry Centerpiece – shared on Wedding Chicks

Blackberry and Blueberry Centerpiece – shared on Wedding Chicks

Blueberry Chair Back –shared in an inspiration board on Burnetts Boards

Blueberry Chair Back –shared in an inspiration board on Burnetts Boards

Blueberry Chair Back –shared in an inspiration board on Burnetts Boards

Blueberry Filled Cylinders Décor – shared on Brides.com

Blueberry Filled Cylinders Décor – shared on Brides.com

Blueberry Filled Cylinders Décor – shared on Brides.com

Peach Mallows – recipe and details shared on Mother Nature Network

Peach Mallows – recipe and details shared on Mother Nature Network

Peach Mallows – recipe and details shared on Mother Nature Network

Blueberry Peach Pie - recipe and details shared on Sally’s Baking Addiction

Blueberry Peach Pie – recipe and details shared on Sally’s Baking Addiction

Blueberry Peach Pie – recipe and details shared on Sally’s Baking Addiction

Picnic Peach & Blueberry Crumbles – recipe and details shared on Princess Misia

Picnic Peach & Blueberry Crumbles – recipe and details shared on Princess Misia

Picnic Peach & Blueberry Crumbles – recipe and details shared on Princess Misia

14 Inch Peach Pom Pom Hanging Decoration – made by TamsCorner on Etsy

14 Inch Peach Pom Pom Hanging Decoration – made by TamsCorner on Etsy

14 Inch Peach Pom Pom Hanging Decoration – made by TamsCorner on Etsy

What is your favorite fruit of summer?

Summer Wedding Ideas in Turquoise and Silver

When I saw this great art print by IkeStudio on Etsy, I knew it would be such a cute print to have framed and put on a wedding table, maybe near the desserts, or even near the cocktail station! It said, “Today is a perfect day to be happy”. What better quote for a wedding day is there than that?

I loved it so much I decided to use it as the main inspiration for this week’s inspiration and idea board. I’m channeling a beach or destination wedding, with bright blues and a hint of sparkle.

 

Summer Wedding Ideas in Turquoise and Silver

Summer Wedding Ideas in Turquoise and Silver

 

See where these beautiful images for inspiration were found:

Multi-Tiered Blue and Silver Wedding Cake – spotted on Pinterest

Multi-Tiered Blue and Silver Wedding Cake – spotted on Pinterest

Multi-Tiered Blue and Silver Wedding Cake – spotted on Pinterest

Silver Sparkle and Glitter Cake Pops – shared by Cute Cake Pops

Silver Sparkle and Glitter Cake Pops – shared by Cute Cake Pops

Silver Sparkle and Glitter Cake Pops – shared by Cute Cake Pops

Teal Blue Silk Rose Petals – sold by yourperfectgifts on Etsy

Teal Blue Silk Rose Petals – sold by yourperfectgifts on Etsy

Teal Blue Silk Rose Petals – sold by yourperfectgifts on Etsy

Turquoise and Silver Brooch Rhinestone Wedding Bouquet – made by MagnoliaHandmade on Etsy

Turquoise and Silver Brooch Rhinestone Wedding Bouquet – made by MagnoliaHandmade on Etsy

Turquoise and Silver Brooch Rhinestone Wedding Bouquet – made by MagnoliaHandmade on Etsy

Turquoise Palm Tree Beach Wedding Invitations – made by citlali on Etsy

Turquoise Palm Tree Beach Wedding Invitations – made by citlali on Etsy

Turquoise Palm Tree Beach Wedding Invitations – made by citlali on Etsy

Printable Wedding Mad Libs in Turquoise Blue – made by PaintTheDayDesigns on Etsy

Printable Wedding Mad Libs in Turquoise Blue – made by PaintTheDayDesigns on Etsy

Printable Wedding Mad Libs in Turquoise Blue – made by PaintTheDayDesigns on Etsy

Glitter Bling Monogram Cake Topper in Blue – made by StudioBloomIowa on Etsy

Glitter Bling Monogram Cake Topper in Blue – made by StudioBloomIowa on Etsy

Glitter Bling Monogram Cake Topper in Blue – made by StudioBloomIowa on Etsy

“Today Is The Perfect Day To Be Happy” Print – made by IkeStudio on Etsy

“Today Is The Perfect Day To Be Happy” Print – made by IkeStudio on Etsy

“Today Is The Perfect Day To Be Happy” Print – made by IkeStudio on Etsy

 

What is your favorite summer drink?

Love Is Sweet – A Cocktails and Sweets Engagement Party

Have you heard the phrase “Love Is Sweet” before? As the rise of themed candy bars grows, so does the popularity of that saying!

Do a quick search for “Love Is Sweet Take A Treat” and you will get MILLIONS of picture results with every color candy bar imaginable. Crazy isn’t it?

I thought: why not take that theme, and go a little bit further?

This week’s inspiration board was for a young, recently engaged couple who are fun loving and want to celebrate their engagement with their family and friends.  They want a relaxed and fun environment where everyone can mingle and chat. So what better way to do that then to have a cocktails and sweet party?

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Love Is Sweet – A Cocktails and Sweets Engagement Party

Everyone loves desserts and can’t resist a yummy drink. I went with a light blue, almost turquoise color, paired with a bronze for this idea board, but any color combo you choose would do.

A must have for this type of party is a signature drink, extra points if you can make it match one of your theme colors.

Another must is lots and LOTS of desserts. I tried to get a little of everything in, but the highlight of the evening will undoubtedly be the Ferrero Rocher inspired desserts.

If you REALLY wanted to run with this color scheme, you may want to take a trip to the thrift store. They often have odd mix and match glasses, and I bet you could probably pick up a few blue glasses for your guests to use. Don’t worry, they don’t all have to match, in fact, it’s almost better that way. Everyone will have their own unique glass, and they will help enhance the party’s décor! Win win!

See where these lovely images were found:

Tiffany Blue Cosmopolitan shared on Host the Toast

Tiffany Blue Cosmopolitan shared on Host the Toast

Tiffany Blue Cosmopolitan shared on Host the Toast

Blue Dessert and Candy Bar

Blue Dessert and Candy Bar

Blue Dessert and Candy Bar – spotted on this pin

Teal Cupcakes

Teal Cupcakes

Teal Cupcakes – spotted on this pin

Ferrero Rocher Cake – shared on Let the Baking Begin!

Ferrero Rocher Cake – shared on Let the Baking Begin!

Ferrero Rocher Cake – shared on Let the Baking Begin!

Love is Sweet Cupcake Toppers – made by chocolatecanary on Etsy

Love is Sweet Cupcake Toppers – made by chocolatecanary on Etsy

Love is Sweet Cupcake Toppers – made by chocolatecanary on Etsy

Love Is Sweet Banner – made by DCBannerDesigns on Etsy

Love Is Sweet Banner – made by DCBannerDesigns on Etsy

Love Is Sweet Banner – made by DCBannerDesigns on Etsy

Love Is Sweet Treat Favor Bags – made by mavora on Etsy

Love Is Sweet Treat Favor Bags – made by mavora on Etsy

Love Is Sweet Treat Favor Bags – made by mavora on Etsy

Ferrero Rocher Cupcakes

Ferrero Rocher Cupcakes

Ferrero Rocher Cupcakes – spotted on this pin

What is your go to celebratory cocktail?

Icy Winter Wonderland Wedding

Are you dreaming of a white Christmas? I am. In fact I HAVE been for more years then I can remember! In my defense though, I do live in Florida, and it’s going to be 83 several days this week. I can dream can’t I?

And every few days, I swear this image pops up in my Pinterest feed:

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Now I know that is not NORMALLY what it looks like when it snows, but in my head it does. To tell you the truth, I’ve never seen snow. Certainly never saw it fall from the sky. But I will, someday!

In the meantime, that image was the inspiration for this week’s idea board. I wanted to create a fantasy winter wonderland themed wedding. So without further ado, this is my interpretation of it:

Icy Winter Wonderland Wedding

Icy Winter Wonderland Wedding

To me, the white and blues together are wonderful. And the blue just makes it feel that much more icy and frosty, don’t you think?

Make sure you check out where I found all of these fantastic images:

Snowy Christmas tree Cake – shared here on Cake Wreck

Winter Wonderland Wedding Banner – made by IDoBanners on Etsy

Icy Winter Stag Table – shared by Purple Chocolat Home

Winter Wedding Table Numbers – made by Whimsicalprints on Etsy

Silver Frosty Tablescape with Reindeers – seen here on Stylish Eve

Wedding Snowflake Cake Cookies – made by PastryTartBakery on Etsy

Blue Ceremony Room – seen on this pin here

Snowflake Wedding Invitation – made by PaintTheDayDesigns on Etsy

 Would you brave the cold and snow to attend a winter wedding?

Cobalt Blue + Gold Holiday Dinner Party

Are you feeling abundantly dosed in Christmas yet?

I swear everywhere I turn there is a red and green Christmas tree covered in glitter. And trust me, I’m a HUGE fan of glitter, but I am a little bored with the red and green. I know, I know, they are the “traditional” Christmas colors.

But answer me honestly; have you really NEVER gotten just the tiniest drop of annoyance seeing red and green everywhere? Something tells me you likely had at one point or another.

Today I wanted to share with you some inspiration for those of you potentially hosting your own dinner party this holiday season. Why not consider a nice cobalt blue and bright yellow gold? They mix up the traditional holiday décor so well, and transition beautifully into New Year’s celebrations.

Cobalt Blue + Gold Holiday Dinner Party

Cobalt Blue + Gold Holiday Dinner Party
See all of this inspirational post here:
https://uniquepasticheevents.com/2013/12/04/cobalt-blue-gold-holiday-dinner-party/

Images Used:

Gold and Blue Foil Cupcake Liners – sold by LulusCupcakeBoutique on Etsy

Blue and Gold Christmas Tablescape – found on this pin

Holiday Table Runner in Gold – sold by furnitologist on Etsy

Blue and Gold Ornament Garland – found on this pin

Premium Artificial Christmas Tree in Blue and Gold – sold by NakedAndTrimmedTrees on Etsy

“Oh, So Bold Blue and Gold Christmas Wreath” – shared by Chera Charlton on Pinterest here

Moravian Star Christmas Card Set – sold by orangecatart on Etsy

What is your favorite color combination for decorating during the holidays?

Modern & Bright Peacock Wedding Ideas

Modern & Bright Peacock Wedding Ideas

Modern & Bright Peacock Wedding Ideas

Do you love peacock feathers?  I do! They are one of my favorite color combinations. Not to mention they naturally have a shimmer and shine to them. This week’s idea board is for a modern and bright peacock wedding.

Why modern and bright? If you were to do a quick search for “peacock weddings”, you’d see tons of beautiful events shared, but so many of them are so dark! Not intentionally, but the colors that people tend to pick out of the feather usually combine into a rather dark and almost dated look.

For this idea board, I really wanted to focus on the bright and vibrant colors in a traditional peacock feather and have those be the front and center part of the design scheme.  I’d love to see this theme used for a young couple, in the middle of summer, looking for a bunch of color at their wedding, but still keeping it clean and modern looking.

Key details for this event:

  • Don’t over do the peacock feather itself – you don’t need to plaster them on everything!
  • Use pops of colors – pick your top two choices, for this event blue and green, and use the other colors as “pops” throughout the event design
  • Keep it clean – for this to work, you need to keep clean lines, keep thinking modern, and don’t get carried away with the peacock clutter that is so easy to get
Modern & Bright Peacock Wedding Ideas

Modern & Bright Peacock Wedding Ideas

I got all of these pretty pictures from….

Modern Peacock Cake – shared on Craftsy

Blue Napkin & Peacock Feather Place Setting – seen on this pin

Peacock & Blue Tablescape – shared by A Day to Remember

Peacock Candy Buffet – seen here on Wedding Bee

Peacock Cookies – seen on Arty McGoo

Blue & Peacock Place Setting – shared by Pier 1 on this pin

Green & White Reception Lounge – seen on this pin

Green & White Tablescape – seen on this pin

Peacock Wedding Cookie Favors – by Whimsical Originals DB on Etsy

Peacock Wedding Invitation Suite – by Allis Studio on Etsy

If you were having a peacock wedding, what two colors would you choose to be your main color scheme?