Sweet Sugar Rush

Lately, there has been some buzz in the blogging community about the sweet website, Ming Makes Cupcakes. Have you seen the scrumptious cupcake recipes and fun photos? To date, Ming Makes Cupcakes hosts 33 mouth-watering cupcake recipes, along with recipes for cookies and other savory desserts. I can't look at the website without getting a sugar rush! I've baked two of the featured recipes - Cupcake 32, Graham Cupcakes with Key Lime Cream Cheese Frosting & Cupcake 15, Pumpkin Cupcakes with Cream Cheese Frosting - and can't wait to bake more! I'll leave you with a few other recipes that have caught my eye:

Which cupcake from Ming Makes Cupcakes would you bake? Cupcake 9 looks like a nice treat for a hot summer weekend... enjoy!

Darling Damask, Peach and Aqua Wedding

When I saw this lovely photo of a table set with damask cloths, aqua linens and tiny peach-colored buds, I knew instantly that it would make for beautiful wedding inspiration. For a wedding that is sweet, stylish and elegant, opt for a palette of sweet peach, fresh aqua and damask details.

Choose a bouquet inspired by peachy hues, tying it up with a shiny satin ribbon in cream or aqua tones -- The Knot

Let guests take home a bottle of homemade peach infused vinegar as a wedding favor -- Martha Stewart

A peach bridesmaids’s dress adds just the right pop of pretty color -- J.Crew

Show appreciation for your bridal party in style by wrapping gifts in aqua and cream damask fabrics -- The Knot

An aqua invitation with a subtle damask pattern is the perfect stationery choice for such an occasion -- Invitation by Prentiss Douthit, available at FineStationery.com

As the bride, stand out in a gorgeous gown with a damask print and pale peach ribbon. A peaches and cream pearl necklace adds to the glowing look. Walk down the aisle in a pair of custom designed heels in peach and aqua hues -- Dress via Weddingbee, Pearls by Etsy seller SterlingRosesBridal, Heels by Nina Shoes

Serving as the inspiration for this wedding style, a table with damask and aqua linens and peach buds just overflows with elegance -- Style Me Pretty

As your signature cocktail, serve either Peach Fuzzies or Bellini's -- MyRecipes

In lieu of a wedding cake, let guests savor individual peach and vanilla tarts -- Baking Mad

Beer Tasting Birthday Bash

Throwing your husband, father, boyfriend or brother a birthday party? This year, skip the balloons and cake, and opt for beer and pretzels with a Beer Tasting Birthday Bash. Perfect for the intense advocate or casual connoisseur, a beer tasting party promises to be an enjoyable evening with family and close friends.

Impress your guests by making homemade soft pretzels. You can make these a day in advance, and serve them with a brown ale honey mustard -- Pretzel image is a personal photo, recipe via Epicurious, mustard via Crate&Barrel

Please the palettes of party-goers with bratwurst bites dipped in beer and horseradish mustard -- Recipe via Epicurious

For simple décor, fill jars with hops, malt and barley and place them around the party space. Tall wheat arrangements wrapped with brown ribbon make perfect centerpieces -- “Hops and Malt” image by Zooomr user Jeremy, centerpieces via The Knot

A hearty bowl of cheddar beer soup is perfect for tasting between beer samples. Make a large pot and let guests serve themselves. Be sure to provide pieces of rustic bread to accompany the soup -- Recipe via Epicurious

When its time for the beer tasting, use long wooden paddles filled with small samples for each guest -- Peele Paddle

Record beer tasting notes in a handy journal. A journal like this would make a great gift for the guest of honor -- Keg Works blog

Send a die-cut beer-themed invitation in anticipation of the big party -- Invitation by Stevie Streck Designs, available at FineStationery.com

If your guest list is small, consider having a pilsner glass monogrammed for everyone. Guests can use these glasses for tasting and then take them home as a favor -- Williams-Sonoma

Casually Chic Chandeliers

Chandeliers aren’t just for stuffy dining rooms and ballroom events anymore. One of the latest party trends is to use chic chandeliers outside the home. Just a touch of elegance can be added to any casual affair with a beautiful chandelier. Perfect for a late afternoon summer soiree, these dangling decorations give off a soft glow when the afternoon light reflects from the crystal. Find unique chandeliers at antique or thrift stores, and hang them from trees in your outdoor space for ambiance. To avoid an overly elegant look, opt for chandeliers of different sizes and shapes. Hang them from different heights with simple rope. Sure to be a conversation piece, chandeliers are the perfect décor decision for your next late afternoon event.

Chandeliers can vary in style, from simple to ornate. Some use candles, while others require bulbs. For the most simple chic look, just hang the chandeliers and let the natural light reflect from the cut glass -- (From the left) Better Homes and Gardens, a paper trail, Style Me Pretty

Create a comfortable outdoor space with lots of pretty pillows to lounge on -- Restoration Hardware

Add small pops of color with low pink flower arrangements -- The Knot

Since you are outside, use outdoor garden urns for keeping wine and sparkling water cool -- Woman’s Day

Serve small cucumber-watercress tea sandwiches, cheeses and fresh bread for appetizers -- Williams-Sonoma

As dessert, macaroons will satisfy a sweet tooth -- la prochaine fois

Chilled white wine should be sipped from etched antique glasses -- Style Me Pretty

This invitation by Lilly Pulitzer is the perfect choice, with chandelier designs in varying sizes accenting your personalization -- FineStationery.com

A lightweight white cocktail dress is perfect for a late afternoon gathering -- Lilly Pulitzer

Gifts for Expecting & Eco-Conscious Parents

Hosting a baby shower for eco-conscious parents-to-be? Ask each guest to make sure that their gift for the baby is organic and eco-friendly. There are so many choices today, whether you’re shopping at a well-known store, a small boutique, or an online retailer. With designs that fit a modern mama’s style or styles that suit the traditionalist, organic and eco-friendly items for a baby are everywhere!

A seed organic pod bassinet is perfect for a newborn, and is neutral enough for parents that are waiting to be surprised with the baby’s gender -- Pottery Barn Kids

Moms and dads will both feel comfortable toting this modern diaper bag made from recycled materials -- naturally trendy

A set of BPA-free baby bottles makes for a great gift. Place them in a small tote bag or basket for gift-giving -- green to grow

These small plush animals, made from organic cotton/poly velour with an organic cotton fill, are super soft and adorable -- naturally trendy

This gift set is so wonderful that it could end up being a go-to gift for all baby showers - The organic cotton “Take Me Home” gift set includes a baby gown, cap and receiving blanket tucked into a keepsake box -- Serena & Lilly

“organic baby”, a spiral-bound book, is full of ideas and tips for creating an eco-friendly environment for a baby without sacrificing comfort and style -- Pottery Barn Kids

If you are hosting an eco-friendly baby shower, be sure to send eco-friendly invitations. FineStationery.com offers many eco-friendly products, including this cute baby boy design by Bubbles ‘n bows -- FineStationery.com

A set of cotton multi-purpose cloths are great for adding to a gift basket. These cloths are not only organic, but are fair trade -- green to grow

Summer Giveaway Winner!

The Finer Things would like to thank Celebrations at Home for hosting our Summer Giveaway! Of course, a huge thank you to all of our followers for entering!

Congratulations to Stephanie of Prepfection blog for winning a personalized party tub - perfect for summer entertaining!

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Weekend Drink Recipe

According to our local weather station, it's going to be just plain hot this weekend. If the mercury is rising in your neck of the woods, try this cooling lemonade recipe that packs a citrus punch, but leaves a sweet taste on your lips:

Orange Pekoe Lemonade recipe via Martha Stewart

Citrus invitation by Noteworthy Collection, available at FineStationery.com

Something Blue For You

Every bride has heard the saying, “Something old, something new, something borrowed, something blue, and silver sixpence in your shoe.” Have you ever wondered why the saying calls upon brides to carry or wear something blue? Why not pink, or green?

Martha Stewart Weddings says, “Blue has been connected to weddings for centuries. In ancient Rome, brides wore blue to symbolize love, modesty, and fidelity. Christianity has long dressed the Virgin Mary in blue, so purity was associated with the color. Before the late 19th century, blue was a popular color for wedding gowns, as evidenced in proverbs like, "Marry in blue, lover be true."

There are many creative ways to wear or carry “something blue” on your wedding day. Here are a few of my favorites:

Garter -- the garter girl by Julianne Smith, Shoes with bridal party signatures -- Wedding Magic,

Blue crinoline -- blushalicious, Pashmina -- Old Sweet Song, Necklace -- Etsy seller casamoda

For my own wedding day, “something blue” was incorporated with my “something old”. My mother snipped a piece of her own wedding gown and had the married monogram of my groom and I, along with our wedding date, embroidered on it with blue embroidery floss. The embroidered swatch was sewn into my wedding gown.

Photo by Misty Dawn Photography

Do you have a creative or sentimental “something blue” that you’d like to share?

Don't Miss Out: A Summer Giveaway

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Coastal Maine Luncheon

{Good morning, readers! Today’s post comes from one of FineStationery.com’s Merchandising Specialists, Meredith. Maine holds a special space in Meredith’s heart, so she’ll be sharing a little inspiration for a luncheon styled after the captivating coast. Enjoy!}

Every summer when I was a kid, my parents would drive 12 hours to a teeny tiny town on the coast of Maine called Brooklin. Just down the street from the wooden clapboard general store was my great-grandparent’s farm, affectionately know as “Amen Farm.” I spent much of my time playing along the rocky coastline with my brother, but some of my fondest memories were simply gathering on the back patio to enjoy a summer luncheon as a family.

Amen Farm image circa 1960's

With a palette of nautical blues and reds, a Maine style luncheon is a great way to gather with friends and family on a lazy summer day.

A casual wooden picnic table is easily enhanced with the addition of soft bench cushions and a nautical table setting, complete with hurricane lanterns -- Pottery Barn

Shield your guests from the hot summer sun using a large lawn umbrella in a coordinating color -- Pottery Barn

In honor of Maine’s rocky coast, write guest’s names on river rocks and place them at each place setting -- Bridal Buzz

Instead of traditional lobster, try a bucket of steamed clams. Also known as “Steamers,” they are easy to make and fun to eat! -- Martha Stewart & HubPages.com

This invitation, with its simple navy blue border and nautical knot, is the ideal way to share your event details with your guests -- Invitation by Boatman Geller, available at FineStationery.com

Keep wine chilled on a hot summer day using these beautifully crafted clay wine chillers from local Maine pottery makers -- Rackliffe Pottery

Casual and chic, this cotton dress, complete with pin tucked details, is perfect for an afternoon with food and friends -- Land’s End

A total splurge, these classic pearl earrings are the perfect accessory. These elegant pearl earrings, designed by Jean Schlumberger, feature an 18 karat gold rope design that is accented with tiny diamonds -- Tiffany & Co.

For dessert, nothing is better on a hot summer day than a cool ice cream sundae. Instead of hot chocolate, try topping ice cream with Maine favorites like raspberry or blueberry sauce -- Martha Stewart

Serve dessert on these bright red melamine trays that you can personalize with your initial and name -- Personalized tray by Fontaine Maury, available at FineStationery.com

Send guests on their way with packets of your favorite wildflowers. These letterpressed seed packets can be personalized with your name -- The Petite Press

Cheerful Summer Christening

Instead of the soft whites and muted pinks that Christenings often call for, let a summertime Christening luncheon be bold with hot pinks and cheerful yellows.

An invitation in pink and yellow dots is fun, festive, and perfect for your little one's big event -- Invitation by PiPo Press, available at FineStationery.com

Create a lemonade stand for guests, complete with regular and pink lemonades -- Hostess with the Mostess

A personalized rosary with pink beads makes a lovely gift for the baby -- Posh Tots

A candy table is fun for guests of all ages. Fill the table with treats like pink and yellow confetti cupcakes, pink M&Ms, lemonhead candies and paper dots -- Pen n' Paper Flowers, Hostess with the Mostess, The Knot

The bouncing baby will look adorable in a lightweight cotton gown with pink embroidered dots -- Neiman Marcus

Summer Giveaway!

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Pretty Crepe Paper Creations

In browsing blogs yesterday, I came across these fantastic crepe paper rose pomanders. Candy and Cake blog featured them as dangling decor, while wedshare*daily posted a tutorial, as well as these lovely photos of the crepe paper creations nesting together:

These crepe paper flower pomanders would make a great DIY project for a wedding or shower - or for everyday home decor. I can't wait to make them in an array of colors!

Say Goodbye to Buttercream

A white butter cream cake can be expected at a traditional wedding. But what if you and your groom are less traditional, and more contemporary with your tastes? Celebrate your modern style with a wedding cake that is far from the norm. Sweet-toothed guests will be anticipating the cake-cutting once they see one of these rich chocolate confections at your reception!

Chocolate cake with sugar strawberries -- The Knot

Chocolate truffle cake -- The Knot

Four tier chocolate cake with leaves -- Real Simple

Megeve chocolate cake -- Martha Stewart

Chocolate ribbon cake with white blooms -- The Knot

Cocoa monogrammed cake -- Martha Stewart

Chocolate petals cake -- Martha Stewart

Autumn Acorn Wedding

Although summer is at its peak right now, many brides have their minds on their upcoming autumn weddings. If you haven’t already selected a theme for your fall nuptials, consider incorporating acorn details. Acorns, an iconic autumn item, can be used in many ways to give your wedding a warm fall feeling.

Instead of floral centerpieces (which often have a spring or summer feeling), opt for large hurricane vases with candles and acorns. Use fresh greens around the vases for extra color. Your tables will give off a warm glow in the reception space -- Pink Roses and Teacups

A deep brown taffeta bridesmaid’s dress is very fitting for a fall fete -- J.Crew

As the bride, wear gold jewelry for a warm look. This bracelet fits the theme perfectly with tiny pearlized acorn charms -- tryst blog

Have your florist use acorns and small berries to create a boutonniere that is both unique and masculine -- Neckers Photo blog

Small marzipan acorns can be used to decorate the wedding cake and will look lovely placed on leaves atop the dessert table -- Cake via Green Wedding Shoes and candies via Martha Stewart

At the entrance to your reception, have a table filled with glasses of champagne for each guest to take upon their arrival. Each glass should be adorned with a shimmering acorn shaped place card to guide guests to their seats. Write the name on one side, and the table number on the reverse -- Place card by Checkerboard, available at FineStationery.com

Choose warm colors like brown, rust or burnt orange for linens. Create wired acorn napkin rings for each place setting -- Martha Stewart

A shimmering layered invitation with a small acorn motif is just right for your fashionable fall wedding -- Invitation by Checkerboard, available at FineStationery.com

Asian Inspired Sushi Party

Looking for a little inspiration for your next dinner party or birthday celebration? Go for an exciting Asian theme - complete with paper lanterns, chopsticks and... sushi! For a modern twist, choose a bright color scheme like lime green and orange. A party like this is sure to please with exciting tastes and great decor.

This unique invitation is perfect for your dinner party, and so vibrant in color -- Invitation by Karen Adams, available at FineStationery.com

As an appetizer, serve pot stickers with sweet dipping sauce -- Martha Stewart

Set the scene with bright lime green paper lanterns. Embellish the lanterns with ribbons for extra flair -- Secret Diary

For the main course, serve avocado and shrimp sushi. Or, if your guests are up for a challenge, have them create their own sushi rolls. Set up a sushi bar, complete with all the essentials for rolling their own creation -- myrecipes.com

Ginger rice pudding and dessert sushi (made from rice cereal and fruit rolls!) are palette pleasing and easy to make -- Pudding via Martha Stewart and dessert sushi via Design Dump

Set pairs of authentic wooden chopsticks, tied up with ribbon and a cloth napkin, at each place setting. Encourage guests to use the chopsticks and then take them home as a party favor -- Social Couture

The party would not be complete without an Asian inspired cocktail, like this sake green tea martini with a crushed peppercorn rim -- McCormick

Small porcelain takeout boxes are perfect for dipping sauces, or even small floral arrangements on tables -- Crate&Barrel

Polka Dots and Pacifiers

Pretty pink polka dots and pacifiers make for a delightful baby shower theme. Stick with one shade of pink, or opt for a pairing of pale and bright pinks to create an event that really pops.

Use disposable beverage cups with a pastel pink print for easy clean-up -- Pink Frosting

A soft polka dot blanket is a great gift for the mama-to-be -- Koo Koo Bear Baby & Kids

Bright pink balloons with polka dots are great for décor -- Polka Dot Market

This round cake decorated with polka dots is sure to satisfy the mama-to-be's sweet tooth -- Polka Dot Bride

Cookies in the shape of a pacifiers can be personalized with the name of each guest and used as place cards on tables -- beau coup

Cover tables with polka-dotted clothes and place pink napkins with pacifier napkin-rings at each place setting -- Table cover by Oriental Trading and napkin-rings via Love, Life & Laughter Events blog

A cute invitation with polka dots and a pacifier (and pink envelope!) is sure to show off the theme perfectly -- Invitation by Grey’s Greetings, available at FineStationery.com

If you’re feeling crafty, create little candy pacifiers from two mint Lifesavers and one pink Jelly Belly bean. Scatter these treats on tables and around the cake -- Hostess with the Mostess

Send each guest home with a small tin of bath soap confetti, tied up with a pink polka-dotted ribbon and a small pink pacifier charm -- beau coup

Fun Friday Find

Personalized gifts are always so wonderful to give and to receive. These posters, which highlight the letters of one or two names within a sea of other letters, would be perfect bridal or baby shower gifts!

Couples Poster via twine

Name poster via romp

Party Trend: Dessert Tables

As you might know, dessert tables are quickly becoming the most popular party feature. I have seen so many creative and exquisitely designed dessert tables around the web over the last few months. I have the urge to throw a party just so I can design one myself! Who am I kidding? It’s my love for candy and sweets that is drawing me to these tables as well!

Creating a gorgeous and delicious dessert table is not quite as hard as you may think. I know, I know -- It’s a little intimidating when you see professionally designed tables by event planners like Amy Atlas. Trust me… You too can create a dessert table that is one of a kind, and you can do so with items from local craft, retail and grocery stores! Bride Scouts blog posted a tutorial on designing a dessert table with regular grocery store items. The table {shown below} is beautiful, and looks like a million bucks.

Other resources for vessels, decorations, candy and desserts include your local baker, gourmet grocery store, bulk candy store, craft stores like Michaels and Hobby Lobby, and home stores like Pier One, World Market and The Container Store. Antique and thrift stores are also a great option for unique vessels. The possibilities are endless! It is probably best to stick with a theme or color scheme when designing your dessert table. Make it the focal point of your event, and guests are sure to marvel at your creation before they dive in after the goodies! Make sure you set small bags out for candy. Customize candy bags to fit your theme with personalized stickers -- FineStationery.com has hundreds to choose from!

Have you created your own dessert table for a recent event? What stores did you find helpful when it came to shopping for your necessities?

Dessert tables (from the top): Grocery Store Dessert Table by Bride Scouts, Candy Store Dessert Table by Amy Atlas, Racecar Dessert Table by scissors.paper.cake, Red and White Dessert Table by Holy Sweet, French Dessert Table by Amy Atlas

Say "I Do!" to Sea Coral

For a wedding that pops with bright reds and oranges, consider using stunning sea coral accents. This oceanic theme is perfect for a summer or early fall wedding, and is certainly lively and unique.

A ring pillow with a sea coral design is fitting for the occasion, and will be a keepsake after your big day -- Etsy seller WhiteThistleBridal

Instead of floral centerpieces, consider tall coral shaped candelabras, or tall vases full of painted manzanita branches that resemble coral -- Room Lust

A wedding cake decorated with sugar coral branches is a stunning choice -- InStyle Weddings

For your signature cocktail, opt for a coral, orange or red colored martini -- The Knot

Attach a personalized coral-printed sticker to favors for your guests -- Sticker by Boatman Geller, available at FineStationery.com

Bridesmaids will look lovely in bright red dresses. To stand out, the maid of honor could wear a contrasting orange dress in the same design -- David's Bridal

Large pieces of faux coral, or responsibly harvested coral, will look fantastic on the cake table, bar, or place card table -- Z Gallerie

Choose a bridal bouquet that is bright in color, and has lots of dimension -- The Knot

This invitation is elegant, and is printed with a subtle coral design -- Invitation by Karen Adams, available at FineStationery.com

Relax! It's a Spa Party

Party planning can be hard work -- but it doesn't have to be with a Spa Party! Host an at-home Spa Party for your closest friends to relax and rejuvenate. The decor should be minimal and the preparation should be incredibly simple. After all, the point is to relax!

To get the party started, friends can decorate a pair of natural woven spa slippers with ribbons and fabric. Find the slippers at a craft store or online retailer and have a basket of ribbons, fabric swatches and glue handy -- Martha Stewart

Send each friend home with a small jar of homemade rosemary sea salt. Create the salt mix just before guests arrive so that your home smells of fresh herbs -- Martha Stewart

Invite friends to bring their favorite comfy bath robe to relax in during the festivities -- Restoration Hardware

Hire a nail professional to give manicures or pedicures to party-goers, or pair up and do one another's nails. Choose a soothing shade that will add to your relaxed state -- Essie

For another activity, whip up a homemade face mask, put your feet up, and place a cool cucumber slice over each eye -- Discovery Health

Once the pampering is done, enjoy a fresh grilled chicken, radish and cucumber salad with tarragon pesto for lunch. Sip on herb infused spa water to keep hydrated -- Salad via Epicurious, Spa Water via My Recipes

This invitation will have friends dreaming of the upcoming "day at the spa" -- Invitation by Bubbles n' bows, available at FineStationery.com

Simple shallow vases filled with smooth stones and a single flower serve as effortless decor -- The Knot

A Fine Wedding

I am so excited to share this real wedding with you, not only because it is styled so well, but because the bride and groom are both members of the FineStationery.com family!

Moira and Jason met at FineStationery.com a few years ago, and recently tied the knot in a ceremony at The Delaware Natural History Museum. Moira planned with perfection throughout the couple’s engagement, as she has been working with brides for years now as our Wedding Supervisor. Jason, FineStationery.com's Technical Support Specialist, contributed to the planning in many ways and had the great idea of hosting the wedding ceremony and reception at such a fun venue. Moira and Jason both said that the natural beauty of the museum was their inspiration for the day, and used the rich browns and vibrant greens for the color palette when it came to flowers, the invitations, and decor. Adding to the FineStationery.com fun, our Senior Merchandising Specialist, Jennie, baked the most beautiful and delicious cupcakes and mini cake in lieu of a traditional wedding cake.

Moira and Jason’s wedding was truly a beautiful reflection of the couple’s style and taste. The bride and groom both agree that the vows they wrote and recited to each other were the best part of the whole day. After they danced the night away with family and friends, the blissful newlyweds enjoyed a long trip through Europe for their honeymoon.

For the invitations, Moira fell in love with an espresso colored card stock by Crane & Co., and chose eye-catching ecru engraving and a bright green envelope liner. Moira helps brides choose their wedding invitations every day, and has loved this particular style for years (even before Jason came along!)

The cupcakes that a fellow FineStationery.com employee baked for the occasion were offered in delicious flavors, selected by Moira and Jason.

Place cards were set out on small mirror tiles, and held up by multi-colored and sized stones as a nod to natural history.

Instead of numbers, each table was given a name. Since Jason is a huge science buff, the tables were all named after famous scientists.

Gorgeous green and white blooms filled the center of each table, while actual artifacts shared the space. The couple even said their vows in the dinosaur gallery!

Congratulations, Moira and Jason!

Have a Sparkly & Fun 4th of July!

Night Fireworks Invitation by Noteworthy Collection, available at FineStationery.com

Have a Fantastic Fourth!

Here's to a holiday weekend full of great friends, family fun, good food, patriotic parties and much more! A Happy Fourth of July to you and yours!

String these paper star medallions inside or outside the home for festive fun -- Martha Stewart

Adults will love sipping on this red and blue cocktail while watching the fireworks display -- Food Network

Help children decorate bicycles with flags and streamers, and organize a neighborhood bike parade -- Martha Stewart

This berry-lemon Napoleon is a light and refreshing dessert for a hot summer night -- Better Homes and Gardens

A Breakfast at Tiffany's Wedding

I'm feeling a little under the weather today, so I'll probably be putting on one of my favorite movies, Breakfast at Tiffany's, and curling up on the couch. Before doing that, I want to share a Breakfast at Tiffany's themed wedding with you. You will love the sweet New York City inspirations and the venue. Would you consider styling your wedding after a favorite movie? If I were to style a Breakfast at Tiffany's wedding, I know I'd choose this beautiful invitation:

Aqua Cartouche Invitation by Martha Stewart, available at FineStationery.com