Inspirations

When it comes to designing and styling for tablescapes, Kylie and I need to find an inspiration that will take the tablescape to a new and exciting level. We start off by looking through many different blogs, pictures online, fashion magazines...and the list goes on. But in this blog, we wanted to give you a little insight of the latest blogs we have been inspired by!

Blogs/Websites:

1. Etsy- etsy.com
2. Hostess With The Mostess (HWTM) (http://www.hostessblog.com/)
3. Bake It Pretty (http://blog.bakeitpretty.com/)
4. Elizabeth Anne Designs (http://www.elizabethannedesigns.com/blog/category/inspiration-boards/)
5. Style Me Pretty (http://www.stylemepretty.com/)
6. Green Wedding Shoes (http://greenweddingshoes.com/)

These are just a few, but they have given us quite a few ideas!! Check out these blogs, and give them some love!

Our latest photoshoot with Tinywater Photography and Botanica Floral Designs will be up on our blog soon! Keep checking!!

Hungry For Pie?

This past weekend Kylie and I got together to experiment with a new recipe- a fun little pie pop treat :) At first we were a little hesitant with how they were going to turn out, but it ended up good, and best yet...they taste delicious!! See pictures below:

Before We Baked The Pie Treats :)

Right After They Came Out of the Oven! Yum!

After They Were Glazed: 

Close Up :)

Check out this amazing blog for the recipe: 

http://www.ourbestbites.com/2011/01/sweetie-pie-pops-plus-hand-pies-pie-jars-and-printables/

Aarrrggg! Brayden's 1st Pirate Birthday!

A few weeks ago, two of our dearest friends, Kristin and John Buckner, allowed us the privilege to put together the dessert table for their baby boy's, Brayden's, first birthday :) As soon as Kristin told us the theme of the party, Kylie and I immediately started compiling ideas of what we could do for the tablescape. Once we came up with the overall look of the table, we started thinking about how we could incorporate the pirate theme with the desserts we were going to make and it all came together great! Here are some pictures of the tablescape and desserts :)

Cupcake Toppers we made :)

Close up: 

Chocolate Cupcakes with Peanut Butter Frosting:

Tablescape :)

"Crackle Pops"- Rice Crispy Treats

Vanilla Cupcakes with Vanilla Buttercream Frosting/ and Choc. & PB Cupcakes:

Dirt Cups :) 

The Birthday Boy! Happy Birthday Brayden! We love you!!

Color Palette: Yellow, Blue, Green, Red, Black, White, Brown

Tablescape and Dessert Theme/Ideas: Pirate Theme/ Rustic Display Trays

Desserts: Chocolate Cupcakes with Peanut Butter Frosting, Vanilla Cupcakes with Vanilla Buttercream Frosting, Rise Crispy Treat Pops Dipped in White Chocolate with Sprinkles, Dirt Cups: Chocolate Pudding, Oreo Cookies, and Cool Whip, Topped with Brown Sugar and a Chocolate Gold Coin.  

The Girls Valentine's Dessert Night

Kylie and I thought it would be fun to get a group of girls together for a fun night of fellowship, laughter, and of course...dessert!! So we did what we love to do :)...we put together a little tablescape and baked some delicious goodies! Here are some pictures of our Valentine's dessert night with the girls.

Inside Scoop: 

Color Palette: Grey, Pink, and White

Tablescape Theme/Ideas: we wanted a more modern, yet flirty look; with white platters, clear jars, and the "punch" of color coming from the flowers and desserts :) 

Desserts: vanilla cupcakes with a strawberry-buttercream frosting, topped with a candy heart; marshmello pops dipped in white chocolate with silver/grey sprinkles, muddie buddies: rice chex with peanut butter, chocolate, and powder sugar, frozen coffee drinks in mason jars, and Dimples Cakepops (http://www.dimplescakepops.com/Site/Dimples_Cake_Pops.html). 

Swanky and Sweet

Hi everyone!
For those of you who do not know, Swanky & Sweet is a little joint venture that we decided to dive into, that specializes in tablescape arrangements and baking sweet desserts :) Hence our tagline: Swanky Designs. Sweet Treats.

Our main goal, and our passion, is to turn any ordinary dessert table into a unique "visual & edible art". Any theme or vision you have or may want to implement, we are here to help bring the party to life; so let us come and decorate a tablescape and make some delicious treats for your next party!