Paula Deen Home

As we begin to make our house a home, I have been on the search for furniture for a number of rooms.  We need pieces for our formal living room, dining room, master bedroom and home office.  Needless to say, we need to buy a lot.  The blessing, it doesn't need to be done tomorrow.  I'm the type of person who loves a bargain, but at the same time, am not willing to sacrifice my style and/or taste in the meantime.  Like I always say to my husband, referencing the day I met him, "When you know, you know."  That's how I am with furniture.  

So when I came across this desk, I was in love.  It totally suits my style.  But, I was so surprised that the line was from the one and only Southern food queen, Paula Deen.  She's launched her own Home Furnishing line, Paula Deen Home.  I absolutely love that traditional, yet shabby chic style with a twist of character each piece has.  If you haven't checked out her line, it's a must.  

Here are a few of my favorites...

Protect This House!

Now that the college football season is upon us, I've been thinking about creating an inspiration board for those football parties that will be had by many this year.  Being as though we are season ticket holders for Maryland Football, I found it only fitting to create an inspiration board in honor of the Terps.  Plus, I still can't get over these uniforms!! 

Have a great weekend and be safe out there with all of this crazy weather.

Tinkerbell Sweets Table

I'm so excited to share these photos of our Tinkerbell Sweets Table!  A dear friend of mine, Krista Salmon, of Kiki's List certainly knows how to throw a party.  Her daughter, Anna, was turning 3 and she asked that I create a candy table for the party.  After finalizing the candy selection and backdrop with an Inspiration Board we were set.   

What really topped off the table was the AMAZING cake done by Kristy Stone of Tastefully Treated.  It was literally a work of art.  I highly recommend her as she made the cake for my bridal shower and it was one of the best cakes I've ever had!  

I'm thrilled with the way the table turned out and so happy that Anna had a magical day.  Check out more photos of the party from Kiki's List.

Photos by Little Moon Photography

Home Office.

On a day like today, I wish more than anything our 1 bed, 1 bath, 600 square foot home was a true single-family home complete with.... (drumroll please!).... a Home Office.

Yes, that's right, a home office.  I'm dreaming of having a space I can go to where I can work, feel comfortable and at peace with myself while I slave away for the man.  

I'm taking notes now on all the things I love about different home offices and will one day be able to post about my very own space.  I know if my husband has anything to do with it, he'll help me make it the most fabulous office ever.

A Pixie Dust Party.

This weekend we have another fabulous party we will be doing!  Here's a sneak peek of our Tinkerbell Sweets Table!  Can't wait to share the pictures of the party.  

Last Minute Easter Ideas.

Easter Candy Display

Running late and in need of some quick Easter decorations?  Fear not.  Sweet Nothings is here to give you some easy ideas and will leave you feeling like you've conquered that good ole' bunny!

Create your own tablescape, like the image above, by filling glass jars with colorful layers of bulk candy for a festive centerpiece. Or, create an Easter basket effect by nestling a white-chocolate bunny or lamp in green paper "grass."  Finish with ribbon and a tag, or attach a note to lid using double-sided tape.

Bright and cheery Lollipop Cupcakes will bring a big smile to any one!

Bird's nest cookies bring the true feel of Spring and Easter to your kitchen!  Not only are they delicious, they are made with 3 easy ingredients!  Check out the recipe here: Bird's Nest Cookies.

Spring Showers.

Spring showers will bring May flowers.  

I continue to remind myself of this on these rainy and gray April days.

There is beauty in everything.

Be Sweet.

-Kristy

Sweetapolita.

Sweetapolita, my dessert lolita.  I loved reading the exclusive interview with Rosie of Sweetapolita found on Pizzazzerie today.  I find such interest in seemingly ordinary people with such extraordinary talents.  I love learning where they come from, how they got started and what makes them tick.  Sweetapolita's cakes and confections are truly one of a kind.  She takes eye candy to a whole new level!!

Have a great day my friends!!

{Images via Pizzazzerie}

Be Sweet.

-Kristy

Sweet Nothings: Valentine's Day Candy Table

Sweet Nothings has created this fun, candy-filled Sweets Table to give a little inspiration to all of you out there gearing up for this year's Valentine's Day.  We teamed up with James Woo Photography to capture some amazing images of our lovely little treats.  

We're so excited to share all of our fabulous eye-candy with you!!

{Table Concept & Design: Sweet Nothings}

{All images courtesy of James Woo Photography}

{Cupcakes: Fluffy Thoughts Cakes}

{Petit Fours: Balducci's}

{Heart Envelopes: Paper Source}

Be Sweet.

-Kristy

Sneak Peek: Firetruck Sweets Table

Remember THIS post??

Well, the big reveal is right around the corner!  This weekend Sweet Nothings will be debuting our Firetruck Sweets Table with the help of the ever-so-fabulous Hampton Paper Designs!  Kristin, owner of HPD, is throwing a Firetruck party for her son Jackson's 4th birthday.

Kristin asked me to come up with a fire-themed design and incorporate candies that coordinated with the HPD firetruck and helmet invitations.  When creating any sweets table, a backdrop is A MUST!  After settling on various red, yellow and black candies I was able to select vessels that would best showcase the candies and keep with the firehouse feel.  I created an inspiration board for Kristin so she could design exclusive Hampton Paper Design labels for each of the vessels.  

Look for the pictures on our blog next week to see how it all turned out!!

If you are throwing a party in the near future and would like me to create a custom inspiration board for you, please contact me.  Inspiration boards will include a custom design, table layout, candy selections, vessels and where to go for all of your sweet materials!

Be Sweet.

-Kristy