Last week I had an idea for a dessert table that I just had to bring to life! So I pulled out some of my cake stands (some of my favorite worldly possesions!), looked through my ribbon (another huge love!), and set up a “big girl” version of a play tea party.
I started with some desserts from Donsuemor bakery, pretty little Cute Cakes, Madeleines and French Almond Cakes. I baked up some mini Chocolate Raspberry Tarts (recipe soon), got to work on some pretty food tags, and went shopping for a few more treats to add to the table. Then I called up a friend and asked her to join me for coffee and some desserts after dinner. We sat in the backyard, listening to french music, chatting and enjoying fresh fruit, iced coffee, and lots of pretty desserts.
Above ~ Chocolate and vanilla “cute cakes” from Donsuemor. Accented with homemade ribbon flags.
Above ~ Homemade Chocolate Raspberry Tarts (recipe soon), and Vanilla Macarons (Trader Joes).
I bought some pretty roses (from Costco) and arranged them with some maidenhair fern (from my neighbor’s yard) in a variety of small vases.
In case you’re wondering… yes, I already had the “La Tour Eiffel” sign, and the three metal Eiffel towers on the dessert table (two black and one small gold). I’ve never been to France, but it’s on my “must see before I die” list. Until I can afford to go, I’ll keep collecting a few things to remind me of my “someday” destination.
This is such a great thing to "stumble" upon! In two weeks I'm throwing a Paris themed bridal shower for my best friend! She is in love with Paris and has her house decorated in a Paris theme! I created pink/brown Eiffel Tower invites…I'm baking Eiffel Tower and Fleur Di Lis sugar cookies, Eiffel Tower Cake, and now you have just helped me decide on a few other desserts!! Thanks for your inspiration! Love your blog!
~Heather
This is stunning. So gorgeous….I want to live here.
Glory this is perfect! I love it! I am designing a table now for the grand opening of my friends salon, it is called Prive (French it means private) she wants it to be a parisian theme….definitely using this for inspiration! Thank you for sharing!
Beautiful Glory! France (and Italy, Bali, England, Greece, lol) are on my "places to visit before I die" list too!!
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sooo lovely and wow.. lucky friends who gets to be invited to your teaparty!!! 😛
The pictures are trully inspiring. The colors, the sweets…loved it all!
The environment you create with these party tables is just magic!
Beautiful and I love the way you incorporated the Donsuemor treats, they are delicious and so pretty.