Toot Your Horn Tuesday {Bellenza}

photos courtesy of Bellenza 2012

I have a very special holiday "Toot Your Horn" feature today from Bellenza! Beautiful Valentine themed dessert and drinks table inspiration. 

Here is what Bellenza shared with us :

If you’re surprising a dear bride-friend with a Valentine’s-themed bridal shower with a chic and modern slant, what decorating tips and tricks might you use for the desserts and drinks display?

Our first “must” would be location! Find a spot at the venue where the display is sure to be noticed, and position your table there. 

Then, our second “must” would be lighting! You could opt for dramatic side illumination, as in our example, an overhead chandelier or spotlight, or even glowing candles. Anything to showcase your display.

Then, the rest depends on the styling details. Here, we kept our color focus throughout—a chic red and white motif from the sweet treats to the floral accents, even to the pink champagne!
But don’t forget, guests have to be just as delighted with how your desserts taste as how pretty they look. So, while you may select goodies for their color, shape, and decorations, think of those with delectable flavors as well.

A big thank you to Lissa from Bellenza for sharing such beautiful photos and information with us. Bellenza, "toot your horn"!  Be sure to hop on over to Bellenza for even more tips and tricks on how to wow your guests HERE.

If you would like to share a party related event, favor, or recipe with us so that we can feature you on our "Toot Your Horn" segment, feel free to email us here with your information and photos.

Hugs,
Pam

Toot Your Horn Tuesday {Valentine Treats}

I thought it would be fun to have a day where, you the readers send in a "piece of your party". Email me a photo of a party favor you handed out or a special decoration you made, even a special dish you served, then together we can "Toot Your Horn" here on the blog and share your great idea!

While I was sitting here trying to figure out how to kick off this segment, my fabulous cohort over at PSMIYO, Dawn Rumin shared these photos with me. I was thrilled and knew these boxes were the perfect inspiration to start the "Toot Your Horn" series. Dawn used one of my kraft matchbox and our free PSMIYO "Made With Love"printable collection which you can get by checking out Taste Magazine's first issue on digital shelves now! *Note items sent in to be featured don't have to be Pamela Smerker Designs product.

Here is what Dawn had to say about her little favor box:

"I took one of the long strips that can be used for straws or flags and wrapped it around the box. The "LOVE" sentiment was punched out with a postage stamp punch and I put it on one of the bunting pieces that I cut down since the color was a perfect match!"

Love it Dawn and thanks so much for sharing, go ahead and "Toot Your Horn"!!

Do you have a little something that you would like to share? Feel free to send me an email with photos HERE, I would love to celebrate your creation and help you "Toot Your Horn"!!

Have a fantastic Tuesday!!
Hugs,
Pam