Chocolate Fountain

This year I coordinated the volunteer snack rooms for vacation bible school at Cascade Hills Church. The last day I wanted to do something really special for the many volunteers who gave their time and talents. What better way to thank them for being so sweet than by breaking out my chocolate fountain! I decided to do this on a Monday and had to set it up Thursday. With little time to shop I looked around my stash  of party supplies and realized I have a lot of orange stuff. So orange and chocolate desert table it is. I used scrapbook paper to make labels for the assortment of treats. I had the great orange flowers left over from a birthday  dinner. I gathered my white dishes and placed four of them on orange scrapbook paper. I always elevate the chocolate fountain so that it takes center stage. I used a white metal container flipped upside down and added brown ribbon for a little interest. Cans wrapped in brown fabric held skewers on each side of the fountain. It was a simple table, but had a lot of impact. The vibrant orange really popped off the chocolate brown table cloth. The best part was hearing the volunteers oooh and ahhh as they covered their treats in chocolate!

Take me out to the ball game!

The scoreboard served as a great backdrop to the food table.
Simply made with black tape and stickers on a dry erase board.



Food table featured ball park favorites such as pop corn, cracker jacks, hot dogs,
old fashioned coke, and peanuts.




Why not a little American Apple Pie too




We couldn't resist splurging on the glass bottled cokes.



This party is proof you don't have to do it all yourself. I was contacted just two weeks before this baseball themed party to help. The very crafty mom throwing this party for her three year old had the concept and custom party printables and even most of the party decorations, but realized she needed someone to put it all together and set up the party. I believe that if you have the right layout of food, drink and activity stations the party will mostly run itself. I came up with the scoreboard back drop and organized the tables. On the party day I set everything up and hung the decor so the busy mom could take care of the food. I assisted through out the party  replenishing food and clean up. The kids had a great time swinging a bat at the baseball pinata and swimming. The great thing about entertaining at your home is you don't have to be rushed. You can actually spend real time with the people you invited. All in all I think we hit this one out of the park.

Tiffany Blue Glam Bridal Shower

Custom water bottle labels with couples monogram



Drink station decorated with glass ice cubes





This was used as a wish tree. Guests attached warm wishes
and advice for the Bride.




Food was served buffet style.





Favor and game table. Guests participated in a Bride trivia game to
see who knew the most about the Bride.




A Chocolate fountain is always a hit.




This Bridal Shower was a perfect blend of elegant meets informal ladies get together.