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I live in Metro Detroit and if you haven't heard, cars are kind of a big deal around these parts. This weekend is the Woodward Dream Cruise. It's an event where owners of classic cars drive down a popular stretch of road while car enthusiasts sit and watch the cars go by. Over the years the event has morphed into a week long celebration that includes all types of cars, classic and new. This is my ode to the almighty automobile that moves this region.
A Goth Shop // Vinyl Art by Allison
In or Out Media //Alice's Studio
Rock My Wedding //Rock My World, Inc.
If you've been following along, I've been posting here and there about my daughter's first communion. If you missed it, you can read about it here and here. The day finally arrived at the end of April and today I'm sharing how the party turned out. I wanted the style to be sweet and feminine, so I decided on a palette of pale pink and gray. When my daughter chose a dress that had some lace in it, I also added some touches of lace to the decor.
The trellis pattern was scattered throughout, starting with the invitations I designed. I also made napkin rings with the same trellis pattern.
This light fixture hangs above my kitchen table. I like to add special touches to unexpected places. I also like placing decor up high so that your eye moves up, like the greens I added above the dessert table or the flowering branches I hung on some pendant lights.
The cake and macarons were made by the wonderful Heather of Gracie Moonpie & Co. I really admire Heather's attention to detail. She didn't just make the cake, she asked me the right questions to ensure that the cake fit well with the overall style of the party. As you can see, the gray cross and trellis pattern also found its' way onto the design of the cake. If you live in Southeast Michigan and need something sweet made check out Gracie Moonpie & Co. Their cakes taste as good as they look and Heather is an absolute joy to work with.
My mother-in-law made cross shapped cookies and my mother made various mini desserts including coconut cheesecakes topped with mango. It's so nice to have family who are willing to lend a hand.
I've been busy preparing for my oldest daughter's first communion. My daughter has been studying and doing her work and we recently went on a shopping trip to pick out the cherished dress and veil. I didn't realize how much my little girl has grown until I was snapping pictures of her trying on first communion dresses and then I looked back at the pictures and I no longer saw the baby and toddler that I once remembered.
For her first communion invitation and party, I decided to go with a pink and gray color palette. I was inspired by the pattern of a trellis and I came up with this design and my sister helped me assemble them. The print is in gray and I made daughter's name pop out in pink. I then incorporated a gray colored cross at the top and a trellis like pattern at the bottom. The envelopes came unlined, but I dressed them up with a little pink paper. What do you think?
Have you visited Confetti Pop yet? Confetti Pop was created by two amazing ladies, Maddy Hague of Somewhere Splendid and dessert table designer Shauna Younge. You can find DIY projects and great ideas to incorporate those DIYs into your next party. I can't forget to mention the Confetti Pop shop filled with paper goods for a fun little shindig. Go on over visit Confetti Pop, get some inspiration and do some shopping.
This week here at Cupcakes & Confetti we are focusing on some religious celebrations. Why you ask? As I mentioned here, my nephew was recently baptised and also this coming spring, my daughter Ellie will be having her first communion. Today, we are going to cover stationery that can be used for either baptism announcements or as first communion invitations.
1.Brown Paper Goods 2.Tiny Prints 3.Pear Tree
4. Biplane Press 5.Ana de Roux
