Don't Miss Out on Baby Bites

Earlier this week, a friend revealed to me that she had never heard of Pastry Art in Homewood, AL. More importantly, this person had never had the pleasure of eating a Baby Bite – those divine little nibbles of single serving cakes Pastry Art prepares every day in a variety of flavors like red velvet, turtle, chocolate, vanilla, caramel and more. Shocking! Appalling! I had to do something about this!

So I ran by the shop to snap a picture for the blog (and well, pick up a dozen for my friend and me) because everyone in Birmingham needs to know about the melt-in-your-mouth joy of Baby Bites.

They also make specialty flavors like coconut, carrot and strawberry to order by the dozen, but my personal favorite is caramel.

I look for ways to serve these little treasures at every party I design. They’re reason enough to celebrate… and my friend wholeheartedly agrees!

Real Life Inspiration: Taya's Strawberry Shortcake Party!

Some parties are designed so well, we just can't help but pass them along. Taya's Strawberry Shortcake birthday celebration, designed by Kara from Kara's Party Ideas, is one of those parties! No detail is overlooked - from strawberry cupcakes to strawberry lemonade (and everything in between!).

Even if you're not a fan of "character parties", you'll find tons of fun ideas with this one (maybe for a "Day @ the Strawberry Patch" party)! See more pictures at Kara's Party Ideas!

Dawn Ey of MerryB Events featured on My Scoop!

Dawn Ey, founder and Chief Creative Visionary of MerryB Events, was quoted in a My Scoop article published today that spotlights baby's first birthday celebrations. My Scoop is a celebrated online resource for Southern fashionistas.

After you check out the birthday article, be sure to click around other areas of the My Scoop web site for all the latest news on fashion, haute travel, posh pads and more. With daily articles, bimonthly email newsletters and fabulous events, My Scoop, keeps readers in style with the latest scoop.

May the Force Be With Me!

According to my son, who will turn seven in April, there is a Star Wars themed birthday party in my future. I loved the original movie... or rather the first but technically the fourth movie ... The 1976 Star Wars was a favorite of mine, so I'm looking forward to planning the festivities.

Ever the planner, I did a quick search of the web for ideas and uncovered these cute R2D2 cupcakes at Sugar & Meringue. A stand-out among ordinary cupcakes topped with plastic Darth Vaders and Storm Troopers, the R2D2 is sure to be a hit with my little jedi.

I'll be bringing this picture to the bakery when it's time to place my order!