Jess here, and today’s edition of The Perfect Bite will sneak its way into almost any meal… a fresh batch in the morning makes for delicious breakfast muffins, while a slather of frosting on top leaves you with a rich cupcake that’s perfect for satisfying those afternoon cravings. And since I chose to sub out some ingredients… read more
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DIY :: Super bowl Cupcake Toppers
It’s a good thing the Superbowl is a week before Valentine’s Day, isn’t it? It really gives the boys one last chance to flaunt their machismo before things go all pink & flowery ten days later. Of course, we can’t possibly let the biggest game day of the year pass without somehow incorporating our pretty… read more
Tuesday Tastings :: A Pinch of Gold
Lately, I’ve been kind of obsessed with all things gold, from my new biz cards (I’ll show them to you Thursday!) to my Clare Vivier clutch to, yes, even the food I’ve been styling for shoots! Last week we put together a super glam shoot for HGTV in white and glittering gold, and the sparkle… read more
What Shade is Your Soirée? {7.8}
Ever since I heard about P. Diddy’s famed annual “white party,” I’ve always wanted to throw my own. (Did you catch Camille’s earlier this summer?) There’s something that just seems so glam about sipping champagne amongst a sea of white while swaying to the beat of acid jazz. But for my party, I’d put a… read more
{DIY} Fringed Cake Stand
When I set out to concept the perfect festive element for an upcoming fiesta-themed birthday bash, my rationale was simple: a cake makes a party, and a cake stand makes a cake! With this in mind we designed a cheerful and eye-catching 10″ cake stand made simply using a hat box and assorted ribbon &… read more
Stocking the Bar
When glancing over the last few entries in our “Stocking the Bar” series, I was aghast to realize that I hadn’t yet devoted an entry to champagne…my very favorite! Although nothing’s better for marking a special occasion, I love how bubbly makes a normal weeknight feel suddenly festive. Fill stemless flutes with fizziness from a… read more
Colorful Cape Cod
I am head over heels for this gorgeous Cape Cod wedding photographed by the amazing Karen Wise. It takes a truly talented eye to use such a colorful palette while keeping it chic and pulled together. The floral centerpieces on the mile-long communal table, and the polka dot toppers on the cupcakes are just two… read more
Princess Charming
There’s a fine art to creating a children’s birthday party that is creative & stylish, yet still age-appropriate and centered on the kids. I think this princess-inspired dessert buffet designed by Amy Atlas for Brooke Shield’s daughter Grier struck the perfect balance. A sprinkling of wands & tiaras and a sparkly pink, rose and gold… read more
One Year: WOW!
ear readers… What a crazy and fun year it’s been! The first twelve months in the life of this blog have flown by, and I feel honored to have been part of your lives through Style Notes for a few minutes each day. Thanks for reading along & cheering me on as I started an… read more
Mobile Munchies
Although Austin certainly has its fair share of trendy food trailers (from creperies to empanadas) I couldn’t resist this cupcake trailer concept out of Southern California…especially since the shoot was photographed by one of my all-time-faves, Jose Villa. Merging a background in design with her passion for baking, Amber Vandervliet created a mobile cupcakery in… read more
