if you're reading this post on my site,
see that category up there that says party time?
well, i made that up intentionally thinking i was gonna post my parties on this blog.
then the blog happened and i was getting more and more ideas in my head than i could count and well, the party posts just didn't happen.
til today.
better late than never right?
the fact is, i LOVE hosting parties.
so i've done it forever ago and loudly and clearly state how much i wanna do it forever again to all my family and friends and just stop all the nursing all together but heck
such is life.
so i do it "on the side" and it makes me crazy nutty busy but in the bestest crazy nutty busy kinda way possible.
i can do my crafts, both edible and nonedible, which makes me uber happy.
anyway, here's what i made for a very good friend's grandmother's 80th bday last year.
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it's a good thing for digital pics cuz my brain is on vacation this week.
i tried to get it in blog mode but heck i couldn't think of anything.
i think all those easter bunnies clogged up a cranial vessel or two.
then i came across these cookies in my computer and thought
hey think i'll post these up!
so here ya go.
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it's the same recipe i've used over and over (see here, here and here or just type macarons in my search box and see all the craziness i concoted)
but did you know you can pipe macaron batter
on top of macaron batter?
i was just playing one day to see if it worked and lo and behold i was a dancin' in my kitchen when i made these last year.
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i colored 3/4 of the batter yellow and left the rest white for the letter G.
i made a few white macarons with the leftover white batter too.
i made them banana flavored and i declared them the best dessert on the dessert table.
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and speaking of dessert table, wanna see the rest?
here ya go again.
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i made centerpieces for all the tables too.
it was bling-themed party.
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there were balloons stuck on the top of the hats which gave them height.
ok so here are the desserts close-up.
the guest of honor wanted fruit desserts so here's what i came up with.
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these are chocolate ganache truffles-not sure why i didn't take a pic with the sign next to it.
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oh now i remember, it's cuz i was doing the running-around-like-a-chicken-with-its-head-cut-off thing which usually happens when i have a party.
i know they aren't in the fruit category but no party's complete without chocolate.
so here are all the desserts family style.
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i had little gold dragees sprinkles on them.
and here are some of the other things i made including the foamcore letter G and the 80 numbers, the thank you favors, and the buffet set up.
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so hey would you like to see more of my parties i made?
it's a complete set of creative chaos.
my favorite kind!
WOW, Lisa, you really know how to party - love everything you created, especially the macarons. This party sure "blings" out the best in you! :)
ReplyDeleteHAHA you're funny! the whole time i was making this post i kept thinking i was the partiologist Kim! but i know i can't even come close to your talent! :)
DeleteWow. I am humbled. To think I have someone like you as a BBFF......I just don't know what to say. You are a professional!!!! I bow to your greatness.....and drool over all the goodies! You really ARE awesome! Dona
ReplyDeleteoh my goodness you never ever cease to make me smile Dona! i bow to your great friendship my BBFF! :>D
DeleteOh your cookies are so cute and I just love those blinged out cake pops. What a nice way to celebrate an 80th birthday! Found you on the Freedom Fridays hop. Following you on Instagram too!
Deleteyippee! thank you SOOO much Organized Island! not sure how i missed this comment til now but sure am happy when i saw it! :>D
DeleteDang, girl! That's some serious business there! Very creative and amazing! We are so happy you linked up with us at Thursday Favorite Things.
ReplyDeleteoh goodness i know Jas! i was thinking "dang! i'm tired!" when i was done-lol thank you SO much for stopping by and for your party! :)
DeleteWow Lisa! You're a super cool party hostess! I was gonna comment on how awesome I thought your macarons are..what with all the ingenious monogramming made with batter and all..and then I saw the party table..love it! I would definitely make myself nutty doing entire parties and I would love to see more of yours. Those sweet little strawberries all dressed up in their own little containers are too cute. :)
ReplyDeletethank you thank you Karen! it was a labor of love but it's pretty cool to bring it all together and especially see all the people go gaga over all the sweets-lol i bet you could make a heckuva dessert table yourself! :>D
DeleteOh gosh...these turned out so cute!
ReplyDeleteThanks for joining the Link Up this week!
it was a lot of work but i was having too much fun to care :) thanks again Jess!
DeleteMy husband loves macaroons. I will have to give them a try. I want to just take on off of the plate. Pinning.
ReplyDeletehooray! i wish i could give you a plate of macarons for you and your hubby for being so sweet MaryEllen! thanks so much! :>D
DeleteLove the monogram and all the party goodies, such a great job! An 80th birthday deserves pretty party treats! Glad I saw this over at Project Inspired.
ReplyDeleteand so glad you came by too Sharon! i hope all your bdays are celebrated big time like this 80th one! :)
Deleteoh my gosh, this is all amazing. now i know not only do i want macarons at my next party, but i want them to be monogrammed!
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oh my gosh thank you b! i hope you get your wish! :>D
DeleteMacaroons are a wonderful thing. Thanks for posting. Hello from Clever Chicks Blog Hop.
ReplyDeleteyes i totally agree Melissa! but once you start making them and getting it right it's hard to stop-lol ;) thank you SOOO much for stopping by!
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