{Trendy Tuesday} Dessert Party Tables

There aren't many things "for sure" these days.

But here's one: Dessert Tables are THE STUFF right now.

They're ON FIRE!

Probably one of the biggest trends I've seen in a long, long time. {And, we all know how long I've been tracking trends, right?}

So, you've not seen a dessert table? Have no idea what I'm talking about? Well, sit back and let me introduce you to your newest fascination.

They are perfect for weddings:


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They're a must-have at birthday parties.

Bam.


Bam.


Bam.


Bam.


Bam.


They're perfect for holidays.

Ta-dah.


Ta-dah!


Ta-dah!


Ta-dah!

They're even perfect for a back to school bash.

Voila.

So, go ahead.

Google the day away searching for dessert tables. I give you permission. {Not that I've actually googled a WHOLE day away before. *ahem*}

You'll be amazed at what you find!

And, when your mom says, "Just because everyone else is doing it, are you going to do it too?" You can say, "ummmm...yeah, Mom! Yes. I am."

Happy dessert table-ing!

{Trendy Tuesday} Doilies, Doilies Everywhere!

When is the last time you used a doily?

Probably not recently. Maybe never?

Yeah...I'm with you.

They just aren't something I've ever used. Ever.

Until now.

Doilies are making a big comeback. Like, a really big comeback.

You can use them in all sorts of extraordinary ways.

Ruffled used them to make a beautiful lantern (and provided a tutorial, too).


Petunia made similar, more colorful, hanging poms.


Elizabeth Anne Designs used them in a rustic wedding as chair decorations.


Scrap Shoppe used heart doilies to dress up cute packages! {Love!}


Intimate Weddings cut them into charming cupcake wrappers (with a free template).


Poppy Paperie made *the cutest* parisian baskets, perfect for Easter.


daily suze even made printable doily gift wrapping paper that you can download for free here and here. Now that's easy doily-ing!


amy tangerine created a beautiful love tag with a doily and a felt heart.


Mondocherry also used the doilies to wrap with kraft paper...a little differently this time.


Papernstitch made a "Granny Chic" garland that just makes my heart go pitter pat.


Crescendoh shows us how to dye doilies and then how to use them on super cute gift jars.


How about doily and lights garland? Imgfave shows us how.


So, whaddya know? Old-fashioned doilies are now trendy again! Who knew?

Next time you spot some doilies, be sure to pick them up.

Then you can be trendy too!

Who knew?