livin' la vida brooke

If I were a celebrity, I, too, would hire Amy Atlas to design a desert table for my little ones. I don't see that happening anytime soon, so alas, I'll live vicariously through Brooke Shields (table above for her daughter, Grier). Cute. Photo by Allan Zepeda.

polka dot party!

I've been smitten with I am Baker's polka dot party ever since spotting it on Project Wedding. SO many readers write in looking for advice on how to dress up a more generic-themed party and I can't think of a better set-up to look to for inspiration. Brightly colored dots adorn everything- cake, vases, napkins. I think you could take it a step further by doing circular lanterns in a coordinated palette, table confetti, and maybe a circular invitation to set the tone. For a more streamlined look, you could produce this look in a single color.

spring napkins

Spring is in the air (or at least it was this weekend). With that in mind, I'm loving these rick-rack napkins from Purl Bee.

woodland fairy party

I adore the centerpieces for Stephmodo's woodland fairy party! More details on her blog right here.

i spy: amy atlas-inspired tables!

Imitation is the best form of flattery, right?

Amy Atlas' name has become synonymous with highly-styled, fabulous, dessert-laden tables. The look has been copied around the globe. Did she 'invent' the look? What do you think? Martha Stewart Weddings has done brilliant 'dessert buffets' for years, but Amy has created so many gorgeous tables in this style that there is no doubt the look has become her own.

*If you guessed the top photo was Martha Stewart and the all-pink bottom photo was Amy's, you were right!

Tables above from: martha stewart weddings; scissors.paper.cake; sharnel/cupcake company; shauna young; baby lifestyles; amy atlas