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Can I do a dessert station without a cake?

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Can I do a dessert station without a cake?

My answer is absolute, you can.  Before the pandemic, I have done numerous shows in really nice places in NYC. I have done several shows with The wedding Salon from Tatiana Brown, from winter to summer show and most of them I did not have a cake. And I have done the same at the wedding show at the Bloomingdales, on third ave in NY.

I discovered with time that I have an obsession with creating details for my dessert stations. So the more desserts and details I can place on the table to show how creative I can be the more I also impacted the people admiring. OMG sounds a little too considered lol, I am sorry but it was a fact! and I had to take advantage since the cost of doing this kind of show is not “friendly”.

Anyhow, I also thought about my client’s pocket, I had to consider since part of my job as a dessert stylist is to provide the best to my clients with the budget they gave me. By sacrificing the cake, I had a lot more to play.

Sometimes I would create a small cake just for the show, too. There were times as well that I designed dessert stations with not one, two but three cakes!

So truly it depends on what is your goal for that particular event! How much do you have to play and how you decide to play that money, but no you do not need a cake on every dessert table.

 

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Is Valentine’s just for lovers?

1 / 15 / 211 / 6 / 21

Valentine is about a month away time to make sure you get to celebrate your LOVE for your significant other.   I always think about and got into arguments about Valentine’s. Is valentines days a celebration just for lovers?  Can we give valentines for friends and family too?

My husband says absolutely not. But I don’t agree with him, lol, gets him so mad! I love my daughters and sister and lots of my friends so why can I not celebrate with them?  If I was completely wrong so why you can find cards and gifts in stores for everyone?

Well, I guess is a matter of choice and belief or a matter of consumerism!  Anyhow, let me help you to celebrate! Gnomes are the cutest trend this year, they are everywhere. So I put together a few of my favorite items from gifts, to a mini dessert set up some sweets, and top ideas for cake to help you celebrate! Let’s get this party started!

 

  1. Gnome placemats 
  2. Gnome prop decor
  3. Valentine’s signs
  4. Pink centerpieces to decorate the table
  5. Pink organic balloon  garland
  6. Gnome mold for diy 
  7. Pink table cloth
  8. Pink cake stand 
  9. White cake stands

For more ideas go to my AMAZON STORE FRONT 

3 DIY Desserts for your Party at Home

PEPPERMINT CHRISTMAS GNOME CUPCAKES RECIPE

Recipe and instructions  sprinklebakes.com

GNOME COOKIES

Recipe by  semisweetdesigns.com

DIY MARSHMALLOW POPS

Tutorial by  ezzly.hubpages.com

5 AWSOME CAKES

BY yemek.com

BY  cakesdecor.com

BY. cheriekelly.co.uk

BY  flowers.katabara.com

BY cakecelebrations.co.uk

 

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What are the rules about Dessert tables?

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What are the rules for creating a dessert station? I used to wonder about that all the time. But truly after eight years of dedicating my time to crafting desserts stations, I learned that there are no rules set on stones!

Dessert stations vary a lot, it really depends on two factors in my opinion. It depends on how much does the host is willing to spend on the desserts and what and how he wants to spend on the decor.

Every client is different, every party has different needs, different guests. For some people the decoration is what matters, for others is the quantity. Some people don’t have a sweet tooth either their friends. So as you can see, you need to think about all these factors when creating a dessert station.

If you feel like the decoration is the most important thing you need to establish a budget separated from the desserts. But you must understand prices first so you can determine your budget. A design cupcake for a crafty cake designer is not the same as cupcakes from Walmart and so on and so far. Cakes can also be expensive and once you start adding balloons,  rentals,  backdrop forget it! Cake tends to vary prices according to style, so you can have a cake for 30 people that cost $120 but also depending on the design cost $350 and up.  The same works with ordering balloons, backdrop, or hiring a professional to do it. there is a big difference when you do it yourself everything and you hire someone. Things can really go skyrocket.

So if you are planning or thinking about designing a dessert station I recommend you to research. The best way to get a closer estimate of how much things cost I suggest you find find a picture of what do you like. Now with a picture in hand, you can start doing your homework.

BE CAREFUL with one important thing, sometimes you may get a higher price for the same product but the prices sometimes also come with the quality of the details and finishing.  Someone who is new to the business may start out cheaper cause don’t have the skills someone whose been doing for a while.  So make sure before giving any deposit or signing any contract to view what has that person done, previous jobs or orders, ask to see pictures of their work.

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Make the first party count!

1 / 1 / 211 / 5 / 21

All right no more time to lament, 2020 it’s over! Its time to start all over again, welcome to a New Year, new goals, and lots to celebrate, cause I believe it will be an incredible year.

So let’s make it count!

let me start with HOW CAN I HELP YOU TO CONTINUE CELEBRATING?!

Do you need help with creativity?  Do you need help to understand the process? Do you need help with guiding you on what to purchase?

How can I help you, with your party?

So many questions… if anyone can hear me

let me know!!!

PS LET’S CELEBRATE!

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Why should we Celebrate 2020 Christmas?

12 / 25 / 2012 / 23 / 20

Why should we celebrate Christmas this year?  Seems like the whole year was wrong, all the parties that were canceled, all the weddings that were postponed, why we should celebrate?

So many people lost so much, it’s hard to find a reason to celebrate.  The worst was not to lose jobs but everyone this year, lost one person or know one person that lost a family member. So many sad stories, of families that could not have a proper way to say goodbye, no hospital visits … we almost lost hope.

We lived in fear and were forced to change our habits to a new norm.

But we are still here, we need to be strong and support one another. We can’t let fear take over and lose hope.

Christmas is not just about giving presents. As Christians today we celebrate the birth of Jesus of Nazareh, today we should more than ever remember what Jesus did for us. He died so we can be here, we need to continue honoring his sacrifice and everything he stands for. We need to celebrate, we need to have hope, we need to be strong just as he was. If we are still here we have a reason for it.  Embrace your mission, find a purpose, be kind, help other, do something… cause this is the moment where anything can make a difference.

I found a new hope, a new reason to celebrate as well.

My goal is to help you to continue celebrating, to build beautiful memories with your family and love ones, in such difficult times.   I am very good in what I do, creating beautiful dessert tables and I will be posting this year more than ever instructions and tips to help you to create as well, beautiful parties.

This is my plan. I want to get into as many peoples house as possible and help them to build these memories. I want to build a tribe of people that can help each other to resolve all the party problems. Helping you to learn, to have a decorator vision, to be able to build but your self these amazing memories.

I cant wait to see your questions and help you resolve your party problems. I cant wait to see you sending me back pictures of these amazing moments.  See everyone smiling, and celebrating life! Cause sure life is worth celebrating!

 

 

 

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Welcome to my DIY party creation corner. My name is Gislene and I am NJ/NY based Dessert Stylist who has been planning parties for over 8 years. I love creating unique gift boxes and dessert tables, but also love inspiring others to create their own.

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Wow there are so many ways to use these kind of b Wow there are  so many ways to use these kind of balloons ... 

center pieces, at the entrance, surprise gift even photo shoot 

You just need to learn how to think outside the box 📦 

amazing  job by @preciouspartyballoons 

#partyfun #vamosfestejar #homeparty #balloonideas #balloonbouquet #ballooncenterpiece 

Versão em português @vamosjuntosfestejarusa
What kind of desserts should we have on a dessert What kind of desserts should we have on a dessert station?

Again there’s no rules... it really depends on what do you like and what kind of guest is attending 

A party for adults is different than a party for kids, just keep that in mind 

@ssweetrecipes 

#diyparty #diydesserttable #partyideas #festaemcasa #letscelebrate #vamoscelebrar
A little bit more about this amazing place we visi A little bit more about this amazing place we visited this week 

@thefloralescape 

Hopefully they will be able to work things out and extend their display 

So you are near the Queens NY are still by and say cheese 🧀 

#thefloralescape #diybackdrop #diyphotography #diyparty #diypartydecor #queensny
If you are in the NY area here is a nice outdoor e If you are in the NY area here is a nice outdoor experience to visit over the weekend. 

@thefloralescape 

They have some really nice photo set ups that you can enjoy with your family... let the little ones enjoy this scenery, help their imagination grow enjoy and have fun.

The pictures could be used to create your own backdrop for your next event. 

#findingcoolplaces #pinkny #partybackdrop #createyourbackground #backdropdecoration #backdropideas #diyparty
Everyone’s sweet heart!!! Here is the number o Everyone’s sweet heart!!! 

Here is the number one requested dessert on my tables.  The most popular not only with the kids but adults as well 

Beautiful design by @macarons_by_monika 

#vamosfestejar  #vamoscelebrar #cakepops #diydesserttable #diyparty #pinkcakepops
Who needs love when you have chocolate? 
😂😂😂
Just kidding 

Chocolate is one on the most sold items on Valentine’s Day! 

But did you know there are people allergic to chocolate?! 
Yes I done a party before that we had to include some desserts without chocolate because the client was allergic to it. 

As I said understanding the guest and client needs is very important when creating a dessert table. 

We needed to balance the desserts so everyone in the party could enjoy it! 
Keep that in mind when you are creating your dessert station 

#vamosfestejar #diyparty #diydessert #diydesserttable #festafacil #partyhost #partytips
Did you know? Every location has different rules a Did you know?
Every location has different rules about things you can and can not do. 

Even setting up a dessert station.

Not every place will allow you to bring desserts from outside.

Before signing a contract make sure to Ask questions

#diyparty #askquestions #signingcontracts #newbride #bridetobe
Wow beautiful right? Look at all the details aroun Wow beautiful right? Look at all the details around this cake... it’s amazing! 

 but also $$$! 

It’s not a everyday cake but it’s definitely a cake for a special occasion! 

You need to understand there is a lot of work, time, knowledge, dedication and love to create a cake like that. It’s not just flour and eggs... 

Beautiful design by 
@cmcakedesigners 

Versão em português @vamosjuntosfestejarusa 

#noivasemny #maesemny #maesemnewyork  #festanosusa #festaemcasa #fazendoafesta #mesadedoces
Who needs center pieces when you have these beauti Who needs center pieces when you have these beautiful balloons floating over? Wow, such an impact ...

 I could see myself steering up for hours appreciating this amazing balloons By 
@balloonsbymarce 

It’s all about perspective e personal choose... but if you done have the vision to see it, how can you choose? 
Learn... research find what works for you 

Versão português @vamosjuntosfestejarusa 

#balloons #amazingballoons #ballooncenterpieces #balloonbear #balloonarrangement #balloonart
When we plan a party usually we want to celebrate When we plan a party usually we want to celebrate something
Celebrating goes beyond a birthday, an anniversary even a promotion. 

I can find reasons everyday to be grateful and celebrate ... when my two years’ old eats her vegetables lol

I may be silly to think this way, but I am sure some mothers out there can understand and relate to the toddler’s phase. 

Valentine’s is coming up ... my question is Valentine’s just for lovers or family and loved ones? 
And why not? 
I personally think after 2020 should be a time to celebrate with everyone... 

Repost by @bougecookieco 

#sugarcookie #festanosusa #valentines2021 #valentinesgiftideas #valentinesinspiration #valentinesgiftset
Promise is a promise ... lol since April last year Promise is a promise ... lol since April last year I have been restructuring my company to help people to continue to celebrate.

I was procastinating to go live, I was always the person behind the scene.
but I cant no longer hide 😂

I need to make sure more people get to see and learn ... my mission is to help more people celebrate at home. 

So let’s go!!! Saturday Jan 16 at 10:00 AM  you are more than welcome to show up ... let’s have so fun! 

#diyparty #partyplanning #desserttabledecor #diydessertstation #diydesserttable
That’s a great idea to surprise someone... imagi That’s a great idea to surprise someone... imagine getting home and finding this  beautiful set up in-front of your house! 

Make sure to take lots of pictures and tag me so I can get super jealous lol ... just kidding! 

Beautiful set up by @monicaballoon 

Versão em português @vamosjuntosfestejarusa 

#surprisebirthday #surprisequarantinebirthday #quarentinelife #quarentinebirthday #balloonwalls #30thbirthdayparty
Who said you have to have a cake on the dessert ta Who said you have to have a cake on the dessert table? 
Not at all, I can give you plenty of reasons for that. 
 
The most important thing is to choose what you prefer and be creative with it. To have the ability to find something new. 

Look at this “Cakepops cake” ?! 
Super original and more than enough to make a difference on the dessert table. 

Great job @crazepop 

#diyparty #diydesserttable #howtochoose #creativeidea #cakepopsicles #cakepopideas #funcakes #nocake
Since the pandemic a lot of things has change all Since the pandemic a lot of things has change all around us... 

We been adapting to new routines, from wearing mask to no shaking hands... in order to protect ourselves. 

But one thing we should think about protecting is the good memories we MUST build!

A lot of schools are still closed and kids don’t get to see their friends, play and socialize.

Please it doesn’t matter if you bake a simple cake or get it on Walmart.  We need to continue celebrating all the moments that are worthy!

Children don’t understand what’s is going on, they look forward celebrating their birthday. 

Build positive memories... remember we can’t run back the clock 🕰 

#vamosfestejar #timetocelebrate #pandemicbaby #pandemicbirthday #pandemicparenting #pandemicparenting
Edible favors is a great option in my opinion when Edible favors is a great option in my opinion when you trying to give something that is useful and won’t go to waste. 

Did you know? 

More people are adapting to use these kind of favors. Here in the USA a dessert table can be used as a favor station. 

When the client adapts to this trend she is  gaining on the decor and also saving money on individual favors. 
Can you see how easy becomes when you learn to have the vision to create? 

@Vekusniam
#diydesserts #edibleart #ediblearrangements #ediblefavors #porquecelebrar #vamosfestejar #buttercreamfrosting #buttercreamcupcakes
Wow Look at this stunning set up by @aimeefordltd Wow 
Look at this stunning set up by @aimeefordltd 
beautiful right? 

Not a lot of items as an average dessert table, but just as perfect! 
A great example that less is more, especially if the budget is tight. 

Can you see that? Can you understand the importance to learn to see your options ? 

Versão em português 🇧🇷@vamosjuntosfestejarusa 

#diyparty #partyhost #hostingaparty #unforgettable_moments #unforgattablememories #partyathome #homeparty
I guess I am addicted to finding beautiful pink pl I guess I am addicted to finding beautiful pink places 😂 
It’s so funny  that I am becoming my mother more and more. 

My mother loved the color pink, she wanted a pink house, a pink bathroom... she used to drive me crazy with that! 
😂😂😂 
Now here I am attracted to pink places, my logo has pink, my  visual identity is pinks  but I love wearing black... no I don’t have a pink house! 

Funny how we create this visions that triggers our memories to make us choose things that matters some how... 
my baby’s second birthday I designed around little details that I knew my mom would loved it! 

Even though she passed two months before I found out I was pregnant ... and I had a battle of emotions inside for a while! 

The pandemic actually helped me to break free and finally be able to celebrate. 
I found a way to be useful and also helped me realize the importance of creating these memories! 

Acho que sou viciado em encontrar lugares lindos rosa 😂
É tão engraçado que estou me tornando cada vez mais minha mãe.

Minha mãe adorava a cor rosa, queria uma casa rosa, um banheiro rosa ... ela me enlouquecia com isso!
😂😂😂
Agora aqui estou atraída por lugares rosa, meu logotipo é rosa, minha identidade visual é rosa, mas eu adoro vestir preto ... não, eu não tenho uma casa rosa!

Engraçado como criamos essas visões que acionam nossas memórias para nos fazer escolher coisas que importam de alguma forma ...
no segundo aniversário da minha filha, projetei a festa em torno de pequenos detalhes que sabia que minha mãe iria adorar!

Mesmo que ela tenha morrido dois meses antes de eu descobrir que estava grávida ... e eu tive uma batalha de emoções por dentro por um tempo!

A pandemia realmente me ajudou a me libertar e finalmente ser capaz de comemorar.
Descobri uma forma de ser útil e também me ajudei a perceber a importância de criar essas memórias!

#desabafochallenge #pandemiclife #redescobrir #festaemcasa #whycelebrate #findyourworth #vivendoeaprendendo #lifelessons #liveandlearneveryday
🇺🇸🇧🇷Beautiful right? Found it on Pinte 🇺🇸🇧🇷Beautiful right? Found it on Pinterest 

Pinterest is one of my favorite places for inspiration 

If you are planning a party start pinning ... it can help you to organize things that you like and can get a price on! 

Linda né? Encontrei no Pinterest

Pinterest é um dos meus lugares favoritos de inspiração

Se você está planejando uma festa, comece a fixar ... isso pode ajudá-lo a organizar as coisas que você gosta e pode ter um preço!

#cakeinspiration #diyparty #pinterestinspired #partyideas #festaemcasafacil
🇺🇸🇧🇷What a brilliant set up by @popfes 🇺🇸🇧🇷What a brilliant set up by @popfestco 

The way she left the landscape as part of the design gave the design a prefect free upgrade ... can you see it? 

It’s very important as a client to be able to understand and have this kind of view, so you can choose with confidence what the like it or not! 

You may not agree with me and would like to cover the background with fabric, and it’s ok. Not everything should be about what the designer wants you need to speak up!  Learn all the process is the key! 

Que configuração brilhante da @popfestco

A maneira como ela deixou a paisagem como parte do projeto deu ao projeto uma atualização gratuita perfeita ... você pode ver?

É muito importante como cliente ser capaz de entender e ter esse tipo de visão, para que você possa escolher com confiança o que gosta ou não!

Você pode não concordar comigo e gostaria de cobrir o fundo com tecido, e está tudo bem. Nem tudo deve ser sobre o que o designer deseja, você precisa se manifestar! E entender todo esse processo é a chave. 

#diydesserttable #diypartydecor #balloonarches #elegantweddings #tablescapes #wedding2021 #comomontar #festaemcasa
I am always saying how important is to celebrate.. I am always saying how important is to celebrate... 
Party is a perfect occasion to build memories with your loved ones. 

We live in a world that we are always working, busy, running around, but when we get an invitation from a family member to an event we always stop, sometimes is the only way we stop. 

Why?
There are many reasons behind and underneath lol... 
you know you miss “mama’s food”!
That your uncle make the best ribs ever! You need an excuse to get off your diet! Lol you get to see that “hot” cousin or hug the lates baby 👶🏻 addition to the family. 

That’s what party is all about, to validate all these memories that we built for a life time! 

The decorations is part of the details to help those moment to be unforgettable. 
Understanding the process behind creating a party can help you to choose the right thing that will get everyone to talk about it! 

 True or not? 

Estou sempre dizendo o quanto é importante comemorar ...
A festa é uma ocasião perfeita para construir memórias com seus entes queridos.

Vivemos em um mundo que estamos sempre trabalhando, ocupados, correndo, mas quando recebemos um convite de um familiar para um evento, sempre paramos, às vezes é a única maneira de parar.

Por quê?
Existem muitas razões por trás e por baixo lol ...
você sabe que sente falta da “comida da mamãe”!
Que o teu tio cozinha a melhor costela! Você precisa de uma desculpa para sair da dieta! Rsrsrs 
Você vai ver aquela prima “gostosa” ou abraçar o bebê mais novo 👶🏻 da família.

Festa é isso, validar todas essas memórias que construímos para a vida toda!

A decoração faz parte dos detalhes para que esses momentos sejam inesquecíveis.
Entender o processo por trás da criação de uma festa pode ajudá-lo a escolher a coisa certa que fará com que todos falem sobre aquela festa! 
Verdade ou não? 

#whycelebrate? #diypartydecor #diyparty #partyhost #hostingaparty #porquecelebrarépreciso #festaemcasa
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