Cupcake Pedestal Candy Jars

Yarah Designs came across these Cupcake Pedestal Candy Jars and they are simply gorgeous!  These will certainly will add flair to any dessert or sweet display.  The pastel colors are perfect for the upcoming Easter holiday and can be used for so many occasions thereafter.  Love these!

Backdrop for Dessert Table or Photo Area

Many people have emailed and asked me about creating backdrops for parties, especially dessert tables.  I came across this tutorial on Celebrations at Home which outlines step by step a DIY pipe and drape system that is perfect for a wall behind a table or a photo area.  This tutorial is fabluous!

Aedriel Originals

Yarah Designs came accross these distinctive colorful designs by Ardriel Originals.  We are certain you can find a ceramic for any ocassion.  Beautiful, bold and so much fun!

Christmas Tablescapes

image from Jo Malone



It is beginning to look a lot like Christmas!  Yarah Designs is brainstorming tablescape ideas and here are a few visuals to get you into the spirit!

Cupcake Liner Flower Tree

These cupcake liner trees would make wonderful accents for recption or buffet tables at any event and different colors and patters could be used to achieve different looks.   The key is to use mini cupcake liners and The Bakers Confections is the place to purchase them.

Yarah Designs found this amazing tutorial on Papercrave on how to make these beauties. 

Supplies needed:

• a styrofoam tree form (I used a 9” tall form)
• mini cupcake liners (1 1/4” to 1 3/8” size)
• straight pins, preferably with a ball head
• a hot glue gun and glue sticks
• accessories for decorating (ribbon, decorative picks, etc.)

 Directions

1. Separate cupcake liners into groups of five. Flatten the liners, and poke a straight pin through the center of each group.

2. Gently “scrunch” the top cupcake liner around the pin head, taking care not to rip the paper.

3. Repeat the scrunching action for the remaining liners. When you’re finished, you’ll have a flower.

4. Using your thumb and forefinger, grab the flower at the bottom and press the liners together and away from the length of the pin. Add a bit of hot glue to the pin, and immediately insert into the styrofoam tree form.

5. Fold two or three layers of the liners over the pin head, taking care not to burn yourself on any hot glue that may have found its way toward the pin head, and press the pin head in until it’s flush with the tree form. Hold in place for five to ten seconds, until the glue starts to cool and the pin is firmly attached. Fluff and adjust the flower “petals”, if needed. Continue adding cupcake liner flowers, starting at the bottom of the form and working your way around and up, until the entire form is covered.

6.  Add embellishments and decorations to the tree to coordinate with your occasion, if desired.

Quick Place Card

Looking for a quick and easy place card?  All you need is ribbon, paper, hole puncher and a sweet-gum-tree spur.  How perfect is this for Thanksgiving!  Bring the outdoors to your table this Thanksgiving.

Photo via Martha Stewart

Thanksgiving Party Tips

Thanksgiving can often feel like a chore for the host.  Here are a few savvy strategies that require minor effort. 

Do a kids table to accomodate the younger guests.  Cover the children's dining surface with kraft paper and set out pots of crayons.  This gives the children activites and is a cinch to clean up. 

Send your guests home with leftovers that look fabulous.  These takeout boxes can be found at Mr Take Out Bags.   Please out ribbon, labels and scissors for your guests to make their own, tie and label. 

Look at this elegant cluster of pincones.  All you need is silk ribbon, a hot glue gun and scissors.  Hot glue gun the pincoes to the ribbon, allow to dry then stagger then so the cones fall at varying lengths then tie the ribbon ends together in a knot and trim the tips to be uniform. 

Include your guests! Ask each person to bring their favorite Thanksgiving side dish along with a few copies of the recipe.  It gets everyone mingling and gives you some recipes for the following year as well.

Looking for an easy centerpiece?  Check out this DIY centerpiece using indian corn and a large candle from Eddie Ross

Remember, Thanksgiving is all about giving thanks.  Enjoy this time with friends and family.  Happy Holidays!

Put your party on a Pedestal!

Yarah Designs simply loves cake stands and cake pedestals.  What is a great cake without a pretty way to display.  They add a lovely touch to any dessert, food display or drink table.  They actually add that special touch to anything you choose to place atop them. Cake stands add dimension and height to any table.  The eyes eat first, and a food spread is always more appealing when it’s presented with creativity and care.  Unique stands can be bought just about anywhere but our personal favorite are the handmade and vintage stands abound Etsy.  Burlap and Blue have some unique stands that are sure to add life to your next party.

You can even find some beautiful stands through Amazon like this Rosanna Decor Bon Bon Footed Stand in Pink.  How darling!

Brilliant Bandannas

In minutes, turn these pretty paisley squares into vibrant and useful accents to your home. Specific ideas and how to do it yourself are on Country Living. Yarah Designs gets so much inspiration from this site. Here are some of Yarah Design favorites. Have fun turning your bandannas into something fabulous!