Chanel Inspired Bridal Shower: The Desserts

To wrap up the weekly posts of our Chanel inspired styled bridal shower shoot, I am featuring the desserts.  All I can say is yum!  That cake by Sweet and Saucy is a work of art, and the desserts by Jay's Catering look delicious...

And don't forget to check out my posts of this shoot from earlier this week, and the feature on Style Me Pretty!

I mean, look at the detail on that cake!  The buttons are edible.  (from Sweet and Saucy)

All images from Jasmine Star

DIY Valentine Cookies

I couldn't resist posting pics of the yummy cookies I made for my husband for Valentine's Day (yes, I sampled one and they were quite good if I do say so myself!)

My mom and I used to make these every year for Valentine's Day.  She would roll out the dough and I would stamp the heart shaped cookie cutters and dab milk on them so the sprinkles would stick.  It is a tradition I definitely want to continue for my family.

Recipe Ingredients:

• 1 1/2 cups butter, softened
• 2 cups white sugar
• 4 eggs
• 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
• 5 cups all-purpose flour
• 2 teaspoons baking powder
• 1 teaspoon salt

Directions

1. In a large bowl, cream together butter and sugar until smooth. Beat in eggs and vanilla. Stir in the flour, baking powder, and salt. Cover, and chill dough for at least one hour (or overnight).
2. Preheat oven to 400 degrees F (200 degrees C). Roll out dough on floured surface 1/4 to 1/2 inch thick. Cut into shapes with any cookie cutter. Place cookies 1 inch apart on ungreased cookie sheets.
3. Bake 6 to 8 minutes in preheated oven. Cool completely.

Then dip in milk and enjoy!

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It's in the details: Silhouettes

Personalizing your wedding with thoughtful or unique details is an important part of designing your wedding.  As I have mentioned in previous posts, I love DIY projects and cohesive elements that you can weave into different aspects of your wedding.  One detail that I think works great in so many different elements is the silhouette.  Silhouettes can be modern or vintage, and are always chic whether they are on stationery, programs, decor, or as cookies!

Top Row:  cookies by Sarah K. Chen Photography, garland by Leigh Miller Photography, stationery by Hammerpress, cookies by Amy Squires Photography, Middle Row:  cameo by Jewelry Basket, buttons by Flowertoss Photography, cookie and portrait from Martha Stewart Weddings, Bottom Row: programs by Amy Squires Photography, cameo by Tarina Tarantino, portrait banner by Amy Squires Photography, held silhouette by Jose Villa, stationery by Bird and Banner