Spanish Breast Cancer Awaressness Photo Shoot

After collaborating with Heather of Chickabug on several projects, I finally had the wonderful pleasure of meeting her in person a couple of weeks ago. We met up with Xiaolu of 6 Bittersweets for a lovely Sunday brunch in Shirlington, then headed to Le Village Marché for the breast cancer awareness photo shoot. Heather's original 48-page printable set was so well received (I even used them for our Avon Walk for Breast Cancer bake sale), she followed-up with a Spanish version. With October being National Breast Cancer Awareness month, the timing couldn't be any better.

Photography: Xiaolou of 6 Bittersweets

Washi Tape Holiday Photo Shoot

Back in October, Natalie of The Knock-Knock Factory posed this question on her Facebook page -- "What's on your party bucket list?" I left a comment saying that I've been meaning to have a party inspired by Japanese washi tape. Next thing I knew, we were talking about having a washi tape holiday photo shoot. Within days, Paula of Frog Prince Paperie, Glenda from Cute Tape, Xiaolu of 6 Bittersweets, and Frances, the owner of The Pear Tree Cottage, were all on board.

We're so ecstatic to have the details and photos featured on The Sweetest Occasion today. The post includes free downloadable gift tags from Frog Prince Paperie, plus a fabulous giveaway from Cute Tape. Thanks to all of the talented contributors, I can officially cross off "washi tape party" from my list.

Photography: 6 Bittersweets

As seen on: The Sweetest Occasion / Whipperberry

Lunar New Year Photo Shoot on Bird's Party Magazine

Looking for stylish inspirations for your holiday entertaining? Bird's Party Magazine, Holiday 2011 issue, has got you covered. It's filled with over 130 pages of recipes, DIY tutorials, party inspirations, holiday gift ideas, and so much more.

When Bird asked me if I was interested in doing a photo shoot to showcase her Lunar New Year printable collection, I jumped at the chance. There's definitely a lack of Lunar New Year printables available out there, so I was delighted that she created a collection complete with invitations, thank you cards, cupcake toppers, buffet cards, favor boxes, and patterned paper.

I wanted to create a modern Asian vibe and displayed the desserts on my dark bamboo entertainment center, which made the vibrant colors from the collection really pop! I couldn't have done it without help from Rebecca of Rebecca Wakins Photography, who did an amazing job capturing all of the angles. Brittany of Edible Details sculpted the most incredible 3D dragon figure and other fondant toppers for the moon cakes; and Xiaolu of 6 Bittersweets whipped up some fragrant orange passionfruit curd poppyseed mini tarts and tangerine mousse. You can catch the complete spread on pages 46 through 53 of the magazine.