Double Chocolate Cupcakes + Cute Wrappers!

It's a classic that I have finally mastered! I've found that a homemade chocolate cake is tough to perfect, but I made it happened this weekend!

A moist chocolate cupcake (with a Hershey's kiss inside) topped with a chocolate buttercream and semi-sweet choclate shavings.

And aren't these wrappers adorable? I got them from Shop Sweet Lulu who carries some of the most adorable party supplies ever! Cupcake wrappers, packaging, cake stands, balloons, and so much more! If you're planning a party, go visit them and thank me later!

What are your favorite sources for party supplies? I want to know!

Carrot Cupcakes with White Chocolate Cream Cheese Icing

Carrot cake has never been one of my favorites, but it is one of my husband's favorites. In fact his Groom's Cake was carrot cake and when I saw the recipe for these little cake, I immediately knew I had to try them out.

The twist with these is the white chocolate added to the tradition cream cheese icing. It just adds another layer to the flavor and it. is. awesome! The cake itself is moist and spicy. Seriously, it's heaven!

These make a great "end-of-summer" dessert because the cinnamon and nutmeg bring up thoughts of your favorite fall foods! And, I don't know about you, but I am counting down the days for cooler weather!

Trends: Beautifully Vintage

We are so in love with the Vintage trend! It's been on the up & up for a couple of years now, and I don't think it will be leaving anytime soon. The great thing about this style, is that it can be low maintenance and beautiful simultaneously. Of course you can create a vintage design with expensive items and meticulously placed decorations, but you can just as easily create something stunning with flea market finds. Breathe new life into old tea cups and saucers or use left over fabric scraps for napkins or a garland (like below). The options are truly endless because nothing needs to really match.

Take a look at the design board below for some inspiration!

Sugar & Spice Dessert Table via Amy Atlas. Framed Seating Chart - Not sure where I found it (please link if you know!). Floral garland via Ruffled Blog. Ruffled cake from Sweet & Saucy. Glass bottles from Luna Bazaar via Ruffled Blog. Floral invite via Amy Atlas.

Isn't it beautiful? So fun and whimsical! Think different desserts like pie, cotton candy, fruit tarts. Whatever your favorties are! You just can't mess up! If you're lucky, you might even have a vintage furniture rental company near you! In or near Houston, TX? Check out Recollections Vintage Rentals. Their inventory is beautiful and can help you take care of the bigger vintage items that could cost a pretty penny to purchase on your own!

Have you done an event or dessert table with a vintage twist? Please share!!

Inspiration from Everywhere: Vanilla Babies

I've been smack dab in the middle of several home makeover projects and with so many fun, new trends in home design, it was easy to be inspired. Our bedroom revamp was inspired by a card I bought for my best friend's nuptials and I craved a cupcake that looked just like it. Take a peek.

Here we have homemade vanilla cupcakes with a sweet vanilla butter cream. They are sweet and delicate and the tiny size is the perfect bite. These sweets would be perfect for a bridal shower or even a dessert reception.

What are you inspired by? Have you ever been inspired to make desserts based on something completely unrelated?