Spotlight on "Vintage Confections"

Stuffing an Easter basket or satisfying a sweet-tooth? We can hardly resist these gorgeous gems from Chicago-based Vintage Confections. 


From their mint-chocolate-chip lollipops to their whimsical candied moustaches to their series of candied birth gems, we're going crazy-for-Cocoa-Puffs over their inventive selection. They even serve up corn-syrup-free lollipops in fun flavors like citrus blossom, pomengranate, almond, clove and peppermint. I am hoping to find their rose-water marshmallows in my mother's day package (hint, hint)...We're also a big fan of their caramel collection (can you say, Lavendar Caramel!) and their monogram line which features 3" candied letters and numbers. What a great caketopper!


Right now, they're running a sweet promotion: get a free 1/4 lb. of ANY caramel of your choosing with ANY $10 order. Just put FREECARAMELS in 'notes to seller' on their Etsy shop checkout along with the caramel of your choosing. They'll include it free with your order!

Springspiration (Thanks, Pottery Barn!)

If you've been following my blog since the beginning, you may recall that one of my favorite sources of inspiration for table and event design (along with the Home Depot paint chip display and the Benjamin Moore iPhone app) is the Pottery Barn catalogue. Well, Spring 2010 arrived in via the Post this week--and wow, are there some great ideas inside its pages! Whether you're throwing a casual backyard soiree, a housewarming bash or an elegant outdoor wedding--these images scream "fresh!"  Check out these cool shots. Oh, and I am kind of obsessed with these birds'-nest placecard holders! Where do you get your everyday inspiration?