A part of my reasoning for embarking on the 30Γ30 challenge is to give myself a chance to learn about what I love and hate when it comes to planning parties. It is workingβ¦
I am finding although I kind-of hate the process of cooking and menu planning. I absolutely adore coming up with totally impractical but fun design accompaniments. My perfect party would have all the food catered except a few random, not really useful, but lovely little dishes likeβ¦ pinwheel lollipops, custom parchment wrapped muffins, etched sippy cups, or a lifesaver flower field. Since this is becoming quite the party theme for me, I am going to begin sharing them with you as I createβ¦
One of my favorites so far has been the totally impractical but delicious,
White Pearled Doughnut Hole Tree-
The tree was a beautiful centerpiece that came together so easily. I was inspired by this gorgeous wedding cake. Plus, white doughnut holes just seemed a perfect stand-in for pearlsβ¦
Make a Doughnut hole tree yourself-
You will need 4 boxes of doughnut holes, 1 pack of toothpicks and 1 fifteen inch foam floral cone.
- First poke all of your doughnut holes with a toothpick pushed half way through the hole.
- Then begin poking toothpicks onto your floral cone one by one.
- Start at the bottom of your tree and begin making lines of doughnuts up the tree. At the end you can fill in any extra spaces by using half doughnut holes to fill in any left gaps.
We accented ours with a mixture of candied & paper pinwheels. This tree would also be amazing in chocolate!
8 Comments
chelsea
May 12, 2010 at 1:54 pmI did a tree exactly like this the same way you made yours but with chocolate covered strawberries for my wedding. It turned out very pretty. I like yours alot too!
Vicky
May 12, 2010 at 2:38 pmChelsea that sounds heavenly, Iβd love to see a picture someday:)
Robin
May 13, 2010 at 2:25 amClever! Iβve done trees with candy but never donut holes! Perfect for a brunch!
jill
May 13, 2010 at 9:20 amOh my! You are a girl after my own heart! i never met a donut i didnβt like.
iβm going to have link to you from our facebook page, thatβs all there is to it! (http://facebook.com/thingswithwings)
found you today through tatertots and jello. LOVE your sense of style and βthink outside the boxβ attitude! iβll be coming back soon!
if you get a moment, weβd love it if youβd stop by our familyβs art journal:
http://thingswithiwngsartjournal.blogspot.com
keep up the great work!
jaime
May 13, 2010 at 11:57 amI just found your site and let me just tell you I am in love! I was a professional party planner before I had kids and started staying home. My favorite thing to do is plan themed parties with coordinating invitations, food, decorations and party favors.
Oh and i love me some crafts. I just spent my kids entire 2 hour nap on your site looking at all the DIY. You are so sweet to share your secrets.
So glad I found you!
Holly L
May 15, 2010 at 12:56 amI am completely loving your place. Your tag line describes me perfectly. I was a wedding planner in L.A. for 0 years and then I had to move. I adore party planning and creative ideasβ¦a donut tree is definitely a creative idea. I must read more about the 30 x 30.
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