Summer Tempting Treats

How incredibly lucky have we been recently having such amazing weather in the United Kingdom! I hope the chance in our weather situation has encouraged you all to have a go at designing or decorating some wonderful summer parties. 

Below, I have collected a few of my favourite tried and tested recipes and treats, all of which are perfect for enjoying on a hot summers day. 

Love is in the food..

Valentine treats

If you are planning a party with a large group or just a couple of children, it is a lovely idea to create your very own 'sweetie table' filled with delicious treats for your guests to enjoy. Whether you decide to do some home baking or buy in some goodies, the following suggestions may help you to decide on which treats to choose for your valentines table.

 

These chocolate covered strawberries with sprinkles and edible glitter are incredibly easy to make and will look lovely on your table

Strawberry milk and love heart cupcakes.
 Get this recipe here at Glorious Treats

Choose a bottle and fill up with some colour coordinated m&m's, and then make personalised labels for each of your party guests to take home for a loving gesture.

Why not splurge and treat yourself to some incredibly delicious LADURÉE macaroons for the day?
Ladurée Online

Mini Cheesecakes with raspberry hearts
Recipe from Martha Stewart

Balsamic & strawberry butter cake topped with macaroons- stunning
Recipe from Raspberri Cupcakes

Why not display some beautiful cake pops for something different?

These cake pop wands from Cake Pop Princess are beautiful!

If you are also planning to serve a dinner plate at your party, then the following suggestions are for you.  Beetroot-based dishes could be a great option. Not only is this typically British veg incredibly tasty, but it will make any dish a vibrant pink colour, coordinating with the valentine theme. 

Delicious beetroot pasta from Abel and Cole.
I promise this dish will not disappoint!
Abel and Cole Recipe #30

Perfectly pink soup from Abel and Cole
Yum!
Abel and Cole Recipe #37

To ensure your table is as pretty as it can be, it may be a good idea to invest in some beautiful serve-ware. 'Not on the high street' have a lovely collection, I particularly like this glass dome stand for displaying your cupcakes...

I hope these suggestions have been of some help to you, if you have any questions please do not hesitate to get in touch. 

Until next time..

Zahra xxx

Love is in the air...

Valentines day is just two short weeks away, giving us enough time to decide how we want to spend the day. No matter what you decide, there are plenty of ideas out there to inspire even the busiest of people.

Whether you choose to decorate your house, hold a party, create a special card for a loved one or just rustle up some tasty treats with the kids, I hope the following entries will be of some help to you. I have searched the internet for the best ideas and will have great pleasure in sharing these with you over the next couple of days.

Valentines Party Ideas

Decoration  

With some pink streamers, a couple of balloons and some paper fans a room can be transformed into a beautiful and classic Valentines setting

This Valentines tea table is perfect, i especially love the poms poms attached to the wall!

I simple love these love heart balloons, (see link below)
http://www.partydecorate.co.uk/product-catalogue/Heart_Shaped_Balloons

With some hessian, paint, string and a glue gun you can easily make this lovely bunting which could make a lovely addition to your Valentines party, whats more the kids will have a great time painting personalised designs

However, if you feel more capable these felt heart garlands  may take a bit more time to create, but are incredibly pretty!

This beautiful valentines table has such a simple yet, beautifully effective backdrop that is incredible easy to replicate with a few envelopes, a ruler and some masking tape

 I love this idea for a photo-booth during your party, of course this requires a bit more DIY but the photos at the end will surely be worth it (once hung they can also be used for future Valentines decorations!)

If you have any questions please do not hesitate to contact us via facebook or email (stylist@lesenfants.co.uk) for further suggestions. Over the following days I will be suggesting delicious valentines treats ( both healthy and not so much...) as well as drinks, valentines party games and ideas for homemade cards, 

in the mean time I hope you all have a lovely weekend and I will speak to you soon, 

Zahra xxx