Mason Jars- Some things never get old

2013 marks the 100th year anniversary of the Ball brothers iconic mason jar. To celebrate, a limited edition, vintage inspired blue jar has been released. Unfortunately, these are only temporary so don't miss out! This mason jar can be a collectible or used in numerous fun, cute, and creative ways! Whether you are hosting a lunch, BBQ, or simply decorating a room, these jars can add a vintage feel while spicing up average designs. With summer right around the corner, these can be a practical and easy DIY project for any event. Here are some creative ways to make use of the mason jar! (The blue jar will probably make these THAT much cuter too, but if you don't want to ruin that limited edition jar, reuse your old ones!) P.S. You can purchase these blue mason jars at Ace Hardware - a 6-pack of the 1-Pint jars are only $11!

As a desert jar! Perfect for dessert buffets using parfaits, sundaes, cupcakes, s'mores...

And is an easy party favor to-go (what guest wouldn't want a take home tiramisu?)

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Used to serve lemonade, cocktails, or soda. Punch a whole in the lid and put in a cute colored stripe straw for the kiddies table - or for a specialty cocktail.  Perfect for that summer BBQ!  

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A new way of presenting your summer garden. 

This allows you to have that indoor herb garden while being decorative as well!

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Tired of the mess surrounding your sink? 

Use the jar to hold bathroom necessities from cotton balls to toothbrushes. 

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Also a unique but cute way to store pastas or spices! 

However it can be useful for storing anything, like supplies on your desk. 

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A new and less expensive way to present flowers! We only needed three stems of these beautiful white hydrangeas to make this simple and elegant arrangement.

Great for indoor and outdoor party decor (can work for any event).

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Using the jar as light or by placing a candle inside can provide a private, low-key feel to a diner party or as a permanent fixture over your dining table.

You could also slip in a votive candle for extra detail at your guest tables!

   

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Possibly my favorite idea is using the jars to show memories. 

Like past vacations, pictures, or meaningful objects. I collected sand from every beach that we visited in Kauai on our honeymoon and have debated using this concept as continued beach decor in our bathroom.

This would be a cute idea for weddings, engagement parties, or even birthdays.

Just place pictures of where they met, past trips, or things they plan on doing. Great little keepsake ideas!

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Bedazzle My Bonbons

Kind of obsessed with this...  How fun would these be on a dessert or candy buffet?  If you are one of those people who like to bedazzle anything and everything, then this is for you.  Decorate your wedding cake with a little extra bling.  Make your cupcakes a work of art, or send your guests home with a glamorous and glittery reminder of the wedding.  Remember, there is always room for dessert!  

I got to taste these new sparkly little BonBons at an event Conference in Las Vegas last week.  Introducing Bedazzle My Bonbons...The Glitterati of chocolate. These sparkly bonbons are available in twenty four fabulous colors and six decadent flavors:

Original

A blend of milk and dark chocolate ganache!

Extra-Dark Chocolate

With 60% cocoa, this is the “darker” side of our original blend.

Raspberry

A flirtatious blend of milk chocolate combined with a raspberry flavored filling. 

Peanut Butter

The decadent combination of a smooth peanut butter filling surrounded by a custom blended chocolate truffle will leave your guests reminiscing over an old chocolate favorite!

Hazelnut 

Mint 

From the cool minty center to the rich chocolate shell your senses will be enlightened!

We are about to get more samples, so stay tuned for our favorites!

What will they think of next?!

We all know how hard and fast the cupcake trend hit the Special Events industry.  I still have my designated "Cupcake Allowance" for Enjoy Cupcakes of Los Olivos, Ca.  As most things do, the trend has become a bit stale...no pun intended there.  So, we began to see the cupcake trend morph into new and innovative ways of eating them.  I have seen Cupcake Decorating Stations, Cupcake Buffets, Gigantic Cupcakes, Mini Cupcakes, Cupcakes In A Jar, and Cupcakes On A Stick.  But now, there is yet another creative way of eating your cupcakes!

Introducing CakeShooters by Sprinkles!

 I was reading the current issue of Special Events, when I came across CakeShooters!   The CakeShooter is a portable push-up pop, filled with the perfect cake-to-icing ratio, and is available in a variety of flavors and colors. They are available for shipping nationwide!  This could be great for any special event, especially weddings, children's birthday parties, heck, even ADULT birthday parties.  I have attended events  before where I may have indulged in the bar a bit too much and really could have used this convenience.  They even offer vegan or gluten-free pops!

Stay tuned for what Bijoux Events staff has to say about these mini-indulgences...ring ring ring.  "Hello?"  "Ah yes, we would like one of every flavor you have to offer please!"  Yum!

Sprinkles Signature,  this classic creation features vanilla cream and white icing

Yellow Raspberry Swirl, swirled into the mix are cream cheese filling and icing. Piña Colada, taste the tropics with this mix of vanilla cream, pineapple coconut filling, and icing. OMG, that’s what you’ll be saying when you taste this delicious combination of raspberry swirl and chocolate buttercream icing. Vanilla, vanilla cake with a choice of vanilla or chocolate icing. Chocolate, chocolate cake with a choice of vanilla or chocolate icing.

For further information, please visit CakeShooters.