I have a new obsession. The only problem is that, for it, I have very few words.  (“I have no words” isn’t in my vocabulary.) 

I can’t seem to grasp the right phrasing to properly describe just how transcendentally spectacular these fabulous confections truly are.  So the pictures will have to speak for themselves.

These gorgeous creations have been sitting in my December folder for a while now, and I nearly forgot about them.  That’s why I’m soooooo glad I saw a few of these pretty things over on the very inspirational Flights of Fancy.  It’s quite possible I would have forgotten about these lovelies… forever.  *Gasp!*

These cakes and various other confections are pretty ideal for a wedding.  I mean, that goes without saying.  Go with these guys, and you will not go wrong.  Not to mention OMGYOURWEDDINGPICTURES.  Holy crap how far past amazing would your wedding pictures be?!!  We all know confections and dessert buffets/tablescapes make for some delightful and visually delicious imagery.  So imagine throwing some top of the line tasties, like these, on a particularly nicely dressed up table.  Just imagine.  And then do it.  And then send me the pictures so I can feature them.  Please and thank you.

Anyway, what I meant to get to was this: these beauties aren’t just for your wedding.  See those perfectly packaged macarons up top?  I’d be quite pleased to receive one of those on my doorstep this coming Christmas.  Or under the tree – listen, whatevs, it really doesn’t make a difference to me.  I just want them.  Honey, are you reading this?  Mom?  Dad, I know you like to check in sometimes, see how I’m doin’.  Well, this is how I’m doin’ = I want those macarons.  THANKS, LOVE YOU!

Moving on… this one below is entitled “Enchanted Forest.”  I believe I would like to live inside of there.  Though it would be a daily challenge not to eat my surroundings.

All of the awesomeness you see here is courtesy of the completely unbelievable Cake Opera Co.  I honestly can’t say enough good things about these people.  They are wholeheartedly committed to their craft of confectionery perfection, and they take care to present their work in *the most fabulous way possible.*

I can’t get over the pomegranate preciousness going on below.  It’s just… it’s… it’s too much.

They call this “Bohemian Chic.”  I call it AMAZEBALLS.

Check out the chocolate truffle tower on the far right, below.  Yeeeeaahhhh isn’t that great?  I want to set it in the middle of my dining room table for the duration of dinner, and I want to swat my friends’ hands as they attempt to steal away with one or two before dessert.  I dunno, it sounds like fun to me.  Mean, evil-spirited fun.  But still fun.

All images courtesy Cake Opera Co.

Are you planning on going all out for your wedding cake?  Or will you be opting for a dessert buffet tablescape?  Or, are you not doing any of these things, and think the whole concept of eating dessert is completely overrated and needs to be outlawed.  OR, do you think I didn’t get enough sleep last night?  OR, do you think my three and a three-quarters-year-old nephew keeps asking to play, and so I’m a little out of sorts today?

I look forward to hearing your thoughts. :)

xoxo!  – Alison

P.S. – A very chic, very lovely printable freebie is coming your way just in time for the holidays!  You are going to LOVE it.  Bonus: your decor will love it, too.  Ooh, and by the way, it involves two of my absolute favorite fonts, so it’s edging its way up into my top 5 most loved printable things ever.  I know, WOWZERS.

P.P.S. – I know you guys are anxiously awaiting our announcement of the FOUR FINALISTS for Gem Photo’s Free Wedding Photography Giveaway.  Sit tight, friendlies… and stay tuned, because the announcement isn’t far off.  And we can’t wait for the voting to begin!!!

Vintage Design Cake Boxes – NEW!

Rose Cupcake Wrappers – NEW!

Vintage Design Cones – NEW!

Cupcake Stand – NOT NEW, BUT STILL!

Organza Favor Bags – NOT NEW AS WELL!

(Like these?  Well, using StazOn ink and other materials similar to those in this post on DIY Wedding Eye Candy, I created the CUTEST stamped bags to house some chocolate lollipops I made for Christmas last year.  I wish I had a picture of them to show you!  They were too cute, if I do say so myself.  It’s really so easy – I highly recommend making them yourself!)

Seed Favors Set – ALSO NOT NEW, BUT YES, PLEASE!

Credit: Cox & Cox

Here’s a fun little aside: when I right-clicked on the word “tchotchkes” (top of post) just to check if I spelled it correctly, the dictionary offered up these suggestions:

1. latchkeys
2. hopscotches
3. crotchless and
4. hotcakes

Weird to the max.  My dictionary is advising me to write crotchless.  Anyway.

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If you liked this, you’ll probably love DIY Edible Escort Table Numbers, and you may get a sugar high out of this.

I found out about these darling bits of sweetness from Two Brunettes, and I’m telling you, the find absolutely made my day!  They’re quite the perfect touch for a wedding ’round this time of year, wouldn’t you say?  You can get them for yourself over at Cox & Cox, and the only thing stopping me from placing an order on the double is a crippling lack of knowledge about the shelf life of sugar cubes.  (Will they still look like that in 5 months?  I’m not well versed in sugar cubes, I’m a sugar packet girl.  This is the same kind of feeling that’s kept my hand paralyzed, with the mouse hovering over the checkout button on the sparklers order…)

By the way, love and want this stuff too:

Feather angel wings for the flower girl(s)!

Name place baubles:

Floral heart pegs!!! The possibilities are endless with these!

Heart sparklers!

Cardboard favor boxes:

White voile bunting (LOVE this):

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Lovely wedding inspiration + a super fun (and delicious) DIY idea, coming up later!

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{ All products from Cox & Cox }