Dessert Tables

in DESIGN/DECOR, Fab Fetes

I’m a huge fan of Amy Atlas and her beautiful dessert table displays.  So when I started my new job, I just had to call in and get an estimate.  But my dreams of partnering with Amy and combining our creative minds came to a quick halt when I learned their prices begin at $8000.
8k for candy? I think not.

I’d rather go back to my earlier post where I dissected Amy’s work, analyzed the elements that made the tasty displays eye-catching successes and attempt to do it myself.  You’ll see my summarized list of dos and dont’s from my previous entry. Here’s a video where she gives away a few of her secrets.

I plan to take these tips and save my work budget towards creating my own dessert table.  I figure with a little shopping (linens, ribbons, patterned paper and colored candies) I should be able to create similar works of art.  Now let’s see if I’ll have the TIME!

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Susan Yu August 17, 2010 at 11:49 am

I love pretty/elegant dessert tables, too!! Especially for special occasions…I just have to keep an eye on the budget, because there is no limit when it comes to decorating:)

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fabgab August 17, 2010 at 6:50 pm

yea, can you believe the 8k minimum cost that I got quoted?

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Alison S August 20, 2010 at 10:07 pm

That’s alot of money to spend on a display. Good luck on your display, I know yours will be awesome.

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julia August 21, 2010 at 6:41 am

well, at least it can inspire designs at lower prices!

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miso September 22, 2010 at 9:28 pm

i’m working on a dessert table for a client. :D i’ve done a tremendous amount of research, so if you ever need any help in terms of purchasing goodies for a cheap price! let me know! : )

lol 8k for all the goodies she probably purchased?!?! i’m making everything for my client and i’m not even charging that much!

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fabgab September 23, 2010 at 5:59 pm

OOH I would love if you could post here your favorite online vendors for dessert table anything. Right now I’m wondering where to buy macaroons at a bulk rate.

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miso September 26, 2010 at 12:44 am

macarons, aye? lol. if i lived in new york, i’d totally make them for you at a cheap price! i’ll be posting up a tutorial on how to make macarons on my blog this upcoming week.

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fabgab September 27, 2010 at 5:32 pm

move out herre soon!!!

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Stephanie November 1, 2011 at 8:27 pm

Where did you find the hot pink striped backdrop? I’ve been searching for something just like this to use on a client’s dessert table!

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fabgab November 1, 2011 at 8:56 pm

That table setup was not mine but you should be able to find a similar striped fabric at any fabric store. You could even do a quick search online for one. There are tons of great wholesalers who sell fabric online. I’m sure you’ll find what you’re looking for.

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