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!
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:)
Comment by Susan Yu — August 17, 2010 @ 11:49 AM
yea, can you believe the 8k minimum cost that I got quoted?
Comment by fabgab — August 17, 2010 @ 6:50 PM
That’s alot of money to spend on a display. Good luck on your display, I know yours will be awesome.
Comment by Alison S — August 20, 2010 @ 10:07 PM
well, at least it can inspire designs at lower prices!
Comment by julia — August 21, 2010 @ 6:41 AM
i’m working on a dessert table for a client.
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!
Comment by miso — September 22, 2010 @ 9:28 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.
Comment by fabgab — September 23, 2010 @ 5:59 PM
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.
Comment by miso — September 26, 2010 @ 12:44 AM
move out herre soon!!!
Comment by fabgab — September 27, 2010 @ 5:32 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!
Comment by Stephanie — November 1, 2011 @ 8:27 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.
Comment by fabgab — November 1, 2011 @ 8:56 PM