A few months ago, I decided I wanted to host a Christmas party this year.
I've been to a lot of cookie exchanges in the past, and, though I like cookies, I love cupcakes more.
So, I decided to host a cupcake exchange.
I've never heard of a cupcake exchange, never been to a cupcake exchange.
Even Google failed to provide pictures of a cupcake exchange.
So, I decided to host the first Christmas Cupcake Exchange.
It was absolute perfection.
Confectionery Heaven.
Full of bubbly drinks in pretty glasses, colorful cupcakes, pretty dresses & adorable friends.
I'm a lucky girl.
So, want to see the party?
A red & white tablescape, with a few savory items to balance the sweet
A red & white tablescape, with a few savory items to balance the sweet
I made donut cupcakes that I called "Melissa's Guilty Pleasure Cupcake."
I love Funfetti cake mix, cupcakes and donuts.
It's been called "the turducken of desserts."
Here are the mini donuts that later went on top of the cupcake.
Homemade oatmeal creme pies and Rice Krispie treats
The Cupcake Table
Lauren's perfect vanilla and red velvet swirled snowmen and trees with cream cheese icing
Erin's adorable peppermint heart cupcakes
Mother's strawberry and mascarpone cheese cupcakes
Holly's DELICIOUS peppermint cupcakes
& chocolate coconut cupcakes
Caitlin's lemon cupcakes. Delish.
Christen brought these cuties all the way from Vegas. I love the blonde gingerbread girls.
Henry's York peppermint pattie cupcakes,
next to Jennifer's chocolate with pink buttercream.
My donut Funfetti cupcakes
Courtney's brownie cupcakes (on the right) with a York inside were delicious!
View from the top
Erin with her Coca-Cola. Could be an ad, right?
Lauren & Courtney
Holly & Callea
Miranda & Me
The spread was perfect!
Cassie, Henry, Christen, Helen, Jennifer, Lauren, Morgan
Holly, Callea, Erin, Caitlin
Holly, Callea & Me
Miranda sampling the first cupcake
Getting their boxes filled!
Me with my oldest and sweetest friends in the world
My Austin loves
Erin got me the cutest Christmas apron!
It was a fabulous party with my precious friends.
I hoped you enjoyed the pictures!
If you did, leave a comment!
I'm getting a little disheartened about blogging since no one comments...
xoxo,
MMS
This had better become an annual tradition! Hands down my favorite party of the season thus far!!
ReplyDeleteThanks for commenting, Helen! And, of course, for writing about the party on the ever-fabulous Monograms and Manicures! Loves you!
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ReplyDeleteyou're a doll & your party was the best! i'm glad i have such a cute & pretty & wonderful friend.
ReplyDeleteIt looked like a really fun party - I may have to try that idea next year
ReplyDeleteBeautiful cupcakes - just looking at all the icing. I have to make some today for a party. Great inspiration.
ReplyDeleteYour party looked like a lot of fun! Great idea, I might have to use! :)
ReplyDeletelooks wonderful. I'm hosting a red and white party tomorrow night so it was good to get a few more ideas. thanks!
ReplyDeleteThanks for the sweet comments & for visiting the blog! I can't wait to read your blogs, too!! Have a wonderful weekend xx
ReplyDeleteSo fun...love the idea!
ReplyDeleteWhat a darling party! Just lovely. I am a new follower (from Kappa Prep). Your blog is fantastic. I've read all about your travels, your LSAT, etc. As an attorney (not currently practicing), I still remember that dreadful exam. Thank goodness it's over for you. I hope you did well. Even if you didn't end up where you thought you wanted to, remember...law schools are not only interested in LSAT scores. You've got to have the whole package, which is seems you do. Have a Merry Christmas!!!
ReplyDeleteeverything looks so cute and soo yummy!
ReplyDeleteJust found your blog through Kappa Prep, and I love it! You take such wonderful pictures. And I LOVE your idea for a cupcake exchange! Brilliant!
ReplyDeleteWhat a lovely idea! I may just "borrow it" next Christmas...or, if I get too impatient, adopt it for a "welcome spring" party.
ReplyDeleteOMG! Homemade oatmeal creme pies?! You must share the recipe!
ReplyDeleteWish I was in town for the cupcake exchange! Looked amazing and your decor is spectacular...I think you need to be an event planner.
ReplyDeleteFabulous photos, thanks for sharing!
ReplyDeleteI also found your blog through Kappa Prep, and it's great! Those cupcakes are to die for, as are the doughnuts. Your photos gave me some great ideas about decorating holiday treats!
ReplyDeleteI'm a new reader via Kappa Prep. Your blog is super cute! Looking forward to following along. -Katie at taleofagrits.blogspot.com
ReplyDeleteThanks y'all for the sweet comments, it absolutely made my day! I'm so looking forward to reading your blogs, too! The Cupcake Exchange was SUCH a fun party, I think I'm going to have to make it an annual tradition! Thanks again for visiting, hope you keep coming back :) xoxo Melissa
ReplyDeleteSTUNNING job, Melissa!!
ReplyDeleteThose cupcakes look positively delightful!!
XOXO
Bird
Ohmygoodness....what a sweet party!!! You've inspired me to go ahead and do a Valentine Tea Party for my little daycare friends...they're all just under 3 years old, but each comes with a Mommy who would swoon to get to come with them! I can tell you cupcakes will be taking center stage & I will be returning to study your pics for more inspiration! Thank you so much for sharing your fun day, and please...don't be discouraged when you don't get a jillion comments...people are just sooo busy, and tho you may not hear back from everybody who reads your blog, you touch many lives with your fun ideas!!
ReplyDeleteI am just running across your blog on the cupcake exchange. I am an American living in Mexico and the past two years I introduced to all my "non cooking/baking" friends the "cookie swap" but this coming Christmas I want to change it up and do a cupcake exchange. I just a quick question. How many cupcakes did each guest have to bring and how did you come up with that number?? thank you for sharing this as I too googled it and did not find a lot here other than your blog.....
ReplyDeleteGORGEOUS cupcakes and photos!!! GORGEOUS!!!!
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