Announcing PUSH-UP POPS (Spring 2012) by Courtney Dial Whitmore!

Hi everyone! I’m very excited to announce my book topic + share the cover! I have been working on this since last summer, and I’m so very thrilled to share more information with ya’ll!  The book is off to print and will be released in the spring, so stay tuned for pre-order info!

Push-Up Pops by Courtney Dial Whitmore

PRAISE FOR PUSH-UP POPS by COURTNEY DIAL WHITMORE (Gibbs-Smith, 2012)

“Push-Up Pops are the perfect treat for any occasion. This is a must-have book for all party lovers!” – Tori Spelling

“Filled with dozens of easy to follow recipes, Push-Up Pops layers your favorite flavors with pure fun to create adorable, individual tasty treats.” – Bakerella

“Whether you’re an experienced pastry chef or a home baker, you’ll fall in love with Courtney’s fun interpretation of Push-Up Pops… These are a great activity to make with your kids and will be a hit at any party!” - Amy Atlas

Push Up Pops by Courtney Dial WhitmoreWhen first presented with the idea of a book on push-up pops, I was ECSTATIC. They’re a hot new trend in the party world and a wonderful new way to serve sweet treats from pies to frozen desserts. The book is FULL of recipes for serving up these yummies. I can absolutely attest that every single recipe is fantastic (my fiance will also swear to this as he was a wonderful taste-tester).


Stay Tuned… for more information (and sneak peeks from INSIDE the book) soon… we can’t wait to share more! I’m just on cloud 9 excited about this book!

Today Show goes Royal for Halloween!

royal wedding pipa on today show
today show royal wedding

Today Show, Halloween Style! I'm working hard this Halloween on my 2nd book. It's a busy day in the kitchen, but not without a few little minutes to watch the TODAY SHOW where the Matt, Al, and the rest of the crew turned the Plaza into the ROYAL WEDDING! Everyone from the Queen's corgis to Pipa and the cousins were there. The costumes were brilliant - absolutely hilarious! Did any of you catch { Continue Reading }

Haunted Halloween Gingerbread Houses!

haunted gingerbread halloween houses
haunted halloween gingerbread house

Looking for a last-minute Halloween craft for tomorrow night? Decorate with all that Halloween candy and make a Haunted House! Put it on display for friends and family! Take a look at these for inspiration and full recipes + directions below! Upper Left: Williams-Sonoma Upper Right: Wilton Bottom Left: Sweetopia Bottom Right: How To Build A Gingerbread House (book) How To Make a { Continue Reading }

Preppy + Striped Save-The-Dates from Custom Paper Works

savedate4
black and white preppy save the dates
pizzazzerie wedding save-the-dates by custom paper works

I'm knee-deep in planning my wedding and of course, loving every minute! I should be spending *more* minutes on it, however, but the book deal and other projects have me pretty slammed. That's where my love for Custom Paper Works comes in. Kate is a design genius. I first worked with Kate on my "Midnight" Themed New Years Eve shoot last year, and my jaw dropped when she sent me the paper goods { Continue Reading }

{Decorate} 5 DIY Fall Wreaths

square fall autumn leaf wreath tutorial
acorn fall wreath
yarn and felt floral fall wreath

Spice things up with  festive fall wreath at your front door! I'll admit that I usually only break out a wreath during Christmas season, but this year I wanted to jazz things up a little earlier. I've done the work for you, scouring the web for the cutest fall wreath ideas. Some are very simple DIYs and others take a bit more work - but they're all very doable! VINTAGE PAPER LEAF WREATH by { Continue Reading }

“Haunted House”warming Halloween Party

haunted housewarming halloween party for adults 7
haunted housewarming halloween party for adults 7
haunted housewarming halloween party for adults 6

Happy Halloween! I can't believe we've entered the last few days of this spooky season! We're celebrating the adults today with this "Haunted Housewarming" Halloween Party full of creepy cocktails, ghoulish eats, and spooky decorations. Dina Hafez-Suggs of Deliciously Darling Events styled this haunted housewarming to invite friends over to see her new house. Dina loves all things glittered (like { Continue Reading }

{DIY} Monogrammed Napkins + Silhouette CAMEO Promo!

starter kits for silhouette cameo
IMG_1910_thumb
Cameo_thumb

I'm super uber duper excited to share with you details about Silhouette's latest machine - the CAMEO! I received it a few days ago and haven't stopped playing with it since! Today, I'm sharing this tutorial for monogrammed napkins (a fabulous hostess gift idea). ***WANT YOUR OWN SILHOUETTE CAMEO?*** with code PIZZAZZERIE brand new CAMEO + choice of starter kit (Fabric Ink, Vinyl, Heat { Continue Reading }

Barnyard First Birthday Bash!

Barnyard-Bday1
Barnyard Bday9
Barnyard Bday8

DARLING BARNYARD BIRTHDAY PARTY As a little girl, going to visit a farm at camp was my favorite summer activity! I loved seeing all the cows, pigs, and barnyard activity. I think hosting a BARNYARD Birthday Bash is a fabulous kids' party theme! This 1st birthday party was styled by Michelle Skinner with printables by A Blissful Nest! I'm in awe of the cute elements of this party from the { Continue Reading }

BOO-tiful Halloween Treats from Edible Arrangements!

halloween-arrangements
Pineapple Pop Graveyard (1)
r_September005_GhostFestivalHD

Hosting a Halloween party?! Serve up some tasty (and healthy) treats from Edible Arrangements! I absolutely adore their Halloween line full of bat, ghost, and spooky treats galore. Not only are they delish but CUTE too - and presentation is key for hosting crowd-pleasing Halloween parties! Special of the Week! Halloween Celebration & 6 box of mixed bananas VISIT Edible { Continue Reading }

Abracadabra…It’s a MAGIC Themed Birthday Party!

abracadabra magic birthday party 1
abracadabra magic birthday party 1
abracadabra magic birthday party 1

Abracadabra! You're in for a treat with this MAGIC BIRTHDAY PARTY full of vanishing tricks, wizard wands, and all sorts of magic fun! Lydia Menzies of The Party Wagon celebrated her son's 6th birthday to the max! Guests were greeted by magic carpets, fitted with a magician's cape, and enjoyed an array of wizardy treats... FULL PARTY DETAILS from Lydia Menzies of The Party { Continue Reading }