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The elephant in the room.I always knew I wanted personalized bags (cuz that’s how I roll), and definitely wanted reusable ones to suit our Eco-Green endeavors… but being broke-ass doesn’t really suit either of those desires. So, when my sister and bro-in-law came through town on their way to Bali, and mentioned they could get bags made for a fraction of American prices, we were all about it. I sent the file to their contact in Bali, and the bags were ready within a week! My sis was generous enough to carry all 50 home with her, to save us shipping costs. We couldn’t believe how beautifully they turned out! ...
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Elephant Cake TopperThere is always a new, adorable cake figurine popping up at Bunny With A Toolbelt, and this elephant cake topper is no exception! The elephant groom is wearing a top hat; the elephant bride dons a white flower. Whimsical for the wedding and cute for your curio afterward!I hope you’re having a wonderful Saturday, lovelies!♥ -E....
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Elephant Wedding FavorsSpectacular, vibrant, colorful, and deeply meaningful are words to describe the scope and richness of a traditional Indian wedding. Incorporating elephants in traditional Indian weddings has very symbolic meaning; elephants are a gift of power and strength, long life, patience and wisdom, energy and good fortune to each and every guest with one of these exquisite elephant wedding favors. If you have centered your wedding around the symbolism an elephant brings, we have several elephant favors that you can possibly use. Each one of them can be used in several ways, plus it adds just that littl...
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Pink Elephant Birthday CakeHappy Valentine’s Day!Pink Elephant Heart Birthday CakeCreated for a Valentine’s Day weekend birthday celebration, this 2 tier round cake is decorated with light pink and red cutout hearts. A large pink elephant, inspired by the boy elephant cake version, sits atop the tier wearing a white and red party hat and red heart jacket. Her trunk hangs over the red number 3 while butterflies and hearts float along her side.Close-up of Pink Party ElephantThe flavor appropriately included our signature pink velvet cake with vanilla buttercream. We delivered the cake to New York City.Happy Birthda...
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Elephant Baby ShowerElephant Baby Shower This weekend, I created some elephant cupcake toppers and gift tags for a friend’s daughter’s first birthday party! Elephants are becoming very popular as a party theme – birthdays and baby showers. Ashley Lloyd recently shared this “Lil’ Squirt Baby Shower“ with me and it was a darling elephant shower- she didn’t miss a detail! Details I loved: Create-a-Crepe Bar: What a neat idea! Guests could create either a breakfast, lunch, or dessert crepe with all the mix-ins! Onesie & Bib Decorating Station: How cute! Guests decorated a onesie or bib with f...
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Why Is Money the ‘Elephant’ in the Room?Let’s face it, ladies and gentlemen, we all know that money is an emotional topic. Think about how it may have already affected your wedding plans, your parents, friends, and even co-workers throughout your life. It’s not that people are unaware of money. What makes it the elephant in the room is how it makes people feel when the subject is brought up. How many of your friends could you walk up to right now and have a candid conversation about money without one of them thinking you are making a comment or observation about them? In all reality, you are not and could be talking in generaliz...
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Circus Themed Elephant CakeToday is my godson’s birthday! This is a cake I made for him for his party this weekend. It’s red velvet with cream cheese and chocolate with oreos and cream buttercream. He loves elephants so we made a circus themed elephant cake. Happy Birthday Kingston! ...
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Water for Elephants Photo ShootNormally I stick to Vermont or New England weddings, and usually stick to real weddings, but when I first saw this photo shoot I thought it it was real so I had to feature it, it was that well done:submitted via Two Bright LightsFrom the photographer: Water for Elephants, an amazing story of a young lad who finds his way to a traveling circus, falls in love with a beautiful blonde and in the end, rescues her and then spend the rest of their lives together… Randi Marie Photography and Blue Door Creative teamed up to create a wedding that would be a lovely replication of this amazing book. Aut...
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Modern Elephants on Parade Baby ShowerRemember the way-too-much-fun “MILKaholic Baby Shower” we featured earlier this year? Well, the creative genius behind that shower – Carrie of Half Baked – is back with another adorable, polka-dot filled baby shower that she recently threw for her sister… this time with an “Elephants on Parade” theme!Carrie’s bold & modern signature style really shines through again here… and I especially love how she once again managed to make BLACK work so well for a baby shower, while still keeping the overall feel of the party adorable and SWEET (in more wa...
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Flared Circus Elephant Birthday CakeCircus Elephant Birthday Cake We’ve recently prominently featured a few cute elephants on our birthday cakes, starting with my godson’s elephant cake, and more recently this elephant birthday cake. Continuing that theme is this three topsy turvy and flared birthday cake. At the top of the cake is a gray elephant balancing on a ball with a party hat and sparkly jacket. On the second tier sits a brown monkey in a pink tutu wearing a pink bow and ruffle. Finally, on the last tier, is our final animal – a lion in a purple and green party hat. All primary colors of the cake included purple...
