The Oviatt Penthouse

This past weekend we had the pleasure of providing desserts for two weddings at one of our favorite venues, The Oviatt Penthouse in Downtown Los Angeles.

Dessert Table at the Oviatt Penthouse

The Oviatt Penthouse is atop the James Oviatt Building, an Art Deco highrise in Downtown Los Angeles. Built in 1927 on Olive Street, the Oviatt Building is designated as a Los Angeles Historic-Cultural Monument.   The Penthouse, once the private residence of James Oviatt, is an amazing place to have an event. It boasts details like Lalique light fixtures, arched hallway ceilings, the art deco bar in the dining room...even the elevator is a work of art. From the moment you step inside the lobby on the first floor it's like going back to the 1930s.

The Penthouse at Night (Photo by Roxy A @ Truly Yours Catering)

Outside, the terrace is equally inviting with a tiled fountain and wrought iron arabesques. The atmosphere is magical during the day and even more so at night with the 360-degree views of Los Angeles.

Pies round out the table --everyone loves pie!

The exclusive caterer for the Oviatt is Truly Yours Catering, a company we are so grateful to have worked with over the past couple of years. For information and to see some amazing pictures check out the Oviatt's website. We often run specials for brides in conjunction with Truly Yours' bridal mixers. (Keep updated on our Facebook page!)

A simple yet elegant tower of cake, cakepops and cupcakes

Dessert tables have a special place in our hearts. They are the ultimate in custom wedding desserts. A bride can have something for everyone and have something different at the same time. Guest can enjoy cake, pie, cupcakes, and it's all their choice. Partygoers love going to the dessert table to pick out their favorite treat.

A plate of  nostalgia: Mini Kirbycakes!

A dessert table can be made for any kind of event and works with many budgets. Check out more of our sweet displays at our Facebook page and while you're there, tell us what is on YOUR dream dessert table!

Tempting Ruffle Cake flanked by exquisite macarons and decadent brownies

Until next week--stay sweet!



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Vintage Woodland Wedding Dessert Display

Here at Friandise, we think there's nothing quite like a brilliant dessert display to bring a wonderful event together. We've decided it's our favorite way to express the joy at any celebration. We like to use our senses of space and style to lay out Kirby's  gorgeous delectable petite sweets to bring together displays that are really more of a multi-sensory adventure than just a plate of sweets. For this wedding display we wanted to take you to a different time and place when you walk up to the table-- in this case somewhere like a party at a Swiss chalet--woodsy, a little sweet, and elegant all the way.

Vintage Woodland Wedding Dessert Display

Desserts are hand-selected with taste and theme in mind. For the Vintage Woodland Wedding display, Kirby crafted old-school favorites like chocolate chip cookies and apple pie (in a jar!), offered alongside trendier selections like custom-tinted cakepops and Parisian macarons--which by the way, are one of her specialties. Holding court amidst the well-appointed table is a selection of mini-cupcakes and a ruffle-iced cake.

Did I mention we love putting together displays?--we get the fun of customizing a table to the party to create a special occasion for all as well as the opportunity to delight everyone with a variety of Kirby's mouthwatering creation!. We love getting creative and giving a wedding or party that "wow" factor.

Delicately sweet and chewy macarons tempt us all...

A jar of classic chocolate chip cookies tempts kids young and old...

Time-honored apple pie--in jars!

All-the-rage cakepops

And they lived happily ever after ...

We're so proud of this Vintage Woodland Wedding dessert table! It's refreshing, tempting, and just fun to stand and admire before you reach out for the perfect treat.

Next up, Gothic Victoria shows her sweet side!

Photo Credit: Aaron Lucy www.aaronlucyphoto.com

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Happy May!

We're halfway through May and so much is going on at Friandise Pastries!

We have been very busy supplying pastries to the hungry students at CSU Northridge as they crank through finals to reach the end of the semester. One of the goodies we made just for CSUN was our Red Eye Cakepop--a caffeinated treat which comes in handy on long study sessions!

Wow, May is a big birthday month! We've done so many cakes this month already and more to go. Happy Birthday May Babies!

On May 15th we had the honor of supplying our petite sweets to the patrons of the First Annual Movable Feast at LA Union Station. Our new limited edition Cherry Cola Cupcake made its debut to rave reviews! It was a lot of fun to attend and make awesome new contacts. We're very grateful to have been invited to such a wonderful event.

We don't stay quiet for long--on May 21st we will be at Bitchcraft Trading Post's Spring Sale in Atwater Village.  If you're in the area, check out the event! There's something for everyone: vintage/handmade goods, art, AND of course our goodies! We'll have vegan and gluten-free goodies as well as our famous Cherry Chocolate Bread Pudding.

Summer is just around the corner--we are gearing up for our busiest summer season yet. Parties galore--weddings, grad parties, luaus...it's good to be outside at a great party enjoying a Friandise cupcake or slice of cake!

Father's Day is June 19th ---if Dad has a sweet tooth, our cupcakes are the perfect gift. Just give us a ring and we'll be happy to take a Father's Day order. And if you happen to order a few cakepops for yourself, we won't tell. ;)

That's all for now...more next week!

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