Look at this gorgeous "Fresh Spring Confectionery Board" you guys!!

Remember the Valentine's Day confectionery board (aka charcuterie-style sweets board) I did?
And remember how easy I said it was? And how I mentioned it was really fun to create?

Well what I didn't tell you is that I love them soooo much...I was already scheming + dreaming of ways to create one for the Spring + Easter season. And this week I finally made it happen!!

I spent one afternoon creating 5 different variations of the same Confectionery Board - using the same sweets - just swapping out the floral details and little add-ins.

It's amazing how different each one of them looks with such simple changes.

These boards are perfect for intimate gatherings, family celebrations, baby showers, wedding showers, and there's even one I created to be "work environment-friendly".

I even named each of the spring confectionery boards based on the vibe they were giving.

So...sit back...enjoy...and let's get this "sweets board" inspiration party started...

FRESH SPRING • CONFECTIONERY BOARD

Simplicity at its best with the use of greenery and a subtle touch of white florals.

SWEET SPRING • CONFECTIONERY BOARD

A whisper of blush pinks adds simple + sweet charm through the thoughtfully placed florals and treats.

SPRING GARDEN • CONFECTIONERY BOARD

The addition of mini clay pots instantly gives this one a spring garden vibe! 

SPRING FAVORITES • CONFECTIONERY BOARD

Foiled Easter candy favorites makes this board fun for the kids + is office environment-friendly

 PLAYFUL SPRING • CONFECTIONERY BOARD

No foil-wrapped candies here...just pretty colors of spring using pastel grab-and-go candies + treats.

So there you go...

5 different Spring inspired confectionery boards...

all using essentially the same sweets + treats.

They are so easy to put together but really do have a "wow" factor to them.

I'd love to know which one was your favorite?

I'm not sure I can decide on a favorite...

BUT...if you twisted my arm and made me pick one...I'd go with the "Fresh Spring"...and then the "Sweet Spring"...and then... *wink*

I'm so hoping today's post proves to you just how easy they are to assemble and then ultimately inspires you to try one of your own!

Happy Spring everyone!
Love you guys!

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SWEETS + TREATS + STYLING ELEMENTS USED:
Reese's Peanut Butter Creme 3D Eggs
Cadbury Classic Eggs
Cadbury Caramel Eggs
Macarons 
Cadbury Milk Chocolate Mini Eggs
Cadbury Milk Chocolate Shimmer Mini Eggs
Meyer Lemon Cookie Thins
Reese's Pieces PB cup minis
Gourmet Jelly Beans
Hershey's Milk Chocolate Eggs - foiled
Hershey's Milk Chocolate Eggs - pastel candy coating
Almond Joy + Mounds Easter Snack Size Assortment (could not find the Easter ones to link them)
Reese's foiled PB Eggs
Walkers Shortbread Cookies
Crispy Cookies filled with Belgian Chocolate
Butter Waffle Cookies
Mini Clay Pots
White Marble Tray
Decorative Carrots - Echo Home Furnishing - local shop
Ceramic White Bunny - Tuesday Morning
Small Bowls - Two Sparrows - local shop
Florals + Greenery (including moss) were all from Trader Joe's

KEEPiNG iT REAL
I really think this whole "confectionery boards" thing could take off you guys!
I can see these at weddings and all sorts of celebrations.
If we can come up with a way to ship or deliver these...how fun would that business be? *wink*
And if you start seeing these all over the place...remember where you saw them first. *grin*

STYLE | Sweets Charcuterie Board

If you didn't know, charcuterie boards are all the rage right now.
You'll see them everywhere on social media and if your favorite restaurant doesn't already offer one I'm guessing you'll see one on the menu soon.

If you don't know what I'm talking about...charcuterie is a french word referring to meats that have been smoked, dry-cured or cooked. (think bacon, hard salami, or a soft pâté). It's also the french word for butcher shop or delicatessen. So in essence, a charcuterie board is typically a combination of the types of meats I mentioned above beautifully arranged on a board, platter, tray or plate and served to guests for nibbling + grazing. The charcuterie board has evolved to include a few selections of cheeses, fruits, nuts, olives, crackers and spreads, which in my opinion takes things to an entirely new level. Not only does is make for a gorgeous presentation but it also caters to multiple palettes + food preferences.

That said, it's now officially evolved into something even more today with the "Valentine's Sweets Charcuterie-Style board" I've created. Ha!

No meats. No cheeses...just chocolates and treats.
Originally, I was thinking I would just use nothing but chocolates. (since I have an abundance from the work I do for Hershey).

But...I decided to mix in a variety of "cracker-like" cookies, heart-shaped candies, a little bit of fruit, a handful of nuts as well a selection of dips to appeal to more people and most certainly give it a more "charcuterie-vibe".

This was my very first charcuterie-style board and friends...it was SO easy and SO fun.

The options are endless with the items you can use and the many different celebrations you can create them for.

Create a charcuterie tray for two or assemble one for a crowd.

There really are no rules so have fun with it.

Here's everything I used to create mine but these types of boards are so versatile feel free to get creative and use your personal favorites. 

SUPPLIES

Cutting board, platter, tray or plate to feed a crowd or the specific number of people you're expecting

Fresh strawberries

Lotus Biscoff Cookies

Jolly Ranchers Jelly Hearts

Blanched Almonds

Swedish Cookies

Reese's Peanut Butter Hearts (Gold + Red Foil)

Chocolate Strawberry Creme Hearts

Chocolate Mini Heart Cookies

Milk Chocolate Dipped Crispy Rolled Wafers

Artisan Rolled Wafer Cookie Straws

Pink Hershey's Kisses

Valentine Pretzels - I couldn't find the ones I bought but these are cute!

Heart Crackers - these are way too expensive - you can find them at some Walmarts

Shortbread Cookies 

Dipping Chocolate

Dipping Caramel

Peanut Butter

Fresh Roses for garnish

INSTRUCTIONS

I started with a slab of marble as my "board", added three small bowls, strategically placed the big items on the board first and then filled in the empty areas with the smaller treats.

To finish it I added a few fresh roses and sprinkled a little bit of rose petals for touches of "Valentine's Day".

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I sure hope you'll try your hand at creating one of these.

It really was fun to put together and I'm looking forward to making another one for Easter.

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KEEPiNG iT REAL
Not even kidding when I tell you it took me longer to collect + decide on the items I wanted to use than it took for me to throw it all together. (Less than 15 minutes - for real)
And those dark chocolate mini hearts? YUM!!
First time I've ever tried them and was pleasantly surprised at how good they are!