I have really enjoyed getting to know Amy DiTomasso of Sugar Chic Designs!  She is so full of energy and excitement and it really shows in her work.  Thanks Amy, for sitting down and having a glass of champagne with me!

How did you decided to get into the sweet scape business?

I’ve always loved entertaining…holidays for family & friends, cocktail parties, charity events, etc.

It turned into a passion over the years as I started dreaming up crazy fun birthday parties for my 2 children. I have always loved finer details, which is what I feel makes anything really special, so I decided to marry my longtime love of sweets, design, and event planning. Designer dessert tables just evolved into the perfect fit and it has blossomed into a wonderful creative outlet for me.

What did you do prior to this?

I have been a stay at home mom for the last 10 years. I had always promised myself that when my youngest started school full day, that I would work on my next phase…so here I am! I have been fortunate enough to have spent their formidable years with them at home, while also giving plenty of thought to what I’d really enjoy doing professionally…

What sets you apart from other people doing sweets tables?

I approach my events from a design perspective. I’m interested in creating a conversation piece, and an atmosphere, so the celebrant(s) & their guests have “sweet” memories that will hopefully leave a lasting impression…I customize everything specifically tailored to my clients needs. I dive into their theme, or help them create one, & from there I design an overall color palette that creates a “look” for the table. Custom printables really personalize my vignettes and I like to mingle elegant specialty desserts, like Lauduree macaroons, along with classic and gourmet candies, that are color specific to your event palette. I love to add life & personality to my sweetscapes with custom backdrops, & ceiling installations to create eye catching vignettes.

Tell us one sweet scape design that you are dying to do?

I’m in love with the color combination:

creme, champagne peach, combined with a mixture of metal tones, gold, bronze & silver. The combination feels very graceful & elegant…fancy without being too schmancy

I think this is the perfect palette for the upcoming holiday season!

Can you do small events as well as large?

Of course! I do a whole range of different events that vary in size from a children’s birthday party for 30, to a wedding for 400. I also love doing everything in between because each experience allows me to be creative in different ways & the thrill of the {creative!} hunt is what I love most!

What is your all time favorite sweet treat?

If I were stranded on a deserted island???

My first love is/was chocolate {with peanut butter} but now French macaroons from Lauduree have my heart.

What was your favorite band in College?

Ha! Oh no…everyone will make fun of me. In high school I loved all the long haired rock bands of the 90′s…Skid Row. All the way.  lol.

In college it was Hootie & the Blowfish, Bush, Pearl Jam…

What is your favorite band now?

Now, I’m lucky if I get to listen to the radio or watch tv. I don’t think I’ve watched a full tv show in 2 years! But right now I like Lady Gaga, No Doubt, & Kings of Leon.

What is your favorite movie?

The Princess Bride…my all time fav. I also loved Gladiator & more recently of course, The Hangover.

What is your favorite restaurant?

I love Koi in LA; but having a bite to eat & some tea at the tea salon inside LADURÉE on the Champs del Esyee is sublime.

What is your favorite Color?

Smokey Violet

If you were an animal which one would you be any why?

A nightingale. There is so much poetry in nature. They are not particularly striking, actually they are rather plain little birds…traveling little muses with creative gifts that fill the darkness with beauty and poetry.

Can you tell I’m a hopeless romantic???

Ok, i just have to say that is the coolest answer anyone has ever given in one of our interviews!

What was the last movie you saw?

Limitless with Bradley Cooper.

What do you like most about working with Greatest Expectations?

Heather’s dynamic personality, warmth & professionalism made me feel so welcome & at ease from our very first meeting. I felt like she was an old girlfriend after 2 hours! Her attention to detail is impeccable & her extensive experience ensures she can execute any type of special event.

Thanks so much Amy!  It is always a pleasure to work with you!

Here are some beautiful photographs of Amy’s work.  If you are looking for a creative and fun way to spice of your sweets table be sure to give Sugar Chic Designs a call!