When I was asked to make a feature cake and cupcakes with a sea/beach theme for a baby shower, I was pleasantly challenged. After researching all of the possibilities, I knew that I wanted to to create a show stopping display which had an authentic beachy feel about it. The feature cake was… Read More
There was a Trash and Treasure market on at our local hall this morning. I confess that I love nothing more than rummaging through old unusual wares and collectables. I could spend hours lost in recycled history! Today I picked up quite a few bargains. My favourite would have to be this gorgeous old… Read More
This Mama Bear has been having a marvellous time of late, creating a beautiful vintage baby shower for a customer whose daughter is expecting her first baby. She is keeping hush on the sex of the baby, so I kept the decor neutral with creams, ivory, lace, brown, white and tiny splashes of colour… Read More
My Nanna was one in a million. She was everything a grandmother should be, and then some. She was warm and affectionate, loving and full of life. She always had time for us. She was always welcoming and generous. My Nanna was one of the most creative people I know. She loved the fine arts… Read More
My husband turned 50 this month. Fifty!! Wow!! I know in the scheme of things it’s not old, but is it just me, or does fifty sound old!? He was 27 when we met. I chuckle to remember that I thought he was getting up there because he was almost 28!!… Read More
” You want WHAT cake??!!” The pool!!? Seriously?? “Oh…ok” “Are you sure you wouldn’t rather something like this…..” I have been desperate to make this cake for months and have been searching in vain for an occasion. I was hoping I could convince my nine year old daughter that this… Read More
This past weekend our family was honoured to attend the wedding of a beautiful young couple we know. We felt so privileged to be a part of such a wonderful celebration. When I found out there was to be an afternoon tea following the ceremony, I just knew I had to contribute something special. I… Read More