Category Archives: Family life

As unto the Lord

  Last week our church held a dedication service for five families.    I could not resist creating  some beautiful biscuits.                   Or making a  special Dedication cake.    Jesus said,   ” Let the little children come to me, and do not hinder them,  for the kingdom of… Read More

Brimming with Roses.

Here it is, my beautiful Mother’s birthday cake!! It is called  Brimming with Roses.     Happy 70th Birthday Mum, and  Happy 50th Wedding Anniversary Mum and Dad.   You are the BEST!!        

I Love a Party.

  I love a party.   I literally spend months planning how I will decorate the table , what food to prepare, and most importantly, what the cake will look like!!   It is my little happy place!!! I love paper, ribbon, string,  glass jars, fabric and scissors!!! I love choosing a colour scheme and… Read More

My GORGEOUS Mama!

  My mother turned 70 on Sunday.   She is and was a really beautiful woman.   Inside and out.   My mother is the most wonderful mother in the whole world. She is everything a mother should be, devoted, loving, affectionate, supportive, dedicated and completely smitten with her children and grandchildren.    She also… Read More

Get down and boogie!!!

Here it is, the pinnacle of my very short cake decorating career!!! This is the “Disco” cake I made for my friend’s 1970’s theme party.  I COULD tell you how disappointed I was with it, and the trouble I had trying to work with fondant, BUT………… I think I will be a big girl and… Read More

Fairies & Toadstools.

    Last October our dearest Miss D turned 4. My personal Party Planner, Miss A, created a fabulous dress up tea party with a red and white  storybook theme.  This party really needs a post of its own , but a few photos will have to suffice. ( I apologise for the length of… Read More

Doubling up.

What are the chances of having two of your children share a birthday??   Well….if you have 9 children, then I guess your chances are higher than normal.   Three years ago, our Number 2 son turned 10 and our darling daughter Number 5  arrived on the same day!!! She was 14 days overdue and… Read More