I have a confession to make. A very unpopular confession. I don’t like Summer!!! I REALLY don’t like Summer. Can’t stand it. When you live in one of the most beautiful coastal communities in Australia, this is quite a difficult position to hold!! The beaches are gorgeous and everyone, it seems, lives for… Read More
This week we had some wonderful old friends visit from the Blue Mountains. We had not seen each other for years. Such an occasion required some very extraordinary cupcakes! Orange and poppy seed with orange cream cheese frosting. Absolutely delicious! What a fantastic day we had together!
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
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!!
Sour cream chocolate cupcakes with swiss meringue buttercream icing. Basic sugar biscuits. Mini Melting Moments. Spiced ginger cookies.
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 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
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
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