Wild Things

As I was browsing through pictures of recent projects, it seemed to make sense to present these cakes and cupcakes together. In some ways they are all featuring wild creatures - you tell me if it works!

This first cake was inspired by a beautiful hand drawn invitation made by my talented client for her son's birthday. The invitation had a trio of black and white wild animals, wearing colorful birthday hats and holding balloons with their beaks or paws. So I then put my artsy skills to the test by painting paw prints all around the cake, then I added colorful details with the balloons and the hat topper.

And here is another wild bunch! I have received so many requests to do the Muppets before... but I could never commit since they are so many details to represent each character! I took the time to study them and look at how other cake decorators work their magic to bring to life all of their intricate features, and (a long while later) I did it!

And lastly, here are pictures of a recent safari animal cake and cupcake tower. These little animals are always so much fun to do, and they all look so good displayed on the tower!

Thanks for stopping by!

Easter Bunnies

My friend has this fascinating collection of Easter treasures... Her mom started collecting long ago, and today it is pretty amazing to see those sculpted wood bunnies, or those eggs made of paper and metal. I am excited to share part of this collection with you - wish I could have done it earlier this week, but with my little one recovering from surgery, work has been delayed...

Have a wonderful Easter weekend!

Yo Gabba Gabba

Strawberry Shortcake

Just for fun... I've been a long time fan of Strawberry Shortcake and her friends. I remember carefully choosing her on the shelves of the toy department when I was about 5 years old. I remember her scent, her pretty straight hair, the feel of her clothes, and not to be forgotten, her cute pink cat. Each of my friends had a different one, and we would get together to play Strawberry Shortcake, for what seems to be hours.

My one and only Strawberry Shortcake doll was well played with, and was lost sometimes as I grew older. I kept her little cat in a souvenir box.

Any one who knows my daughter knows how much she adores cats. So when she was 3 or so, I dug into the souvenir box to find Custard (the cat). She, too, fell in love. Then we went to Target to find my beloved Strawberry. We were in for a surprise... She was made of plastic from hair to clothes, her hair going all the way down her back with glamourous curls at the end (what's wrong with shorter straight hair?), and the outfit was, well, every other doll's outfit.

So I went on eBay and there she was, the way I remembered her. I've since added to our collection (it's my daughter's really, and she knows how unique the dolls are!) when birthdays come around. Yes they are more expensive than the 2012 version, but oh so much more special to us. Enjoy the pictures!

Proud Moment...

A few years ago I did the desserts for a fabulous party at The COOP (blogging about their events here). What a fun surprise to see a picture of the cake, and of course the guests of honor, in a recent issue of US Weekly! So exciting!

Julie Bowen and her babies at The COOP in Studio City