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I Bake Cakes

March 10, 2011 5 Comments
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There is such an art to making beautiful cakes, and it makes it truly a treat to run across those artists that are able to dream up and craft these wonderful works. I was absolutely delighted to run across Manni at I Bake Cakes a few weeks ago…

She has a very unique, elegant style to her cakes (and cupcakes!) and to further set herself apart, she is vegetarian and bakes everything without eggs or other animal products!

Manni is also a budding party stylist–she recently helped with her neice’s first birthday party.

Of course, the cake was fabulous

And Manni used little touches to personalize the party, like the beautiful banner and candy bar wrappers. I look forward to lots more eye candy from Manni in the future! You can see her work for yourself at her website or on facebook!

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Finds: Bakerella’s NEW Cakepops Book

September 9, 2010 Leave a Comment
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The much anticipated "Cakepops: Tips, Tricks and Recipes for More Than 40 Irresistible Mini Treats" by Bakerella is now available! I can't wait to see the how-tos from the woman who made these little treats so popular. I've already cleared a little spot for it on (one of) my cookbook shelves! { Read More! }

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Trends: The Artful Appetizer Table

September 9, 2010 1 Comment
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I adore Amy Atlas and her gorgeous dessert tables. I love the artfully arranged sweets and beautifully labeled and jarred confections. But sometimes you want something a little different--savory and filling, maybe? This whole post started because I stopped into Pier 1 the other day and immediately felt a large hole in my wallet appear when I saw they have started to carry a line of tiny dishes { Read More! }

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Finds: Poof Wands

August 29, 2010 1 Comment
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Some days I just want to go and be a little girl again just so I can play with all the really neat things my daughter has. Not to say that I don't as an adult, there would just be less pointing and laughing if it was all age appropriate. Today when I saw these "Pouf Wands" by The Sugared Ribbon on Esty.com, I had one of those daydream moments. How CUTE are these?? I know we've all seen a { Read More! }

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Finds: Modern Notecards by dodeline design

August 11, 2010 Leave a Comment
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As one of those people who never win anything, I was surprised and delighted to have a set of stationery show up in my mailbox from dodeline design after winning the giveaway at Pluff Mudd Studio. Her stark modern graphics and bold colors are eye catching, and I'm always a complete sucker for witty pieces. Any southerner can appreciate the "Bless Your Heart" cards, and the beach silhouettes { Read More! }

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Stell and Livi Felt Party Hats

August 6, 2010 Leave a Comment
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Love love love at first sight! These beautiful felt party hats made by the shop Stell and Livi are custom made in so many patterns,  perfect for little birthday princes and princesses. My favorites are the elephant and the mermaid, but sneaking a peak at her blog, her felt-flowered crowns and "The Hungry Caterpillar"  hats are also spectacular. Definitely worth a look! { Read More! }

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Finds: Lighted Flower Stems

July 19, 2010 Leave a Comment
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In my hunt for items to make an evening magic fairy land for the Midsummer's Night party, I found these wonderful lighted flower stems. They can be obtained from many sources, but the little shop Off Main out of Martha's Vineyard had the nicest ones I saw and the most variety. Perfect for a little bit of sparkle and warmth at a night-time party! Most are battery operated, so they can easily be { Read More! }

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Customized Edible Cookie and Cupcake Toppings

May 18, 2010 Leave a Comment
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I've started working on planning my mother's birthday party, and I was hunting around for options to adorn my cupcakes and sugar cookies with that were a little more elegant than the lollipop style toppers and had more of a professional polish than my unsteady hands at piping cookies provide.  I was thinking sugared flowers for the cupcakes until I saw these edible butterflies from Sugar { Read More! }

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Reviving the Hostess Apron

May 16, 2010 Leave a Comment
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Used to be that every good southern hostess had a hostess apron that was reserved specifically for serving her guests at parties. While that wonderful tradition has by and by gone the way of the buggy whip, there are those that are enthusiastically keeping it alive. See Gretchen at the Pretty Little Pearl. She mixes up fabulous prints and bold colors to make beautiful and flattering aprons you'll { Read More! }

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