Birthday Wishes

It's Tuesday. Which means back to work for me. There's nothing like walking into work early Tuesday morning and seeing a wall already full of cake orders. This week is going to be another busy one. On a happier note, it's 11 days until my birthday. I'm the kind of person that really looks forward to birthdays, but this year I'm not sure how I feel. I'm turning 20. Which seems really old to me. It means I'm not a teenager. That I should be a responsible adult, and that I should have my life at least somewhat figured out. I am none of the above. Regardless of my trepidation's about the big 2-0, birthdays mean presents. Does that make me really selfish? It probably does. I can't help it though, I love presents more than most 5 year olds. So if your a member of my family, and especially if your my mum, pay really close attention. Here are a few things I've been coveting as of late.

Navy blue gingham jacket, perfect for spring

A set of disco dust's (edible glitter for cake decorating)

Kicker iPod speakers

A pair of super cute Toms

Adorable ruffled apron

I do accept gifts for people other than my relatives, so feel free to give generously...

Good grief, I'm a terrible person lol. I really don't need anything for my birthday, I'm perfectly happy with what I already have. But a girl can dream, right?

Happy Tuesday! 

xoxo

Sunday Sweets

Another busy week come and gone. I was lucky enough to get yesterday off, so I got to spend a chill day with my family. I also got to spend the evening watching movies with my little brother while my parents went and celebrate their 28th anniversary! I also had the opportunity to make a cake for a fundraiser in my hometown. They told me I could do whatever I wanted, so I jumped at a chance to recreate one of my favorite things found in fashion, and experiment with it in cake. Ruffles. I am a sucker for anything ruffled. I also chose of my favorite color combos that I rarely get to use, soft grey and golden yellow. I really like how it turned out, so let me know what you think!

I wish I had something more than my humble iPhone to take pictures with, it doesn't do justice to the colors or the details of the cake. Oh well. Here are a few others from this week. 

Cute little owl

A loose interpretation of peacock feather for an 18th birthday

Fun flowers for a sweet little girls 5th birthday

Hope you enjoy what's left of the weekend, I know I will!

xoxo

Something Old, Something New

There's something about Old Hollywood stars that I've always loved. Their glamor and sparkle of has always held a certain fabulousness that's intrigued me. Screen sirens of days past seemed to have a style and grace all their own that celebrities today lack. I live about as far away as you can get from Hollywood. But even so, I'd like nothing more than to get my own little piece of glamor. Here are a few classic beauties, with a modern twist.

Iconic Ray Bans updated, available in lots of fun colors

Swimsuit season is upon us, but these fun suits are both cute and modest

I love me a printed dress. Perfect for layering either over or under

Stripey dresses have a fun nautical feel perfect for the fast approaching summer

Printed tops with a slight mexican feel. Perfect for your next fiesta

Now go out there an embrace your inner movie star!

xoxo

A Sad Sad Day...

Ever had one of those days where everything seems to go wrong? Well the past 24 hours seems to be that kind of day. Last night I decided to be productive, and clean out my closet. What do I get for trying to be productive? A broken toe, that's what! It's obviously the universe trying to tell me that I shouldn't be getting rid of any of my clothes. 
I also got a package in the mail yesterday, an order filled with beautiful clothes that I purchased last week. Nothing I ordered looked good. Nothing. That's the risk you take when ordering over the internet, but still. I didn't expect everything to make me look like I'm six months pregnant, which I most certainly am not.
So in an attempt to brighten my day, and take my mind of my throbbing toe, here are some a few things that are on my radar, in a rainbow of cheery hues.

A beautiful shade of sky blue, with a few special details to make a basic T more interesting

Yellow is one of my favorite colors to wear, especially this deeper shade of saffron 

I love this spring jacket, with its plaid lining and detachable hood. Especially in this bright cherry red, a color I'm seldom brave enough to wear

Magenta. Need I say more? 

 I am in love with these sky high wedges. So much easier to walk in than stilettos, and a perfect choice for summer

A little more practical than the wedges above, and equally as cute. Multi patterned gladiators with beaded detail... perfection

Happy Wednesday!

xoxo

Hats Off!

There is so many different things that make up my wardrobe. I'm willing to admit that I'm addicted to cardigans, I have at least one in every color. I love scarves, and I have dozens of them. Jewelry is one of my weaknesses, especially necklaces. But there's one thing that I've never bee brave enough to delve into the world of, and that's hats. I've just never thought that I could pull them off. I have a baseball hat that I stole from my older brother, that I wear on really hot days when I mow the lawn, but other than that, I'm a total novice when it comes to headwear. But with spring here, and summer on it's way, and after perusing anthropologie.com, I find myself falling in love.
There are so many different styles and shapes out there for the taking, lots taking cues from different eras, and a more sophisticated time and place, which makes a hat a great accessory for adding extra spice to an otherwise simple outfit. They also seem like a great way for disguising 2nd, or 3rd, or maybe even 4th day hair. Not that I've ever gone that long without washing my hair...

I just love this little hat! So adorable. Give me a carpet bag and a talking parrot umbrella and I'd be set

A much more stylish approach to the floppy brim sunhat, in my opinion. 

I am in love with this hat. Seriously. As Rachel Zoe would say, I Die. I don't know if it's the shape, or the floral ribbon that ties in a bow in the back, or the fact that it looks similar to something Audrey wore at one point in time. It must be a combination of the three. Regardless, it's been added to my birthday wish list. 

The instant I saw this, I thought of Clark Griswold, and then I laughed out loud. I think turbans are fabulous, I just don't think I'll ever have a time or a place to wear one. 

Have a great Tuesday!

xoxo

Sunday Sweets

Another week come and gone. I can't believe April is already here! Along with a foot and a half of snow... But I promise that will be my last complaint about the weather. Work was insanely busy this week, not just with cakes, but with customers as well. I'm super excited to have a few days to recuperate before doing it all again this coming week. Here's a few of this weeks favorites!

Nothing like a giant pink cupcake. With a cherry on top of course!

This cake was for the nicest couple. The cake is for a couple's 40th wedding anniversary. They decided to take their whole family to Disneyland to celebrate!

Just a simple flowered birthday cake. Brown, blue and teal is one of my favorite color combos. The cake is also dusted with edible glitter, but unfortunately you can't seen in the pic.

This cake was for a Black and White Ball. I love scalloped edges, and of course, bows. I made a few red flowers for a pop of color, and dusted them with shimmery magenta.

This cake really isn't anything special, but I just love the little car!

April Showers

April showers? Pffffft. More like April snow storm! Ridiculous weather. But for a few hours last night, it was lightly raining while it was relatively warm, and it made me want to throw on my rain coat and galoshes, and play in the rain. Then I remembered that I don't have a rain coat, or galoshes. That was last night, and this is now. Behold, a plethora of fabulous rainy day finds.

THE most fabulous umbrella I've ever seen

Apparently practicality comes in a gorg shade of aqua blue

A bright and cheery addition to any grey day

I am obsessed with wellies. Sweet floral print with an adorable red buckle. 

Not a rain coat, but a rain CAPE! So chic

LOVE this cami. Not only does it tote an adorable umbrella print, and ruffle front, there's also red zipper detail on the back. Must. Resist. Buying.


Hope your weekend weather is nothing but blue skies!
xoxo