Can you believe it’s almost May!?! So much has been going on in sunny SoCal this past month. The most exciting and certainly a dream come true – I was the guest of Wilton Industries Cake Decorating as part of their Sweet Treat Team and was flown to their headquarters in the Chicago area for the Wilton Sweet Up! I was very fortunate to have been able to attend this event where new products were debuted and dessert trends were… [Read More]
All good things come with a twist – a dance, a game and of course a twist in one’s cocktail. Here’s another one – When I opened my generous box of Wilton goodies with cake and decorating supplies, I was very intrigued by their product called the Twist Quick Coupler Set so I decided to give it a try and write a review. If you’re new to using decorating tips with a pastry bag or even a parchment cone, a… [Read More]
I’ve got some news that I’m pretty proud of. I was asked by Wilton, to be one of a dozen bloggers chosen to be a Wilton Ambassador and a member of their Wilton Sweet Treat Team! Yay! This is a huge thrill and honor for me since I’ve been using their products for over thirty years! Yes, I know this dates me but I feel I’m in very good company. Before I was married, I learned cake decorating using their… [Read More]
Note: For the Bridal Shower Cookies seen on Classic Casual Home click HERE. Happy Monday! I hope everyone had a lovely Valentine’s Day. It’s hard for me to put away the pink and red hearts. I just love everything leading up to the day. One thing I missed this Valentine’s Day were the green hills that would normally be here in February. Is anyone’s weather what they expected this year? I’m working on my next project – wedding dress cookies… [Read More]
Happy Valentine’s Day Eve! I know there’s not really such a day to mark but I truly love Valentine’s Day, dare I say… with all my heart! It’s always been a special day for me. It’s my brother’s birthday so I grew up thinking it was extra special. I met my first boyfriend in high school on Valentine’s Day. I came into a class to deliver anonymous carnations that other students had bought to surprise their Valentine. Remember those little… [Read More]
Wishing you all a very Happy New Year that is healthy, wealthy and wise without having to go to bed early. xoxo, Marilyn Music – Best Day of My Life – American Authors
Hello! Happy Sunday (or Monday)! You knew I was taking a little time off here and there to celebrate my 30th wedding anniversary and to work on some projects, didn’t you? I have a couple of treats to share with you today. Just a little something Buddy the Cake Boss and I made together. Well, sort of. To clarify, I’m asked multiple times each week to sample products, review cookbooks and attend launch parties and junkets in LA for all… [Read More]
Hello! Mid-September. I cannot believe it. Can you? I’ve been busy away from home for the past couple of weeks so I haven’t baked a darned thing! It does make sticking to a diet easier though and I’m the kind of gal who needs a creative diversion. I want to share a fun thing I did for two days this past week. I took a calligraphy and hand lettering class at the Sugar Paper studio in LA taught by Molly… [Read More]
If you’re wondering what the heck snowflake cookies are doing on my blog on the last day of August it’s because my holiday calendar is already filling up with several hands-on holiday cookie decorating workshops in Orange and Los Angeles Counties. But I can always fly to where you are too. 🙂 I’ve just confirmed two more private classes this week – Newport Beach and Brentwood! It’s very exciting to start thinking about which designs, recipes and techniques to share… [Read More]
A very wise woman shared this with me yesterday as I was waffling some options in life: 365 days x 80 years (for the sake of longevity reference) = 29,200 Days available from birth 365 days x 56 (use your current age) = 20,440 Days used (gasp!) 29,200 (days available from birth) – 20,440 (days used) = 8760 Days remaining (hopefully healthy and productive) When it’s laid out in front of us in numbers sometimes it becomes clearer. Does it… [Read More]
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