Hello and happy Valentine Week! Just a short recap of the wonderful morning making different Valentine’s Day cookies at the workshop held at West Elm OC on Saturday. As usual, when I’m in ‘event mode’, I’m too busy to snap many photos but luckily there were plenty of photogs in the group. Here we are all set up and ready to go with my booklet of recipes, tips and techniques for baking and icing success. I couldn’t resist giving everyone… [Read More]
Just a sneak peek of a few of the treats we’ll be making at West Elm OC, Feb. 8 at 10AM to 11:30 at the Valentine’s Day Cookie Decorating Workshop. Next week I’ll give a recap of our event and share a newfound tip I learned by trial and error this time around on making glass heart cookies. Follow our sweet progression tomorrow on Instagram where I feel like I’m cheating on my blog and because I’m basically inept at… [Read More]
Today I’m absolutely giddy to announce I’m partnering with West Elm OC at South Coast Plaza to teach a Valentine’s Day Cookie Decorating Workshop! Nothing says lovin’ like cookies from the oven and if you’re ready to get frosted and Disco Dusted and want to learn how to make some sweet treats to take home for your Valentine then come join us! The event will be held on Saturday, February 8 from 10:00 – 11:30 AM. Go to the West… [Read More]
I’ve got a special link for you today. I was asked to participate in PicMonkey’s holiday’s treat eCookBook along with other baking bloggers. As I was looking through it last night, I wanted to try darned near every recipe printed! You’ll find many tasty treats with links to the participants’ blogs. So fun to visit new sites and introduce oneself. Click on eCookBook cover below to be taken over to the PicMonkey Facebook page where you can download the cook… [Read More]
Today I’m featured on the Tiny Prints blog sharing two Halloween DIYs inspired from their Gleeful Guises invitation set which is perfect for little monsters. You’ll learn how to make jack-o-lantern table top decorations safe for a children’s party that also holds candy that seems lit from within and ghosts pops made from Peeps using washi tape for added decoration. Come see how you can do it too! I promise you can! 🙂
“BOO!” Just thought I’d give you a sneak ‘peep’ of one of two DIY Halloween projects I made for Tiny Prints which will be featured on their blog on Oct. 1.
This past weekend we held our annual backyard movie night. Our Southern Californian summer temperatures have been unexpectedly autumnal for our guests to comfortably sit outside into the night for a few hours so when a warming trend began we jumped upon the opportunity. Our backyard movie night was also brought to you by our sponsor – Chinet! When Chinet contacted me and asked if I would be interested in participating in their summer campaign of The Lost Art Challenge… [Read More]
Today I’m over at Tiny Prints where I posted a Lemonade Love Party Lanterns DIY inspired by their Lemonade Love invitation to a summer party. Using the mason jar theme, you can add to your party’s ambiance with pretty ribbons that catch the breeze and add color during the day then gives a soft, flickering glow at night. Come visit to see what supplies you’ll need and how to make them for your outdoor entertaining. I hope you find some… [Read More]
Today, I’ve posted on the Tiny Prints Blog where we collaborated using one of their many whimsical invitation designs for inspiration in designing cookie party favors. They’ve got the cutest invitations for summer parties and birthdays. Click HERE to see their best sellers. Their designs alone will inspire you to host a party! My niece just ordered a cute invitation for her son’s first birthday. Hmm, I feel another cookie idea coming on! 🙂 Please visit Tiny Prints where all… [Read More]
Off to celebrate all three this weekend! Back next week after coming down from cloud 9 to show you how to make these milkshake decorated cookies/party favors/place setting name “cards” I designed and made specially for Tiny Prints using their party invitation, Stately Straws, for inspiration. Have a sweet and fun weekend!
Bridal Shower Gifts and Wrapping Ideas
Carlo’s Bakery Cannolis and Lobster Tail Pastries
A Holiday Cocktail ~ Carrot Cake Martinis
Make-Ahead Frozen Buttercream Cake Decorations
Colonial Williamsburg Sweet Potato Muffins
Shaking It Up With Snow Globe Decorated Sugar Cookies
Calligraphy, Hand Lettering and Inspiration Boards at Sugar Paper Los Angeles
Gentleman Jack (Jack Daniels) Cupcakes Recipe
