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May 27, 2017

USC Cupcakes

As a USC alum, the Spirit of Troy is always within and waiting to be shared. When I found out a very talented girl from our ‘hood had been accepted to the USC School of Cinematic Arts I had to jump into … “ACTION“!

Believe me, we are going to see big things from her in the future. Like red carpet Oscar stuff and I’ll be able to say, ” I knew her when she ate my cupcakes!” And she’ll say, “what?” and I’ll tell everyone I know! 🙂

She is already quite a cinematographer and has made films with her own production company in high school! Is this amazing or what? I’m so impressed with her passion and focus and USC is very fortunate to have her join their ranks.

It’s my pleasure to welcome her into the Trojan Family and wish her the best of luck in all her endeavors!

Fight On!

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Dec 15, 2016

Georgetown Cupcake LA Workshop

Happy National Cupcake Day! I decorated these delicious festive cupcakes at the Georgetown Cupcake store in Los Angeles! Let me tell you about it… A few years ago when we were in Washington, DC on a family vacation I made my manly traveling companions (husband and sons) stop at Georgetown Cupcake since I had watched the TLC show “DC Cupcakes”. The line was out the door, it was hot and humid so I didn’t insist on a sampling but I… [Read More]

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Aug 11, 2015

Groovy 60’s Inspired Tie-Dyed Decorated Daisy Cupcakes

Peace, love and Bobby Sherman. It was the golden era of bubblegum music, tie-dyed shirts and bell-bottomed pants. In the late 60’s and early 70’s colorful daisies and happy faces were on everything, at least in my world, from posters and bed spreads to flowery stationery and book covers. Somewhere in my stash of relics from my innocent youth there’s a “Have a happy day” button – the real deal, so groovy and far out, as I hope you’ll think… [Read More]

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Jun 29, 2015

Fourth of July Red, White & Blue Bunting Cupcakes

Wilton-Color-Right-Red-White-and-Blue-Cupcakes

Fourth of July is one of my favorite holidays – the festive atmosphere from parades early in the day to the anticipation of sparkling, booming fireworks late at night. The entire day is wrapped up in a trio of colors and feelings that resonate from a place of deep love for my country. I love the patriotic bunting and paper lanterns strung across the lights that criss-cross from under the eves of the roof to the big trees in our… [Read More]

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Jun 3, 2015

Gentleman Jack (Jack Daniels) Cupcakes Recipe

Chivalry is not dead. And ladies, we need to invite and welcome it back into our lives again. I think it’s good for all parties involved. When you think about it, when a stranger opens or holds the door for you, two smiles are exchanged and if you’re feeling particularly friendly the cherry on the top of the obligatory “thank you” might be to say, “That was really nice of you”. A widened smile will always greet you in return… [Read More]

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Mar 1, 2015

Sneak Peek for St. Patrick’s Day Cake Decorations

Happy March! I’ve been busy making decorations out of fondant that will adorn a St. Patrick’s Day cake I’m envisioning. I say “envisioning” because I have ideas of certain decorating elements and then I have to figure out how I’m going to make them. This is why I love the creative challenge of decorating cakes, cupcakes and cookies and seeing if I can make those ideas come to fruition. I always ask myself, “Can I figure out a way to… [Read More]

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Feb 14, 2015

Happy Valentine’s Day!

Wishing everyone a fun Valentine’s Day today. What will I do when my pink week is over? I’ve loved it all – the color combinations, the sprinkles, the hearts and flowers… …sending little Valentine gifts out to baking buddies and thinking of them while I tied the ribbon on the packages. Today isn’t just Valentine’s Day but my big brother’s birthday as well. I always enjoyed the spill-over effect of this growing up as it made Valentine’s Day a little… [Read More]

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Nov 22, 2014

USC Trojan Cupcakes! Fight On!

While I was making the USC cupcakes I had to open my college box and see what was in there since I haven’t opened it up in a couple decades. I loved seeing dozens and dozens of handwritten letters from my friends. What a gift! There were letters detailing how they spent their summer vacations and hopes for the next school year. Lots of love letters from various gentlemen which were fun to read. Nothing will make you feel younger… [Read More]

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Nov 17, 2014

USC Cupcakes Countdown …Sneak Peek

This week the countdown begins to what hopefully will be a great game against the “other team that will not be named on my blog”, but they are our crosstown rivals from Westwood and have a teddy bear for their mascot, at least that’s the effigy that was tied to a stake and burned in the pep rally bonfire on campus a couple nights before the game! HA! It was a great rally with all the players in attendance and… [Read More]

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Oct 12, 2014

Wilton Fabulous Fondant Give-Away

I’m very excited to present my ”Fabulous Fondant” Wilton Cake Decorating Give-Way! I’ve been planning it for a very long time and hand choosing each wonderful product for one very lucky reader of Pink Martinis and Pearls. This fabulous fondant friend of my blog will win everything needed to get started to create fabulous cupcake toppers with embellishments. Thank you Wilton! If you haven’t worked with rolled fondant to decorate treats such as cakes, cookies or cupcakes you’ve been missing… [Read More]