Mini Cupcakes

Just for fun!




And of course the stand I found antiquing.

A Circus for Baby Hammarback

When I was home for the weekend I had the chance to bake and deliver these cupcakes for a baby shower. I can't thank Julie enough for calling me to help out. Her ideas and decor (not to mention an adorable invitation!) made the Circus theme over the top, in the best way. She had a favorite recipe, so we stuck with it for all 40 cupcakes. 15 were decorated like popcorn tubs, made out of mini marshmallows. The rest of the cupcakes were topped with my very first purchase from etsy.com, a vendor called Tickled Plum.

Enjoy!

Showcasing a New Cake Stand

If I'm out and about I can't help myself when I see a cake pedestal for sale. Sometimes they're discounted at Sur La Table, or hidden in a thrift or antique shop. I've managed to gather quite a collection in varying colors, shapes, and sizes that are proudly displayed in my kitchen. I was in Homegoods the other evening, and this one caught my eye. It goes well with my cream colors as well as the metallics/silvers.

I had my eye on a cake from one of my favorite blogs that I was excited to recreate. As soon as I saw this pedestal, I thought of my cake.

Despite the homemade look (brought to you by the red plate) I was very pleased with the pairing of the two.





Pictured: Vanilla wedding cake recipe with vanilla buttercream.
Tip Used: Large Star Tip