New Year’s Day 1979 at the Rose Bowl with my room mate Cindy Lou. I was wearing my USC jersey with “Sweet Cakes” on the back.
Dec 17, 2014
T’was The Week Before Christmas
Happy holidays! Are you in a panic or as calm as a silent night? Thought I’d share what I’ve been up to besides workshops. Behold! I bring you tidings of great joy and sparkles! I’ve been baking and decorating for a Wilton Treat Team Member Secret Santa Cookie Exchange project that will be revealed on Friday’s blog post! Here’s a sneak peek – a very tiny sneak peek as in tiny fondant decorations I’m making for the cookie decorations. Shhh,… [Read More]
Oct 2, 2014
Hey, It’s New York! Fuhgettaboudit! Vacation–Part 2
Hitting NYC running was the second part of our “big” family vacation recently. The first leg of our travels took us on The VIP Washington DC Trip. I hope you go back and read about our adventures in the Capitol and to the Congressional floor! I considered this visit to NYC as my second. My first trip only being four years ago where I blogged about it here. This was our boys’ first trip. Without anything really planned in the… [Read More]
Jul 30, 2014
Design Love Fest and Twig & Twine Flower Arrangement Workshop Re-caps
How has your summer been going? I’ve been taking a little blogging break, in case you hadn’t noticed, to work on organizing some up-coming home projects, adjusting to domestic life for two, and taking some classes online in addition to onsite floral workshops in LA. It’s time for us to catch up! I’ve always loved floral arranging and although I’ve never been formally trained, (which I might venture into this fall) I’ve always had fun dabbling in it for parties… [Read More]
Jun 4, 2014
An Orange County Wedding
I had a wonderful time with all my men at home these last ten days and I have to admit it’s a challenge to sit down at the computer when the feeling of summer is beckoning. It began in earnest this past weekend with the beautiful wedding of our best friends’ son at their gorgeous home. The flowers were breathtaking. Decanters full of them. Everywhere. More breathtaking than the flowers, the beautiful bride. The emotions of our friends, the groom’s… [Read More]
May 22, 2014
Ten Days
Today clean sheets will crack in the air and gently float down to land. For the next ten days I’ll hear the distinctive cadence of each boy coming down the stairs where the destination will undoubtedly be the fridge. It’ll be full. I’ll pamper and bring the calorie count up for the time being. I’m going to bask in familiar youthful sounds I’ve missed that have become the exception around here. I’ll relish a clean house void of glittery project… [Read More]
Apr 29, 2014
My Trip to the Wilton Sweet Up 2014
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]
Mar 21, 2014
Wilton’s Twist Quick Coupler Set – A Review
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]
Mar 13, 2014
Wilton Sweet Treat Team
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]
Feb 17, 2014
Cool Creative Things–Waterlogue and Blogshop Class
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]
