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“!

USC Cupcakes

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! 🙂

USC Cupackes

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!

USC Cupcakes

Fight On!

 

 

 

Georgetown Cupcake LA Workshop

georgetown cupcake holiday

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]

Groovy 60’s Inspired Tie-Dyed Decorated Daisy Cupcakes

retro 60's 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]

Fourth of July Red, White & Blue Bunting Cupcakes

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

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Gentleman Jack (Jack Daniels) Cupcakes Recipe

Gentleman jack Cupcakes

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Sneak Peek for St. Patrick’s Day Cake Decorations

fondant rainbows

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Happy Valentine’s Day!

valentine cupcake decorating kit

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USC Trojan Cupcakes! Fight On!

USC Cupcakes

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USC Cupcakes Countdown …Sneak Peek

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Wilton Fabulous Fondant Give-Away

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