A Little Taste of Velvet

Do you remember when I confessed that I want to bake for specific occasions and personal events someday? Well that day has finally come! This weekend I held a taste-testing for my first wedding client— I am so excited! I know the bride from when I studied interior design in college. After an initial meeting, the couple decided on red velvet cupcakes with cream cheese frosting. So I whipped these up and they've been approved for October. We also nailed down the design for the cake topper and all its details during the tasting so I know exactly what to plan for. I can't wait to share the final sweets with you in a few weeks!

I Made This: Depression Glass Cake Stand

Did you know I made this cake stand for the southern dessert table I baked for? I just wanted to take a second to share how easy it is to create your own unique pieces for any occasion. I'm not gonna post a full out tutorial because there are dozens of diys out there already (and I don't wanna insult your intelligence— mine was SO simple: matching vintage glassware + my favorite industrial strength glue. You literally just flip the plate over and glue according to the directions on the adhesive!).

So there you have it. I just set mine on top of a plain white platter for the party but you could always place it right on the table or even stack several stands on top of one another. Has anyone else made a cake stand before? There are SO MANY out there— I have no idea where or when I saw my first one. The good thing is I never get tired of baking accessories so if you've made one then feel free to share it in the comments below!

A Southern Style Dessert Table

I just wanted to take a minute to show you a peek of the little engagement party I baked for earlier this month. My friend Katie Beth was the host and visionary behind it. We kept a little southern flair to the party by sticking with gingham, burlap and twine accents, and of course— southern desserts. I made Whiskey Pecan Pie, Red Velvet Cupcakes, and Sunflower Oreo Cupcakes.



I mentioned here that I'm just starting to create + feel inspired again and it's things like this that are really helping. You would think that a full-time baker would want to go home and just pretend the kitchen doesn't exist. But for me, getting to bake + decorate for something like this is actually what is keeping me going. I realized recently that (although I like my job) it's not my dream to bake 1,200+ cupcakes a day for someone else's business. I want more variety, more challenges, and more control than I have right now.



So I guess right here and right now is the time to admit this dream of mine! I'd like to solely bake for specific occasions and personal events someday. I want to make the menu, create the vision, and call the shots. I guess I'd rather spend my time curating dessert tables than standing in front of a hot oven, baking the same cupcakes from memory week after week. Perhaps it's a silly goal but maybe it just makes sense for me? It does feel like the perfect fit for my background— interior designer turned baker. Who knows? Maybe next month I'll change my mind— but hopefully not because I've already got a wedding to bake for!