Dr. R told me  she really liked sewing and embroidery, and he had already surprised her with a cake in the shape of a sewing machine (how cool is that!).

So I took on the “embroidery” theme.

Which was pretty fun, seeing as how I used to love doing counted cross stitch. Which is kind of the same thing.

I covered a round, chocolate cake with fondant “fabric” (Aida, if you want to be all technical), draping it from a fondant embroidery hoop.

I then piped on the birthday message in a blocky, “sampler”esque font.

And added a few skeins of fondant and royal icing embroidery floss to the side for good measure.

Here’s hoping it was a wonderful birthday!

While I was out of town, our oldest pug, Oscar, had to undergo emergency surgery. For eating a needle and thread.

I have no idea how it happened.

Our vet and his team saved his life. Despite his age and the fact that it was a needle that had, indeed, left a small puncture in his stomach, Oscar is home and recovering well.

However, I wanted to send a special gift of appreciation to the office, just so they know how awesome we think they all are.

Just a couple of black & fawn pug cupcakes with a little note…

Not traditional.

But the sweetest way we knew how to say it.

It’s a vanilla cake, flavored with a hint of Bailey’s Irish Cream and filled with chocolate.

And the rest? Well, I think it speaks for itself. Everything is edible except the flag and pole.

Happy Father’s Day!

Because everyone loves cake.

Designed with a Miami Hurricanes fan in mind, this cake resembles a mint green dress shirt with white collar and french cuffs, a split U cufflink and orange, green and white flowered tie.

The cake itself is chocolate-coconut flavored and filled with shredded coconut and vanilla buttercream for a Mounds bar effect. Mmmm.

There is also a custom “i <3 dad” label detail inside the collar.

Happy Father’s Day!

The room was absolutely fantastic – deep purple orchids and candles, and gorgeous accents in orange and teal and green, all based around the vivid hues of peacocks.

Breathtaking.

Over 150 mini cupcakes in vanilla, chocolate and banana rum surround the cake stand.

The lights from the candles in the background.

The tail of the cake topper is absolutely beautiful.

One more close up.

Congratulations to M and her new husband! Wishing you both every happiness!

It’s even more exciting when it’s for our son.

A’s second birthday was a carnival theme, complete with balloons, games and mini corn dogs.

I made a little 6″ carnival tent cake.

And lots and lots of cute vanilla and chocolate cupcakes to share.

Oh, and don’t forget a bunch of “2″ frosted cookies. My personal favorite!

Happy birthday to our little man! He had a wonderful day!

A delicious dark chocolate cake in the shape of a candy box. Everything is edible (except the cupcake papers)

Complete with mini-cupcakes made to look like truffles & chocolates.

Roses not included.

Happy Valentine’s Day!

I was also thrilled to be called upon to make her shower cake. Two tiers, one chocolate, one vanilla, studded with butterdream polka dots and a replica of the fishies from Baby F’s super adorable bedding.

Congratulations, again, to two wonderful friends!

However, I wanted to share these adorable Halloween cupcakes. Orange colored chocolate chip cake frosted like jack-o-lanterns, or with vanilla and chocolate, edged in spooky non-pareils.

Check out the cute pumpkin cupcake papers. The perfect touch. These were a huge hit!

They had a nautical theme, and B requested the colors of light blue and red, with stripes. I found some inspiration pictures and put together this 8″ round of chocolate and vanilla layers with buttercream and fondant.

On display at the party, complete with anchor, another special request.

C, the birthday boy, loved it! Happy first birthday, buddy!