What is it that we all really want in this life? When we get near the end, will we look back upon our life and be satisfied with how we lived it? With how we navigated the waters, climbed the mountains and trudged through the valleys? No matter what we believe in while we're here, it seems to me that what we want in this life all boils down to just a … [Read more...]
Structured Elephant Cake & Blowing Sugar Bubbles!
Ali and Matt are about to have a baby. This was the cake I made for the celebration at her baby shower this past August. And as I sat there watching Ali open up all of the beautiful presents for that little peanut growing inside of her belly, I started to think about all that life has taught me through being a parent these past fourteen years, and what I might share with … [Read more...]
The Mermaid & the Prince Cake
"Being part of this group completely changed the way I'm looking at many things now. I'm so glad I found you Shawna that day on YouTube. I'm so happy to "meet" everyone here. Thank you so much for inspiration, for support and for just sometimes for making my day." - N "There is so much warmth and learning in this group and not to mention the enthusiasm...I just love it." - … [Read more...]
Birdcage & Distressed Box Cake (& getting sharp edges on square cakes!)
This is the year. THE year. It's the year many of my long time friends and I turn forty. Turning twenty was cool. Turning thirty was... fine. But turning forty? Turning forty is different, entirely. I know it's all very relative, yes, but there's just something about forty years old that clearly states to anyone paying any sort of attention, that you are no … [Read more...]
Structured Owl Cake; WHOO knew?
I'm going to be honest and maybe surprise you a little bit here... I don't often like to make structured cakes. I know, I know. Why on EARTH not? Honestly, I think it's 'cause when it comes down to it, I take comfort in the "known". Ya know? I'm not a natural born risk taker. I was NOT the kid who climbed the crazy tree in the backyard, just … [Read more...]
