tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-74331100287141841032024-03-21T14:13:20.620-04:00A Couple of Sweet Things LLCContact Informationhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11260587865842308549noreply@blogger.comBlogger15125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7433110028714184103.post-65790703985861765002013-02-14T19:00:00.002-05:002013-02-14T19:00:34.518-05:00I'm back-ish..sort of, kinda...well a little bit. Hello all!<br />
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I have had a wonderful break from cakes, but missed it just a little bit {read: a lot}. So I have decided to reopen the wedding cake shop!!!<br />
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I will be accepting orders for the 2013 wedding cake season on a limited basis. My <strike>availability</strike> 16-month old prevents me from going hung-ho...but like I said before, I just can't stay away.<br />
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Here are some things that have changed:<br />
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-Wedding cakes only; no more dessert bars, cupcakes, or party cakes. While I love them, they are super time consuming and distract from my love of wedding cake!<br />
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-I will only be able to book about <i>two</i> weddings a month. This is good for you, It means you have all my attention for your wonderful confectionary creation. <br />
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Thanks all for now...don't get excited, I'm sure I won't be able to muster up another blog post before (at least) the Forth of July!!<br />
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Ta-Ta<br />
<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: inherit;">Jenny</span><br />
<br />Contact Informationhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11260587865842308549noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7433110028714184103.post-48793045195808421972012-09-06T07:10:00.000-04:002012-09-06T07:10:10.361-04:00Updates, announcements, and other info!! Hello There!<br />
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It has been way too long since my last update...uhhhh March 6th? Yikes! Let's just say I've been a little bit busy. Which brings me to the point of this post...<br />
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A Couple of Sweet Things is booked thru January 1, 2013 and won't begin consultations for the 2013 spring/summer wedding season until {at least} January 2013. <br />
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The above statement may seem a little weird, so let me explain. As you all know in October of 2011 I had a little baby girl...and well my life changed. Before having Ashlynn I thought I would just "continue as normal" once she arrived. I tried, believe me I tried, but it sucked. Even with having the shop attached to the house, it was hard. Waking up at 4am to make sugar flowers, baking during nap time and decorating after bedtime was exhausting. As I continued this schedule through the wedding busy season, my passion for decorating became more of a chore...not the labor of love it once was. <br />
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With all this being said, I have decided to take a bit of a sabbatical from cakes. I'm not leaving forever, I just need to figure some things out. <br />
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My plan is to take a few months off...no emails, no cell phone, no cakes (well I may practice a bit;))...but I need to do what it takes to find the love of designing and decorating that is lost. <br />
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I'm sure there will be angered and frustrated people, but please know that I value and care for each and every one of my clients. This decision is one I have been grappling with for months and it's the right thing for me...I mean it's just cake after all, right? <br />
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xoxo<br />
Jenny<br />
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<b>**My "sabbatical" will not begin until every last order that is currently on the books is complete and fabulous! No need to panic, I'm just not accepting new orders. Booked orders will NOT be impacted.** </b>Contact Informationhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11260587865842308549noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7433110028714184103.post-39935125475774910642012-03-06T14:44:00.004-05:002012-03-06T15:22:50.936-05:00Dreaming Big!<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:arial;font-size:100%;">I have always been a bit of a dreamer. Even when I was little, I wanted to play pro tennis, be a famous sports broadcaster, I think I even wanted to be Bette Midler. Anyway, It wasn't until I was much older that the art of cake designing became my love, obsession and dream. A few short years ago I set out on a journey to become the best cake artist I could be and to eventually open a bakery. My dreams began to come true in 2009 when we became a fully licensed bakery, we were on our way! Business was hopping and cakes were flying out of here "faster than a barefoot jackrabbit on a hot greasy griddle in the middle of August<span class="Apple-style-span" style="line-height: 16px; ">". My dreams were coming true...or so I thought. </span></span><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:arial;font-size:100%;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="line-height: 16px;"><br /></span></span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:100%;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:arial;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="line-height: 16px;">Flash forward to October of last year. On October 12, 2011 my dreams began to change. My little baby girl came into this world in with some gusto (slight understatement) sending me into a whirlwind of change...I just didn't realize the magnitude yet. </span></span><span class="Apple-style-span" style=" line-height: 16px; font-family:arial;">Before the baby, I had visions of conquering the world one baby milestone and well decorated cake at a time. Hahahahaha, yikes what was I thinking?!</span></span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:arial;font-size:100%;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="line-height: 16px;"><br /></span></span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="line-height: 16px; "><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:arial;font-size:100%;">To make a long story short; Many of you know I have decided to step away from party cakes, cupcakes and cookies to focus primarily on my one true cake love...weddings. And more importantly to spend time with my biggest, bestest, and most favorite dream in the world, my little girl. It's time for me to focus on her dreams...mine can wait.</span></span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="line-height: 16px; "><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:arial;font-size:100%;"><br /></span></span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="line-height: 16px; "><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:arial;font-size:100%;">Thank you to everyone who has supported me in this journey...I do have some of the most amazing clients in the land. And just think, she'll be in kindergarten in 5.5 years, that's not that long!! </span></span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="line-height: 16px; "><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:arial;font-size:100%;"><br /></span></span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="line-height: 16px; "><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:arial;font-size:100%;">xoxo</span></span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="line-height: 16px; "><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:arial;font-size:100%;">Jenny </span></span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="line-height: 16px; "><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:arial;font-size:100%;"><br /></span></span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="line-height: 16px; "><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:arial;font-size:100%;">Quote credit goes to my dear friend Sponge Bob. </span></span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="line-height: 16px; "><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-weight: bold; font-family:arial, sans-serif;font-size:small;"><br /></span></span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="line-height: 16px; "><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-weight: bold; font-family:arial, sans-serif;font-size:small;"> </span></span></div>Contact Informationhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11260587865842308549noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7433110028714184103.post-29308644306734620222012-01-17T10:08:00.002-05:002012-01-17T14:47:49.647-05:00Cupcakes + Favors = Cupcake Favors!<div>Over the past few years presenting your guests with a favor at your wedding has become quite the trend. It almost feels like a requirement these days..even I did it 6 years ago. The problem is; you want to give your guests something lovely that they will remember your day with...but who really wants a bag of tea and a cookie cutter (yep, that's what I gave...don't judge it was cute). Why not give them something tasty??!</div><div><div style="text-align: left;"><br /></div><div>A very popular item at A Couple of Sweet Things is our cupcake favor box. This is a super unique way to cover both your favors and your wedding dessert in one cute presentation. Each box comes with a gift tag and fork so guests can eat it right away or take it for later. </div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: rgb(0, 0, 238); -webkit-text-decorations-in-effect: underline; "><br /></span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: rgb(0, 0, 238); -webkit-text-decorations-in-effect: underline; "><img src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-oNbXI5NkLLM/TxWPKWLZ7zI/AAAAAAAAA9c/wnEh414Mw9g/s400/Thompson_Moorhead_Jenna_Davis_Photography_092411RachelMattsWedding0369_low.jpg" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5698618311422111538" style="display: block; margin-top: 0px; margin-right: auto; margin-bottom: 10px; margin-left: auto; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 400px; height: 267px; " /></span><div></div></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:78%;"><a href="http://www.jenna-davis.com/">Image Credit: Jenna Davis Photography</a></span></div><div><br /></div>A small wedding cake can be designed to match for the traditional cutting of the cake. </div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div><br /><a href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-eeJ6YRUf4Ws/TxWPKk77pCI/AAAAAAAAA9k/oqO9XkhgFp4/s1600/Thompson_Moorhead_Jenna_Davis_Photography_092411RachelMattsWedding0382_low.jpg" onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 267px; height: 400px;" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-eeJ6YRUf4Ws/TxWPKk77pCI/AAAAAAAAA9k/oqO9XkhgFp4/s400/Thompson_Moorhead_Jenna_Davis_Photography_092411RachelMattsWedding0382_low.jpg" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5698618315383743522" /></a><div style="text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:78%;"><a href="http://www.jenna-davis.com/">Image Credit: Jenna Davis Photography</a></span></div></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: left;">For more info...send me an email to acoupleofsweetthings@gmail.com</div><div style="text-align: left;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: left;">Thanks!!</div><div style="text-align: left;">Jenny</div><div style="text-align: left;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: left;"><br /></div>Contact Informationhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11260587865842308549noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7433110028714184103.post-82420025714104204122012-01-11T08:24:00.002-05:002012-01-11T11:24:49.801-05:00Newley Engaged? You don't want to miss this Bridal Show<a href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-Op7LWCT3yZ8/Tw23qh9iWZI/AAAAAAAAA9M/QU_LIoa9pco/s1600/IMCake%2Band%2BCover.png" onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 400px; height: 202px;" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-Op7LWCT3yZ8/Tw23qh9iWZI/AAAAAAAAA9M/QU_LIoa9pco/s400/IMCake%2Band%2BCover.png" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5696411044992407954" /></a><br /><div><br /></div><div>Just a quick reminder we will be at the Ritz Charles this Sunday, January 15, 2012 for the Indianapolis Monthly Bridal Show. This is an wonderful event featuring tons of Indy's top wedding professionals. For more information and to register on-line please visit <a href="http://www.indianapolismonthly.com/bride2012/rsvp.aspx">Indianapolis Monthly {dot} com </a></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: rgb(82, 81, 81); line-height: 21px; font-family:Georgia, 'Times New Roman', Times, serif;"><br /></span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: rgb(82, 81, 81); line-height: 21px; font-family:Georgia, 'Times New Roman', Times, serif;">If you would like more information about our confections; drop me a line at acoupleofsweetthings@gmail.com.</span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: rgb(82, 81, 81); line-height: 21px; font-family:Georgia, 'Times New Roman', Times, serif;"><br /></span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:Georgia, 'Times New Roman', Times, serif;color:#525151;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="line-height: 21px;">See ya soon!</span></span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:Georgia, 'Times New Roman', Times, serif;color:#525151;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="line-height: 21px;">Jenny</span></span></div>Contact Informationhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11260587865842308549noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7433110028714184103.post-9165719445416637372012-01-03T07:32:00.008-05:002012-01-03T08:25:12.318-05:002011...What a year!<div style="text-align: left;">Wow, 2011 was such an amazing year...where to begin??!</div><div><div><br /></div><div>As I sat down to review my favorite moments of 2011 I was completely blown away with all of the fantastic things that happened at A Couple of Sweet Things. From taking classes with the "Sugar Master" himself; <a href="http://www.weddingcakes.com/#/home/">Ron Ben-Israel</a> to creating a dream cake for a sweet little boy through my favorite organization, <a href="http://www.icingsmiles.org/">Icing Smiles</a>--the year was stellar. But, I have to say my favorite part of 2011 was having the honor of designing so many awesome wedding cakes for some seriously fantastic couples.</div><div><br /></div><div>Here are just a few of my favorite moments from 2011...what is your favorite?</div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div>#1 Ron Ben-Israel</div><div><br /></div><div>What can I say this was a dream. come. true. </div><div><br /></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: rgb(0, 0, 238); -webkit-text-decorations-in-effect: underline; "><br /></span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: rgb(0, 0, 238); -webkit-text-decorations-in-effect: underline; "><img src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-OmR-Hd-wi8I/TwL0LaM_geI/AAAAAAAAA8A/jly2CxDDxWY/s400/P1020986.JPG" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5693381355799282146" style="display: block; margin-top: 0px; margin-right: auto; margin-bottom: 10px; margin-left: auto; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 400px; height: 300px; " /></span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: rgb(0, 0, 238); -webkit-text-decorations-in-effect: underline; "><br /></span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="-webkit-text-decorations-in-effect: underline; ">#2 Ellenberger/Wyns Wedding</span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="-webkit-text-decorations-in-effect: underline; "><br /></span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="-webkit-text-decorations-in-effect: underline; ">I simply loved working with Karen and Brian on their wedding cake. Karen knew exactly what she wanted...and that was sugar paste flowers! </span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: rgb(0, 0, 238); -webkit-text-decorations-in-effect: underline; "><br /></span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: rgb(0, 0, 238); -webkit-text-decorations-in-effect: underline; "> </span></div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: rgb(0, 0, 238); -webkit-text-decorations-in-effect: underline; "><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: rgb(0, 0, 238); -webkit-text-decorations-in-effect: underline; "><br /></span></div><img src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-ZFdXoXNtGTw/TwJHt1dnS1I/AAAAAAAAA7A/JRmrNx1Ph1E/s400/Ellenberger_Wyns_Jenna_Davis_Photography_71611KarenBriansWedding0418.jpg" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5693191731720702802" style="display: block; margin-top: 0px; margin-right: auto; margin-bottom: 10px; margin-left: auto; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 400px; height: 267px; " /></span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: rgb(0, 0, 238); -webkit-text-decorations-in-effect: underline; "> <a href="http://www.jenna-davis.com/"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:85%;">Image Credit: Jenna Davis Photography</span></a> </span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: rgb(0, 0, 238); -webkit-text-decorations-in-effect: underline; "><br /></span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="-webkit-text-decorations-in-effect: underline; ">#3 Clayton/George Wedding</span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="-webkit-text-decorations-in-effect: underline; "><br /></span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="-webkit-text-decorations-in-effect: underline; ">I knew from the minute I met with BethAnne Clayton that her wedding was going to be amazing. Her attention to detail was second to none. When we met BethAnne gave me a design package that included antique keys, custom stationary and a fabric swatch from her dress...this is what we came up with.</span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="-webkit-text-decorations-in-effect: underline; "><br /></span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="-webkit-text-decorations-in-effect: underline; "><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: rgb(0, 0, 238); -webkit-text-decorations-in-effect: underline; "><img src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-qdDpgzk6To0/TwL7FqfVj0I/AAAAAAAAA8c/Zp0U8VjooN0/s400/IMG_0008.JPG" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5693388953673371458" style="display: block; margin-top: 0px; margin-right: auto; margin-bottom: 10px; margin-left: auto; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 266px; height: 400px; " /></span></span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="-webkit-text-decorations-in-effect: underline; font-size:85%;" ><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: rgb(0, 0, 238); -webkit-text-decorations-in-effect: underline; "><a href="http://www.GalleriaStudios.com/">Image Credit: Galleria Studios Photography</a></span></span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="-webkit-text-decorations-in-effect: underline; font-size:85%;" ><br /></span></div><div style="text-align: left;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:100%;">#4 Skinner/Wilson Wedding</span></div><div style="text-align: left;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:100%;"><br /></span></div><div style="text-align: left;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:100%;">I LOVE this cake, can you say YUM?! I met Stephanie years ago when we both worked at Starbucks slinging coffee. When she contacted me to make her cake I was soooo excited. I just knew we would be able to come up with a sweet design to match her wedding theme...</span></div><div style="text-align: left;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:100%;"><br /></span></div><div style="text-align: left;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:100%;"><br /></span></div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: rgb(0, 0, 238); -webkit-text-decorations-in-effect: underline; "><img src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEghyphenhyphenaGDOUK6k7SjoPRSBg06ulaZSCwBzmeiaj9SGQUi4167QNfPw1qXH8A7_VQWF5sBd9euRsdMwPxtwUX8R3U7XiQmOOkCUq6dp4HhyDC1YS-xZSlR0KFIqQHrFKxDPq6DagqI5ZaF8v4/s400/Stephanie.jpg" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5693191744529702530" style="display: block; margin-top: 0px; margin-right: auto; margin-bottom: 10px; margin-left: auto; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 400px; height: 300px; " /></span><div style="text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: rgb(0, 0, 238); -webkit-text-decorations-in-effect: underline; "><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:85%;"><a href="http://www.angelcanary.com/">Image Credit: Angel Canary </a></span></span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: rgb(0, 0, 238); -webkit-text-decorations-in-effect: underline; "><br /></span></div><div style="text-align: left;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="-webkit-text-decorations-in-effect: underline; "><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:100%;">#5 Icing Smiles</span></span></div><div style="text-align: left;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="-webkit-text-decorations-in-effect: underline; "><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:100%;"><br /></span></span></div><div style="text-align: left;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="-webkit-text-decorations-in-effect: underline; "><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:100%;">If you haven't heard of Icing Smiles please visit their <a href="http://www.icingsmiles.org/">website</a> to find out more. They are an amazing organization provides custom celebration cakes to families impacted by the critical illness of a child. I love this organization and was THRILLED to receive my first call to action. This was my first Icing Smiles dream cake...hopefully I will have many more.</span></span></div><div style="text-align: left;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="-webkit-text-decorations-in-effect: underline; "><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:100%;"><br /></span></span></div><div style="text-align: left;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: rgb(0, 0, 238); -webkit-text-decorations-in-effect: underline; "><img src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-WpnhmELPHjw/TwL9iAASKsI/AAAAAAAAA8s/oRL1pZwXUO4/s400/IMG_0033.JPG" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5693391639508298434" style="display: block; margin-top: 0px; margin-right: auto; margin-bottom: 10px; margin-left: auto; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 400px; height: 400px; " /></span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: rgb(0, 0, 238); -webkit-text-decorations-in-effect: underline; "><br /></span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="-webkit-text-decorations-in-effect: underline; ">#6 Abrams/Tobe Wedding</span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="-webkit-text-decorations-in-effect: underline; "><br /></span></div><div>This cake made the list for many reasons. First off I love the <a href="http://www.sweetandsaucyshop.com/">Sweet & Saucy</a> inspired design--who doesn't love a huge cascading flower? I also had the privilege of working with Leslie Jones of <a href="http://www.lesliejonesweddings.com/">Leslie Jones Weddings</a> again...she is phenomenal. And lastly, I was 8 months pregnant and required a team of helpers (friends and family) to get this monster cake to the J.W. Marriott in one piece--memories I won't soon forget! </div><div><br /></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: rgb(0, 0, 238); -webkit-text-decorations-in-effect: underline; "><img src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-9KLl89SZbaM/TwL_d0kbIvI/AAAAAAAAA88/hWao87XjBBk/s400/Abrams.jpg" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5693393766742434546" style="display: block; margin-top: 0px; margin-right: auto; margin-bottom: 10px; margin-left: auto; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 267px; height: 400px; " /></span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: rgb(0, 0, 238); -webkit-text-decorations-in-effect: underline; "><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:85%;"><a href="http://nathanieledmunds.com/">Image Credit: Nathaniel Edmonds Photography</a></span></span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: rgb(0, 0, 238); -webkit-text-decorations-in-effect: underline; "><br /></span></div><div style="text-align: left;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="-webkit-text-decorations-in-effect: underline; "><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:100%;">And I just couldn't leave out these two...because, well, I love them :o)</span></span></div><div style="text-align: left;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="-webkit-text-decorations-in-effect: underline; "><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:100%;"><br /></span></span></div><div style="text-align: left;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:100%;">Clark/Sommers Wedding...a total Fav!</span></div><div style="text-align: left;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:100%;"><br /></span></div><div style="text-align: left;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:100%;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: rgb(0, 0, 238); font-size: 16px; -webkit-text-decorations-in-effect: underline; "><img src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-j_wfbItLhnk/TwJHu5uvYWI/AAAAAAAAA7w/R0Ck9BUVw5A/s400/P1030275.JPG" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5693191750046146914" style="display: block; margin-top: 0px; margin-right: auto; margin-bottom: 10px; margin-left: auto; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 267px; height: 400px; " /></span></span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:100%;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: rgb(0, 0, 238); font-size: 16px; -webkit-text-decorations-in-effect: underline; "><br /></span></span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:100%;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: 16px; -webkit-text-decorations-in-effect: underline; ">Johnson/Griglione Wedding--Gorgeous! </span></span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:100%;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: 16px; -webkit-text-decorations-in-effect: underline; "><br /></span></span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: rgb(0, 0, 238); -webkit-text-decorations-in-effect: underline; "><img src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-75Soo_UoJkw/TwJHuZkDtYI/AAAAAAAAA7Y/LxxuYjbFw1g/s400/423HaleyTony.jpg" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5693191741411407234" style="display: block; margin-top: 0px; margin-right: auto; margin-bottom: 10px; margin-left: auto; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 267px; height: 400px; " /></span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: rgb(0, 0, 238); -webkit-text-decorations-in-effect: underline; "><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:85%;"><a href="http://www.bohemianredimages.com/">Image Credit: Bohemian Red Images</a></span></span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: rgb(0, 0, 238); -webkit-text-decorations-in-effect: underline; "><br /></span></div><div style="text-align: left;">Well that about wraps it up...I am sure I could have made a top 25 list..but I'll stop at my top 8 ;-) Here's to a new year full of great possibilities and successes! </div><div style="text-align: left;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: left;">Thanks for checking out my fav's of 2011! </div><div style="text-align: left;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: left;">Jenny</div><div style="text-align: left;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: left;"><br /></div>Contact Informationhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11260587865842308549noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7433110028714184103.post-88439592788356337572011-12-21T15:50:00.002-05:002011-12-21T16:02:21.793-05:00Spring AvailabilityIt's almost Christmas, then soon it will be New Year's Day and before you know it Spring will be here. Spring time = Wedding Season and we are booking up fast. There are only a few dates currently available for June and July weddings! <div><br /></div><div>We will begin conducting consultations on January 21st and will have various times available throughout the rest of the winter. If you want to check us out before then please stop by the <a href="http://www.indianapolismonthly.com/bride2012/rsvp.aspx">2012 Indianapolis Monthly Bridal Show</a> where we will be featuring our new menu and design details! There will be a lot of fantastic vendors and admission is free.</div><div><br /></div><div>Also, please remember your date is only secured once a signed copy of the contract as well as the retainer fee has been received. </div><div><br /></div><div>Happy Holidays!!</div><div><br /></div><div>Jenny </div>Contact Informationhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11260587865842308549noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7433110028714184103.post-25521613887627550712011-12-16T12:44:00.003-05:002011-12-16T13:00:20.745-05:00What we've been working on...<div style="text-align: left;">It has been such a long time between posts, but I thought I would give you a peek at what I've been up to the past few months....</div><div><br /></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: rgb(0, 0, 238); -webkit-text-decorations-in-effect: underline; "><br /></span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color:#0000ee;"><br /></span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: rgb(0, 0, 238); -webkit-text-decorations-in-effect: underline; "><img src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-hR11asulRRQ/TuuD7bXgpuI/AAAAAAAAA18/cin0e0b6pvQ/s400/ashlynn_11.jpg" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5686784011467269858" style="display: block; margin-top: 0px; margin-right: auto; margin-bottom: 10px; margin-left: auto; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 400px; height: 266px; " /></span></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div>Folks, please meet Ashlynn Elizabeth Leisure. She was born in October and has been keeping me on my toes since! Isn't this picture awesome? Our friends at <a href="http://www.bungalowphotography.com/">Bungalow Photography</a> did an amazing job, we just absolutely love them!</div><div><br /></div><div>Even though I've been quite busy with the bebe I have had some time to work on the bakery biz (mostly at 2am...) There will be some exciting changes to the shop and new menu to boot! Stay tuned, we will be launching all of the details in mid-January. Until then please have a safe and happy holiday!</div><div><br /></div><div>xoxo,</div><div><br /></div><div>Jenny</div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div>Contact Informationhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11260587865842308549noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7433110028714184103.post-32457093715918391392011-08-24T21:07:00.005-04:002011-08-24T21:32:29.478-04:00Rustic Fall Photo Shoot<div style="text-align: center;"><div style="text-align: left;">Recently I had the opportunity to have one of my photographer friends spend the day at the shop photographing some of our sweet treats. Becky Brown of <a href="http://www.beckybrownphotography.com/site/#/home/">Becky Brown Photography</a> is a phenomenal photographer working in the Indianapolis-Chicago areas. When she told me she was working on developing her food photog skills and wanted to come hang out for the day I just couldn't wait! 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<br /></div></div>Contact Informationhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11260587865842308549noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7433110028714184103.post-27641876919298523962011-06-13T09:42:00.004-04:002011-06-13T10:01:20.231-04:00Alissa & Nick!Two weeks ago Alissa and Nick had their wedding & reception at <a href="http://www.hawthornscountryclub.com/Club/Scripts/Home/home.asp">The Hawthornes Country Club</a> (uber amazing venue!!) located in Fishers, IN. I absolutely loved working with this family...they were so into every little detail...and really wanted a fantastic couture cake. (YAY! for me ;-)) Here are a few pics from the wedding {and cake} thanks to my fantastic neighbors who attended the event!! Enjoy.<br /><br /><br /><div style="text-align: center;"><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-NFvsKADXNlA/TfYXF_Z2gMI/AAAAAAAAAuo/aBNegmHxnJ4/s1600/242044_10150214626740753_182100110752_7561891_147132_o.jpg"><img style="display: block; margin: 0px auto 10px; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 270px; height: 400px;" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-NFvsKADXNlA/TfYXF_Z2gMI/AAAAAAAAAuo/aBNegmHxnJ4/s400/242044_10150214626740753_182100110752_7561891_147132_o.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5617702976877920450" border="0" /></a>I am pretty sure rhinestones are fantastic!<br /></div><br /><br /><div style="text-align: center;"><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/--zFVGPgvFvI/TfYXEvKk3RI/AAAAAAAAAuY/jgVuYrCdBUk/s1600/250034_1881908885257_1167360107_31826907_1981006_n.jpg"><img style="display: block; margin: 0px auto 10px; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 400px; height: 267px;" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/--zFVGPgvFvI/TfYXEvKk3RI/AAAAAAAAAuY/jgVuYrCdBUk/s400/250034_1881908885257_1167360107_31826907_1981006_n.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5617702955339013394" border="0" /></a>Cutting of the cake!<br /><br /><br /></div><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-k8epFzoM0Ao/TfYXE7v2VQI/AAAAAAAAAug/yA0VizXtddU/s1600/250017_2131958142158_1342166050_2561629_286832_n.jpg"><img style="display: block; margin: 0px auto 10px; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 400px; height: 267px;" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-k8epFzoM0Ao/TfYXE7v2VQI/AAAAAAAAAug/yA0VizXtddU/s400/250017_2131958142158_1342166050_2561629_286832_n.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5617702958716572930" border="0" /></a><br /><div style="text-align: center;">Um...seriously gorgeous couple!!<br /><br />Congratulations Alissa & Nick!<br /><br /><div style="text-align: left;">Next up...Stephanie & Chase<br /></div></div>Contact Informationhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11260587865842308549noreply@blogger.com4tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7433110028714184103.post-39536046906605694322011-05-25T07:00:00.002-04:002011-05-25T07:21:40.358-04:00Have you heard the news??!!I haven't posted in a very long time-I blame wedding/graduation season 100%! It's that time of year where every spring weekend is filled with weddings, showers and parties..it keeps me hoppin'! <br /><br />Yeah, yeah I'm busy...I'm always nutty busy, that's not the reason for this post. I wanted to officially let my people (all 48 of you) know the big news. We are growing! Well, actually I am growing, at a very rapid rate non the less. Yes, if you haven't heard my husband and I are expecting our first baby in October. We are just over the moon with excitement and can't wait for her to get here. Yes, I said her....It's a GIRL!!<br /><br />So after all of the joy/excitement/panic subsided I really had to think long and hard about what to do with the cake biz. This totally freaks me out--it is our second "official" year of business and it is growing like crazy. The thought of having to turn customers away makes me nauseous (and it's not from the pickles and jalapeno chips I had for breakfast). After thinking long and hard I came to this conclusion....We are going to be closed from October through January 1st. This might not seem drastic to many of you, but for a custom bakery with one employee, it is. <br /><br />During this 3 month hiatus I will still be responding to e-mails and booking appointments for the 2012 wedding season which I will begin consultations for in December...just no making of the cakes.<br /><br />I hope everyone understands this decision is uber hard for me (I am a bit of an obsessive when it comes to cakes) but it is what I feel I need to do for our new little Leisure :-)<br /><br />xoxoxoxo<br />Jenny<br /><br />Side bar: If you are planning on a spring 2012 wedding I recommend giving me a ring soon. I am already booking for May and June :-)Contact Informationhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11260587865842308549noreply@blogger.com4tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7433110028714184103.post-55091805244668594922011-05-01T12:43:00.003-04:002011-05-01T13:07:02.169-04:00Peonies, Lace & Vintage KeysLast week was a strange week filled with many different emotions. We saw storms devastate the south, crazy flooding all over the midwest and rain that I thought would never go away. Even London had predictions for rain on the day of the Royal Wedding. But just like in London the rain moved out of Indianapolis to make for one amazing wedding weekend--the "official" start to our wedding season.<br /><br />Saturday's wedding took place at the historic <a href="http://www.laurel-hall.org/">Laurel Hall </a>. This venue has history and charm oozing out of every little nook and cranny. Add the bride and groom's vision and some seriously talented wedding professionals and you get near perfection.<br /><br />I must say it was a pleasure to be a part of such a wonderful day.<br /><br /><br /><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-dsqy51sZZeE/Tb2SZf4WitI/AAAAAAAAAtg/WbE2b2Wn-Gc/s1600/P1030155.JPG"><img style="display: block; margin: 0px auto 10px; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 256px; height: 400px;" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-dsqy51sZZeE/Tb2SZf4WitI/AAAAAAAAAtg/WbE2b2Wn-Gc/s400/P1030155.JPG" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5601794478271007442" border="0" /></a><br /><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-luybe8oB-o8/Tb2SZL5EYtI/AAAAAAAAAtY/StWE3jvMbVM/s1600/P1030150.JPG"><img style="display: block; margin: 0px auto 10px; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 249px; height: 400px;" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-luybe8oB-o8/Tb2SZL5EYtI/AAAAAAAAAtY/StWE3jvMbVM/s400/P1030150.JPG" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5601794472905302738" border="0" /></a><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-jGSRQuKDfdk/Tb2SZ_R8mpI/AAAAAAAAAto/lJC2ibSY_YQ/s1600/P1030156.JPG"><img style="display: block; margin: 0px auto 10px; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 347px; height: 400px;" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-jGSRQuKDfdk/Tb2SZ_R8mpI/AAAAAAAAAto/lJC2ibSY_YQ/s400/P1030156.JPG" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5601794486699858578" border="0" /></a><br />Thanks for stopping by!<br />JennyContact Informationhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11260587865842308549noreply@blogger.com3tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7433110028714184103.post-33472276236862698092011-03-15T12:28:00.004-04:002011-03-15T22:05:19.394-04:00Sugar Flowers with Ron-Ben Israel<div style="text-align: center;"><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-tutHI7iUhC8/TX-WFbH-kMI/AAAAAAAAArU/MzjMDIIsrZs/s1600/P1020978.JPG"><img style="display: block; margin: 0px auto 10px; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 400px; height: 383px;" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-tutHI7iUhC8/TX-WFbH-kMI/AAAAAAAAArU/MzjMDIIsrZs/s400/P1020978.JPG" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5584347082887434434" border="0" /></a><span style="font-style: italic;font-family:times new roman;" >Last week I had the honor to take a 3 day class with <a href="http://www.weddingcakes.com/">Ron Ben-Israel </a>...it. was. ridiculous. I have been a huge fan of his work ever since I saw him on a Martha Stewart special several years ago. It has always been kind of a dream to meet him, let alone be taught by him. </span> </div><br /><div style="text-align: center;"><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-So8S13SOfhI/TX-XKRsHrGI/AAAAAAAAArg/meG7_awGi00/s1600/P1020975.JPG"><img style="display: block; margin: 0px auto 10px; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 300px; height: 400px;" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-So8S13SOfhI/TX-XKRsHrGI/AAAAAAAAArg/meG7_awGi00/s400/P1020975.JPG" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5584348265765645410" border="0" /></a><span style="font-style: italic;">The Master at work!</span><br /></div><br /><br /><div style="text-align: center;"><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-TReU5QHpwxQ/TYAWsx3_KUI/AAAAAAAAArs/jP-p74hqWJs/s1600/P1020977.JPG"><img style="display: block; margin: 0px auto 10px; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 400px; height: 228px;" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-TReU5QHpwxQ/TYAWsx3_KUI/AAAAAAAAArs/jP-p74hqWJs/s400/P1020977.JPG" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5584488496497633602" border="0" /></a><br /><span style="font-style: italic;">Thank you so much to our wonderful host, Minette Rushing owner of </span><a style="font-style: italic;" href="http://www.savannahcustomcakes.com/">Custom Cakes</a><span style="font-style: italic;"> in Savannah, GA. </span><br /><br /><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-l6w9V2B3ASE/TYAXoJmB05I/AAAAAAAAAr4/PTeE2IyPqaE/s1600/P1020986.JPG"><img style="display: block; margin: 0px auto 10px; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 400px; height: 300px;" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-l6w9V2B3ASE/TYAXoJmB05I/AAAAAAAAAr4/PTeE2IyPqaE/s400/P1020986.JPG" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5584489516477043602" border="0" /></a> <span style="font-style: italic;">I love this picture...I look like I just met NKOTB or something =) </span><br /><br /><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-x_n-WXQB0es/TYAYpskeagI/AAAAAAAAAsA/HX25JM4HyMM/s1600/P1020999.JPG"><img style="display: block; margin: 0px auto 10px; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 400px; height: 267px;" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-x_n-WXQB0es/TYAYpskeagI/AAAAAAAAAsA/HX25JM4HyMM/s400/P1020999.JPG" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5584490642557266434" border="0" /></a><br /><span style="font-style: italic;">Swoon worthy roses, right?</span><br /><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-q62qVvvnfYI/TYAZRTyJ0II/AAAAAAAAAsI/mEWRi4ek7xo/s1600/P1030004.JPG"><img style="display: block; margin: 0px auto 10px; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 400px; height: 267px;" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-q62qVvvnfYI/TYAZRTyJ0II/AAAAAAAAAsI/mEWRi4ek7xo/s400/P1030004.JPG" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5584491323098517634" border="0" /></a><br /><span style="font-style: italic;">Oh boy...I love this one too.</span><br /><br /><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-23GZftewj9w/TYAZw0Uxq-I/AAAAAAAAAsQ/FYIMUpiGsb4/s1600/P1030007.JPG"><img style="display: block; margin: 0px auto 10px; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 400px; height: 267px;" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-23GZftewj9w/TYAZw0Uxq-I/AAAAAAAAAsQ/FYIMUpiGsb4/s400/P1030007.JPG" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5584491864409615330" border="0" /></a> <span style="font-style: italic;">Sweet Peas! </span><br /><br /><br /><div style="text-align: left;">That's all for now...let me know if you need some uber fancy sugar paste flowers!<br /><br />Jenny<br /></div><br /></div>Contact Informationhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11260587865842308549noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7433110028714184103.post-69091606933229232402011-02-01T12:34:00.006-05:002011-02-01T13:45:05.456-05:00Food Network, Flowers and French Macarons<span style="font-weight: bold; font-style: italic;">Food Network:</span><br />First off I have to say thank you to everyone for your well wishes and support as I went through the audition process for the Food Network's Cake Challenge. While I am slightly bummed I didn't make it I am also slightly relieved. I must admit it was pretty exciting getting a call from the Food Network producers. I mean I live in New Pal, in the middle of nowhere with a shop that is, well you know...it's flippin' small. So as my friend Martha would say "It's a good thing".<br /><br />I firmly believe that all things happen for a reason, you may not know the reason for weeks, months or even years. Eventually it will all make sense, with patience.<br /><br /><span style="font-weight: bold; font-style: italic;">Flowers:</span><br />I absolutely love making sugar flowers, it is one of my favorite things. It is a hard and time consuming process, which makes them a little on the spendy side. Many bakeries purchase their flowers pre-made via wholesale sugar arts shops to help with costs and to keep production streamlined. I totally understand that this is necessary in many cases where time is important. The reason I make all of my flowers is because I truly love the art of it (even though sometimes making them makes me want to poke out my eyeballs, I love it). So why am I on this sugar flower soapbox? I'm glad you asked. You see there is a man in NYC named Ron Ben Israel and he is a master sugar artist. {Don't believe me? <a href="http://www.weddingcakes.com/#/collections/romance/">Click here</a>} Anyway, Ron conducts limited sugar seminars each year and they sell out in like 2.2 seconds. Well as fate has it I got in to one of his seminars...and I'm pumped! He really takes sugar art to the next level which I'm hoping his seminar will help take my skills to the next level!<br /><br />You see I didn't have to wait too long to find the good in not making it on Food Network!<br /><br /><span style="font-weight: bold; font-style: italic;">French Macarons</span><br />I have been completely consumed by these little french cookies. At one point my entire kitchen was covered with the pretty pastel-ness of French Macarons. They aren't the same as the coconut macaroons we are all familiar with. They are light, delicate and taste amazing {especially when filled w/dark chocolate raspberry ganache} French macarons are taking the bakery scene by storm on the west coast so I thought Indy needed these little wonders too!<br /><br />I will be featuring the new item at some up and coming bridal shows...in the mean time here is a little sneak peak...aren't the cute?!<br /><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_cULZUH_iFVk/TUhQNsKqYoI/AAAAAAAAAqA/uELJN4gDdus/s1600/Frenchmacaron.jpg"><img style="display: block; margin: 0px auto 10px; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 400px; height: 300px;" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_cULZUH_iFVk/TUhQNsKqYoI/AAAAAAAAAqA/uELJN4gDdus/s400/Frenchmacaron.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5568789135368020610" border="0" /></a><br />Oh ya! Here are some of my favorite cakes from January!<br /><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_cULZUH_iFVk/TUhSA1s-PYI/AAAAAAAAAqk/J9w4-Zt_Rug/s1600/P1020857.JPG"><img style="display: block; margin: 0px auto 10px; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 348px; height: 400px;" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_cULZUH_iFVk/TUhSA1s-PYI/AAAAAAAAAqk/J9w4-Zt_Rug/s400/P1020857.JPG" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5568791113612803458" border="0" /></a><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_cULZUH_iFVk/TUhSAVo2GfI/AAAAAAAAAqc/Cl5GQRSvtCg/s1600/P1020832.JPG"><img style="display: block; margin: 0px auto 10px; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 300px; height: 400px;" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_cULZUH_iFVk/TUhSAVo2GfI/AAAAAAAAAqc/Cl5GQRSvtCg/s400/P1020832.JPG" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5568791105005558258" border="0" /></a><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_cULZUH_iFVk/TUhSAGC1e7I/AAAAAAAAAqU/z0WqunoIzV4/s1600/P1020805.JPG"><img style="display: block; margin: 0px auto 10px; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 300px; height: 400px;" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_cULZUH_iFVk/TUhSAGC1e7I/AAAAAAAAAqU/z0WqunoIzV4/s400/P1020805.JPG" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5568791100819602354" border="0" /></a><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_cULZUH_iFVk/TUhR_lKB9mI/AAAAAAAAAqM/nSSWdgHj5Wk/s1600/P1020820.JPG"><img style="display: block; margin: 0px auto 10px; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 300px; height: 400px;" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_cULZUH_iFVk/TUhR_lKB9mI/AAAAAAAAAqM/nSSWdgHj5Wk/s400/P1020820.JPG" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5568791091991410274" border="0" /></a><br />JennyContact Informationhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11260587865842308549noreply@blogger.com4tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7433110028714184103.post-46792419453390325152011-01-03T21:34:00.002-05:002011-01-03T21:56:47.120-05:00Food Network Audition -- Cake ChallengeA few weeks ago, while I was working in the shop I received a call from the producers of the Food Network asking me to audition for "Cake Challenge". You know the show..2 people + 8 hours = 3 ft tall cake that moves, talks, and shoots fireworks. (yikes) Needless to say I thought it was a really mean friend playing a joke on me, but it was actually the real deal. After hanging up with the producer; I died, laughed, and screamed (twice). Once that mess of excitement was over I had to get my portfolio together asap. They needed photos (check), written application (check) and an audition video (WHAT!@#).<br /><br />Well, thanks to some super awesome folks on twitter (feel free to follow me @coupleofsweets) I was put in contact with a media company to help with the video. A few takes and several goof up's later this is my video....<br /><br /><object width="640" height="385"><param name="movie" value="http://www.youtube.com/v/biYrVRlPBJk?fs=1&hl=en_US"></param><param name="allowFullScreen" value="true"></param><param name="allowscriptaccess" value="always"></param><embed src="http://www.youtube.com/v/biYrVRlPBJk?fs=1&hl=en_US" type="application/x-shockwave-flash" allowscriptaccess="always" allowfullscreen="true" width="640" height="385"></embed></object><br /><br />I sent the producers the video today, fingers crossed :-) I have to say the competition is pretty stiff for this show. I am just thrilled to have been asked to audition.<br /><br />I'll keep you posted!<br />JennyContact Informationhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11260587865842308549noreply@blogger.com5