I’m always in a bit of a weird mood before something major happens with my business. The launch of my Craftsy classes, the first overseas teaching trip, my first book… All those major moments kind of leave me in that state of panic and calm at the same time. Panic because of the unknown but Read More …
When I first started cake decorating, sugar flowers never appealed to be because I was so impatient. I always couldn’t wait until they dried and would keep trying to touch them and end up breaking them. Plus I just found them so fiddly and hard 🙁 Over the years, I’ve learnt that I didn’t actually Read More …
Years ago when I quit my first job due to my horrible boss, the CEO asked me kindly for some feedback about why I was leaving. I ummed and ahhed and fed him the usual that the new job was in an industry I loved… a bigger company… etc but then he asked me straight out Read More …
Guess what you guys? I am super excited to announce that I have collaborated with Sweet Sticks to come up with my own colour collection of Edible Art Paints! When I created the wisteria cake last year, I had to mix all the colours from a range of Edible Art Paints. So when I got this opportunity Read More …
I know you probably think I’m a little mad… because why would you want to thank someone who is out there undercutting you and essentially stealing business away from you? Well, hear me out. Before I get any further, let me start by pointing out that we’ve mostly likely been the cheap cake lady at Read More …
From a young age, I have always loved pop-up books. I mean what person does not like seeing the pages of a book come to life? I am intrigued by the art behind it and I even considered having pop-up wedding invites when I got married… but alas, they were too complicated for me to Read More …
When a student first introduced me to Barbara’s work I was amazed. Her figurines were so cute and lifelike, and the decorator in me loved how tall they stood while looking totally stable. So I just had to see if she would be willing to come and teach in my studio in Sydney, and she Read More …
This is the final post of a six part series about some truths behind the first 6 years of my cake journey. We hope you enjoyed reading it, be sure to comment and let us know. If you want to start at the beginning please head to the introduction, Let Me Tell You a Secret. Read More …
This is the fifth post of a six part series about some truths behind the first 6 years of my cake journey. We hope you enjoyed reading it, be sure to comment and let us know. If you want to start at the beginning please head to the introduction, Let Me Tell You a Secret. Read More …
This is the fourth post of a six part series about some truths behind the first 6 years of my cake journey. We hope you enjoyed reading it, be sure to comment and let us know. If you want to start at the beginning please head to the introduction, Let Me Tell You a Secret. Read More …
