Happy May! While most of the world is getting ready for warmer and longer days, here in Australia, the days have gotten very short and cold. I actually love winter. I love the smell of the crisp air and feeling all snuggly under the bed covers. But I hate the short days. Although it’s the Read More …
Those that know me well or have visited my house know that I am obsessed with bunnies. Like, seriously obsessed! I have bunny figurines everywhere and even a real live one that hangs out with me in the front office 🙂 So I thought I’d create a fun and simple cake design for Easter (or any Read More …
It’s that time of year again with hearts and flowers everywhere! Yes it’s almost Valentine’s Day, and if you’re still planning to make plans I hope I can help. I always appreciate a handmade gift – both giving and receiving. So with that in mind I thought I’d share some of my older cake pictures Read More …
When I first started creating 3D and structural cakes, I used to just guess as I created each project because I didn’t know any better and had really bad time management skills. I used to start at the last minute and was under so much pressure to finish on time that I would just ‘wing Read More …
Although I was running my business as a side business/hobby for a couple of years, July 1st 2010 marks the day I officially started doing it full time. Over the last 8 years the business has evolved so much (and still continues to do so) and if you had asked 2010 Sharon where she thought Read More …
At the start of each year, Michelle and I make some time to meet on skype and put together a list of all the things we were proud of in the previous year. We spend a good hour or two working on this and we write down EVERYTHING we can think of. And by everything I Read More …
The long time readers of this blog will know that although I appreciate the amazingness of a well presented dessert table… I only make them for family. Because to be honest – they are SO much work. For the last couple of years, I’ve done a dessert table for my nephew’s birthday and so it’s Read More …
Happy New Year everyone! Some of you might know that I have a pet bunny named Bear and towards the end of last year, he got very sick and we went through a rough patch not knowing if he was going to make it. Spoiler: He’s alive and well but through the process I have Read More …
A friend texted me just before I left South America last week and asked how my trip was. I explained that I was such a wonderful trip and that I really needed this experience with the students. She replied, “We always attract the kind of students we most need at any given time”. I joked Read More …
Whenever I get a chance to make cakes for family, I always use it as an opportunity to create something challenging. Mainly because there is no pressure if I mess up or need to change the design. Last year my nephew had a construction themed birthday party and the behind the scenes blog post has Read More …
