A little over a week ago, I had the chance to work with the very talented Leesa from Send In The Clown on a mermaid and fairy tea party event. I did the cake and a few other treats. While I was thrilled about how the concept of the cake came together, please take a moment to look at the whole set up of the party! It is simply spectacular!

See this page for a lot more pictures and details. Enjoy!

Pictures by Jessica Claire

Labels: Mermaid Cupcakes, Party Ideas, Send In The Clowns, Tea Party Cupcakes, Tiered Cakes

The weekend's cakes

julie desmeules

11:32 AM

When I first started with the company, I would always take the time to take pictures of every project. Now that we are doing so much more, the cakes and cupcakes are not documented as much for many reasons: no time, someone else is setting up at the event, we have already made and posted pictures of a similar project, or I just forget to bring the camera with me! Well this past weekend, I made a point of taking a picture or two of every orders (I am missing a beautiful Rapunzel cupcake tower - oh no...). Most are taking quickly at the bakery with the stainless refrigerator as a background, but it is better than nothing, right? So this is what a Blue Cupcake weekend looks like!

Fairy tales cakes and cupcakes

The theme of this party, designed by Jennifer Currier of La Soiree Chic, is fairy tales. The tables all had a different theme, such as Little Red Riding Hood, Goldilocks and the Three Bears, Jack and the Beanstalk, The Frog Prince and the Princess and the Pea. I always like the creativity that goes into a boy/girl theme, and this one was no exception!

Cake inspired by The Princess and the Pea

Jack and the Beanstalk

Some of the fairy tales cupcakes

This mermaid cake is one of my all time favorites. We first created the design for this event, and it's been a classic ever since.

Mermaid cake

And the mermaid sugar figurine - really like her!

We also made desserts for a wedding. The bride feel in love with our coconut cake and wanted to keep it simple, while having touches of Tiffany blue on the cake and other treats. I don't have pictures of the display, but here is the cake and macarons.

2-tier coconut cake

Row of miniature pearls ornate the blue ribbon

The bride selected the hazelnut and salted caramel macarons

This other cake was made for a tea and cupcakes party. We also did the coordinating cupcakes with tea cups, tea pots and mini desserts on stands.

Tea party cake

Some details of the cake topper and the ruffle birthday sign

The ladies are having tea, of course!

This very simple cake was made for a baby shower, along with mini cupcakes. The lamb was inspired by a fun chair the baby will have in his room.

Baby shower cake with lamb topper

Another classic cake we do on a regular basis is the barn yard cake. No picture of the rest of the clan, but this cupcake and cake tower is always beautiful!

Barnyard and sugar animals on top of the cake

Barnyard cake

And last but not least... The client wanted to surprise her uncle with a cake that would showcase his passion for gardening and cooking. I had so much fun making all the little details, it takes a long time but I really like doing that kind of detailed work!

Gardening and cooking cake

Tools, plants, and vegetables are on the gardening tier

And in the kitchen there are more tools, pasta, vegetables from the garden, and cupcakes!

The cake topper with pots and pans

Voila! Now you know why I take the day off on Monday... Please tell me what you think, I love reading your comments!

Labels: Baby Shower Cupcakes, Farm Animals Cupcakes, Mermaid Cupcakes, Princess Cupcakes, Tea Party Cupcakes, Tiered Cakes, Wedding Cupcakes

Cupcakes for Alice

julie desmeules

9:24 PM

Alice in Wonderland cupcake gift box

Note from client (and me smiling):
WOW!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Seriously.... seriously.... WOW!!!!!!!!

We will be exploring this theme again (and again!) in the weeks to come, so you'll get to see more Alice in Wonderland cupcakes. Coming up this weekend, we are recreating the Wizard of Oz story one cupcake and a time...

Labels: Tea Party Cupcakes

Circus cupcakes and more

julie desmeules

8:38 PM

We created many fun designs this weekend, including a circus themed display. This is a first time design for us, and I am so excited to share it with you! The picture was quickly taken before delivery, but the complete display was set up on a 4-tier tower mixing regular and mini cupcakes.

Circus tent and animals

:) (What else??)

Lion and bear in circus outfits

From the circus we are traveling for Tea in Paris. This was the cutest table for the prettiest little girls. They were are dressed up with fancy dresses for the tea party, how fun!

Tea party cake and cupcakes in black, white and pink

Going back a few weeks ago, I created a display for Trio Events who was part of the Plan a Baby Event in Hollywood. Inspired by the company's logo, Shawna (the owner and creative genius) worked her magic to create a whimsical owl forest. Here are some pictures.