Celebrating 1000 views......thankyou

A little afternoon treat to celebrate my little blog hitting 1000 views - yum. More treats to come over the fortnight with Christmas cake pops, Peter Pan's Neverland cake and a special secret treat for someone very special who claims to miss out on getting his own cake....
XOXO
Sugarpie

Butterflies and Naming days

When our lovely friends Vanessa and Justin asked for a pretty cake for their beautiful daughter Adalira on her naming day, how could I say no. Vanessa contributed with a delicious Orange and Poppy Seed cake for the base and here's what came next.

Using the sleeping baby mould from Cakes Around Town and petal paste I made a cute little baby.

 

 With the addition of soft shading with Barco petal dust in flesh, pale pink, pale yellow and light brown and a cute layered ruffle bum and butterfly, our sleeping baby was complete.

 She was then perched atop the yummy layers of orange and poppy seed cake with cream cheese butter cream. The night before I had punched out 100 butterflies in soft lilac hues and set them to dry. They were then swirled around the cake in a beautiful pastel mass.

 

 Surrounding the cakes were trays of yummy cake pops - Mocha for the grown ups and pretty pastel hued Cinnamon Donut pops for everyone!

 So all together it made a 'pretty' yummy display...

Happy naming day miss Adalira -

photo courtesy of Raymond Keyworth Photography

We look forward to watching you grow, passing on all our love and wisdom (and lots of baking tips in Aunty Rachel's kitchen).

XOXO
Sugarpie

Raising the Tardis - Doctor Zimmo?

When Shannon asked me to create a Tardis cake for her husband Zimmo's birthday I jumped at the chance to refine my original version!So from the base up - here's how to raise a Tardis.
Before starting on the cake I rolled and cut sugar paste panels for the sides and tops.

The base cake was chocolate mus with chocolate ganache and a chic chip chocolate cream filling. Covered with a nice smooth ganache, it was ready to decorate.

 A nice shiny layer of black fondant.

 

 A black and white checkered band completed the 'police hat' - pommy colours of course.

 

Then it was time to build the Tardis. Inside were layers of chocolate mud cake and ganache, then grey fondant (to add a darker base for airbrushing later). Panels were attached with royal icing, and same was used to create nice sharp edges.

 

 

The came the fun and messy part ( and no I didn't do this in my kitchen!) - airbrushing. Hubby set up the booth in the garage and on went the layers of Tardis blue and a bit of black for shadow.

 

 With a big soft brush and dark and mid blue petal dust more shadows and highlights were added.

 Pop in some white fondant windows with a bit of dusty brown shadow for that 'Tardis needs a wash' look. Add the light on the top.

 

 Add the Police Call and St Johns Signs and a couple of door handles (to be painted silver) so the Doctor can get in and out of course.

 Attach the top signs and place on the base with a little gold birthday message complete with 11's signature bow-tie.

 

 

 

 

 

 I hear a good night was had by all at his party. Happy Birthday Zimmo.

XOXO

Sugarpie.

Sweets for the Sweet - Mr & Mrs Campbell's beautiful wedding.

It's been a bit quiet here on the blog over that last month or so as most of my blogging time has been put to good use organising a beautiful vintage wedding for the lovely Karen and and her prince charming, Dylan. Well on Saturday all the hard work came together in one very beautiful day so allow me to share some photos of the all the pretty things and of course the Sugarpie Sweets Buffet.

The stunning  historical Gabbinbar Homestead was the location for one of the most beautiful weddings I have had the pleasure of seeing.

Cute little timbre signs from reclaimed fence palings directed the guests down a little hedged path to the ceremony. Another one hidden in the corner of the garden pointed the way to the croquet lawn.

 Another sign on the old gate declared the happy couples love for all to see.

Over in the homestead pretty white baskets held grey lavender pomander hearts (lovingly stuffed and stitched by the bride with a little help) and their little tags matched guests to their tables.

 Recycled glass jars (75 of them in fact) of all shapes and sizes made wonderful old fashioned centre pieces wrapped with lace, broderie anglaise, white, black and lavender ribbon and raw twine. The flowers were a fragrant collection of freesias (my own favourite), white and green carnations, Lisianthus and pinky cream and mauve roses.

 White chalkboard picks displayed table numbers.

 The soft glow of the tea lights as the sun set outside gave a pretty romantic glow. The tables were set with crystal glass wear and individual take home boxes with a special message from the happy couple ready fill at the Sweets buffet.

The glass conservatory doors were trimmed with white paper lanterns and soft tissue pompoms in white, lavender, purple and black mirroring the weddings colours.

Overall a very soft romantic look. Then there were the little extra touches.

 On the top of the black baby grand piano sat a collection of special family memories surrounding a lovely photo of the bride and groom were photos of their parents and grand parents weddings. A great conversation starter.

 Instead of the traditional guest book, family and friends were encouraged to sign tags and hang them on the wish tree.

 In the pink sitting room, an antique sideboard was dressed with timbre letters, white birdcages and flowers ready for guests to leave their gifts  and cards.

A long night was spent sewing all the ruffles together for a custom coloured photo background for the photo booth in the corner  - and of course I had to test it!

But the best part (in my own biased opinion) was the Sweets Buffet. Set on another of the homesteads beautiful antiques. A delicious selection of Honey and Lavender Macarons, Cinnamon Donut Cake pops, Guinness Fudge, Sugar Fondant cookies and purple and white Jelly Belly Beans.

 These cookies featured the bride and grooms initials impressed into the fondant.

And by now I am sure you would like to see the happy couple.....

Congratulations Karen & Dylan, may you have long and happy sweet life together.

XOXO
Sugarpie.