October 6, 2009
· Filed under Uncategorized · Tagged A Stunning Affair, Adobe Pico Park, Forever True Photography, Noah's Ark baby shower cake
On September 13, in Mission Hills at Adobe Pico Park, My husband and I celebrated the upcoming arrival of our baby at our Carnival Baby Shower.
Baby on the way...very soon actually
Event Coordinator and Designer, Lina Wallace of A Stunning Affair took our theme to the next level. Her and her team executed what was a flawless and very detailed event. We were actually able to enjoy ourselves and our guests since we weren’t runnng around trying to get everything done. Hiring Lina from the begining was the best choice we made. Both of us work full time and with the baby to plan for, we just didn’t want the added stress of planning a party for 85 guests.
To capture the event was Michael of Forever True Photography. Michael always impressess with his attention to detail shots. Working with Michael is so refreshing…he knows how important the detail shots are which is why referring him to clients is so easy.
Yummy treats at the dessert station were a huge hit. Ofcourse I had to make sure there were donuts..my favorite bad food of all time. Lina set up a fabulous station using different sized jars and stands. All were labeled and wrapped in ribbon (Lina did that ofcourse). We purchased cute boxes from the Oriental Trading Company for guests to take snacks home in…I didn’t even get one piece!!!
Miguel surprised me with an amazing Noahs Ark Baby Shower cake with handmade animals…two by two ofcourse. Inside was delicious vanilla cake, raspberry jam and chocolate buttercream….my favorite.
- Noahs Ark
Now it’s just a matter of days before our little bundle of joy is out with us. The sooner baby is here…the sooner baby can get to work on helping at the bakery..just kidding.
October 5, 2009
· Filed under Just Chatting, Off the Press · Tagged A Stunning Affair, A Sweet Design, Dodger Staduim, The Knot Magazine
Nothing makes you feel more like a star than seeing your company logo on the Jumbo Screen at Dodger Stadium. Thanks to Mary Sushinski of Occasions, Lina Wallace of A Stunning Affair and Monique Matlock of The Knot, A Sweet Design provided pastries to over 300 guests. Capturing the event was no other than Red Loft Studios. I can’t wait until they post pictures.
Brittni and I had a great time eating the yummy crab legs provided by The Dodger Stadium Catering Company. Then it was off to Shutter Booth for some great snap shots. To cap the evening off…and rest my sore feet, I had a steaming hot latte from The Cappuccino Connection (who had an amazing display of all their fancy machines) along with a just-from-the-fryer-donut from The Fry Girl Inc. I was secretly craving those donuts since I found out they would be there.
I had a great time and am really glad to have participated in the event with The Knot. Thank you!!!!
August 11, 2009
· Filed under Birthday, Birthday Cakes · Tagged Birthday Cakes, rainbow birthday cakes, the jump around, virginia mackel photograpy
Ava celebrated her birthday in style at the most popular indoor playground: The Jump Around. Ofcourse only the best cake in town would do…layers of vanilla and chocolate cake with creamy bavarian chocolate chip as the filling. I always appreciate receiving pictures from parents, especially when they are professionals. I can’t wait for my maternity shots in a couple weeks with Virginia.
Ava's Birthday Cake
“I just wanted to tell you how much we loved the cake. You did a beautiful job! Everyone was asking who made it of course because it tasted so wonderful. I am happy there was a tiny bit left for me to enjoy after all the party chaos.” ~ Virginia
August 11, 2009
· Filed under Fondant, Grooms Cakes · Tagged Grooms Cakes
The beloved groom deserves a cake that’s all his own. Something that brings out his personality or reflects a hobby.
Alex…our shoe lover (75 in his collection) requested this awesome cake. Two shoe boxes stacked on top of each other and a replica of the shoe his bride was to wear and a replica of his favorite pair of Nike. The shoes are hand sculpted from gumpaste and hand painted. The fondant covered cake had delicious red velvet cake with cream cheese filling.
Shoes...shoes galore
Michael and Allison, who wed at the lovely Westlake Village Inn, enjoyed this grooms cake during the rehersal dinner. Allison completely surprised her husband to be by ordering this cake for him. Michael is a huge fan of the movie Finding Nemo. We created wedding bands and placed them in the edible clam shell on top of the cake. Nemo and Dori make a cute pair at the base of the cake. This really was…A Sweet Catch!!
A Sweet Catch
Natalie ordered this special grooms cake for her brother…what better way to say you think he’s the Man of Steel!!!!
How about the Captain of a Pirate Ship
Or….the ultimate sign of what a wedding is to some men: A Ball and Chain
June 19, 2009
· Filed under Birthday · Tagged 3D design birthday cakes, Birthday Cakes, cars cakes, Fondant Birthday Cakes, fun cakes
Birthday Cakes that shock, dazzle and sparkle
Rock n' Roll for Life
What kid, young or old wouldn’t want to blow out the candles that were placed on top of these cakes? Talk about fun ideas
Go Thomas
It's Like Thunder
L.A.M.B. clutch
May 12, 2009
· Filed under Wedding Cakes · Tagged Malibou Lake Mountain Club, Pink and Blue Weddings, Sandra Salisbury, Wedding Candy station, Wedding sweets
Leslie and Rob's Wedding
I just loved this wedding. Leslie couldn’t have been a more laid back, confident bride. As a result she got everything she dreamed of with a crew of professional vendors that knew just how to bring her vision together. You have to check out Sandra’s blog to see more fabulous shots. Ofcourse, the cupcake tower isn’t too shabby…one of our masterpieces if I may brag a bit. And to top it off….a cake topper by Chic Sparkles
February 24, 2009
· Filed under Wedding Cakes · Tagged A Sweet Design, Black and White Cakes, Buttercream Wedding Cakes, Damask Wedding Cakes, Diamond wedding cakes, Fondant, fondant wedding cakes, Fruit Wedding Cakes, square wedding cakes
Wedding Cakes
These wedding cakes are so fun to make. I really love cakes with personality. The top left cake is courtesy of Lee Brubaker Photography, she captured this image for us at the Wedding Salon in Beverly Hills. This cake is an Audrey Hepburn inspired original.
Bottom left cake was a wedding cake I made for a wedding at Orcutt Ranch. Photography by Christine Farrah. This cake was made with special care for a sweet couple that wanted simple elegance. Fresh fruits are sugar coated and placed in the corners of this square buttercream wedding cake
The middle and largest cake is a truly stunning wedding cake for a stunning bride. The reception took place at Westlake Village Inn. Photograph courtesy of myself (I snap a few great shots once in awhile). This is a fondant covered madhatter style cake with damask pattern going all the way around. Very Chic!!
Top right is a wedding cake made for a lovely couple that wed at The Spanish Hills Country Club. Photo courtesy of Skye Blu Photography. This cake is fondant
Bottom right is courtesy of Chelsea Elizabeth for a wedding at Camarillo Ranch. The broche and brown ribbon complimented the brides wedding dress.
I greatly appreciate when photographers send pictures of cakes that we have done. THANK YOU!!!!!
January 28, 2009
· Filed under Fitness, Just Chatting, Off the Press, Tips and Advice · Tagged dance lessons, dance ten
- Full Service Dance Instrucion Company
Janet Snyder, Founder of Dance Ten has been dancing since she could tie her own shoes. Janet can teach anyone to glide around the dance floor…this is most important for the BIG DAY. On your Wedding Day even the most talented of dancers can get a bit nervous. Let Dance Ten help you match your first song to your first dance steps. If you don’t have time to attend one of her many locations, you can order her dance instruction video.
Contact Info: 818.634.5881
January 26, 2009
· Filed under Just Chatting, Off the Press · Tagged Amal of Beverly Hills, Bridesmaids dressess, Mimi Teller Photography, Veronique Events
Veronique Events
Last Wednesday night, I had a great time sipping champagne, enjoying crepes, for the grand opening of Veronique Events, Los Angeles location. Mimi Teller was snapping shots of guests and models. All the photos above are courtesy of Mimi Teller.
Veronique went all out on decor to create a very chic lounge feel. Draped in white fabric, with wonderful chandeliers hanging above. Oliver Ifergan Atelier was responsible for the look of the gorgeous models who impressed us in the designs of Amal of Beverly Hills. Each dress was more amazing than the next. Models showed off beautiful bridesmaids dressess that were so stunning and detailed. Amal has a great eye for detail and womens fashion.
Guests enjoyed the chocolate delights of Gourmandise along with cupcakes from A Sweet Design. We all enjoyed the cappuccino’s from Lattes on Location courtesy of Maria Dumas. I had two!!!
January 19, 2009
· Filed under Birthday, Birthday Cakes, Off the Press · Tagged Birthday Cakes, fondant wedding cakes, lee brubaker photography, skateboard cake
Brubaker Photography
Lee Brubaker spent the morning with the staff of A Sweet Design capturing some of our cake orders for the day along with some display cakes. We had a blast. She was snapping away even while we were in the middle of piping on a cake. There was no stopping Lee, she even climbed up on a chair to capture the cake from a different view. One client who came to pick up her cake during the photo shoot said “She enoyed Lee’s photo style and hadn’t seen a photographer put so much passion into each shot before”.
Lee Brubaker working hard
Contact Lee Brubaker at 310.476.1992 for Weddings, Head Shots, Maternity, Babies and Children
