Bakery

A Giant Hole, Cupcakes, and Being Okay with Failing

We have a giant hole in our yard! This is a good thing, though. It means we are making progress on installing our new hot tub.

Backhoe and hole in yard

The plan is to fill the hole in with crushed limestone and then add pavers on top so the hot tub has a level spot to rest on in the yard. The bonus is that it will extend our patio a bit!

Niva is in heaven with the hole and extra dirt in the yard. I am in overdrive cleaning mode. 😉 (more…)

Daisy Birthday Cake

I mentioned that I got to bake a birthday cake for a three-year-old’s party last weekend and I’m happy to report that it went well!

Boho daisy birthday cake with pastel fondant flowers

The birthday theme was “Young, Wild, and Three” and had a hippie vibe. My friend asked for a white almond daisy cake with pastel daisies all over it. There ended up being over 60 guests, so I made a 9-inch layer cake and a small sheet cake. (more…)