Just Practice.

I really need to learn how to work with buttercream, so I found a couple of tutorials that were interesting.  This is the first attempt at a "Rose Cake"-- Lots and lots and LOTS of buttercream on a 2 layer, dark chocolate cake!

Wouldn't it be pretty for a brides' cake? 

Addison's Gymnastics Birthday Cake

Addison loves gymnastics, so Mom ordered a bright, fun, gymnastics birthday cake!

Peace, Love, and Roller Skating!

Brenna's dad asked for peace signs, bright colors, and skates if possible.  This is Brenna's cake!

July Wedding

Bride's Cake before live flowers were added.

Groom's Cake - Can you guess what his favorite team is? 

Tangled for Lauren

Sweet Lauren wanted a "Tangled" cake for her birthday.  This is what she got!

Luke's John Dee-Uh Tractor

Luke wanted a John Dee-Uh Tractor cake, and that's exactly what he got!  Just look!

Summer Wedding Bliss

Greg and Caroline were married in a lovely, serene venue in Fayette County, Alabama.  I was so excited to be a small part of their celebration!  Caroline wanted a "different" wedding cake, so we went with a whimsical cake and lots and lots of cupcakes!

Trains for Twins!

Trains and cupcakes! That was the order of the day for 2 year old twins, Jackson and Cullen!  I hope you had a big, big time at your party!

Happy Birthday, Jackson and Cullen!  Aren't they the cutest?

Just Ducky!

The sister of the mother-to-be gave me an invitation to create a cake for the baby shower!  Here's the invitation and the resulting cake!  Congratulations, Kathryn!

What a lovely table for this Just Ducky Shower!

Topsy-Turvy Birthday for Katie!

A perfect birthday for a young lady -- swimming with friends, slumber party, and a fun Topsy-Turvy Cake!  Happy Birthday, Katie!

Holland's 11th Birthday!

When Holland celebrated her 11th birthday, she did so with a bright, fun zebra mini-cake and cupcakes for all of her friends! Happy Birthday, Holland!

Kayla's Sweet 16!

What is the perfect Sweet 16 Birthday cake? Fun, bright, and yummy!  Happy Birthday, Kayla!

Emory's 2nd Birthday: Sesame Street Style!

Emory's mom knows what he likes, and he likes SESAME STREET! Here's Big Bird, Ernie, and Elmo with Emory!

Laci's Princess Birthday

Laci, a shy little girl, wanted to celebrate her birthday in classic princess style!  Her mom and I decided that a little cake surrounded by cupcakes would fit the occasion!

Sunday Afternoon Bridal Tea

A classic cake for a classic Southern bridal tea, complete with silver service and lace tablecloth.

What a lovely trio -- Mother of the bride, Bride-to-be, and Mother of the groom!

Bridesmaids' Luncheon Cake

This cake was made for a bridesmaids' luncheon on a hot, sunny, Alabama summer day.  The decor of the venue was lovely, and the cake table was amazing.

Katherine's 25th Birthday Cake!

Katherine came over to discuss her birthday cake. She KNEW she wanted zebras and hot pink....but the remaining decisions were a little tougher for her.  Fondant roses? yes.  Big bow? yes.  Big 2-5? yes!  Here it is!

Bowen's Dinosaur Dandy Birthday!

Bowen's mom knew dinosaurs were the order of the big day!  When she ordered Bowen's birthday cake, she knew he would want them on his cake, and she wanted lots of colors, polka dots, and curly-q's on top! Here's his cake! Happy 3rd Birthday, Bowen!

Bowen is one happy birthday boy! Happy 3rd Birthday!

Harness Racing Birthday

For a 60 year old gentleman who has a heart for harness racing! Happy Birthday!

Bright Times for Shelby

Bright and fun! That's what my friend, Jackie, wanted for her daughter, Shelby, as she turns 17!  Happy Birthday, Ms. Shelby!