ANDIE'S HALLOWEEN HAUNT!

Cast your Spells and Let the Wicket Deed be Done! I couldn't wait to start the planning for the little Trick O' Treat party I am hosting. There were labels to be designed for all the Apothocary Jars and small tags to be created for the goodie bags that everyone will take home with them. The new flavor I created for the cupcake shown here is Chocolate Pumpkin. It has a deep chocolate base with a hint of pumpkin and spices along with a Pumpkin Cream Cheese Buttercream that has a touch of orange and a pinch of spice. Now that's what I'm talking about casting a good wicked potion! I was truely having a terrorific time with all of this..... I hope my guests will too!

CANKU'S 5TH ANNIVERSARY!

My next door neighbor, Lisa, always gives me a great cause to create cupcakes for! She is part of another terrific organization called CANKU which in the native Indian language means "The Road"- The Road to Successful Living. They are missionaries donating their time to rebuild personal bridges to those primarily in South Dakota. They just celebrated their 5th Anniversary this Monday! There are many way to help and the one other is the Canku Craft website where your purchase supports the arts and crafts of the Lakota artisans. Just fabulous!

JORDAN'S BAT MITZVAH!

Today, Jordan celebrated her Bat Mitzvah in the beautiful setting of the Coto de Caza's Golf and Racquet Club. The setting couldn't have been more perfect for this lovely girl who wanted to set the theme with her favorite passion..... the game of tennis! I heard that she is a real talent and I wish her much success in her future! For this occasion, I hope that this particular tennis game tasted really good! Best wishes Jordan!

MODERN LOLA?

You have got to love this store! I came across MODERN LOLA when I was looking for white square cake stands. I purchased three of them with the intent of getting the matching smaller stands sometime soon. Modern Lola contacted me when they happened to check out my site, asking that if I have pictures to show them when I have used these stands to send them a photo! How cool of them to ask me... I knew they were a cool store to begin with! Well, I went back onto their site and of course found products with fabric that I designed! Here is one of my favorite managerie patterns that's on a BUGABOO Cameleon Stroller. Those buggies are really expensive! I also found my cupcake pattern on a baby bib and burpee and also a sweet cherry that Cat's Pajama's used for their line about a year ago! All you cool mom's need to check out this adorable online store!

MEG AND KATE'S 3RD BIRTHDAY!

To my Little Mermaids "Under the Sea".... Happy Birthday Megan and Kate Lynn! May there be many more great cupcake themed birthday parties to come!

A RETRO 50'S BIRTHDAY!

Imagine going back to the 50's when life was playful and simple! This retro 50' s party was a step back in time for Jim and Carol who celebrated their 70th birthday party together with friends and family.....including me! I have had the pleasure to know Jim and Carol ever since my best friend married David with which the acquaintance grew through all of those wonderful family get together's. My best birthday wishes Jim and Carol! -Love, Andie

MY BEATERS TOOK A BEATING!

Either I have been baking too extremly much lately or things just aren't made to last anymore? I had a Kitchen Aid hand mixer for over 15 years and recently replaced it with a 7 speed barely a year ago. I was so bummed to discover what happened after hearing something not right when beating some batter! Woah! I exclaimed, "How is that possible? These are steel?" And of course, I can't find the receipt so I have to buy some new attachments. I wonder if I should get the 9 speed?

NICK & AMY ST. CLAIRE'S WEDDING!

Amy and Nick, you two are the sweetest couple! I had great pleasure being part of your tropical dreamy wedding day and delighted to have seen you dance the night away last night and into your happy future together! My best wishes for a beautiful and blissful future together.... All my love, Andie

{ PS~ I LOVE MY NINA! }

If there is anything that makes my world a better place....it's my little Nina! Anyone who owns a pet definitely knows that your BFF { Best Fur Friend } makes the heart grow fonder every passing day. How I love her.... my little chihuahua, Nina!

LUAU ENGAGEMENT PARTIES ARE FUN!

The scene was set with every hawaiian luau item you could possibly think of! All signs led to the luau party which was going to take place for this newly engaged couple. Tiki torches led the way up the driveway and a sign post directed you straight to the where the cocktails were.... my favorite... Margaritas were being served! Oh, I digress. Well, it looked like it was going to be a fun evening and I hope the cupcakes were sure to delight!!

STRAWBERRY-LICIOUS!

All I can say...is that this is my new favorite! And really, I feel as though there will be another strawberrylicious craving coming on soon..... Gotta go!

LISA'S 50TH SURPRISE PARY!

To my good friend and the best neighbor I could ever have....Happy Birthday Lisa! Wishing you all my love and best wishes for this best 50th birthday ever! Love, Andie

CHAU AND DANNY'S WEDDING DAY!

What a gorgeous afternoon this Wedding Day was for Chau and Danny! It was celebrated on the beautiful golf greens nestled behind the Irvine Hills at the quaint Strawberry Farms Golf Course! Hole at the 18th ...for this happy and beautiful couple! All my best to you both for a beautiful life together!Strawberry Farms truely is a remarkably well hidden place in Irvine behind those rolling hills south of the freeway! Who knew? I remember I was a bike ride with a cute boyfriend of mine when we rode past it..... and I thought they just grew strawberries!