Summer’s officially gone, Labor Day has passed, and just about every kid in the world is back in school! I used to LOVE the back-to-school season. My mom would take me to every store in town so I could search…
Beach Birthday Cake
Happy birthday to Isla! My friend Meghan babysits for Isla and her old brother Townes (you may remember that I made him a super hero cake back in March). Isla turned 1 last week and her parents requested a beach/Hawaiian-themed…
Pink Lemonade Cupcakes
Lemonade (or pink lemonade, if you prefer) is a staple of summertime. But today is the first day of September and summer is ending. I might be in the minority on this, but I’m looking forward to autumn — cooler…
Pink & Blue Mini Cupcakes
One of my former co-workers is expecting a baby in early October (hi, Jenny!). Our former boss hosted a cookout last week and I decided to make mini cupcakes for dessert — with a baby girl/baby boy theme! The mom-to-be…
Farm Cake
My friend (and cake decorating partner-in-crime) Meghan and I wanted to make a Thank You cake for the assistant director of our graduate program. Barb has been part mother, part friend, part problem-solver, part chocolate supplier, and a constant and…
Corn Dog Muffins
Ahh, August. The month of state and county fairs here in the Midwest and throughout the country. I visited my local county fair a few weeks ago and debated trying a fried Oreo or fried beer (yes, fried beer). But…
