It's a Kitty Cat Pink Party!!!

 

With special thanks to all of our friends who made this day one to remember. Hannah, thank you again for the beautiful  photos. Amani's Birthday album is looking pretty fine! :)

More images can be viewed on our website and flickr link; http://www.flickr.com/photos/blissfulbrownies/

Iulai's Ninja-go!!!

 

Happy Fifth Birthday Iulai!

C is for Cookie

Turning the big 2!

Happy Birthday Rudra!

Elmo's World!

 Over the Summer my gorgeous lil nephew turned One! He is absolutely besotted by Elmo!
Mommy and I came up with a small spread of semi-healthy treats to serve up with his cake. This was inspired by cloud printed fabric I found at our local Spotlight store. The blue hue of this fabric doubled as a beautiful backdrop to our layout. Creating a lovely, warm atmosphere.
My lil nephew is a delectable chocolate brown now from the summer sun. Adding a beautiful touch to our smash cake session we held before our family gathering.

More photographs can be viewed on the Blissful Brownies website

Have a great St Patty's weekend  everyone!

xox

Vertical Testing...

When Erin asked me if I'd be interested in baking a cake for her dear friend, Marena. I jumped at the chance!! Why? It was an Adults birthday and lately I've had a lot of  requests for kids birthday cakes.
Erin 'armed' me well with all of Marena's loves and interests! My mind was gelling together so many ideas of media, composition and as of late, the beautiful weather we've been experiencing.
I came up with a few sketches but one I was particularly drawn to would take a lot of planning and time to execute. So, the decision was made to just run with it!

With Erin being so open and encouraging with the matter. Not a thing was in my way! Except for, (as we both later found) the humidity of Auckland weather!
On delivery to my friend's place, my poor 'baby' started to weep :(
My ruffles began to slip and eventually dropped to the base of the stand. By the time I got it into her kitchen there was a gaping space of  'nothingness'.
We then arranged to meet later that evening, at the venue and work on some patch making! (Erin looked gorgeous by the way, in her A-line number and red stilettos.) Boy! Did we do a great job!
Erin had later text me expressing what a "triumph! Everyone was very impressed with the cakes look and raved about the taste. All women there Loved the shoes and bag :) "

 Mini Speedy with shoulder :)

 Mini shoes

 A close up of  my signature Abstract roses, ruffle button roses and petunias

 The finished piece after patch making

To Erin, thank you sincerely for your understanding and kindness. For letting me attempt this vertical test!

To Marena, I hope you had a fabulous night with family & friends.
To Towina, thank you for helping with the structural challenge I faced mid week. You are a legend!

xox

Reflection

Bloggiversary continued...

This time last year I wasn't making any Art. I wasnt even drawing! The one love that kept balance in my life was missing. When I reflect on that time, I can now understand why I felt so empty.
Baking for my friends and family has helped me rekindle my absence from Art. Make new friends and become a better baker!
My growth in this World of edible Art has surprised even me! I am thoroughly enjoying watching my friends devour my cakes with the joy you think you only see in children.. Seeing that you can bring the same innocent experience to adults is very pleasing. Reconnecting with friends and loved ones has brought so much positive life into ours. This is to them, my friends new and old. My ever growing family...


So here we go, reflection...

The cake that started it!

The cakes that taught me a World of patience...

The party which proved I could make it in a variety..

11/11/11!!!

A special thank you to Josh, whom without, I could not have achieved as much as I have.
A great big thank you to my sister, Yoggs. You are a true blessing in my World! The best Masi to my Amani anyone could ever ask for. You helped me to help myself. Thank you.