I have to agree with Handmade Charlotte on this one, as I, too, am floored by these images of little sweets for children from a new cookbook, Goûters Rigolos, by Aline Caron of My Little Fabric. See more from inside HERE. (Post is in French.)
… Read More ...Win a Signed Copy of Sugarlicious and Sugarlicious Goodies!
Which, some of you may recall, is the book by yours truly. One of my favorite party blog pals, Bird’s Party, is hosting a giveaway of my latest book, Sugarlicious: 50 Cute and Clever Treats for Every Occasion. And it’s signed (um, because my signature is so coveted?!?). And it’s open worldwide. And there are other fun things, … Read More ...
Marshmallow Pop Contest
Anyone who knows anything about me knows what a fan of marshmallow pops I am. I’ve been making them for years now (see? check out my whole collection. Hmmm, now that I’m looking at them all at once, “a fan of” is an understatement, let’s just say “obsessed” instead.) So if any of you out there have the same … Read More ...
Glittering Cookies and a Sprinkle Bakes Cookbook Giveaway
I made these glittering, sparkly rainbow cookies that I couldn’t stop eating from one of the many gorgeous recipes in blogger Heather Baird’s cookbook, Sprinkle Bakes: Dessert Recipes to Inspire Your Inner Artist. And inspire your inner artist is the perfect subtitle to describe the what the reader takes away from this fusion of art and baking that Heather has … Read More ...
Sweet Designs by Amy Atlas Giveaway!
Since I am guessing if you don’t already own this gem of a party book, Amy Atlas’s Sweet Designs: Bake It, Craft It, Style It, it must be on your wish list, yes? If so, head on over to the decorated cookie. Not only did I make some yummy strawberry truffles a la the “Darling Dots” party featured in … Read More ...
Sweet Designs Book Review and Bumble Bee Daisy Cookie Pops
Long title for a short post, but for all anxiously awaiting the arrival of Amy Atlas’s book, Sweet Designs: Bake It, Craft It, Style It, it’s on shelves today! I reviewed the book and made some pipe cleaner bumble bees from the “Honey, I Love You” party to add to my daisy cookie pops. Find the review and cookie … Read More ...
Sweet Designs is Almost Here
Sweet Designs: Bake It, Craft It, Style It, from Hyperion Books 2012, with photography by Johnny Miller.
In case I haven’t mentioned lately, I feel a reminder is in order. The long-awaited book by Sweets Stylist extraordinaire, Amy Atlas, will be on shelves next week! You can preorder the book. Want a teaser? This is a little snippet … Read More ...
Hatching Easter Egg Cookies and a Sugarlicious Giveaway over at Pink Little Cake
Not oooonly is Pink Little Cake hosting a giveaway for my book, Sugarlicious, which also includes sprinkles, marshmallows and lollipop sticks, but bonus, see how she makes these cutie hatching egg decorated cookies. Find the cookies and the details for the giveaway HERE at Pink Little Cake.
… Read More ...Awesome Sweets from Awesome Ladies
I’ve been neglecting posting all morning here because I’ve been swamped writing up my own huge, long post over at my other blog. Because the bestest bloggers ever threw me a surprise virtual book release party today! My book, Sugarlicious, hits the shelves today, and this is what these ladies did for me. I cried all morning. I’ll be … Read More ...
Book Review – Push Up Pops
With all these great books by bloggers coming out, I need to clear some more space on shelves. Just when you thought there was no new clever sweet left to decorate, the push pop came about. And Courtney of Pizzazzerie is clearly the master of push pops ideas. Her book, Push-Up Pops, is available for pre-order and will be on … Read More ...
Amy Atlas’s Sweet Designs Book Cover Revealed
Seems such a dramatic title for this post, but really, book covers revealed feel just that dramatic. Because while I can refrain from such assumptions metaphorically-speaking, I really do judge books by their cover. Much thought goes into designing a book cover so it captures the essence of what’s inside, precisely so the reader can judge a book by its … Read More ...
Tube of Cookies and Sugarlicious Sneak Peek Giveaway
Yikes, I almost forgot to tell all of you that I’m hosting another giveaway over at my other blog. I’m giving three winners a sneak peek booklet of my new book, Sugarlicious (out next month) that my publisher cooked up and some swirly decorated cookies that I cooked up. For all the details and to enter, CLICK HERE.
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Sneak Peek of Sugarlicious
I have a warning for my most loyal readers (first, thank you for your loyalty). You will find much Sugarlicious talk interspersed in my posts in the upcoming month. What’s Sugarlicious, you ask? Why, Sugarlicious is my new book, on shelves February 7th, which you can pre-order now.
My publisher has created all kinds of fantastic Sugarlicious prizes, and each … Read More ...
The Holiday Issue of Bird’s Party Magazine
I can’t help it. I keep going back to the latest holiday issue of Bird’s Party magazine. It’s filled with a ridiculous amount of detail, definitely a must-read for inspiration if you’re hosting any sort of holiday party this year. Each stunning set of ideas commits fully to a specific feel, color, and warmth, whether classic red and white Christmas, … Read More ...
Book Review – Cakespy
CakeSpy. Know her. Love her. Buy the book. Thursday is the big day! If you’re in Seattle (lucky you), you can even celebrate with CakeSpy at her shop in Capitol Hill. Find the details HERE.
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