{Inspiration}: Hello Baby's Breath !

A bloom that is used as filler for dozen roses arrangement, thereafter get its reputation as 'cheap' flower.  It is low in cost but can be high in style.  I put together images of how Baby's Breath has been used exclusively.  I hope you will see Baby's Breath differently.

Photo credits: a. Justine Ungaro, b. Stephen Karlisch Photography, c. Stephanie William Photography, d. not sure e. Leigh Miller Photography

{Inspirations}: Lovely in the summer

We are in the peak of summer season now.  I am not a fan of 'hot' weather but I love the happy and fun celebrations this season brings.  Not to mention, the vibrant and colorful decorations.  I've had fun gazing at the pictures in my 'summer' folder and wondered when I can turn these ideas into reality. 

I hand selected these pictures below based on the simplicity and DIY friendliness.

by Martha Stewart

by Martha Stewart

DIY: {Feminine cake decor}

Can I ever have celebrities or multi-billion dollar real estate pioneer wedding cake on my wedding?

Donald Trump's wedding cake

Here is Donald Trump's Wedding Cake fun fact:

"The orange Grand Marnier chiffon wedding cake was five-foot-high, seven-tiered, 200 pounds, 32 inches in diameter, covered with approximately 3,000 white icing roses, and filled with Grand Marnier butter cream. It did not have the traditional bride and groom on top. Wedding guests each received an individual cake about the size of a cupcake. Looking like the top tier, the individual cakes were chocolate sponge cakes, filled with chocolate truffle, and decorated with one rose on top."

WOW.  It probably takes me 40 hours to make 3000 good quality icing roses.  And another 2 full days transferring the roses onto the cake.  How much does the cake cost? Easily $ 4 digits $.  Now back to the first question, Can I ever have this kind of cake on my wedding?

Worry not my fella !  Check out this Preston Bailey DIY Inspired cake.
Rosette swirl is much faster to make and in a bunch  it resembles roses, don't you agree?

Preston Bailey DIY cake

See how other creative baker use the swirls.  I would've never thought of using these swirls on little girls cake, but Lorie did it just lovely.

Credit to: Lorieintuscon's flicker photostream

This one is nice as well.  I love the silver pearl the baker put on each rosette.

Credit to: Dapur Deana

Another extravagant cake,

Credit to: Heavenlybitecakes

Credit to: Jackies-Creations

Want to know how to create the Rosette cake? Click HERE.

{Birthday}: Aye Aye Captain

My husband is so into Sponge Bob.  I first not a fan of this cartoon, but after 2-3 episodes, I started to like it.  The song that stuck to my mind was "......aye aye captain.....

Just this week, my friend Grace posted these Pirate's party pictures on Facebook and she is fine with me posting the pictures here.  Thank you Grace.

look at the details this party has from goodies treasure chest, pirate's cookies, cake-pops and cupcakes, and off course color coordianted macarons

activities include balloon twisting, face paintings and costumes. What a cute birthday boy with pirate costume.  And next to him is Grace (the photographer) in white top.

I wanna plan for a Pirate's party now.....

{Man Yue}: a little passion from chinese tradition

Two weeks ago I was asked to make parcels for Man Yue.  What is Man Yue? It's the first month celebration of newborn.  This is a strong Chinese culture in which mom has to take 30 day home rest after giving birth (can't leave the house and has to be bundled up from head to toe, if possible not to wash hair too) and baby has to adjust itself to the new world.  Then at the end of the Man Yue, you suppose to celebrate.  People shave the baby hair and give regiment to make it grow thicker. The old folks keep the tradition alive with red eggs, home made glutinous rice and ang ku cake.  The young generation makes the tradition simpler with a quick order by phone or internet.

Here's my version of Man Yue parcel, a modernize of traditional culture.

by Twist n Swirl

from left to right: Cheesecake brownies swirl with origami sailboat and customized 3D duckling, Little booties made from tissue paper filled with sixlets, fondant carrot and turtle, red plastic eggs filled with kisses and sixlets wrapped elegantly with two tone tissue paper, chocolate label and plate menu made with AutoCAD

Others' creative parcels,

by Style Fragments

from Singapura daily photo blo

Most common parcel consists of small deserts.  Don't be surprise if you receive this and a small cake and sometimes a full size roasted duck or chicken too.  For sure they will make my day when I receive one.   Please visit my sweet blog to view the cake I made for Man Yue.

{The ROYALS} : the HAT showoff

It was fun to watch the different hats the guests wore at the wedding.  I am still intrigue on how to put these hats on.  

Anyone?

Since my friends and I are into making jeweleries and accessories, don't forget to check out our collections at BELLAfemme

so love this hat

Highlight from the wedding...

{The ROYALS} : they wear WHAT?

in High Society event, in their exclusive designer clothing line....CARNATION was their first choice of flower as boutonniere.

Out of all fragrance expensive choices of flowers money can buy, Why Carnation?

Here is a little fun fact about Carnation:

'You can kick it, step on it, pick it up and pad it; and it will look like it has never been abused'

Brides seldom to use Carnation in their wedding due to prestige (I think) but using it correctly will make their wedding just like the Royals.

Just some ideas in mind ...

and this is one of my Royal couple who take chance to use Carnation and only Carnation for their special day,

to see how their wedding turns out, click HERE