Friday, June 3, 2011
How Much is that cake in the window...
Tuesday, May 31, 2011
I was lost, but now I'm found!
Friday, October 1, 2010
cupcake tasting
Thursday, September 30, 2010
and the cake is history...
I want to open a cake shop, Those who know/follow me in other realms of social networking may already know about my cake shop fantasies, for those who live in other parts of the blogosphere though, may not. I started baking with my mother when I was very small. My childhood memories consist of elaborate holiday goody trays with anything from brownies to pretzels to cookies, homeade candy... pure fantasy for anyone with a sweet tooth (especially me). We always made these trays for family, friends, coworkers, bosses, neighbors, just anyone and everyone. I didn't jump on the "cake" train until my son turned 1 in December of 2007. My good friend was taking a Wilton Cake Decorating class from Michaels, I wanted a "present" birthday cake, and my friend happened to make one that same week, I examined hers and said to myself "I can do that" so I researched fondant and the best cake recipes and so on and made my first cake.
I also made a smash cake, cupcakes, and all sorts of goodies for the party. And so began my love for all things cake.
Wednesday, September 29, 2010
6 months.
Tuesday, May 25, 2010
Diamond in the Rough
I am in lust with diamond wall treatments.
I scoured the net for inspiration on what to do for my bedroom when i moved in to my new place. I had my typical clippings of designs for inspirations. I thought about an accent wall, but wanted something more girly and dramatic. I loved the thought of diamonds. Thought about painting diamonds on the wall, but that’s just too much taping, un-taping, letting paint dry, taping and painting again, WAY too much waiting and plus I might get distracted by another project and it will never be finished. There I am at work, (like I am now--shh don’t tell anyone) and all my mind can think of is diamonds, and colors, and accessories. I was thinking of a master plan muahhhahah- that’s my not so evil laugh- when it popped in my head RIBBON. I <3>
I pre-measured my walls and sketched it out. I came up with 12x24 inch diamonds. It would leave me with a raw edge on one side, but I made sure that’s the side the curtains will be so it really didn’t matter.
I measured the entire wall every 1’ by 2’ there are TONS of little pencil marks on the wall
and in case you missed it, yes I collect midget feet in my pillows.
Once one diagonal of ribbon is complete, I start coming back the other way. Leaving the corners for the very end.
And as long as your measurements are correct they should come out level and even (trust me if I can do it so can you)
And voila! I totally heart my bedroom wall! Next step, custom bedroom curtains.
Before / after
Wednesday, May 19, 2010
How do you do?
I’ve been somewhat of a blog-stalker for sometime, using the time in between work/softball/t-ball/baking/
So here’s for introductions.
Me: I am a mother, sister, daughter, baker, employee, student, maid, cook, project manager, construction worker, mechanic, lawn mower, artist, crafter, and I shall not bore you with more. I could probably go on for days I am a very independent woman and I would like to think there isn’t anything I can’t do. I am erinjoy.
Q: The strongest willed boy you have ever met. He is the love of my life, He doesn’t make life easy, but spending time with him makes my world.
hope you can join us on our adventure on this rollercoaster called life.