Decorating Cookies 101

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Hey there! Previously, I shared with you guys all about royal icing Royal Icing 101, today we're moving on to the fun stuff...welcome to Decorating Cookies 101! As I explained yesterday, I love decorating sugar cookies but I like to keep it simple cause let's face it (unless you're a professional cookier)...ain't nobody got time for that. ;) So in this post I'm going to break it down step by step ... [ read more... ]

Royal Icing 101

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Today I have another baking basics post for you guys, Royal Icing 101! This will be a super helpful post for those of you just starting to decorate cookies or who have always wanted to try! I don't know about you guys...but I could sit and admire beautifully hand decorated cookies for days. But here's the thing - I like to keep my decorated cookies sweet and simple. Cookie decorating can be really ... [ read more... ]

Easy Graduation Cupcakes

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Do you have somebody special graduating this year?! If so I have the perfect easy treat for you! My graphic guru, Angela, at Hello, Cuteness has been dishing out some bright graduation printables. I thought I'd use these adorable sunny tags as cupcake toppers, for an easy graduation treat. I really adore the grey with brights. So different and fun! Just punch and attach to some lollipop ... [ read more... ]

Watermelon Push Pops

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Watermelon is a sure sign summer is almost here! Since my kids absolutely love watermelon, I thought it would be fun to make some watermelon treats...kid friendly and perfect for BBQ's! And just maybe because I really wanted to use the watermelon candy flavoring that's been hanging out in my cabinet since fall. Or so I thought it had...as I'm finishing up the frosting I realize there is no ... [ read more... ]

Pink Champagne Cupcakes – Cupcake Couture Blog Party

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Hello, and welcome to the party! Haven't you heard? The ever so sweet Java Cupcake has gathered up 21 dessert bloggers to throw an incredible Cupcake Couture Blog Party! Here's how it works...each of us was given a random cupcake wrapper from Bella Cupcake Couture, from which we were suppose to create a coordinating cupcake and display using things around our home. Just to show you guys just how ... [ read more... ]