Sunday, February 19, 2012

Wonky Candyland Cake

I made this cake for a two-year-old girl. I loved making the lollies. The best part about this project was the little girl's mother. She was very easy to work with and trusted me with almost everything. The only request that she made was to add candies around the cake. Other than that, she was totally up for anything!




Sunday, February 5, 2012

It's in the Bag!

I know its not uncommon and there are a lot out there but I still get totally giddy when customers would ask for bag cakes. :)

Feet Musing

I've mentioned several blogs ago that I'm no fashion guru. I was lucky enough to be friends with people who worshiped Karl Lagerfeld and didn't mistake Junya Watanabe as an actor or who would think that wearing GAP is couture. It's safe to say that I was saved by these people during my high heel-shod and power dressing days as a corporate junkie. During that entire time (a decade, to be exact), looking good was a must while comfort is optional. Why, wearing 4-inch platform pumps or pointy toed-stilettos was practically mandatory! I remember being excited on Fridays and Saturdays - it meant being able to wear flats.

But alas, how has life has changed for me and my feet after merely a year! These days, I'm all about comfort and durability. While I love different brands, I simply cannot run and drive around in them. I've tried a lot of brands and with all the going around that I do now, those only lasted barely a year. Happily, I found something that's a perfect match to my feet's lifestyle. Currently, I have the CROCs Winona as my errand-running buddy. I've been using it for almost six months and so far, it looks like just the day when I got it. Far from glamorous, I know, but I'm sure this one would be loyal and would stick around for long time.

Wednesday, January 11, 2012

Happy Holidays 2011!

After more than 5000 cupcakes and several dozen cakes last December, I might be more than ready to put my feet up over the weekend and enjoy the Sinulog Mardi Gras. Last month was so crazy that I bought my Christmas presents at the last minute and didn't even bother to gift wrap most of those. I just used the actual paper bags that the store gave out! Hey, it's the thought that counts!

Sneaky! Julianna was checking where her gift was. Little lady's got to make sure Ma and Dad didn't forget! :)

Aha! There's mine!


A music box and an Angelica (Rugrats) bag from Ma and Dad


"Cool beans, Mom! Santa is real!" LOL

Wednesday, December 7, 2011

Remembering Khal Drogo

I'm a big, wait, HUGE fan of George Martin's A Song of Ice and Fire series. I'm on the 3rd book but I'm still mourning over my beloved Khal Drogo.


I totally cried my eyes out when I read this part!

Tuesday, November 29, 2011

Kasalan 2011 Wedding Exhibit

What a week!

Thank you to those who visited my booth!
My BFFs Sheryl and Dianne helped me out despite their busy schedules. I ♥ you, girls!

Of course, my Ma, who is a total mall rat, couldn't resist not being there the whole time. :) Plus, I'd like to acknowledge one little eight-year-old who couldn't sit still the whole time! I call her the pink tornado. (I love you, Julianna!)

Here are some photos.

The cupcake frame was my husband's 29th birthday present. Want to know something cool? The cupcake lights up! Too bad I wasn't able to charge it and there was no available electric plug.

Me, Graeco and Ed. First visitors. I lurve you, both!

Bora Bound
Pretty funky, huh? :) I had a blast making this (didn't matter that I spent days on it).

edible couple

Surf
I wish someone would ask me to make it in red and gold. What do you think?
BTW, this design was actually inspired by a similar cake online. I fell in love with it. I wish I can find the original designer. Whoever you are, I hope I can credit you.

Damask. Okay, I bought some ridiculously priced damask stencils and I just felt that I had to use it. Ah, the feeling of vindication.

Me. 2nd day.

My friends are my non-paid and overworked marketing team. Thank you!

They were lining up for cupcakes and checking stuff out.

Last Day. There's Sheryl, Dianne and Me. Milk it, girlfriends! LOL.

Another shot.

Refueling. Cafe Laguna was two meters away.