Saturday 29 June 2013

Pretty pastels wedding cake


This design focused on a crisp, clean colour palette of green and ivory - perfect for a spring or summer wedding. The mint green cake was decorated with hand piped lace embroidery and accented with hand made icing roses and blossoms in shades of ivory to replicate those of the bridal bouquet. Each of the four tiers was light, moist Victoria sponge filled with rich vanilla buttercream and strawberry conserve - perfect for Wimbledon season.

Tuesday 25 June 2013

Lavender meadow garden party


This design in hues of purple featured handmade icing roses, cascading blossoms, hand painted vintage bunting all tied together with mini icing bows. The bunting and colour scheme matched the decor for the special birthday garden party.

Pink peonies and lace wedding cake


This four tier design featured vintage lace detailing to each tier and a focal peony to the top tier with a cascading lace bow. The cake was displayed on a plinth of beautiful pink peonies. Each tier was light Victoria sponge with vanilla buttercream and cherry conserve.

Sunday 9 June 2013

Summer Meadow Wedding Cake


This simple, understated cake replicated a previous design that the bride had seen on our blog, and fallen for. The focal point of the cake was a posy of hand made icing flowers, including roses, hydrangeas and freesias in pastel hues which were complimented by a hand piped "summer meadow" scene.

Country Garden Christening Cake


This country garden themed Christening cake was created for the very special daughter of one of our previous couples. The top tier featured hand made icing roses, blossoms and hydrangeas along with holly leaves and berries to symbolise Hollie herself. The bottom tier featured a garden scene with topiary trees, flowers and butterflies in pastel hues.

Sunday 2 June 2013

Floral Lace Wedding Cake



This four tier cake was created for Pratibha & Carwyn who were married at the beautiful Llansantffraed Court Hotel. This vintage design featured icing roses, peonies and hydrangeas in hues of champagne and pink; and hand piped, graduated lace embroidery to reflect the stunning bridal gown. The back of the cake featured Swarovski pearl detailing to replicate the delicate buttoning, again reminiscent of the bridal gown. The cake was displayed on a pressed glass cake stand in order to give a truly vintage feel.

Rustic Lace and Burlap Wedding Cake



This rustic design was created for Nicola & Kevin who were married at The Angel Hotel in Abergavenny. Each of the five tiers were covered in vanilla buttercream and decorated with jute, hessian, raffia and vintage cotton lace. The cake was displayed on our wooden wine boxes which were accented with stunning flowers by Love lily, giving a fab pop of colour to the completed design. 

Wedgewood Blue Birthday Cake


This design was inspired by the classic Wedgewood blue colour palette - featuring vintage lace, handmade icing peonies and hydrangeas.