Category Archives: Decorating

Perfectionistic, hungry caterpillars

Posted on May 5, 2014 by Michelle

Are you a perfectionist? It has been pointed out to me by a few people that I have some perfectionistic tendencies. More specifically, I have been accused of being like the character Monica from the TV series ‘Friends’ (showing my age here).  In … Continue reading →

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The first birthday…In the Night Garden with Upsy Daisy and Igglepiggle

Posted on February 28, 2013 by Michelle

I have noticed that a child’s first birthday is a huge deal for mothers. The parties are big and so is the pressure. The second birthday doesn’t seem to have the same hoopla around it and I’m not sure that … Continue reading →

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Laduree is coming to town!

Posted on August 29, 2012 by Michelle

The excitement is palpable – Laduree is coming to town! I recognise that I tend to harp on about this place but I love, love, love (yup thrice loved) Laduree – not only are the delicacies divine (they’ve been around … Continue reading →

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“Babinko” cupcakes

Posted on January 24, 2012 by Michelle

Baby showers are an interesting phenomenon – each of my friends who have one seem to find the idea uncomfortable and feel self conscious about a) being the centre of attention and b) receiving gifts. On the other hand, the … Continue reading →

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More cakepops – Oh Tannenbaum

Posted on December 23, 2011 by Michelle

This post is a really quick one – mainly because I promised to post picture of these trees and also because it would seem a little odd to blog about making Christmas trees after Christmas (not that I’m all that … Continue reading →

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Reindeer cakepop

Posted on December 16, 2011 by Michelle

With the silly season fast approaching I found myself in a mild panic earlier this week about not yet having any decorations up or having a Christmas CD in the player. Normally, by the second weekend in December I am … Continue reading →

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Marie-Antoinette Themed Cake – Part Two: Orchids

Posted on July 18, 2011 by Michelle

Talking to people about their birthdays is always quite interesting – some people (like myself) completely embrace idea and go overboard – I have a weekend of birthday celebrations – some prefer to ignore their birthday altogether, and of course … Continue reading →

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Marie-Antoinette Themed Cake – Part One: Open Rose

Posted on July 6, 2011 by Michelle

Someone has asked me about the origins of my banner – so rather than post another recipe, this post will discuss the process of decorating the cake that my banner is a photo of. Firstly, the credit for this cake … Continue reading →

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