I try to always be honest and straightforward with you guys, mostly because it's too hard to be anything else. The only thing I sugar...

Well, it's officially time to say goodbye to my purple subfloors in my cake room. I told you it was only for a few months, didn't I?...

Let's talk about piping tips. While I don't consider myself an expert on using them, there are a few basic things to know when you're...

Let's talk colored buttercream. I really detest the bitter flavor it can take on when too much gel color is added. I'm sure I'm more...

I'm so stinking excited to share this one with you. I literally sketched this cake out in July, and have been looking forward to making...

It's almost fall. You can feel it in the air as the nights start to get cooler and the sun sets earlier. My favorite. Hands down. I live...

We finally did it! I've been talking about this for literally years at this point, and more and more ever since we finished up our...

When I first started my "no more boxed mixes ever" baking journey, I thought that all cake recipes could be transformed into cupcake...

Yesterday I woke up and thought about writing a post on the kids going back to school, and how things change when we're back on a routine...

Can I tell you a secret? Up until recently, when people would ask what I do, I would answer: "I stay home with my kids." But why? I've...

This post is for those of you that own a creative business. Many of us started our businesses because we were really good at or enjoyed...

On any given sunny day from about April through October, you can bet that I'll find 15 minutes after lunch to sneak out to our deck and...

Today I'm sharing a little technique that I'm SURE anyone can do. You see, I'm terrible at painting. Well let's be clear, I can roll some...

This post may upset some purists, and I'm ok with that because I love this cake just the way it is. Why would a recipe be upsetting, you...

I'm writing this as we are getting hit with another winter storm. The question of another snow day tomorrow for the kids is still...

About a year ago, I introduced a little program in my custom cake business. I've been making cakes for customers for awhile, and there's...

Alright, so today I've got a few basics for you. Over the years I've worked with MANY customers, and I'm gonna be honest. They don't know...

Picture this: You've just spent hours and hours finishing off your latest sugar masterpiece, and what comes next? Possibly the most...