tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-38341856122037201302024-03-05T12:58:35.624+08:00: : CUPS ānā CAKES : :Cups 'n' Cakeshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14159300567112624470noreply@blogger.comBlogger40125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3834185612203720130.post-63363933261360279122012-07-09T14:26:00.001+08:002012-07-09T14:26:24.504+08:00Pink & Gold Candy Buffet Table<div style="margin: 0 0 10px 0; padding: 0; font-size: 0.8em; line-height: 1.6em;"><a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/honeytar/7533317478/" title="Pink & Gold Candy Buffet Table"><img src="http://farm9.staticflickr.com/8294/7533317478_13a0bd1d76.jpg" alt="Pink & Gold Candy Buffet Table by Cups 'n' Cakes by Hanita" /></a><br/><span style="margin: 0;"><a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/honeytar/7533317478/">Pink & Gold Candy Buffet Table</a>, a photo by <a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/honeytar/">Cups 'n' Cakes by Hanita</a> on Flickr.</span></div><p></p>Cups 'n' Cakeshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14159300567112624470noreply@blogger.com3tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3834185612203720130.post-48778248807023779562010-07-08T22:44:00.006+08:002010-07-08T22:56:56.846+08:00<span style="font-family: Georgia, "Times New Roman", serif; font-size: large;">Red & White</span><br />
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</div>Coincidently, this particular order was for a Malay engagement ceremony.<br />
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The cupcakes are Chocolate Valrhona Cupcakes iced with Buttercream, covered with embossed MMF fondant dusted with edible lustre and topped with MMF flowers in Red, White and I added a touch of Pink.<br />
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Chinese believes Red is the colour of prosperity, joy and happiness whilst Europeans regards, red as love, passion and power and whilst many regard White as simply pure and innocence.<br />
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<span style="color: #666666;">I was told that the colour theme for this wedding was blue and silver and I was given free rein on the design of the cake/cupcakes and the shades of blue I could use. </span><br />
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<span style="color: #666666;">I decided to use mostly lighter shades of blues and with a touch of darker blue. Somehow, I ended up with turquoise & white for the frosting, a darker shade of blue and of course, a touch of silver. </span><br />
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<span style="color: #666666;">Upon reaching wedding venue, I was suprised to see that the decor was actually in sky blue, cream and touch of gold! No traces of silver! After checking with my customer, she confirmed that she was initially told that it will be blue and silver but apparently there were changes that she wasn't aware of until the decor was put up. She was fine with the colour combi I did....phew....that was a relief! </span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Georgia;">I was asked by my good friend to make cupcakes for her NIL's engagment ceremony last February. She only gave me a couple of day's notice and the best part was, she specifically requested for me to come up with a gorgeous creation! Gosh!! The pressure!! Having been on the hiatus from baking/cupcake designing since last Christmas, you can just imagine the stress I was in!! I was told to incorporate Green (nothing pale nor light), Cream and Gold colours inconjunction with the engagement's theme.</span><br />
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Not to worry, make that serious pledge once again...as a New Year resolution...and all's well again. Ho! Ho! Ho! <br /><br />How time flies! We've just bade our goodbyes to 2009 and a new chapter had begun for 2010. <br /><br />I would like to take this opportunity to inform everyone that I will not be as active in baking this year due to family and work commitments. <br /><br />I would like to thank each and everyone for your wonderful support especially to all my customers. I realized that I haven't been consistent in updating this blog but I thank those who actually took time to check this blog out. <br /> <br />Bien Venue 2010 <br /><br /><br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhBclPE6p8r_HPNybuWwSqPwhXMO0WOw8un6Kq1gi5B-J_SQ_qcOblEwU3LHaxtWz44PbdV2rzW339jzze3ei8GSvYwqA-lE6OnEWd0QOOyejuuhu6e_epe869fqYFkdJQdfmsQ-1kWV9o/s1600-h/Dec+2009+Outings+054.jpg"><img style="float:left; margin:0 10px 10px 0;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 301px; height: 400px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhBclPE6p8r_HPNybuWwSqPwhXMO0WOw8un6Kq1gi5B-J_SQ_qcOblEwU3LHaxtWz44PbdV2rzW339jzze3ei8GSvYwqA-lE6OnEWd0QOOyejuuhu6e_epe869fqYFkdJQdfmsQ-1kWV9o/s400/Dec+2009+Outings+054.jpg" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5421170845254741890" /></a><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgyubehU5OAsxvBYAyWc8zGZzQ08tHvjn9dRuFqEZnEoN5-opg1-AzgJgi23Mjj7zt0lxjrUfGFqxPLgPir5beWF_VC55I4TeJ7ZWIPgDZBb-q38q1MBdX5tV7nHrErC_yF6kCXltekjR8/s1600-h/Dec+2009+Outings+050.jpg"><img style="float:left; margin:0 10px 10px 0;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 264px; height: 400px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgyubehU5OAsxvBYAyWc8zGZzQ08tHvjn9dRuFqEZnEoN5-opg1-AzgJgi23Mjj7zt0lxjrUfGFqxPLgPir5beWF_VC55I4TeJ7ZWIPgDZBb-q38q1MBdX5tV7nHrErC_yF6kCXltekjR8/s400/Dec+2009+Outings+050.jpg" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5421170736413137890" /></a><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg9vzWh_HQmRZtlCUxkTb36LzMaiooOBS3h0-SeBMNAodYl2B8b-cbxq5ULKGwhnsA0F5ZZWgElMJmuDji005rSyJvJZxaUoFOUFYvl8NBXC7Lj5fdEy0z5_G0WXDEF_A2pEfKFkrw6QOI/s1600-h/Dec+2009+Outings+047.jpg"><img style="float:left; margin:0 10px 10px 0;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 342px; height: 400px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg9vzWh_HQmRZtlCUxkTb36LzMaiooOBS3h0-SeBMNAodYl2B8b-cbxq5ULKGwhnsA0F5ZZWgElMJmuDji005rSyJvJZxaUoFOUFYvl8NBXC7Lj5fdEy0z5_G0WXDEF_A2pEfKFkrw6QOI/s400/Dec+2009+Outings+047.jpg" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5421170626117754514" /></a><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjGuN17szDvuH93fJiwlCQgfeezTBWFkx_cR6Kfs6Mo8S34f8195ePMlhku-vkyz6xx0QnA3ICSWHqIbU6V_0jqgj9W25tr7rCvq7qtTQJ8r-lL0IUPwlQ29NBMGjsMJ8ZDEty4w68H7xU/s1600-h/X'mas+2009+007.jpg"><img style="float:left; margin:0 10px 10px 0;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 301px; height: 400px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjGuN17szDvuH93fJiwlCQgfeezTBWFkx_cR6Kfs6Mo8S34f8195ePMlhku-vkyz6xx0QnA3ICSWHqIbU6V_0jqgj9W25tr7rCvq7qtTQJ8r-lL0IUPwlQ29NBMGjsMJ8ZDEty4w68H7xU/s400/X'mas+2009+007.jpg" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5421171106916911650" /></a>Cups 'n' Cakeshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14159300567112624470noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3834185612203720130.post-6100350828831845432009-11-10T08:45:00.006+08:002009-11-10T22:29:42.935+08:00<strong>Army Cupcakes</strong><br /><br />When a customer requested for cupcakes with an Army theme, I was a bit apprehensive. Asked me to make anything pretty...no sweat at all! But anything masculine, men, boys theme - they're just not my fave thing to do as I know my limits - definately not my strong points.<br /><br />Nevertheless, I accepted the order as a challenge to myself. Needless to say, it was tough! I spent the whole afternoon just working on the army boots!!! I panicked! At the rate that I'm going, when will I be able to make the rest of the toppers???<br /><br />Lucky for me, DH came to the rescue! I asked if he could pretty please, help me with one or two of the toppers. Within 2 hours he'd made, like 10 toppers or so!! Phew! My saviour! So huge credits to DH for contributing his fine skills to these Army theme toppers!<br /><br /><br /><br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjvh4Bupad6r4ZPBP4EaiEy-Q3jJgNiE1w9NxaSSqFFU2Q2wCEZ5SaLFrnPIXSJisZu1gXp9S7hRwZYrp_W97pV0AeV6M56sHKcAq2RFA6za1uF6QQUHDNnurlfVzGu3COxiUDxXKzSChY/s1600-h/Army+collage_1.jpg"><img style="float:left; margin:0 10px 10px 0;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 300px; height: 361px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjvh4Bupad6r4ZPBP4EaiEy-Q3jJgNiE1w9NxaSSqFFU2Q2wCEZ5SaLFrnPIXSJisZu1gXp9S7hRwZYrp_W97pV0AeV6M56sHKcAq2RFA6za1uF6QQUHDNnurlfVzGu3COxiUDxXKzSChY/s400/Army+collage_1.jpg" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5402270263890656706" /></a><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhFORDtLt_MEYcnydh0E4nK3J6ms9BCblqD3ciwdG9gp2Ffxj8C_ewcrnOMkvr0-36_oHuMF63R8WG0p3MtqmnhPXdnpQFAtiRHsakc4TY2H3kZEvhOC4j3_TYILYE6uJLP6QLzP43k47Y/s1600-h/Army+collage_2.jpg"><img style="float:left; margin:0 10px 10px 0;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 400px; height: 158px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhFORDtLt_MEYcnydh0E4nK3J6ms9BCblqD3ciwdG9gp2Ffxj8C_ewcrnOMkvr0-36_oHuMF63R8WG0p3MtqmnhPXdnpQFAtiRHsakc4TY2H3kZEvhOC4j3_TYILYE6uJLP6QLzP43k47Y/s400/Army+collage_2.jpg" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5402270128380225010" /></a><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br />Toppers (made from fondant) are all set and ready! <br />Chocolate Valrhona Cupcakes iced with Ganache frosting and covered with camoflaged designed fondant.<br /><br /><br /><br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjc9PAyLm0Ax_7HlbzU_XpgKGLLWMIb9OgyVoX1QnUybsgw81zgVvmg5OoNjXxhGwim_SfQjvlvLQSSajvvBl7FHTuUcRz-uX4PxhyL0eayGhlfPKogtOqA3WaiuB1homiW0Wu8RARSKsI/s1600-h/Army+cuppies_1.jpg"><img style="float:left; margin:0 10px 10px 0;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 341px; height: 240px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjc9PAyLm0Ax_7HlbzU_XpgKGLLWMIb9OgyVoX1QnUybsgw81zgVvmg5OoNjXxhGwim_SfQjvlvLQSSajvvBl7FHTuUcRz-uX4PxhyL0eayGhlfPKogtOqA3WaiuB1homiW0Wu8RARSKsI/s400/Army+cuppies_1.jpg" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5402270019353820258" /></a><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br />These were ordered for an engagment celebration (gift exchanging ceremony) from Ms F to Mr F. Below, feedback from Mr. F of the cupcakes.<br /><br /><br /><strong><em>Hi Hanita,<br /> <br />I would like to say a very BIG THANK YOU for making the most cutest and adorable cupcakes. My fiancee (fiza) said that the cupcake got everyone talking. It's too cute to eat. Thank you so much ya. It was delicious too. <br /> <br />Looking forward to making future orders with you!<br /> <br />Regards,<br />fauzi</em></strong>Cups 'n' Cakeshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14159300567112624470noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3834185612203720130.post-39447331472890808002009-10-18T21:42:00.004+08:002009-10-18T22:26:18.350+08:00<strong>Happy Diwali...</strong><br /><br />or Deepavali - the festival of lights - as it is commonly known here in Singapore. <br /><br />I made these cupcakes with the colourful paisley toppers to bring them to my former neighbour's home for Deepavali celebration.<br /><br />I also made an earlier batch for my colleagues and the ladies who attended the Bollywood dance class. I thought it would be fun to share them with the ladies since it was our last day of class plus it was my birthday too. <br /><br /><br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEij9lv2CTTqh3Dz9wdmOWlWYSAyRFlNV5rU2DDPVLPH9E_8Wh_toe-0ueQcTp1FB9fGxMK82LLqd6S4OX5t9AtOzf5w-bQEcUOGtMCZ5_AxUcOESUw0_XxHhHtbEgHHpXKJrFMZRKSfM54/s1600-h/15_10_2009+058.jpg"><img style="float:left; margin:0 10px 10px 0;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 300px; height: 400px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEij9lv2CTTqh3Dz9wdmOWlWYSAyRFlNV5rU2DDPVLPH9E_8Wh_toe-0ueQcTp1FB9fGxMK82LLqd6S4OX5t9AtOzf5w-bQEcUOGtMCZ5_AxUcOESUw0_XxHhHtbEgHHpXKJrFMZRKSfM54/s400/15_10_2009+058.jpg" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5393936049691393282" /></a><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br />A traditional celebration here is never complete without sweet confections. <br /><br /><br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEikQrr-wXMlYaF7j1ZOo6Snbfoe8svWNMOXm5vqY67fEd3zffi9NYDBzZSXidR_WQyJM-o9EdLr5dkCLMt5qHTf1gxO23YZS4smilHnd5C_9hkNbofYznjL9IccezH0IrVmNuZCStb-KwY/s1600-h/15_10_2009+056.jpg"><img style="float:left; margin:0 10px 10px 0;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 329px; height: 246px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEikQrr-wXMlYaF7j1ZOo6Snbfoe8svWNMOXm5vqY67fEd3zffi9NYDBzZSXidR_WQyJM-o9EdLr5dkCLMt5qHTf1gxO23YZS4smilHnd5C_9hkNbofYznjL9IccezH0IrVmNuZCStb-KwY/s400/15_10_2009+056.jpg" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5393935803009542626" /></a><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br />A collage of the mini cupcakes I brought to the Bollywood dance class, the paisley toppers that I made and lastly, my Punjabi suit that I drew inspiration for the toppers.<br /><br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhZra71znNNWLuoBK3Q_wso0uN11I-i5GLnfaN1EBowujaZ-6J1T4tJ3pCW0Lqomskq3FIJsy5KQGAhDaKJSPCHZ6z5hQBocBnaaTdm0XBjoWgWI5FRYI-P90EJ7z_qZIbgqbAzanGfxM0/s1600-h/Picnik+collage.jpg"><img style="float:left; margin:0 10px 10px 0;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 354px; height: 171px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhZra71znNNWLuoBK3Q_wso0uN11I-i5GLnfaN1EBowujaZ-6J1T4tJ3pCW0Lqomskq3FIJsy5KQGAhDaKJSPCHZ6z5hQBocBnaaTdm0XBjoWgWI5FRYI-P90EJ7z_qZIbgqbAzanGfxM0/s400/Picnik+collage.jpg" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5393935547956807458" /></a>Cups 'n' Cakeshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14159300567112624470noreply@blogger.com3tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3834185612203720130.post-78420436872803454032009-09-23T21:39:00.008+08:002009-09-23T22:40:31.971+08:00<strong>Eid Mubarak</strong><br /><br />Eid ul-Fitr marks the end of the month long fasting of Ramadan and the start of Syawal. Here in Singapore, Eid is commonly known as Hari Raya Puasa or Hari Raya Aidil Fitri - Hari Raya means Celebration Day. Eid ul-Fitr is not only for celebrations but also the time for Muslims to ask for forgiveness for any sin which they may have committed. During this, Muslims visits their elders, in the family, the neighborhood, or their work, and show respect to them. They will also seek reconciliation (if needed), and preserve or restore harmonious relations. <br /><br /><br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhKA_ZH_H_bjmR0ZxWmKvHxDSjXWvsG41GY1S6mRZiwUJyAsnokjgl4A5GT9WLGBVnL06A55q9pys4TxADcwg_D68bG-vyHTlYNcqll8WTSKwyejl_Jm2HXL-guOdhUrFDLbIfNuyv9dho/s1600-h/lebaran+cupcakes_sep2009_2.jpg"><img style="float:left; margin:0 10px 10px 0;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 300px; height: 334px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhKA_ZH_H_bjmR0ZxWmKvHxDSjXWvsG41GY1S6mRZiwUJyAsnokjgl4A5GT9WLGBVnL06A55q9pys4TxADcwg_D68bG-vyHTlYNcqll8WTSKwyejl_Jm2HXL-guOdhUrFDLbIfNuyv9dho/s400/lebaran+cupcakes_sep2009_2.jpg" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5384657266077702130" /></a><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br />Here I would like to take this opportunity, to wish all Muslims, <br /><em><strong><br />"Selamat Hari Raya Aidilfitri, Maaf Zahir dan Batin" </strong></em><br /><br /><br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiYHfdh5JrH2sgxnyLfcRoKgWDjY51CP2nX8QN8UiDWHqdg8vNfHHOCY3XSOwSDSvGXR8MxsKgkDA82tFqxXQAJKYXLcoJGcJPrdaqomtHgIeJ7XsQwvPDiUnh8kAHfLDGjvNQtTta2rYI/s1600-h/lebaran+cupcakes_sep2009_1.jpg"><img style="float:left; margin:0 10px 10px 0;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 315px; height: 400px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiYHfdh5JrH2sgxnyLfcRoKgWDjY51CP2nX8QN8UiDWHqdg8vNfHHOCY3XSOwSDSvGXR8MxsKgkDA82tFqxXQAJKYXLcoJGcJPrdaqomtHgIeJ7XsQwvPDiUnh8kAHfLDGjvNQtTta2rYI/s400/lebaran+cupcakes_sep2009_1.jpg" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5384657150932556466" /></a>Cups 'n' Cakeshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14159300567112624470noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3834185612203720130.post-21378772175034641182009-09-02T09:07:00.004+08:002009-09-02T09:54:41.037+08:00<em><strong>Cute Cupcake Design Tops!</strong></em><br /><br />These special cupcake design tees were hand-made (with much TLC) by my lovely friend Ms. P. (Excuse the poor quality of the pictures as I took them in a rush!)<br /><br />I told MS. P that she should seriously consider making more of these custom cupcake design tees for little girls as well as big "girls" (like me). I would love to have one or two or three perhaps, for myself! <br /><br /><br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgrv1KXcoDNn8RYJUIVAOYR2omfgVWCjIG1_1DsEBJuSiQPD2xlsClQLfQLvah932hMd24JWuICUgrNP5nOwdPGFxfoUNoyoizGyJPJ2VxZLzF9VdvplP7ywBWEPI8pRCXNephTQrirRto/s1600-h/Picnik+collage_cupcake+tees.jpg"><img style="float:left; margin:0 10px 10px 0;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 400px; height: 238px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgrv1KXcoDNn8RYJUIVAOYR2omfgVWCjIG1_1DsEBJuSiQPD2xlsClQLfQLvah932hMd24JWuICUgrNP5nOwdPGFxfoUNoyoizGyJPJ2VxZLzF9VdvplP7ywBWEPI8pRCXNephTQrirRto/s400/Picnik+collage_cupcake+tees.jpg" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5376674120776932674" /></a><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br />Ms P. used crystallized Swarovski transfers on the purple racer back tee and the "sprinkles" on the white top. <br /><br /><br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhYnL7a9xKtjjaBTnG3kXgSCN6G_NPRGMLqnpcyuINJxSo-DfJ0X08-ORW-1PuF4mRpnAAl4cTzHepeDEcG1a3RgE5DbeqTYNswb8Pay9T4qMYbO-phYbgpo3-Kn29VF8zHSrvvkdSKcYU/s1600-h/cupcakes_aug2009+042_1.jpg"><img style="float:left; margin:0 10px 10px 0;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 223px; height: 400px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhYnL7a9xKtjjaBTnG3kXgSCN6G_NPRGMLqnpcyuINJxSo-DfJ0X08-ORW-1PuF4mRpnAAl4cTzHepeDEcG1a3RgE5DbeqTYNswb8Pay9T4qMYbO-phYbgpo3-Kn29VF8zHSrvvkdSKcYU/s400/cupcakes_aug2009+042_1.jpg" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5376673969740465458" /></a><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br />One of the cute top modelled here by my seven year old daughter.Cups 'n' Cakeshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14159300567112624470noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3834185612203720130.post-50340320531394407912009-09-02T08:40:00.006+08:002009-09-02T09:06:51.400+08:00<strong>Toadstool Cupcakes</strong><br /><br /><br />Always a pleasure to make this happy toppers. Believe it or not, these custom designed toadstool toppers were ordered not for a kid's birthday but for engagement celebration! The reason as explained by my lovely customer, Ms. N who ordered these for her friend, was that the fiancee-to-be (the guy) was feeling all stressed up and jittery and she thought these cupcakes would help him de-stress and chase those jitters away. I really do hope so! <br /><br /><br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiS9OenvFvubgtJmKOByqkEHmuaxmfDdfmIUnbDQ0OC1XFpV38ZqqFIF6EbWn9Z2yxP5nVSDd0ocnEE9e9IB6jw58EteL2mYx0MXXnddg1Kt0-_JT1BfvzZ_7nUuzLJ2sh_BJuGdrVcJQE/s1600-h/cupcakes_aug2009+004_1.jpg"><img style="float:left; margin:0 10px 10px 0;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 351px; height: 262px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiS9OenvFvubgtJmKOByqkEHmuaxmfDdfmIUnbDQ0OC1XFpV38ZqqFIF6EbWn9Z2yxP5nVSDd0ocnEE9e9IB6jw58EteL2mYx0MXXnddg1Kt0-_JT1BfvzZ_7nUuzLJ2sh_BJuGdrVcJQE/s400/cupcakes_aug2009+004_1.jpg" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5376664018040638162" /></a><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br />Ms. N also requested for the toadstools to be in Green, Orange and Yellow as these were her friend's favourite colours.<br /><br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgiKWKP6Ussa9FoTJC-xwCwkrNNGdLT51OtvFWX-K3Hyy0J6LWCOoW1SUGaZwvfb3_fkQ7wqhMBbT7ZO2jNpWJLdgmcLE1hpwlULR9s9SVx4Edm46HPCpYbLehrqo53CYbybyEYBbgCrgM/s1600-h/toadstool+collage_1.jpg"><img style="float:left; margin:0 10px 10px 0;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 400px; height: 172px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgiKWKP6Ussa9FoTJC-xwCwkrNNGdLT51OtvFWX-K3Hyy0J6LWCOoW1SUGaZwvfb3_fkQ7wqhMBbT7ZO2jNpWJLdgmcLE1hpwlULR9s9SVx4Edm46HPCpYbLehrqo53CYbybyEYBbgCrgM/s400/toadstool+collage_1.jpg" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5376663742428589138" /></a><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br />Cupcakes boxed up with a lovely green satin ribbon.<br /><br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjxpdEwsDqNBeANIjAMxShT3ChtHlxlpBOdhRKa2WYCa5E1G63zgKcj7l_pDUk-9FdeVOcZhvyg49DcwrBh7BviP3uBI9gU-Z5I2vE2t-K1pIOXqwaNd6zqYHhKLEfqnYsAdndprWf_u_w/s1600-h/cupcakes_aug2009+023_1.jpg"><img style="float:left; margin:0 10px 10px 0;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 356px; height: 273px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjxpdEwsDqNBeANIjAMxShT3ChtHlxlpBOdhRKa2WYCa5E1G63zgKcj7l_pDUk-9FdeVOcZhvyg49DcwrBh7BviP3uBI9gU-Z5I2vE2t-K1pIOXqwaNd6zqYHhKLEfqnYsAdndprWf_u_w/s400/cupcakes_aug2009+023_1.jpg" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5376664308040273394" /></a>Cups 'n' Cakeshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14159300567112624470noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3834185612203720130.post-85830183691028192832009-09-02T06:52:00.003+08:002009-09-02T07:50:24.697+08:00<em><strong>A Marriage of Gold, Black & Cream </strong></em><br /><br />Another request with a similar colour theme for a wedding cupcake tier. I personally think these three colours complimented well together. The gold suggests warmth and grandeur while the black excudes elegance and sophistication and the cream provides calm for the two former colours. <br /> <br /><br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiN75kBcTCaiLQcDrg8RdU6X0wzmjLTvAlZR_ZV6amedo90RAQbQ7p6AdVbA4SrvX5w46fxGrnWTUDEV-5o1hM1csgr5ncN8ASeOmzd31M05xUj4c0UKZe8Fm0hyphenhyphenjn7nApknVeKrdvWINs/s1600-h/black+gold+cream_1.jpg"><img style="float:left; margin:0 10px 10px 0;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 304px; height: 400px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiN75kBcTCaiLQcDrg8RdU6X0wzmjLTvAlZR_ZV6amedo90RAQbQ7p6AdVbA4SrvX5w46fxGrnWTUDEV-5o1hM1csgr5ncN8ASeOmzd31M05xUj4c0UKZe8Fm0hyphenhyphenjn7nApknVeKrdvWINs/s400/black+gold+cream_1.jpg" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5376640807853217714" /></a><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br />Again, an antique gold bird cage was used as the top tier topper. Air-dried clay flowers are used to decorate inside the bird cage.<br /><br /><br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh9-b_ykWxupWQgKGzlMOTquyzc2VO42bpteWuno0D3M9Rvtw3ALg4nJRnwh1JWyUH3kfP6DnM7i-mHPKRrbAOVtZhbGtxkdp1aVLi24rsthhMMR6taaHRnoGoHzrAQwYnr2f_3BDzh0iY/s1600-h/Picnik+collage_1.jpg"><img style="float:left; margin:0 10px 10px 0;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 300px; height: 202px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh9-b_ykWxupWQgKGzlMOTquyzc2VO42bpteWuno0D3M9Rvtw3ALg4nJRnwh1JWyUH3kfP6DnM7i-mHPKRrbAOVtZhbGtxkdp1aVLi24rsthhMMR6taaHRnoGoHzrAQwYnr2f_3BDzh0iY/s400/Picnik+collage_1.jpg" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5376641058092492370" /></a><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br />Up, close and personal.<br /><br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhI4STuQfx1PVioojbJeOFyJyH2L6Mt35mPAMR5tLowpU8gd4DQSjpA9X9AM9QwgsAj8KCxh4h8b4XpY_cu4gjlAtngze_EBdz0_tLSNFAQs2alams6yW_4R3rEERxBPgwXnrlWSYSs6YE/s1600-h/black+gold+cream_2.jpg"><img style="float:left; margin:0 10px 10px 0;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 254px; height: 338px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhI4STuQfx1PVioojbJeOFyJyH2L6Mt35mPAMR5tLowpU8gd4DQSjpA9X9AM9QwgsAj8KCxh4h8b4XpY_cu4gjlAtngze_EBdz0_tLSNFAQs2alams6yW_4R3rEERxBPgwXnrlWSYSs6YE/s400/black+gold+cream_2.jpg" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5376641324308108562" /></a>Cups 'n' Cakeshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14159300567112624470noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3834185612203720130.post-27087336055996436332009-08-09T22:09:00.008+08:002009-08-10T15:24:05.023+08:00<span style="font-weight:bold;">Golden Orange & Hot Pink</span><br /><br />Yes, I haven't been updating for awhile now as I've been preoccupied lately. "Oh time! Where art thou?" Poor attempt at Shakespearean lingo. Yikes! Pardon me.<br /><br />Seriously, time flies and there's so much to do but so, very, little time!! So to keep this post short, I'll let the pictures speaks for themselves. Please excuse the poor quality of some photos...I'm really bad at taking indoor pictures.<br /><br />Ms. N and Mr M. had approached me to do their wedding cake for (last) July. Their theme was natural, earthy colours. To add more ooomph to their colour theme, i decided to use warm tones to jazz up the toppers. <br /><br /><br /><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj_Oewi6F-FC6KSD7NfDw5cDnnbDvh1XtgY2I-hE7zeMuz79xK2do3wIb9P35Ih8IzBjzwP2UFQ1gQM53YGm2VvA27DFeUXtVKn6RYb_oozrw5d4TIEJ7XJs2xAlbzAU8eJXyGQEtJVkq0/s1600-h/July_01+pitcures+012_3.jpg"><img style="float:left; margin:0 10px 10px 0;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 260px; height: 346px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj_Oewi6F-FC6KSD7NfDw5cDnnbDvh1XtgY2I-hE7zeMuz79xK2do3wIb9P35Ih8IzBjzwP2UFQ1gQM53YGm2VvA27DFeUXtVKn6RYb_oozrw5d4TIEJ7XJs2xAlbzAU8eJXyGQEtJVkq0/s400/July_01+pitcures+012_3.jpg" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5367968817767757074" /></a><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br />Orange fondant butterfly dusted with edible lustre.<br /><br /><br /><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh6KDOgwt868pfp7XBLhB6NO3LwKZnVeUPd7lhhUD7f978c7g9k1q1gUiph8Az2ES3LZ1bbK8zOkeomRDYa1lHvhGJVKGfE4wquqMIwHn2WmHizRfrpQwNdi1Om4TbUgZNWK9B0_Q3SgVw/s1600-h/July_01+pitcures+002_1.jpg"><img style="float:left; margin:0 10px 10px 0;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 250px; height: 356px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh6KDOgwt868pfp7XBLhB6NO3LwKZnVeUPd7lhhUD7f978c7g9k1q1gUiph8Az2ES3LZ1bbK8zOkeomRDYa1lHvhGJVKGfE4wquqMIwHn2WmHizRfrpQwNdi1Om4TbUgZNWK9B0_Q3SgVw/s400/July_01+pitcures+002_1.jpg" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5367968362647182610" /></a><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br />Flower topper in hot pink!<br /><br /><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEij63lAgmctQwLKyaS3F6Z2c7zj_b31EA5dgPu_xsBheilvdblToHPT9NHFEXeABFoC8IID6oATtrle6f6qrfxF13oFZSXDwWG0P_MaudDTYMjejhYTfVdx-Wa2KNwcuGlKg5cIbJ7ThlM/s1600-h/July_01+pitcures+021_1.jpg"><img style="float:left; margin:0 10px 10px 0;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 304px; height: 400px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEij63lAgmctQwLKyaS3F6Z2c7zj_b31EA5dgPu_xsBheilvdblToHPT9NHFEXeABFoC8IID6oATtrle6f6qrfxF13oFZSXDwWG0P_MaudDTYMjejhYTfVdx-Wa2KNwcuGlKg5cIbJ7ThlM/s400/July_01+pitcures+021_1.jpg" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5367966244430725250" /></a><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br />The divine cake topper. <br /><br /><br /><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjI69Bmcsz28YD1cABIcZm7wKu70JsAcc9X_YqCM9vOQxIrc7a99b9d48aaG1QFWwoeitYhYWfz9__2UA0HWmvpHbPRur3sREbMRP0xpc9bM9jxvPhT3grAFbKJLwUIrSYAxDbss47Sb_c/s1600-h/July_01+pitcures+027_1.jpg"><img style="float:left; margin:0 10px 10px 0;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 262px; height: 349px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjI69Bmcsz28YD1cABIcZm7wKu70JsAcc9X_YqCM9vOQxIrc7a99b9d48aaG1QFWwoeitYhYWfz9__2UA0HWmvpHbPRur3sREbMRP0xpc9bM9jxvPhT3grAFbKJLwUIrSYAxDbss47Sb_c/s400/July_01+pitcures+027_1.jpg" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5367967763839591986" /></a><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br />The wedding cake tier.Cups 'n' Cakeshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14159300567112624470noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3834185612203720130.post-57718089867840916322009-07-05T22:12:00.009+08:002009-08-10T17:41:03.628+08:00<strong>Purple Passion</strong><br /><br />I used to have this obsession with the colour Purple. I would purchase anything purple - purses, bags, shoes, clothes. Even stuffs for my home, sofa, curtains,cushion covers, bedsheets, candles and walls in my home were not spared. I sometimes do get a "relapse" when I chanced upon something Purple that catches my eye. *wink* Old habits die hard. Looking back now, i wondered how my husband put up with all that purple madness!<br /><br />Purples, whatever the shade, are a particularly popular option for the colour scheme these days. They are one of the few colours that can be both masculine and feminine at the same time and appeal to both the new romantics and heavy metal fans amongst us! <br /><br />A wedding event I did in mid June for Ms. N's elder sis, were of course, Purple, combine with Cream colour. Personally, I think the colours evokes romantic as well as nostalgic feelings. <br /><br /><br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi1yHKiAvrPBYiSVUbjda_ROMSohe2SqQsAhoUCUT7P1shfSTzklvV9RXwCUjSyLo_AjtbkmMeaNO1E7mPO19ssBGPhJlo7TODMEVa7yMjzOC_0rTtwYqdTzODJobFzD9Rw_4YXhN2XYQY/s1600-h/DSC09683_I.jpg"><img style="float:left; margin:0 10px 10px 0;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 312px; height: 234px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi1yHKiAvrPBYiSVUbjda_ROMSohe2SqQsAhoUCUT7P1shfSTzklvV9RXwCUjSyLo_AjtbkmMeaNO1E7mPO19ssBGPhJlo7TODMEVa7yMjzOC_0rTtwYqdTzODJobFzD9Rw_4YXhN2XYQY/s400/DSC09683_I.jpg" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5354980190130536098" /></a><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br />Dreamy<br /><br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgqduUzb5T7wUZ47-8aeMxG3zjva8GsioVBkYx1X0Japs1d0EMmpvAbALXIUtNFkI6PujBLxCzVNBU1Alk9cS09zC1buihiWdFren5C17xA2hqAMzGvnjero2AF2sVquGI99a9te7ThmeM/s1600-h/june+weddings_2.jpg"><img style="float:left; margin:0 10px 10px 0;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 300px; height: 399px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgqduUzb5T7wUZ47-8aeMxG3zjva8GsioVBkYx1X0Japs1d0EMmpvAbALXIUtNFkI6PujBLxCzVNBU1Alk9cS09zC1buihiWdFren5C17xA2hqAMzGvnjero2AF2sVquGI99a9te7ThmeM/s400/june+weddings_2.jpg" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5354979994462835362" /></a><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br />Combination of Purple & Cream<br /><br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg7G9v6qHtBhaEPMrFKbhK20DMCnBSI1YpWVhU3v4pkz5M4HK5q1tz0iijwzEtKQjrkqebPi780xjyoDYNgtKEJYCYcWCslxS6ZLw55drvuyxk3EvHRrqRnf9TRv1d9LJG3u8GkwZgxuZk/s1600-h/june+weddings_3.jpg"><img style="float:left; margin:0 10px 10px 0;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 250px; height: 323px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg7G9v6qHtBhaEPMrFKbhK20DMCnBSI1YpWVhU3v4pkz5M4HK5q1tz0iijwzEtKQjrkqebPi780xjyoDYNgtKEJYCYcWCslxS6ZLw55drvuyxk3EvHRrqRnf9TRv1d9LJG3u8GkwZgxuZk/s400/june+weddings_3.jpg" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5354979732167045746" /></a><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br />Bird Cages are the Rage!<br /><br /><br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhcA2bHLaAMolrF1E7JhoVtlPt64BJBu74bDAhY2SIw8YmUdWge7EYuLnLo0UckJYe3Z2GuWjB63XvOj5WT54G4g2uhUjow3vL58URtPOwpYuylmgUHUnHijTS25TgQX7KaaQAAfRUu2Qs/s1600-h/june+weddings_5.jpg"><img style="float:left; margin:0 10px 10px 0;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 286px; height: 390px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhcA2bHLaAMolrF1E7JhoVtlPt64BJBu74bDAhY2SIw8YmUdWge7EYuLnLo0UckJYe3Z2GuWjB63XvOj5WT54G4g2uhUjow3vL58URtPOwpYuylmgUHUnHijTS25TgQX7KaaQAAfRUu2Qs/s400/june+weddings_5.jpg" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5354979393689776770" /></a><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br />Cream Butterflies & Purple RosesCups 'n' Cakeshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14159300567112624470noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3834185612203720130.post-36147618072496705232009-06-13T20:54:00.007+08:002009-06-13T21:51:55.857+08:00<strong>Passion, Grandeur and Elegance</strong><br /><br />What would describe the meanings of the colours used for this wedding event...Red, Gold and Black. <br /><br />Red also symbolises Love and Celebration. Gold symbolises Prosperity and Wealth and Black, Sophistication and Mystery.<br /><br />A trend which is becoming more popular here, at least, are the used of non-traditional colours for wedding couples these days. The most common colour combination requested are Gold and Black. I'll just quote what Paris Hilton would say..."It's Hot!"<br /><br /><br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgBEQRwb9J5mkXPglpT9EZgG0i9oqK-1iYtkwEx7_dHjIhCDlW-CjMJxTyynB_7pVu_pRUSsXM9EF15He7ShFaCHygnbcpPxIX7c6BB0eZTbbXKcVvvgp-xWJbeLOx3F-kj9_Cg2L-ywAA/s1600-h/May2009+019.jpg"><img style="float:left; margin:0 10px 10px 0;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 238px; height: 320px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgBEQRwb9J5mkXPglpT9EZgG0i9oqK-1iYtkwEx7_dHjIhCDlW-CjMJxTyynB_7pVu_pRUSsXM9EF15He7ShFaCHygnbcpPxIX7c6BB0eZTbbXKcVvvgp-xWJbeLOx3F-kj9_Cg2L-ywAA/s320/May2009+019.jpg" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5346802324104819490" /></a><br /> <br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgObG0ODur6fZEeWa68qiuCtdNfP0IM6L6EA1KWBZSRAscKnHPsuRSRAgOrunDJ0OvvuU0OzYc-9f6a0pgqeJxl-hc5clkdEz-7vwwz9ldEtgFPGFl3DAa1jpZv9bjs7iEu5050DQRdeMY/s1600-h/May2009+026.jpg"><img style="float:left; margin:0 10px 10px 0;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 274px; height: 400px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgObG0ODur6fZEeWa68qiuCtdNfP0IM6L6EA1KWBZSRAscKnHPsuRSRAgOrunDJ0OvvuU0OzYc-9f6a0pgqeJxl-hc5clkdEz-7vwwz9ldEtgFPGFl3DAa1jpZv9bjs7iEu5050DQRdeMY/s400/May2009+026.jpg" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5346795824816467810" /></a><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiTBeKJU11xWo-RBd5EAf0-EScHu2fDOw3JuNdgPRzASIwkI1vDJcl1AvyLdHlc2pwFczqs5cSj-l9AU5-A5cX5BukE-bNoplJ80Noz8UWroR1ipgm7MuaHDikO0QY84QCyXaOVuKJT4eI/s1600-h/May2009+032.jpg"><img style="float:left; margin:0 10px 10px 0;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 300px; height: 400px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiTBeKJU11xWo-RBd5EAf0-EScHu2fDOw3JuNdgPRzASIwkI1vDJcl1AvyLdHlc2pwFczqs5cSj-l9AU5-A5cX5BukE-bNoplJ80Noz8UWroR1ipgm7MuaHDikO0QY84QCyXaOVuKJT4eI/s400/May2009+032.jpg" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5346795511665999954" /></a><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjfQbxTaJ5PbBHCowY45WmEe7bk49QZU4CLDM-xtaayZL53mVkL7c29YF9Ha1wrfOiP5HYrfDxHlKO35fSYygyv2FmzGPeBmL0e-Evd_SpUFmOvcMIeNLJRCa7FPj1XKx0tRsQSHfOBQ2k/s1600-h/May2009+036.jpg"><img style="float:left; margin:0 10px 10px 0;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 300px; height: 399px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjfQbxTaJ5PbBHCowY45WmEe7bk49QZU4CLDM-xtaayZL53mVkL7c29YF9Ha1wrfOiP5HYrfDxHlKO35fSYygyv2FmzGPeBmL0e-Evd_SpUFmOvcMIeNLJRCa7FPj1XKx0tRsQSHfOBQ2k/s400/May2009+036.jpg" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5346795138271012194" /></a>Cups 'n' Cakeshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14159300567112624470noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3834185612203720130.post-68138658227697780882009-05-05T10:08:00.013+08:002009-05-10T18:58:45.322+08:00<strong>Enchanted Garden</strong>
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<br />I do not usually do big cakes with the exception from wedding orders with request for big cakes as topper for their cupcake tier. And of course, specially for family members or close friends.
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<br />My seven year old insisted that I make her a big cake for her birthday this year...now how can I refuse? We agreed that I'll make her a big cake for her birthday party and cupcakes for her classmates in school.
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<br />We both debated on the theme of her cake and agreed that I'll make her an "Enchanted Garden" cake. I've seen various cakes done on this theme from other fabulous cake makers/decoraters and I'm just inspired to have a go at them myself. Sadly, mine's not nearly as fantastic as theirs - that's purely my opinion as I'm my-own worst critic. My daughter was delighted with the cake and all my family members and friends gave the two-thumbs up for the cake. Phew!
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<br />All toppers are handmade with MMF fondant
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<br />I made these toadstools cupcakes for her classmates as well as her teachers.
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<br />Cups 'n' Cakeshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14159300567112624470noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3834185612203720130.post-12495287128635484302009-04-05T00:03:00.014+08:002009-04-08T00:27:48.913+08:00<em><strong>Bold and Beautiful</strong></em><br /><br /><br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjwMSGY8mW9_WrCdXfJfu7lvAs40xExwkbbYvG06djg8QRJwWYaSXtaJggSvivu99z_5jEKDwyc5K0rygOjLaN8BV4De2Ro95wDPMKx3R8Q2qSMvE7-fGz-D_fEtowto4s_tq6o8H-IS3Q/s1600-h/April+Cupcakes+028.jpg"><img style="float:left; margin:0 10px 10px 0;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 300px; height: 400px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjwMSGY8mW9_WrCdXfJfu7lvAs40xExwkbbYvG06djg8QRJwWYaSXtaJggSvivu99z_5jEKDwyc5K0rygOjLaN8BV4De2Ro95wDPMKx3R8Q2qSMvE7-fGz-D_fEtowto4s_tq6o8H-IS3Q/s400/April+Cupcakes+028.jpg" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5321973434077294882" /></a><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br />Yes, it has been awhile since I've posted anything on my blog. Blame it on the procastinator in me. Excuses, excuses. Anyway, I decided to post some pictures of a wedding event which I did last weekend.<br /><br />When I was informed of the wedding theme colour, cream, gold and black, I could not envisioned how the colours would gel together. It took me awhile to decide how I would incorporate the colours for the cupcakes and cake topper as well as the toppers. Eventually, I decided cream will be the main colour for the frosting and the cupcake toppers will be in gold and black. <br /><br /><br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhOiCO9ShIaSBtvtScw3-XDoLjz44VB4N-GK7etSlqodxDl57Tae3p-CvJxtfpTCBbnX973NuRIEtXecPEHpmILZ8SaKQ_il5Ps_iBLKl6VQrRiwNBiObetWxXHGflqjVXvfH-sh_P0MhM/s1600-h/April+Cupcakes+025.jpg"><img style="float:left; margin:0 10px 10px 0;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 278px; height: 399px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhOiCO9ShIaSBtvtScw3-XDoLjz44VB4N-GK7etSlqodxDl57Tae3p-CvJxtfpTCBbnX973NuRIEtXecPEHpmILZ8SaKQ_il5Ps_iBLKl6VQrRiwNBiObetWxXHGflqjVXvfH-sh_P0MhM/s400/April+Cupcakes+025.jpg" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5321974690697086018" /></a> <br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br />Hearts toppers dusted with gold lustre accentuated with tiny black blossoms<br /><br /><br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiHvYr5oC58dno_pqakoSF7skHOLNUJN1j_0jeEoU5WNcOsnCPAx_LcjE31b623JG0G1DQE9JT88SyTaxj0PU2YW5ZBBBhprloEGxfA6cKm4eGi2v-w1PXJQRwYN2mxeav2tJ5MqVa2-oU/s1600-h/April+Cupcakes+023.jpg"><img style="float:left; margin:0 10px 10px 0;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 278px; height: 400px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiHvYr5oC58dno_pqakoSF7skHOLNUJN1j_0jeEoU5WNcOsnCPAx_LcjE31b623JG0G1DQE9JT88SyTaxj0PU2YW5ZBBBhprloEGxfA6cKm4eGi2v-w1PXJQRwYN2mxeav2tJ5MqVa2-oU/s400/April+Cupcakes+023.jpg" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5321974691658960642" /></a><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br />Black flutters and Roses dusted with gold lustre and accentuated with gold dragees.<br /><br /><br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhpYHYwGABBmRyTipQ_p3KmHTLN52YDBvVEUbI1ikqy90u0TxKFPA0ulVup5Uzy_dC-_vwkVgbq9AcQtRssY5mi-0awh_1Lf4disZAuAEXLYNFDdKwvaWgeQthN00xFZZUYfyDY3PugUYw/s1600-h/April+Cupcakes+034.jpg"><img style="float:left; margin:0 10px 10px 0;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 321px; height: 400px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhpYHYwGABBmRyTipQ_p3KmHTLN52YDBvVEUbI1ikqy90u0TxKFPA0ulVup5Uzy_dC-_vwkVgbq9AcQtRssY5mi-0awh_1Lf4disZAuAEXLYNFDdKwvaWgeQthN00xFZZUYfyDY3PugUYw/s400/April+Cupcakes+034.jpg" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5321978907834958354" /></a><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br />7" Cake for top tier adorned with gold ribbon and large fondant "pearls". As requested by the bride and groom, wedding figurine (courtesy of bridesmaid) placed as cake topper accentuated with gold roses.<br /><br /><br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhCmeCTgKG6PxJwyN3lVFujJW9aAvghzCUpUelhgZbCrL51cY-G8v6yA2K79K7n75QvHUS9wCFK2v9Gg6Pxq6IWtuFpjU-qDfg81_7OO3XAjZRrg6-7PegsTV1rNHc1CsWj3HJApG9K2ww/s1600-h/April+Cupcakes+033.jpg"><img style="float:left; margin:0 10px 10px 0;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 300px; height: 400px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhCmeCTgKG6PxJwyN3lVFujJW9aAvghzCUpUelhgZbCrL51cY-G8v6yA2K79K7n75QvHUS9wCFK2v9Gg6Pxq6IWtuFpjU-qDfg81_7OO3XAjZRrg6-7PegsTV1rNHc1CsWj3HJApG9K2ww/s400/April+Cupcakes+033.jpg" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5321983280172043186" /></a><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br />A bold choice but what beautiful results!Cups 'n' Cakeshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14159300567112624470noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3834185612203720130.post-17303388063939791732009-01-02T22:05:00.010+08:002009-01-03T00:09:25.624+08:00<strong><strong>Ushering the New Year</strong></strong><br /><br /><br />Out with the old, in with the new! Well...not exactly. <br /><br />I had this "huge" plan to create a fabulous cupcake design to usher in the New Year...sadly, that was not to be! After the baking frenzy, which were pretty much for the whole month of December, I abandoned the idea. Mainly, due to exhaustion and I realized that I had to seriously rest my body and recuperate. I will also be taking a break for the whole month of January 2009 and hopefully, to be back in action, sometime in February. <br /><br />I'd like to share a couple of cupcakes which I did for a fabulous customer with a fabulous request for a fabulous Hollywood Glam Party theme cupcakes for her fabulous 21st Birthday! Enjoy! (Note: Unfortunately, I did not take fabulous photos of the cupcakes as I was pressed for time to complete back to back orders)<br /><br /><br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiQFafKQp_fKFgc5ZZUfV1lfA5ijQam-xp7CUdFQa5vLeD1ZEqnr1gznMWTvgNSk8uzxN1zn69hhHW1_mHDvaHI0sWvN9pu0wsH7b7V35TUfE_qPkcMWg1EtQ1ICkWJw86-2x20CLS0Dfo/s1600-h/Dec+III+029.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 310px; height: 307px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiQFafKQp_fKFgc5ZZUfV1lfA5ijQam-xp7CUdFQa5vLeD1ZEqnr1gznMWTvgNSk8uzxN1zn69hhHW1_mHDvaHI0sWvN9pu0wsH7b7V35TUfE_qPkcMWg1EtQ1ICkWJw86-2x20CLS0Dfo/s400/Dec+III+029.jpg" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5286709300140228530" /></a><br /><br />Wished I had more time to create more fabulous toppers with the Hollywood glam theme in mind. All toppers were made from homemade MMF (Marshmallow fondant), except for the Hollywood sign (which I used gumpaste in the end) as the MMF ones took "donkey years" to dry! Aaarggh! Not helping when one has time constraint.<br /><br />Verdict: The cupcakes got a two thumbs-up from the fabulous birthday girl and her entourage :-) <br /><br /><br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjKuxH92HVIns2N5sKQm-TkfdIo6JeGZ9PG4EJ1xXGMjOIqEd_htu1lvQS3yh_8KZNsxgU8nVCAVB8J1myt3gMLXzmOskMK7tuY5fmu60eY2RrquVRV4UnjjFIrrbNaHy14kD0O47vJbKo/s1600-h/Dec+III+032.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 276px; height: 368px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjKuxH92HVIns2N5sKQm-TkfdIo6JeGZ9PG4EJ1xXGMjOIqEd_htu1lvQS3yh_8KZNsxgU8nVCAVB8J1myt3gMLXzmOskMK7tuY5fmu60eY2RrquVRV4UnjjFIrrbNaHy14kD0O47vJbKo/s400/Dec+III+032.jpg" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5286709304444311490" /></a><br /><br />Clearly, my "painting" skills left much to be desired (Bear in mind, I was not an Arts student) All paintings used were food colourings and edible ink markers.<br /><br /><br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjKxZkZvsPPT-QP3gJi4jMwBmTnbtw8f6Apj4NeP-M1LoXyslzAGuAu0ASAUzerdaRYy-qxHGs4PcFDj9MJx9LXw-1ccVinmK9gUnPW-27Bm3UoxvBCP9rTLE6Tqw937M6TeiISjdekwgo/s1600-h/Dec+III+038.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 316px; height: 400px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjKxZkZvsPPT-QP3gJi4jMwBmTnbtw8f6Apj4NeP-M1LoXyslzAGuAu0ASAUzerdaRYy-qxHGs4PcFDj9MJx9LXw-1ccVinmK9gUnPW-27Bm3UoxvBCP9rTLE6Tqw937M6TeiISjdekwgo/s400/Dec+III+038.jpg" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5286709329120174434" /></a><br /><br />"Ready for take, camera roll, Action!!!" <br /><br /><br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgEKrKYpTtLPEzVosRDNzQX3T20_22uUhBrCT_FK_iS0Y_Hxh2vtCyUzDqaBnzP7kkN_s4lvzaXubB1TYOeMElTvCl5CG2MLcBvQLbyIg7RQQLySuNfKUiH3tA5dtMT3XJ1_GdbFyArECU/s1600-h/Dec+III+043.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 300px; height: 400px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgEKrKYpTtLPEzVosRDNzQX3T20_22uUhBrCT_FK_iS0Y_Hxh2vtCyUzDqaBnzP7kkN_s4lvzaXubB1TYOeMElTvCl5CG2MLcBvQLbyIg7RQQLySuNfKUiH3tA5dtMT3XJ1_GdbFyArECU/s400/Dec+III+043.jpg" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5286709314703109938" /></a><br /><br />Birthday Sign & Hollywood's Walk-of-Fame Stars<br /><br /><br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEigO4kqMIqtH48Ql6KxuBE5Br3xSogWCil7_DqCo4VLYP4DSPSaeNU6YEl8k-PXxjN-OJysBHp966lu3hfGhzXBgqmQdVzoao6fRukfq0S1bc16DNGIz3DrdbBW15lsKrTzQtZU_0FEEJ4/s1600-h/Dec+III+041.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 322px; height: 400px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEigO4kqMIqtH48Ql6KxuBE5Br3xSogWCil7_DqCo4VLYP4DSPSaeNU6YEl8k-PXxjN-OJysBHp966lu3hfGhzXBgqmQdVzoao6fRukfq0S1bc16DNGIz3DrdbBW15lsKrTzQtZU_0FEEJ4/s400/Dec+III+041.jpg" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5286710409623959282" /></a><br /><br /><br /> Va-va-voom Bustier<br /><br /><br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgyLUj93DjaB7etzRBf9TIGFfSCjz0Q2CDQeABhO8sQAEYFPr07cXsBzgfZJaEYiKqmx_mhWsLsqLRTeliUyYlWLQDJEHXrZkQIDQKEIp1F3kOCO94hZYE9k6xUJi6IzRlVkPQaL5khIx4/s1600-h/Dec+III+037.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 400px; height: 277px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgyLUj93DjaB7etzRBf9TIGFfSCjz0Q2CDQeABhO8sQAEYFPr07cXsBzgfZJaEYiKqmx_mhWsLsqLRTeliUyYlWLQDJEHXrZkQIDQKEIp1F3kOCO94hZYE9k6xUJi6IzRlVkPQaL5khIx4/s400/Dec+III+037.jpg" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5286710420212471170" /></a><br /><br /><br />Hollywood Glam Theme CupcakesCups 'n' Cakeshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14159300567112624470noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3834185612203720130.post-11711047865604154812008-12-21T23:18:00.006+08:002009-01-20T22:44:32.174+08:00<strong>SEASONS'S GREETINGS!</strong><br /><br />It is that time of the year again for more feasting and merry making. <br /><br />For those celebrating Christmas,"May you be filled with Joy and Peace this holiday Season!"<br /><br />And for those who aren't, Yaay! for another day off, to laze around, to catch up with friends and family or watch that movie marathon. Or perhaps you've taken this opportunity to take that all deserving break to getaway to your favourite holiday destination! Whatever that you've plan for, "Have a blast Everyone!"<br /><br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjXHPrFbuRdggKrq_Qz9CVkUeK-p18obK6zBpcNm1-vTjABm9IhX58Mcx4_Wrw2gIiqtX8NFzeIDBKMksRQqSx4727M1NbtA_5RPzVjZRItgZC8PSM1HtwZcLcgzg7-ZJ1PeLea_I1_uC4/s1600-h/December_1_2008+(27)_picnik.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 300px; height: 400px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjXHPrFbuRdggKrq_Qz9CVkUeK-p18obK6zBpcNm1-vTjABm9IhX58Mcx4_Wrw2gIiqtX8NFzeIDBKMksRQqSx4727M1NbtA_5RPzVjZRItgZC8PSM1HtwZcLcgzg7-ZJ1PeLea_I1_uC4/s400/December_1_2008+(27)_picnik.jpg" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5282264315987057138" /></a><br /><br /><br />Chocolate Valrhona Cupcakes covered with Homemade Marshmallow Fondant (MMF) and topped with (MMF) Snow Flake and Tiny Silver Dragees.<br /><br /><br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjXSWLKVvRsHjz3by08F2u_W_vTL8bejRZ5cnJvIXcpOw7YbsMK7KD2Oq-gG91tno_FyuDLITtGXWofz260huF1H59BDPnsCcnKSyaVucfmpM4aKWCKnWl9xG2kxKHW7Dz9xeq3n74IohE/s1600-h/009.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 300px; height: 400px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjXSWLKVvRsHjz3by08F2u_W_vTL8bejRZ5cnJvIXcpOw7YbsMK7KD2Oq-gG91tno_FyuDLITtGXWofz260huF1H59BDPnsCcnKSyaVucfmpM4aKWCKnWl9xG2kxKHW7Dz9xeq3n74IohE/s400/009.jpg" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5282264311643854770" /></a><br /><br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjiucYUMRpE2D7D7CRWGDs011IT7wy26OcrPsVEsO7d2Gkn_gro6Mqa8ojV8oh02mI0BuHHHnb-KLS7cguyE3u3f1YIfSvY6O1h9kymecPamNFvgVi6aT1Um0Oq3tkAGnm3yKKqrJBpTcU/s1600-h/Jan+2009_3+042.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 300px; height: 400px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjiucYUMRpE2D7D7CRWGDs011IT7wy26OcrPsVEsO7d2Gkn_gro6Mqa8ojV8oh02mI0BuHHHnb-KLS7cguyE3u3f1YIfSvY6O1h9kymecPamNFvgVi6aT1Um0Oq3tkAGnm3yKKqrJBpTcU/s400/Jan+2009_3+042.jpg" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5293380789517188402" /></a><br /><br />Chocolate Valrhona Cupcakes covered with Homemade Marshmallow Fondant (MMF) and topped with (MMF) Santa & Gifts<br /><br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgLY3Z3avLw4A-lndRlsY4Q9abkLySywPY-zHapzE9luRq2g5Lmtcv5nOzORP4AuRpJSiOLPxzcVLvD4tlTOWVs38RtpyOXiemf2gq9YxFpifDwpugN3qyAnUUejvrz-pvLXZpkz-wxfvE/s1600-h/Jan+2009_3+037.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 300px; height: 400px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgLY3Z3avLw4A-lndRlsY4Q9abkLySywPY-zHapzE9luRq2g5Lmtcv5nOzORP4AuRpJSiOLPxzcVLvD4tlTOWVs38RtpyOXiemf2gq9YxFpifDwpugN3qyAnUUejvrz-pvLXZpkz-wxfvE/s400/Jan+2009_3+037.jpg" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5293380791619753314" /></a><br /><br />Chocolate Valrhona Cupcakes covered with Homemade Marshmallow Fondant (MMF) and topped with (MMF) Santa.<br /><br /><br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg3IDtz_mRm2c_MqvvVmHBTQgrubfwvHxcyBe1zqDGu6WmJjYRpQ0T_D8-rgzL4AQ2TOXznhhaGm_58La-iT36H7J3INsgXo5-kMMMnepItZq6m3x0DeWPCm7Pm5U1f4yp6R5ZpdMXZwGQ/s1600-h/Jan+2009_3+041.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 300px; height: 400px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg3IDtz_mRm2c_MqvvVmHBTQgrubfwvHxcyBe1zqDGu6WmJjYRpQ0T_D8-rgzL4AQ2TOXznhhaGm_58La-iT36H7J3INsgXo5-kMMMnepItZq6m3x0DeWPCm7Pm5U1f4yp6R5ZpdMXZwGQ/s400/Jan+2009_3+041.jpg" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5293380790920133490" /></a><br /><br />Let it Snow! Let it Snow! Let it Snow!<br /><br /><br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjLOk_ZYq2ZDieROWaM1lTWCc8PicNlm-Ixuz8mEPhp6sQgMboRPvvTjmcBO9610QZmWMXI2VkRdnmKx7YoSNPB6am5bE_eRmc-UEegFRC3uKdZVx83SIRRcam8tNx2KQC330-8ENMidj0/s1600-h/Dec+III+008.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 300px; height: 400px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjLOk_ZYq2ZDieROWaM1lTWCc8PicNlm-Ixuz8mEPhp6sQgMboRPvvTjmcBO9610QZmWMXI2VkRdnmKx7YoSNPB6am5bE_eRmc-UEegFRC3uKdZVx83SIRRcam8tNx2KQC330-8ENMidj0/s400/Dec+III+008.jpg" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5282263902591231490" /></a><br /><br />Chocolate Valrhona Cupcakes with Buttercream Frosting and topped with (MMF) Red Star and Tiny Gold Dragees<br /><br /><br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjEyXxscvFwOB0ueiWAzWpBLFac3HIsgaV8SXi6Olm45DSqfzjRw7Vn4GEhBrMSF3H5fR-pW65BRwsgcHU2sM-Pmy0DRAY9_muB58qbILOx-CTKve_XZfJcVjlII_Q2Pwzl5PLE20ZxDFY/s1600-h/Dec+III+051.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 291px; height: 400px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjEyXxscvFwOB0ueiWAzWpBLFac3HIsgaV8SXi6Olm45DSqfzjRw7Vn4GEhBrMSF3H5fR-pW65BRwsgcHU2sM-Pmy0DRAY9_muB58qbILOx-CTKve_XZfJcVjlII_Q2Pwzl5PLE20ZxDFY/s400/Dec+III+051.jpg" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5282263899288301474"/></a><br /><br /><br />Chocolate Valrhona Cupcakes with Buttercream Frosting and topped with (MMF) Wrapped Present and Tiny Silver Dragees<br /><br /><br /><br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEizmGGC0SsN3DWRU0zxrAiiehKnCWj9U9ZEe9GxHYKtzuxP6zkjzCPqhSzC-lVTVFaP7T_zy_UAvbIQcm8z8X7nj5AYSP7Jn0kV7a1RiGsnFgWRuBYGPXmDEUC_YUmG76RY3JDSFEEYlog/s1600-h/Dec+III+055.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 336px; height: 371px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEizmGGC0SsN3DWRU0zxrAiiehKnCWj9U9ZEe9GxHYKtzuxP6zkjzCPqhSzC-lVTVFaP7T_zy_UAvbIQcm8z8X7nj5AYSP7Jn0kV7a1RiGsnFgWRuBYGPXmDEUC_YUmG76RY3JDSFEEYlog/s400/Dec+III+055.jpg" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5282263895486139618" /></a><br /><strong></strong><br /><br />Chocolate Valrhona Cupcakes with Buttercream Frosting and topped with (MMF) Snowflake and Tiny Gold DrageesCups 'n' Cakeshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14159300567112624470noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3834185612203720130.post-59057966482581445302008-11-23T23:12:00.007+08:002008-11-24T01:01:00.625+08:00<strong>Autumn Flavours</strong><br /><br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj0CSZ6_mkQzCt2ktV10Okg_WHqqh6oYhpmJxf40AGzfFQQajULxqP4f4nsOwdPT8SP44CnUVaZi14c-OYVFYLqNvTjetEzcNtdmRChmR55WRJs2Oh2Jd0lFvVvlIwTypYDiuDfKXA5Ty8/s1600-h/november_2+024.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 230px; height: 320px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj0CSZ6_mkQzCt2ktV10Okg_WHqqh6oYhpmJxf40AGzfFQQajULxqP4f4nsOwdPT8SP44CnUVaZi14c-OYVFYLqNvTjetEzcNtdmRChmR55WRJs2Oh2Jd0lFvVvlIwTypYDiuDfKXA5Ty8/s320/november_2+024.jpg" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5271890447718847554" /></a><br /><br />Autumn marks the transition from summer into winter, usually in late September (for northern hemisphere) when days becomes noticeably short and sharp. Nights becomes long with the transition from warm to cold weather and skies turn grey, and people turn inward, both physically and mentally.<br /><br />For us living in tropical Singapore, it used to be rainy at the end of the year (Nov, Dec, early Jan months), but since mid-nineties, the weather has been quite weird, there are no more "fixed" months when there are rain, it (the rain) just come when it feels like it! <br /><br />It also used to be hot during the middle of the year (May, Jun, July), but recently you see heavy rainfall (lasting only for a few hours) even during those months. <br /><br />Many of the older folks say it is due to the change in the world, and the world has changed, nothing is predictable anymore. Perhaps, we ought to seriously treat the world with a little more care and respect to enable us and our future generation to live in a better world. A penny for your thoughts.<br /><br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjumMXxDZjqPrSttS7VN_D9E6cMta_LAAAoVUarPBVrTpAw7jDj3GmwFU6eHq3WbnrHRtFi1KTnaaEJDf_q_-nPpZ-beFcl-_VXtMtC2NnxNadIckiHCGDoIjl3K2wyZBaRFKVoqiRLrMQ/s1600-h/november_2+038.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 278px; height: 320px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjumMXxDZjqPrSttS7VN_D9E6cMta_LAAAoVUarPBVrTpAw7jDj3GmwFU6eHq3WbnrHRtFi1KTnaaEJDf_q_-nPpZ-beFcl-_VXtMtC2NnxNadIckiHCGDoIjl3K2wyZBaRFKVoqiRLrMQ/s320/november_2+038.jpg" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5271884303101703586" /></a><br />Speaking about earth and autumn, i did a wedding order last weekend which had an earthy theme for the wedding decor. In conjunction with the theme, I decided to go with the colours of Autumn. With the help of my elder sister ("creative director") we decided on shades of orange, brown and green for the toppers. Keeping with the simple wedding decor, we decided the decor for the cupcake tier ought to be kept minimal. Instead of the usual beaded trimmings and feather boa, we used artificial peony floral garland,rusty orange coloured orchids and ferns to finish the look.<br /><br /><br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhJqzDshjHJIJgZ9L80BR2xuQSxqGgbrC6Kxjn0IHsfCqCXBnoiOpYCa9A33IGNmjAzq0gaRXQ-BI8oi7yfXWNRVZVRESC1LR7GaLnfzcirRv6bS9Jzetcte6OqqzQbnXkJmmKxmCtroH8/s1600-h/november_2+030.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 240px; height: 320px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhJqzDshjHJIJgZ9L80BR2xuQSxqGgbrC6Kxjn0IHsfCqCXBnoiOpYCa9A33IGNmjAzq0gaRXQ-BI8oi7yfXWNRVZVRESC1LR7GaLnfzcirRv6bS9Jzetcte6OqqzQbnXkJmmKxmCtroH8/s320/november_2+030.jpg" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5271884308562725410" /></a><br /> <em> A tiny shabby chic bird cage acts as the wedding tier centrepiece with a fondant covered cupcake</em><br /><br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgjmIlCBmzJJ4h9BfWNuLLKteMcEM0NxHyYPRMHqO5pa6bjy6jKAThEQs37Iu7YO3BWfNrJ4bz2q5pret-12ZYFqSpHQrIIEHi5M5sPg6DySLi0LDF-pfmdl7NDt9QWlg91YG6yDz5VlXg/s1600-h/november_2+047.JPG"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 300px; height: 400px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgjmIlCBmzJJ4h9BfWNuLLKteMcEM0NxHyYPRMHqO5pa6bjy6jKAThEQs37Iu7YO3BWfNrJ4bz2q5pret-12ZYFqSpHQrIIEHi5M5sPg6DySLi0LDF-pfmdl7NDt9QWlg91YG6yDz5VlXg/s400/november_2+047.JPG" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5271897040232661090" /></a><br /><br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhzKQunB93Z94C_hGcFWMt2boDpKlbutRByQ5Uv061e83h6NYIRLiELoAbRnbKISZSyPbvHRtN6ha2dFrgjbwNIIfSO6ggBwLp8HWo66g7WJygJNeH9tDHOwkRDwBShrdTB4TlvLZU2lV4/s1600-h/november_2+043.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 264px; height: 320px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhzKQunB93Z94C_hGcFWMt2boDpKlbutRByQ5Uv061e83h6NYIRLiELoAbRnbKISZSyPbvHRtN6ha2dFrgjbwNIIfSO6ggBwLp8HWo66g7WJygJNeH9tDHOwkRDwBShrdTB4TlvLZU2lV4/s320/november_2+043.jpg" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5271884303010499474" ></a><br /> <br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgOvVBBQELSGKKTzC8UguyRLVPKbiAn4t5SnXtt_7AAMRPjjwMb6bjyaY4GbfvgKaTM2SPIO_nlOvbzeWtL-fNLlUWDd0ODiXuQ_9xuMxvwh_oKS88EWrIS5I2vQ_LCYrqcFIqheocD8mo/s1600-h/november_2+042.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 236px; height: 320px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgOvVBBQELSGKKTzC8UguyRLVPKbiAn4t5SnXtt_7AAMRPjjwMb6bjyaY4GbfvgKaTM2SPIO_nlOvbzeWtL-fNLlUWDd0ODiXuQ_9xuMxvwh_oKS88EWrIS5I2vQ_LCYrqcFIqheocD8mo/s320/november_2+042.jpg" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5271884297564929666" /></a>Cups 'n' Cakeshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14159300567112624470noreply@blogger.com3tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3834185612203720130.post-14581956213403980842008-10-20T22:16:00.006+08:002008-10-21T09:12:20.034+08:00<strong>Modernism</strong><br /><br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjTf2cYz-8sasBTAD9ElDntsG-r4vjUY7Hkv6t46Uq1IyKwsBF_oqK0GVwUJs1zeie8cCtqGKsHzJ3VqUktksa_FE10UF0tMxskr3KphCv6a_nLr1EuJBeCvtCQ6fY5eqhedCk2d6yg7W8/s1600-h/octoberfest+023.jpg"><img style="float:left; margin:0 10px 10px 0;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjTf2cYz-8sasBTAD9ElDntsG-r4vjUY7Hkv6t46Uq1IyKwsBF_oqK0GVwUJs1zeie8cCtqGKsHzJ3VqUktksa_FE10UF0tMxskr3KphCv6a_nLr1EuJBeCvtCQ6fY5eqhedCk2d6yg7W8/s320/octoberfest+023.jpg" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5259241041293181426" /></a><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br />Purple and black. Not your typical or traditional colour of choice for a wedding. Personally, I think it is refreshing and it showed that the person who chose this colour is very open, modern and adventurous.<br /><br /><br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiYStQSQ4zU3YgUsl2oFPWyHHDK2_hO2BVsICmjQsCs2f5pYf3qdNsn3BRAiexB_goJ0GcefyXSfMuU7-aO6YG1uzW-5lMDPdr5JacWkIpjLOv_HECP9Eg67nRD8GvjGEZDDh_THLQW9BA/s1600-h/octoberfest+021.jpg"><img style="float:left; margin:0 10px 10px 0;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiYStQSQ4zU3YgUsl2oFPWyHHDK2_hO2BVsICmjQsCs2f5pYf3qdNsn3BRAiexB_goJ0GcefyXSfMuU7-aO6YG1uzW-5lMDPdr5JacWkIpjLOv_HECP9Eg67nRD8GvjGEZDDh_THLQW9BA/s320/octoberfest+021.jpg" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5259241738315664418" /></a><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br />I have to stress that this would be the first time I incorporated a conventional (but small) wedding cake together with the cupcakes. The conventional cake is a yellow moist vanilla cake, frosted with Ganache and covered with Marshmallow fondant. The crystal and flower topper as well as the satin ribbon border with the embellishment are all non-edible. The cupcakes are Nutella-filled vanilla cupcakes with Buttercream frosting. <br /><br /><br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhdFNowyzvnr1XJJuoE4HW-RBxVCggI6heu3xKUexXKFbAuirf7m3dD_IRf28WxTQdw4gW4zseR1uetHgcpllSAnz75j2CmkYQ_9aIYnI86DfJhE5sBr5ori6A601UqvMLDPK8o_5ThBkA/s1600-h/octoberfest+027.jpg"><img style="float:left; margin:0 10px 10px 0;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhdFNowyzvnr1XJJuoE4HW-RBxVCggI6heu3xKUexXKFbAuirf7m3dD_IRf28WxTQdw4gW4zseR1uetHgcpllSAnz75j2CmkYQ_9aIYnI86DfJhE5sBr5ori6A601UqvMLDPK8o_5ThBkA/s320/octoberfest+027.jpg" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5259241041343398770" /></a><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><strong>Glam</strong><br /><br /><br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj9_K66NGOsHRIFFoRf6_GKFrzzPpxlfyG7ej9qN81LdAQBmBd4yGxV4BFgntjguoE1jpqmVJ3er3bjoa0FDTyTY2jcU9mCqyvq1zN2O-XR1q9jEl65T_6UfspiVa53O4gBM4yu_pni-Bc/s1600-h/octoberfest+022.jpg"><img style="float:left; margin:0 10px 10px 0;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj9_K66NGOsHRIFFoRf6_GKFrzzPpxlfyG7ej9qN81LdAQBmBd4yGxV4BFgntjguoE1jpqmVJ3er3bjoa0FDTyTY2jcU9mCqyvq1zN2O-XR1q9jEl65T_6UfspiVa53O4gBM4yu_pni-Bc/s320/octoberfest+022.jpg" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5259241042933793922" /></a><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br />The butterflies and flower toppers are made from Marshmallow fondantCups 'n' Cakeshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14159300567112624470noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3834185612203720130.post-61873052367299799122008-09-19T07:10:00.003+08:002008-09-19T09:28:24.759+08:00<strong>Dark Pleasures</strong><br /><br /><br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjVSid5bjekeYhWvlmGrQ_2Iz-h8uXX2IocLc5Sluh2Fg4TWhb-vSKjJh6O03B5PZ-CkvFz46fTH1QnupmDRHlavfQF9Pxw0KZwVOQc6ICmAvpNFG5AowqfvX9l2yXMiDiS5d6ZDlkdA-k/s1600-h/Sample+Cupcakes+for+Verve+004.jpg"><img style="float:left; margin:0 10px 10px 0;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjVSid5bjekeYhWvlmGrQ_2Iz-h8uXX2IocLc5Sluh2Fg4TWhb-vSKjJh6O03B5PZ-CkvFz46fTH1QnupmDRHlavfQF9Pxw0KZwVOQc6ICmAvpNFG5AowqfvX9l2yXMiDiS5d6ZDlkdA-k/s320/Sample+Cupcakes+for+Verve+004.jpg" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5247521906452643746" /></a><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br />Why <a href="http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Chocolate">dark chocolate</a> is good for you? <br /><br />I read somewhere that dark chocolates, obtained from cocoa beans that contain flavonoids, which are plant compounds that perform antioxidant functions. The flavonoids found in dark chocolate are called flavonols. Research has proved that dark chocolate has a beneficial effect on both, your body and your mind. <br /><br />Dark chocolate can also boost your mood when you are feeling down. It contains a number of compounds that are stimulatory in nature.Dark chocolate also triggers the production of endorphins by your body which gives you a feel-good sensation and reduces the ability of your body to feel pain.<br /><br />So go ahead and indulge yourself with a little dark chocolate once in a while. Meanwhile, enjoy drolling over some of my little decadent Chocolate Valrhona Cupcakes frosted with Chocolate Valrhona Ganache Frosting topped with pretty pink gumpaste bows and flowers. <br /><br />Cheers.<br /><br /><br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi_Nmrqk46immdZ3sc9_Abej623GDfcwgPPwdT93PbXhcXI8kVgsWyp29Pj4wpcxBzaoKugklCXyXOQneUeWkhIZ6usDuoBt7kppszqNtO36s54zq5QGM0yTZxVeQwHMt_fqjWYid-vHmc/s1600-h/Zai's+birthday+cuppies+016.jpg"><img style="float:left; margin:0 10px 10px 0;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi_Nmrqk46immdZ3sc9_Abej623GDfcwgPPwdT93PbXhcXI8kVgsWyp29Pj4wpcxBzaoKugklCXyXOQneUeWkhIZ6usDuoBt7kppszqNtO36s54zq5QGM0yTZxVeQwHMt_fqjWYid-vHmc/s320/Zai's+birthday+cuppies+016.jpg" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5247535812701649698" /></a><br /><br /><br /><br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgPPUQ84pHwPEIc0Y4uqhY4DxsDV00YdUrchCJoYffjn6w8HZoBXE9thJ5X6vsgiKZiK0bFNSVy2yCR2VeeW_ZJV9aIjwNpeC6fWy6SdQ0AvAqnWhGMLnjoo5fQdDzEfBzspSem4L5T0Gc/s1600-h/Zai's+birthday+cuppies+018.jpg"><img style="float:left; margin:0 10px 10px 0;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgPPUQ84pHwPEIc0Y4uqhY4DxsDV00YdUrchCJoYffjn6w8HZoBXE9thJ5X6vsgiKZiK0bFNSVy2yCR2VeeW_ZJV9aIjwNpeC6fWy6SdQ0AvAqnWhGMLnjoo5fQdDzEfBzspSem4L5T0Gc/s320/Zai's+birthday+cuppies+018.jpg" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5247536363909087282" /></a><br /><br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgZNM2VcM7Ja1bJuqILTI7L424fjw3AwsWJ4Tj6JRqUQSTXXA8jBHSlHRWg01-FXUKSn7OicgUb2IH_92qqcl4DLsHaafHS2nhGHufG-YKwnahcZr2TE-AUiBYF6SN20Lk7fRHlhwjxPnw/s1600-h/Zai's+birthday+cuppies+015.jpg"><img style="float:left; margin:0 10px 10px 0;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgZNM2VcM7Ja1bJuqILTI7L424fjw3AwsWJ4Tj6JRqUQSTXXA8jBHSlHRWg01-FXUKSn7OicgUb2IH_92qqcl4DLsHaafHS2nhGHufG-YKwnahcZr2TE-AUiBYF6SN20Lk7fRHlhwjxPnw/s320/Zai's+birthday+cuppies+015.jpg" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5247536709088775234" /></a>Cups 'n' Cakeshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14159300567112624470noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3834185612203720130.post-76750221295240285902008-08-03T16:17:00.004+08:002008-08-03T16:36:07.846+08:00<strong>Papillons</strong><br /><br /><br />Or otherwise known as butterflies, made such lovely toppers besides flowers, of course. These butterflies and pink & white forget-me-nots were handmade with gumpaste. I just love the combination of electric green and hot pink! <br /><br /><br /><br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgcQE2JZLOnMpz9IWdf0wJT4-QELJDNyX53SwJNKADfEEoB4yZusNMO5uqaiWGZrlznPzdLoel0nbLvS9kJylA8_2Q8tprtuzywpWQ7WaOqiHuLbjqi_Zo_DNZ_qDUIItw6twBJBt-TkG8/s1600-h/May+cuppies_end+019.jpg"><img style="float:left; margin:0 10px 10px 0;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgcQE2JZLOnMpz9IWdf0wJT4-QELJDNyX53SwJNKADfEEoB4yZusNMO5uqaiWGZrlznPzdLoel0nbLvS9kJylA8_2Q8tprtuzywpWQ7WaOqiHuLbjqi_Zo_DNZ_qDUIItw6twBJBt-TkG8/s320/May+cuppies_end+019.jpg" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5230203145573513890" /></a><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br />Garden of Papillon<br /><br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi72SFGmmv4ngBwik3gn3PBiS9pppIsFuwpoO8OK-utc0aqYinM8sVrTn4Q_jum_a1dWK2SVGcbIc42DgBHRO8v2PYmKBQi7BuT2HKNj9krTlOvZYumQ59FAIdEqSBFeUJlLUOKEsSlCfk/s1600-h/May+cuppies_end+007.jpg"><img style="float:left; margin:0 10px 10px 0;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi72SFGmmv4ngBwik3gn3PBiS9pppIsFuwpoO8OK-utc0aqYinM8sVrTn4Q_jum_a1dWK2SVGcbIc42DgBHRO8v2PYmKBQi7BuT2HKNj9krTlOvZYumQ59FAIdEqSBFeUJlLUOKEsSlCfk/s320/May+cuppies_end+007.jpg" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5230202983055612610" /></a><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br />Abundance of Papillon - 60's inspired photographyCups 'n' Cakeshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14159300567112624470noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3834185612203720130.post-43750135671983722232008-05-13T01:03:00.005+08:002008-05-13T01:22:54.288+08:00<em><strong>To Mum, With Love</strong></em><br /><br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhog0YMi1j04qZm9y_19CCO3AO_cttaW23V63gV8Wjzpi2QwslLtAhrcus0EYBmhAmBvlk_kGF8Tub0xyIMkSo54y3sjHf3hpyyjHyS4Hspo_IOf4A2nE2uugoxWB657i_BZ8YhfJjDy0Y/s1600-h/mosaic8515038.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhog0YMi1j04qZm9y_19CCO3AO_cttaW23V63gV8Wjzpi2QwslLtAhrcus0EYBmhAmBvlk_kGF8Tub0xyIMkSo54y3sjHf3hpyyjHyS4Hspo_IOf4A2nE2uugoxWB657i_BZ8YhfJjDy0Y/s400/mosaic8515038.jpg" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5199542219171181842" /></a><br /><br /><em>For all Mothers and mums-to-be,<br /><br />I guess it will suffice to say, <strong><strong>Thank you for your Unconditional Love</strong>.</em></strong>Cups 'n' Cakeshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14159300567112624470noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3834185612203720130.post-16538060946739204732008-03-12T09:28:00.003+08:002008-04-09T22:20:21.710+08:00<strong><strong>Weddings in Spring</strong></strong><br /><br /><br /><a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/honeytar/2327160454/" title="Radiance by Cups 'n' Cakes by Hanita, on Flickr"><img src="http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2262/2327160454_5c1f7dbc9e_o.jpg" width="336" height="448" alt="Radiance" /></a><br /><br />Happy colours for a March wedding.<br /><br /><a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/honeytar/2327160522/" title="Eternal Love by Cups 'n' Cakes by Hanita, on Flickr"><img src="http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2206/2327160522_3a3bca5ae1_o.jpg" width="336" height="448" alt="Eternal Love" /></a>Cups 'n' Cakeshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14159300567112624470noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3834185612203720130.post-61641115822588874902008-03-07T10:15:00.003+08:002008-03-12T09:41:13.452+08:00<em><strong>Weddings @ Cups 'n' Cakes</strong></em><br /><br />2008 - Definately not the year of the Dragon but the requests of <em><strong>Red</strong></em> to be incorporated with the wedding cupcakes are a HOT FAVE this year!<br /><br /><br /><br /><em>Lunar New Year wedding for Aidil & Yuliz </em><br /><br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiUXbHDnrCQRbgymptSvqHUgw2sgLYnP-fHEWCW1WzaBRcEHFjlXGPYunzgWvmj5wQOSTu2Tir2XPFAGrHKIfMYpiaM3Zu92xIRd4H9tyouoOqwrfDzSpl_k8BQQDwK1ffFb8PMVVdwzQU/s1600-h/CNY+weddings_4.jpg"><img style="float:left; margin:0 10px 10px 0;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiUXbHDnrCQRbgymptSvqHUgw2sgLYnP-fHEWCW1WzaBRcEHFjlXGPYunzgWvmj5wQOSTu2Tir2XPFAGrHKIfMYpiaM3Zu92xIRd4H9tyouoOqwrfDzSpl_k8BQQDwK1ffFb8PMVVdwzQU/s400/CNY+weddings_4.jpg" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5173913600574564754" /></a><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/cupsncakes/2271598920/" title="Lunar New Year Wedding by CupsNCakes, on Flickr"><img src="http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2162/2271598920_46aa88e5fa.jpg" width="375" height="500" alt="Lunar New Year Wedding" /></a><br /><br /><br /><em>Flaming Red & Ivory White for Janet's Wedding Cupcakes</em><br /><br /><a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/honeytar/2189570518/" title="Flaming Red & Ivory White by Cups 'n' Cakes by Hanita, on Flickr"><img src="http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2323/2189570518_fcef2d7db1_o.jpg" width="336" height="448" alt="Flaming Red & Ivory White" /></a><br /><br /><a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/honeytar/2188782349/" title="Flaming Red & Ivory White by Cups 'n' Cakes by Hanita, on Flickr"><img src="http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2420/2188782349_07ee648c95_o.jpg" width="336" height="448" alt="Flaming Red & Ivory White" /></a>Cups 'n' Cakeshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14159300567112624470noreply@blogger.com0