Macarons, Marshmallows, and Meringues...Oh My!

Tomorrow I celebrate my 34^th birthday!  I am not a cake person but I do love pretty things and I adore a macaron!  The other night I stumbled across this insanely fun and gorgeous Vanilla Bean Cake topped with Macarons, Marshmallows, and Meringues and my eyes nearly doubled in size!   I immediately sent this to Sweet Mama saying “you think you can whip this up for me on Thursday”?!  She rolled with laughter! You have to know that years ago I “tortured” mama with cake decorating classes and once we completed the two part series she swore she would NEVER bake or decorate another cake in her life!  I for one still hold what I learned near and dear, but hardly ever put my skills to the test! I am insistent that we recreate this cake one day.  Maybe for Baby G’s first birthday??

 Head over to  Fork to Belly and see how they made this gem for their first Blogiversary!

 

 

Etsy Shop Of The Day...

Jeanette Zeis Ceramics out of Atlanta, Georgia creates the most adorable pottery. 

What I love most is how dainty and ladylike each piece is!

The hanging fruit basket reminds me of my "older" relatives...I swear they all had a hanging fruit basket in their kitchens. 
Might just be why this fruit basket catches my eye so much...more updated and super presh!

See more of the shop here...

Etsy Shop Of The Day...

I give you...

Love The Day

I absolutely adore this weeks Etsy shop of the day...

Love the Day will help you customize any party and keep your guests oohing and ahhing!!

A few items perfect for V-Day

See more of the collection here...

Also, make sure to check out Love The Day blog for fab party ideas!

The Caketress

Lori Hutchinson, is the amazing designer behind the The Caketress

Lori is a true artist...how breath taking are her cakes?!

I am completely blown away by the detailing on each cake.  I would love to have Lori design my wedding cake one day...but FYI Lori has each client meet and begin the "cake planning" process at least ONE year in advance!!!

Visit Lori's blog and website to see even more fascinating cakes!
Photography via Rowell Photography