The Sweet Life

Never been so happy to see my cake destroyed!!

2011-09-27T05:52:00.000-07:00

I can't believe I'm saying this but my baby just turned 1!!! As you know, I've been on an extended maternity leave for the past year. Look at that little face... can you blame me? This little boy is a ray of sunshine and I have loved every minute of the extra time I have been able to spend with him!!

This is probably unbelievable for the child of a cake maker, but he didn't have a single taste of cake or frosting before his first birthday! It's a rule of mine and all of my kids have stuck to it! (no matter how much their grandparents may have insisted)

Enter the first birthday cake smash!!!!

I think he liked it! Actually, he loved it. I have never been so happy to see one of my cakes destroyed!!! It was an absolute joy for everyone at his party to watch. Happy Birthday little one. I'm sure that's not the last of Mommy's cakes you'll enjoy ;)

Adorable Baby Owls

2011-06-30T07:16:00.000-07:00

I am so in love with this little pair of adorable baby owl cakes! I just wanted to share a few more photos from the shoot.

Images: www.vervestudio.com

Collaboration!

2011-06-25T15:30:00.000-07:00

I was so excited to pick up the new issue of Giggle Magazine with our baby owl on the front cover! You can view the online version here or pick one up today. This photo shoot was such a joy to be part of. Giovanni, from Footstone Ink, is a great friend and is so incredibly creative and talented. We worked into the morning hours via computer and text message to create the adorable baby owls for the stationary and cakes.

I love working with Gio. He took ideas from my cake sketches. I took ideas from his invites and when we put them together it came out like this:

Pretty great, huh? I can't stress enough how important the little details are! Choose vendors that work well together. It will really show in the cohesive and pulled together look of your event!

Thank you to Krystal from Verve Studio for the amazing pictures.

Don't be a "CopyCake"!!!

2011-05-09T16:54:00.001-07:00

Dear Brides,

I know it may seem tempting to look through bridal magazines or wedding blogs to find "the" cake of your dreams. Well, here's a little warning... do so at your own risk! Creating an exact replica of a cake is nearly impossible, especially if it was originally created by someone else. Here's a little visual example for you:

Remember this cake I made in 2009?

It was custom designed by me to match the couple's wedding invitations. One of my favorite things about this cake is the handmade sugar peony!

Apparently, a bride saw it on the photographer's blog and loved it. That's great! Here's where things went wrong... it seems she took the picture to her baker who convinced her that my cake could be duplicated for her wedding. Unfortunately, the results were not quite the same.

Here's the "copy cake" complete with a silk/paper flower.

So.... the moral of the story is, don't let a baker tell you that they can exactly "copy" someone else's work! You don't want a knock off wedding cake!!! Please, please look at your baker's portfolio. If you don't see the quality or style that you are looking for, go somewhere else! (preferably Posh Pastry) :)

Party Pretzels

2011-04-22T07:02:00.000-07:00

Did you know that Posh Pastry also makes custom gourmet chocolate dipped pretzels? They are all hand dipped and absolutely amazing!

We custom coordinate each one to work with your colors, style and event. They make perfect favors for your wedding or party! We also do custom holiday baskets. Yum!

We have a new home!!!

2011-04-21T08:09:00.000-07:00

I'm so excited to announce that Posh Pastry has a new home... sort of. We are so happy to be the newest member of Love Wedd Bridal Boutique!!! This is an amazing group of top wedding vendors! I will now be holding all client meetings at the Love Wedd office in the Haile Village Center.

Make sure to go to their website and check them out!

We have news!!!

2011-04-13T07:25:00.000-07:00

I am so excited to be dusting off the blog and posting again! I have enjoyed every minute of my maternity leave!

NOW it's time to get back to some business (with baby in tow). There are big things in the works and I will have an announcement coming soon.

The WORLD wide web

2011-01-13T06:09:00.004-08:00

Remember the Twilight photo shoot we did last year? Let me jog you memory...

Apparently it has made quite an impression! This morning I received an email from a mother in South Wales UK. Her daughter is getting married and they both love the romantic and Gothic look our Twilight inspired cake! It's perfect for her wedding and they want one just like it! Since I can't go to Wales, I'm offering some assistance to her baker. This is the second overseas email that I've received about this cake. (the first was from Australia)

I googled "Twilight wedding" and our photo shoot is one of the first images that comes up! I am thrilled that my work is being viewed and appreciated all over the world!!!

Just wanted to send another big thank you to everyone who made this shoot possible!!!

Concept & Event Stationery | Unique Designs | www.daretobunique.com

Photography | Pure: Photography by Lindsey Tropf | www.purebylindsey.com

Concept Designer: Flowers & Tablescape | Event Divas | www.theeventdivas.net

Cake | Posh Pastry | www.poshpastry.com

Hair | Stephanie & Lonie Carpenter from Mode Salon | www.amodesalon.com

Makeup | Sarah Hunter from Mode Salon | www.amodesalon.com

Accessories | Kari Roy | www.kariroy.com

Female Model | Chanel Bird | chanelb17@aol.com

Male Model | Bobby Swan

Wedding Dress | Solution’s Bridal | www.solutionsbridal.com

Tux | Tuxedo Junction | www.tuxedojunction.com

Linen Rentals | Celebration’s Catering | www.celebrationscatering.com

Where have we been?

2010-12-07T10:30:00.000-08:00

I know I've been away for a while but I've been busy with a special project! I've had something special in the "oven".

I am so proud to introduce my new little addition... Callen! He is an absolute joy and we are all so in love with him! As you know, little ones grow fast, so I'm taking some time off to enjoy my little boy.

I've got some big plans and more wonderful cakes to show you in the future. During my down time, I've been trying new recipes and making new sketches and learning new techniques. Stay tuned!

Love,

Kristy

Huge Thank You!!!

2010-03-30T06:52:00.001-07:00

I cannot thank everyone enough for everything they did to help with The Sweet Life! Words can not express how insanely beautiful the Hippodrome looked after the Event Divas got a hold of it! I will be posting more pics about the event but here are just a few. Thanks to Footstone Photography for all of the great pictures!

Taste the Sweet Life

2010-02-24T08:15:00.001-08:00

Don't miss your chance to taste the sweet life. All you can eat cake and filling flavors can't be beat! RSVP's are rolling in for "The Sweet Life" cake tasting. Space is limited, so RSVP today! If you didn't get an invitation but want to come, leave a comment here and I'll send you one.

The Vendors

2010-02-22T10:05:00.000-08:00

I am so excited to announce the Amazing team of vendors who will be working with me to make "The Sweet Life" cake tasting an incredible event!

I hope you will join us March 4th at 6 pm. The Hippodrome Theatre will be an amazing backdrop for our event! Not only will you get to see examples of my work and taste my amazing cake and filling flavors, but you'll see the work of some of the best wedding vendors in Gainesville! There will be stunning floral designs by the Event Divas, appetizers from Terranova Catering, music by Florida Wedding DJ's and linens from Party Time rentals. The pros from Unique Designs, Adore Events and Footstone Photography will be there to answer your questions and display their amazing work. Last but not least, you'll see beautiful models in gowns from Solutions Bridal!

Don't miss out! This event is FREE, but requires a RSVP. Invitations are going out today! If you'd like one, please leave a comment with your email address.

It's finally here!

2010-02-18T08:20:00.001-08:00

I have had so many requests from brides to host a cake tasting night. Finally, the time is here! With the help of some amazing vendors, I am so proud to host "The Sweet Life, a cake tasting event"!

Come back tomorrow to see some of the incredible vendors who will be joining me and find out how to register!

Come eat cake!!!

2010-01-29T10:00:00.001-08:00

I am so excited to be a part of the Florida Bridal Expo again this year. If you've been dying to try some of our cake, come on out and get some. We will be at the expo with lots of cake to taste and plenty of cakes on display to spark your imagination. Hope to see you there!

A Sweet New Look...

2009-11-24T16:05:00.000-08:00

As you have probably noticed, the blog has been undergoing a transformation. The background has changed and I have shortened the name... Now it's called "The Sweet Life" (of a sugar artist) I think the name is truly fitting! I am so blessed to do what I love. I have wonderful clients and amazing friends. It really is a sweet life!

One of my favorite changes is the new blog header created for me by the incredibly talented Unique Designs team!!! I love it so much that you may be seeing it on something else soon. Don't worry, there will be pictures. If you haven't already, check out the Unique Designs Blog! They have some gorgeous Christmas cards, plus free downloads, and lots of invitations to spark your creativity.

Movie Ticket Winners & A big Thank You!

2009-11-19T17:24:00.000-08:00

First, the winners for tickets to go see New Moon!

We used a very complex random generating process from Random.org involving randomly selecting a vendor who has a blog/facebook/twitter, randomly selecting one of those from the vendor, then randomly selecting a commenter/retweeter. Ahhhhhh! After all that, winners have been selected and will be contacted by the vendor they commented on.

From Posh Pastry’s Blog: Kaci Tetstone
From Pure’s Twitter: Amanda (SwoonOverIt)
From Unique Design’s Blog: Kathy (KB Cakes)
From Kari’s Facebook: Shanna Dixon

And we also wanted to send out a “Thank You” to a couple blogs who featured us! You can click on the screenshot to go check out their posts!

Share and Enjoy:

Secret Project.... Twilght concept wedding!!!

2009-11-17T04:00:00.000-08:00

I am so excited to finally be able to share our secret project!!!! Here's how it started...

Due to a slight obsession, {Unique Designs} wanted to create a Twilight wedding invitation, an idea which blossomed into a full concept design and shoot. The intent was not to replicate Bella & Edward’s wedding, which was actually an Anne of Green Gables dress and was filled with white flowers, but to make another wedding style based on the mood and concept of Twilight. To acknowledge Edward’s personality, we chose a dramatic look with bold flowers, strong reds, and splashes of black feathers. To incorporate Bella, we wanted to take a vintage twist which can be seen in the creams, vintage brooches, and antique lace.

When Giovanni, from Unique Designs, called and asked me to be part of this project I was thrilled. My mind was racing with ideas. I wanted to make a cake that was elegant, timeless, and beautiful like Edward. I brought in Bella's softer side with a lace design and vintage style brooches. I have so many pictures to share. I'm going to start with a few of my favorites. The cake features a cut sugar lace design with sashes and bows that are made of sugar too!

Here is a close up shot of my cake and the stunning invite by Unique Designs. I

can't believe how well they go together!!! Beautiful aren't they?

Here is a preview of the daylight shoot, which was also incredibly beautiful... come back later today to see more and to find out how to win tickets to the movie!!!!!

I want to send a very special thank you to all of the vendors who made this photo shoot so amazing! Make sure to visit their website and blogs for more images of our Twilight New Moon photo shoot.

Concept & Event Stationery | Unique Designs | www.daretobunique.com

Photography | Pure: Photography by Lindsey Tropf | www.purebylindsey.com

Concept Designer: Flowers & Tablescape | Event Divas | www.theeventdivas.net

Cake | Posh Pastry | www.poshpastry.com

Hair | Stephanie & Lonie Carpenter from Mode Salon | www.amodesalon.com

Makeup | Sarah Hunter from Mode Salon | www.amodesalon.com

Accessories | Kari Roy | www.kariroy.net

Female Model | Chanel Bird | chanelb17@aol.com

Male Model | Bobby Swan

Wedding Dress | Solution’s Bridal | www.solutionsbridal.com

Tux | Tuxedo Junction | www.tuxedojunction.com

Linen Rentals | Celebration’s Catering | www.celebrations-everything.com

Follow the clues...

2009-11-13T06:12:00.000-08:00

I heard it through the grapevine that Avie has some big news to share on Monday! They have even started leaving clues. So channel your inner Sherlock Holmes and head over to Avie's blog to see if you can figure it out.

What do you think it could be? Stay tuned and don't forget to visit their blog on Monday for the big reveal!!!

She sells sea shells...

2009-11-11T17:55:00.000-08:00

Well, not really, I just like that rhyme.

I love the simple beauty of this cake. It was for a small beach themed wedding. The shells are hand made from white chocolate. The bride wanted a really clean simple look, so we kept the shells all white and added a little shimmer to make them stand out.

This is a close up view of the shells. Not only are they pretty, but they are yummy too!

Secret Project Clue

2009-10-29T10:43:00.000-07:00

Anything look familiar? Stay tuned for more clues.

I want one!!!

2009-10-16T10:24:00.000-07:00

I admit, this post has nothing to do with cakes but it's my blog so I guess I can talk about whatever I like. When I saw a picture of this bike I wanted one sooo bad. It has such a cool casual feel. Maybe you have to be a mom with an ugly yellow bike cart hooked up behind your bike to appreciate the beauty of this thing. Since Christmas is coming up, I just thought I put this out there. Do you love it too?

Secret Project

2009-10-12T10:25:00.000-07:00

I am so excited about a secret project I have coming up. It's super creative and I'm sure you are all going to love it! I have been working on this design for a while now. I've been keeping a sketch book beside my bed and drawing up new stuff every night, when I should be sleeping.

I can't wait to share this with all of you!!!

We're a featured vendor

2009-10-08T10:36:00.000-07:00

Posh Pastry is a featured vendor on the Sloutions Bridal blog. Go check it out! The Bridal Closet

Fun Night at Solutions!

2009-09-25T10:37:00.000-07:00

I had such a great time at Solutions Bridal last night. I was so happy to be asked to participate in their Denim and Diamonds bridesmaids night! I brought along some Posh Pretzels and little chocolate cake bites. They were both a huge hit!

I love the Solutions Girls! They are so good at what they do. Last night I saw lots of bridesmaids come in and find great dresses. I even saw one super cute bride find "her" perfect dress. It was such a cool moment when the popped the champagne. They were all laughing and crying. What a great job.

See you girls again soon!

Catch...

2009-09-22T09:13:00.000-07:00

My brother-in-law got married last month and I was more than happy to create a custom groom's cake to really fit Jeff. He is a baseball player. Steve and I have been married for twelve years so when I met Jeff he was only twelve years old. I've seen tons of his baseball games from Babe Ruth to high school. So, there was really only one choice for his groom's cake....

He loved it and was such a good sport for taking pictures. Not only did it look cool but it was sooo delicious. He chose chocolate cake filled with caramel and ganache.

Change of plans...

2009-09-17T10:08:00.000-07:00

Hi Everyone! I have a change to announce. Instead of coming to Solutions Bridal this Saturday, I will be joining them for their bridesmaid night next Thursday, September 24th. I can't wait! It is going to be super fun... and of course, I will be bringing treats!

Thank You!!!

2009-09-15T07:06:00.001-07:00

The Florida Bridal Expo on Sunday was a huge success!!!! Thank you to all of you who came out to visit us! I loved meeting with you and was thrilled at the wonderful responses we got. I'm so happy that so many of you loved the taste of our cakes. After all, a pretty cake is worth nothing if it doesn't taste great too.

I will be scheduling appointments soon so please email me to get on the list. If you missed out, I will be at Solutions Bridal this Saturday at 10:00 am with some treats to share. Hope to see you there!

You know you want some!!!

2009-09-09T06:19:00.000-07:00

Have you ever wanted to taste a cake from Posh Pasty? Well, here's your chance. We will be at the Florida Bridal Expo this weekend with lots of samples for you to try. We will also have some beautiful display cakes for you to look at. Come out and get some ideas for your wedding cake and come HUNGRY! We will have serveral cake, frosting and filling combos to taste.

Hope to see you there!

For more information visit the Solutions Bridal website at www.solutionsbridal.com

I've had a little work done...

2009-08-25T08:53:00.000-07:00

Well, not me but my logo has gone under the knife so to speak. I have always loved my logo. I knew what I wanted it to look like and my husband (who is not a graphic designer, just a guy with Photoshop) did a great job making it for me. I still like it, but Posh Pastry has grown so quickly. I felt like our logo and image should match the incredible creations that come out of our cake studio. Who did I call... Giovanni and his team at Unique Designs, of course!

Working with them is so amazing! I wanted to stay true to my original design, but it needed to be polished and updated. Giovanni listened to everything I wanted and came up with such a beautiful combination of old and new. I absolutely love it! They also created some new marketing materials (come see them at the bridal show Sept. 13th) and a circle logo witch is now featured on my website.

I know I'm starting to sound like the president of the Unique Designs fan club.... OK well, maybe I am... but they deserve it. The Unique team truly cares about their clients. Their work is creative, beautiful, innovative and truly Unique! Thanks guys!!!!

We're on the blog

2009-08-17T16:05:00.000-07:00

I love Leah at Celebrations Catering. She is so incredibly sweet and her food is insanely good! One of my favorite things about Leah is that she always has her camera with her. A few months ago we attended an event at Bay Laurel. I made several kinds of treats including a couple different styles of Posh Pretzels. I was in a huge hurry that day and forgot my camera. Luckily Leah had hers, and she posted some pics on her blog today. Go check them out!

Pure Delight

2009-08-14T21:00:00.000-07:00

One of my favorite photographers, Lindsey Tropf, of Pure: Photography by Linsey Tropf has completely redone her business branding: colors, logo, website, business cards, blog, and more. To celebrate and share her own excitement, she is having a week of GiveAways before her

launch with unique wedding items from both local vendors and some personal Etsy favorites.

There will even be a Posh Pastry give away! If you read my blog then you know how absolutely in love I am with the pictures Lindsey did of my pink and black cake! She is so incredible! I can't wait to see the new website. If you haven't seen her work go to her blog NOW and check it out! Every day will be a new GiveAway with the winner(s) announced the next day. The prizes get larger and more expensive, so be sure to keep coming back until the end!

Playing with dummies...

2009-08-04T19:38:00.000-07:00

Dummy cakes that is. They can be so incredibly helpful. I can picture in my mind what a stacked 6,8,10 will look like and can tell how the spacing will differ from a 6, 9, 11. I know how a cake with a 4" top tier will look, but my brides may not. That's where the dummies come in. I have all shapes and sizes, hights and widths. When I'm planning a new cake, I pull them off the shelf and stack them up. It's great to be able to visualize what the cake will look like beyond the sketch. I even brought a box full of them to a bride's house to make sure that she would love the cake we planned for her. (wink, wink, Kari :)

This picture is the dummy cake version of the cake we made for Kari this past weekend. I have found that it is very helpful to use dummies when the cake is a nontraditional shape or size. I sent Kari this picture from my shop to get her OK before I started baking the real one.

Inspiration is everywhere

2009-07-11T12:37:00.000-07:00

Right now I'm on a cross country road trip with my family. While staying at an amazing hotel in Texas, I learned something about my kids... They see cakes everywhere, just like their Mom. We were up on the 9th floor looking down at the atrium below when my three year old asked me about the birthday cake. In the Mom way I said "oh yea" and went on down the hall. The next day my six year old asked me how long they were going to keep the giant cake down there. This time I stopped and payed closer attention. There was a small cafe with a very unique roof in the atrium. It looked like an amazing Asian style wedding cake.

It was then that I realized that my kids have grown up seeing unique custom cakes. They were used to seeing nontraditional style and cool design. I know most people don't walk around looking at objects and seeing cake designs in them like I do, but it was really cool to see that my kids are picking it up. They love art and design and I'd love to have them join me in the cake studio one day.

The kids inspired me so much that I took my camera around the hotel looking for more "cakes" and found the most beautiful Wedgewood vases and plates. They would make an amazing cakes! Thanks boys!!!

Uniquely New

2009-07-06T09:01:00.000-07:00

By now, I hope you are following the Unique Designs blog. If you aren't... why not? They had an amazing week of giveaways last week to celebrate the launch of their new website. Including a $100.00 gift certificate for some Posh Pretzels. I can't wait to see who the lucky winner is.

Unique's new website is AMAZING! I'm not just saying it because I am lucky enough to call them friends. Their work is the most beautiful and creative I've ever seen. Everything they make is completely custom so if you're looking for more than cookie cutter invites or announcements you have to check them out!!!

Love Unique

2009-05-31T18:08:00.000-07:00

My friends at Unique Designs have launched their new blog. Have you been over there to check it out yet? I have not seen more amazing invitations anywhere! They will absolutely create something stunning and "unique" for your event.

The new blog is just the beginning for them. They have a new logo, a new look, and soon... a new website. I can't wait to see it. I have seen some of the super secret pictures, and they are amazing too! I love Unique... and I know you will too.

Photo by k-gallery

Darling Damask

2009-05-26T05:52:00.000-07:00

I had the pleasure of making Annie's wedding cake this weekend. I have to say that she had some of the worst weather I've seen on a wedding day in a long time. She took it all in stride. They got married under umbrellas and looked good doing it.

I really don't like cake deliveries in the rain. Not only is the drive terrifying ( we saw three wrecks on the way to the reception site) but getting the cake out of the van and into the venue is a challenge. I'm happy to say that Annie's cake arrived safely ( and dryly) The reception was decorated with black and white damask with pink flowers. It was beautiful, and the cake matched perfectly.

Ready For My Close Up

2009-05-21T07:57:00.000-07:00

You can probably tell that I am in Love with the pictures that Lindsey of Pure by Lindsey shot of my cake. This one is now a featured cake on my website. This is a close up of the sugar peony that I made for Matt and Tracey's wedding cake.

Speaking of Matt and Tracey, I got the sweetest note from Tracey!

Hi Kristy,
The cake was absolutely amazing!! I didn't get to eat much of it, but what I did eat was so good! People are still telling us how good it was and how awesome it looked!
Thanks again!
Tracey

My job is so awesome!

Touchy Touchy

2009-05-19T08:14:00.000-07:00

A few months ago Susan, from Powers Photography, sent me some images that they took of my gator Groom's cake. This is beautiful bride and groom cutting the cake. Do you notice anything about the gator? Let me help you find it...

This is the cake the way it was delivered.

Do you notice anything now??? :)
I don't know why, but people LOVE touching cakes. This poor gator got poked in the eye and had his teeth pulled out before the couple got to cut him. I'm going to blame this one on kids attending the wedding. Surely it was a child who didn't know better, right? You'd be surprised how many touchy touchy grown ups I've seen out there.

Remember folks, it's a cake and other people are going to eat it. Let's try to keep our fingers to ourselves :) (spoken in my best "Mom" voice)

A big thanks to Powers Photography for the images! More pictures of this beautiful wedding are featured on their website.

Magazine Worthy!

2009-05-14T06:37:00.000-07:00

I am beyond excited to show you these pictures of Matt and Tracey's wedding cake!!!! Lindsey Tropf , of Pure by Lindsey, did an amazing job photographing their cake. It looks like it should be in a magazine! It is so thrilling to have my work photographed by someone so talented! Her style is so modern and cool. If you haven't been to her website, you should definitely check it out!

This picture features my tuxedo cake, alternating layers of white and chocolate fudge cake filled with chocolate mousse, white chocolate mousse and chocolate ganache! Yummy!!!

One last thing, the peony is hand made out of sugar! It's one of my favorite things about this cake. Each time I put another petal on, I loved it more!!!!

Ceck Us Out!

2009-05-14T05:45:00.000-07:00

We've been blogged about! Matt and Tracey are the sweetest couple and I was thrilled to make their cake. Their wedding (including the cake) is featured on two blogs today.

The ladies of Masterpiece weddings did a fabulous job with all the details. You can read about how they did it here.

This is me working on the cake, captured by Amanda of Masterpiece Weddings.

The next blog we made an appearance on is Pure by Lindsey. She is an amazing photographer with such a cool style. Check out her beautiful pictures of the wedding here.

Awesome Angle

2009-05-06T05:10:00.000-07:00

Two weeks ago I had the pleasure of meeting Jordan Smith from Green Flamingo Photo. She is such a cool girl and her work is so amazing! She took this picture of one of my cakes and I absolutely love it! It's such a interesting angle and really different than any I've had taken before. Thanks Jordan!

If you haven't already, go check out her website!

Photon Studio

2009-05-03T13:07:00.001-07:00

Last week, I participated in a beautiful event by Avie at Bay Laurel. I was lucky enough to have my cake and pretzels photographed by Dana Rasmussen of Photon Studio! I am completely in love with the image of the cake. I don't usually like pictures of the back side of cakes, but this one is just so beautifully shot.
The pretzels were a huge hit and so was my new creation... cake shots. They are super fun, and I'll be posting more about them later.

I want to thank Angela for including me in this event and Dana for the awesome pictures!

Rear View

2009-03-25T07:32:00.000-07:00

I just love this picture. I think it's both cute and a little creepy. This is the rear view of my possum cake. I think the tail is pretty lifelike. Surprisingly, this cake was for a Christmas party. LOL... My clients are so great!

One of my Favorites

2009-03-10T18:00:00.000-07:00

This summer I made a cake for a great girl, Lauren. She had a summery, tropical theme reception at the Gateway Grand. This cake was so yummy too! It was my classic white cake filled with pineapple and coconut filling, summery and fresh!

Sketches

2009-03-10T06:58:00.001-07:00

This is a sketch that I made for the garden wedding cake I posted last week. Keep in mind, I'm a sugar artist... not a pen and paper artist.

As you can see, I varied from the sketch a little. The Bride and Groom wanted rounded edges. The scrollwork was changed a little and the flower on the top tier would have been "too much" in real life. Doing a sketch like this gives the bride an preview of what to expect and gives me a basic plan to follow.

Garden Wedding

2009-03-06T08:10:00.000-08:00

Yesenia and Alexis had such a beautiful wedding at Kanapaha Gardens. The cake was made to fit beautifully into the the surroundings. The sugar orchids were hand painted to match the orchids that were used in the floral arrangements.

Posh Pretzels

2009-02-25T06:13:00.000-08:00

Last weekend brides at Solutions Bridal were treated to a "Posh Pretzel" when they came in for a consultation. Posh Pretzels are gourmet chocolate dipped pretzels. They make such great favors and can customized for any color scheme. Yummy!

Super Sweet 16

2009-02-22T19:18:00.000-08:00

Marlye turned 16 on valentines day and no ordinary cake would do. She had an amazing party and I was so happy to be a part of it. We decided to make her cake look like a stack of gifts. Marlye's Mom joked that Marlye should always get chocolates, roses and gifts for Valentines day, since it is also her birthday... and that's what I created for her.

I'll be out for a while

2009-02-13T09:59:00.000-08:00

Hi everyone,
I just wanted to let you know that I will be out for a while. My Dad passed away on Wednesday. I don't expect to be in the office much for the next week or so. I'm sorry to tell you all that I won't be competing in Let's Eat Cake. It's just too much for me right now. I do still urge all of to go and support Melissa in her great cause!
Thanks,
Kristy

The Details... scrollwork

2009-02-09T07:31:00.000-08:00

The next of the "posh" details I want to show you is scrollwork. It is a hand piped detail that can be very time consuming, but can look amazing!

This beautiful cake was made for one of the sweetest brides ever! Her theme was rustic and elegant with vibrant fall colors. I absolutely love how this cake came out. The bride loved it too... She even sent me this letter from her honeymoon because she couldn't wait to tell me what she thought of the cake.

Words cannot describe our beautiful cake. We went to cut the cake and when I saw it I cried, I couldn't help it, it was absolutely gorgeous. It is exactly what I envisioned, and so much more. You are amazing and so talented. Everyone was talking about how good it tastes and how beautiful it was. Thank you so much for your hard work.

Amazing...right? I love my job!

The Details

2009-02-01T20:41:00.000-08:00

I thought it would be fun to go over some of the little details that make a cake a Posh Pastry. The first detail is one of my favorites... the crimped edge. This is a unique detail that is unexpected and beautiful. It looks great on the top edge of the cake, especially when it is hand painted with a contrasting color.I love the simple elegance of this cake. Ashely knew exactly what she wanted when she came into my studio. Clean lines, modern and elegant... It turned out exactly the way she wanted it. I love this one too... simple but beautiful!

Tiny Love

2009-01-29T07:40:00.000-08:00

Ever since Kenya, from Unique Designs, saw my pink and black cake... she was in love! She sent me the sweetest email about it, and blogged about it too.

Tuesday was her birthday and to celebrate I created a mini version of the "Kenya" cake. You can read her post about it on the Unique Designs Blog. Happy Birthday Kenya! Thanks for the love!!!

Tea for Two... a two year old!

2009-01-26T08:16:00.001-08:00

I love these tiny cakes. They were made for a little princess tea party. The center cake was for the birthday princess and each little princess guest had her own cake. Aren't they cute! It was such an adorable party. I was happy to be a part of it!

I can't believe it!

2009-01-16T05:03:00.000-08:00

Big news... Kerry Vincent is now a judge for Let's Eat Cake! Honestly, I didn't think I'd have a cake judged by her so early in my cake career! I am completely thrilled and terrified! I know she is an amazing, kind lady, but her work is unbelievably flawless.

I am really excited to meet her. I hope she'll autograph her book for me.

A big thank you!

2009-01-13T07:59:00.000-08:00

I just wanted to say thanks to all of you who came out to see us at the Bridal Expo last weekend! I loved meeting so many brides and grooms. The feedback I got from you was wonderful. Remember, we strictly limit the number of cakes we do per week, so if you don't want to loose your date, book early. Contact me for your free tasting and consultation. All of our cakes are completely custom. I'm looking forward to making something great especially for you!

Happy Birthday Melissa!

2009-01-12T05:57:00.000-08:00

Happy Birthday to Melissa from Masterpiece Weddings! She is the amazing lady behind Let's Eat Cake! The cake competition to benefit St. Jude Children's Hospital. I am so passionate about this event. I have blessed with three healthy boys and I am so thankful! If you are blessed with healthy little ones in your life please donate to help those who are not.

If you are a professional baker, join me in competing. Amateurs are welcome too! Do what you love and help kids too! What could be better? All the proceeds go to St. Jude. Let's make Melissa's Birthday the best ever by raising a lot of money for the kids.
Photo by: K- Gallery

Congratulations to the CHAMPS!

2009-01-09T05:54:00.000-08:00

I don't think anyone is more excited than the three little Gators that live at our house! What an awesome/stressful game. Congratulations to the team and the Gator Nation!

Anyone craving a giant cake that looks like a trophy? LOL :)
Photo: Gainesville Sun

Come see me at the Gainesville Wedding Expo

2009-01-07T08:10:00.000-08:00

I am so happy to be participating in this show again! Please come out and see me. I will have lots of display cakes, a slide show of my other work, and of course lots of yummy cake to try!

12:00-5:00 PM. Curtis M. Phillips Center for the Performing Arts.

Don't miss a Gainesville TRADITION. Plan your wedding in a day! Twice a year, the best local wedding related vendors gather in ONE PLACE to help you create the wedding of your dreams! Visit them all, and then take a break to see the NEWEST 2009 Wedding Fashions in a fun-filled RUNWAY fashion show by Jay's Bridal.

Theater doors open at 1:30 pm. Fashion show at 2:00 pm. Prize drawings at 4:00 PM.

2009-01-05T05:15:00.000-08:00

Ok... You probably know I'm not responsible for making this awesome logo. I just copied the post from Unique Designs. This really is such a great cause and I am so excited about it! I can't wait to see and taste all the amazing cakes! What's better than awesome cakes and a good cause? SO... here's the post from Unique Designs.

As I'm sure you all know, Let's Eat Cake, the amazing fundraiser hosted by the equally amazing Melissa Margarita-DiStefano, is February 17th at the Plaza Paramount Hotel. {Wow, that is right around the corner!!} Let's Eat Cake is a cake decorating competition with all proceeds going to the St. Jude Children's Research Hospital. In an effort to make sure we get the word out to everyone (and raise money), we are starting this chain-blog (Ok, not sure if that is correct terminology. But it's like a chain letter so let's just go with it, shall we?)

Here's what we need you to do...Repost this post on your blog and ask others to post it on their blogs. Melissa will donate one dollar to the fundraiser for every blog that this is reposted on. Let's make Melissa Pay! Once you have reposted it, leave a comment letting us know that you posted it along with the url to the blog. It's for a great cause and it will be fun to see how far it will go! So lets do it... Lets blog it forward and raise money for a great cause!!!

Ps: If you haven't already, be sure to check out the Let's Eat Cake Blog!

Happy New Year!!!

2008-12-31T07:43:00.000-08:00

I can't believe 2008 is already gone. It has been a really great year for my family. We are so blessed with three healthy little boys, a safe and happy home and family and friends who love us. When you come right down to it, that's all that really matters. The rest is just a bonus!

2008 was the first full year of business for Posh Pastry, and it was a great one! I have met such wonderful people in the wedding industry who's help and friendship really mean a lot to me. I have also been blessed to have the most incredible clients! They have given me the chance to express my art, strengthen my creativity, and given me the opportunity to do the job that I love! To all of you... a huge thank you!

This was definitely the year of the sculpted cake at Posh Pastry and I have absolutely loved the challenge! I've been dreaming of recreating the National Championship trophy should a certain orange and blue team win the game. Ahh... a girl can dream!

To those of you who have already booked for 2009... I can't wait to create something incredible for you. I will never forget that my clients are the reason that Posh Pastry exists. You can be sure that your cake will get my total attention. I put my heart into each one because I know how important it is to you.

I hope you all have a happy and safe New Year!
Kristy

Holiday Cheer

2008-12-29T17:33:00.000-08:00

I love this time of year! Sweets and treats are my favorite things. For me, the holidays mean pretzels!!!

The thing I love about our small town is the Christmas Eve exchange. The bells in the church downtown play all afternoon while friends and neighbors visit each other and exchange goodies. We moved here five years ago. I remember that first Christmas Eve here, it was like a Norman Rockwell painting. I look forward to it every year.

My treat specialty it gourmet chocolate pretzels. They are so much fun to make! My friends are always excited to see what I come up with. I love to give them because they are so beautiful and soooo yummy!

Merry Christmas!!!

2008-12-26T17:52:00.000-08:00

This is my favorite time of the year. I have had such a wonderful Christmas. The thrill my little one gets when he sees the inflatable snowman and twinkling lights makes me so happy. I know I only have a few years to savor those moments when little things are so exciting, and I am soaking up every second of it! Sorry I've been slow on the blog lately... but they are only little once.

Merry Christmas and Happy Holidays!

To all my clients... thanks for letting me be a part of your life this year. I hope you have a very blessed and Happy new year!

Why I'm not a wedding/event planner...

2008-12-17T19:02:00.000-08:00

I know I've been MIA in the blog world for a while. I have been very busy learning an important lesson. I am a cake person...not a planner.
Planners pull together huge events, coordinate large groups of people (who sometimes don't get along) and pull off a tremendous party without breaking a sweat. They make it look easy......

It's NOT!

Ok, I'll get on with it. I was in charge of the Annual Progressive Christmas Dinner for our woman's church group. I love these ladies and I wanted this to be perfect. We were going to be eating at three different homes. I had to plan the program, meal, and decorations for three separate locations. One was actually a beautiful barn where we ate by candle and lantern light. I am so happy with how it came out. It was wonderful and I had so much help from some dear friends. When I took on this project I had no idea just how long it would take. I cannot tell you how many hours were spent working on this. Basically, I had no time to blog until it was finished.

The lesson I learned: Planners are invaluable! You will never know all the work that is being done behind the scenes. They make it look easy, non stressful, and fun. That's an optical illusion, they are actually working their butts off and putting their blood sweat and tears into making a perfect event seem like a breeze. Planners...my hat is off to you!
Kristy

Happy Thanksgiving!

2008-12-01T06:41:00.001-08:00

I know I'm posting this late, but I just wanted to wish everyone a happy thanksgiving! I am so thankful for my family and friends. We have been so truly blessed this year.

This week, I am especially thankful for doctors and antibiotics! I think we are all finally well...just in time for the kids to go back to school and bring new germs home. :)

Flowers to brighten your Monday

2008-11-24T07:20:00.000-08:00

This is a cake I did for a wedding shower with a fall theme. It think it's really fun. The flowers are real, but the basket is made of cake. Keep in mind, I'm not a florist... so all you florists out there... take it easy on me.

My favorite part of this cake is that the bride thought someone sent her a basket of flowers. She was so surprised to find out it was a cake!

Fun Friday

2008-11-21T05:13:00.000-08:00

I love these pictures. Don't they look sweet? Such a happy couple cutting their cake, then.....

BAM.......

I'm usually not a huge fan of cake in the face, but this was my sister in law, and they were so funny. Poor Jeremy, he got much worse than he gave.

Custom Cake Toppers

2008-11-20T07:05:00.000-08:00

Todays weddings are all about the personality of the couple. Gone are the days of a plain white cake with a plastic bride and groom on top. There are so many styles of toppers on the market today. For some brides, even that won't do. They want something truly custom, something no other bride will have. That's where I come in. Here are a few custom toppers I have made. Oh.. and don't forget about the (previously discussed) bows!This is an edible picture frame with edible photo for a bridal shower. The ruffled edge of the frame matches the ruffled bottom borders.This "F" is wrapped with ribbon and covered with matching sugar flowers.
This is a gumpaste monogram topper. It is hand cut and hand painted to match the gold accents on the rest of the cake.

When planning your wedding cake, remember you aren't stuck with what's on the shelf. We can make a custom topper just for you!

Sad News

2008-11-19T09:30:00.000-08:00

Hi everyone,
I'm sorry I haven't been blogging the past few days. My husband Steve's grandmother passed away on Thursday. This world is now without a wonderful woman! She was the most kind, compassionate, loving, and hard working person I've ever met. We will miss her!

Bows, Bows, Bows

2008-11-13T04:52:00.000-08:00

If you've seen my website, you have probably noticed that I love making bows. There are all kinds of bows that can be made of sugar...loop bows, dress bows, bows with flowing tails, bows with flowers..... I could go on and on.

Here are a few of my favorite bows. They can be made to really look like fabric, or they can be whimsical and fun.

I love clean and elegant cakes. Adding a beautiful bow and sash can take a cake from plain to simply beautiful. This bow was hand painted with edible shimmer to make it shine like satin.

So, if your cake design need a little something... think about adding a bow!

Groom's Cake

2008-11-12T07:39:00.000-08:00

I've said it before, but I love groom's cakes! They are so much fun. This was for a groom from Idaho. Apparently groom's cakes are a southern thing and he had never heard of them before. When his bride asked what he wanted for his cake he jokingly said, " a cheeseburger".
Well... that's exactly what he got!

I love this picture from J.S. Photography!!! It's so awesome to have my cakes photographed by such talented people!

If you have an idea for an out of the ordinary cake, I'd love to hear it. It's so much fun to turn ordinary thins into cake!

I have the BEST clients!!!

2008-11-10T05:02:00.000-08:00

I am so lucky to have such wonderful clients! I made Ava's first birthday cake last year and got such an amazing letter from her family! This year she had a strawberry shortcake party.

This cake was really fun to make, I loved the fondant strawberries. With all boys, I rarely get to make such girly things. LOL :)

I got this letter from her family this morning:

Kristy - You have done it again -the cake was an absolute
hit! Everyone loves the flavor and moistness of your cakes.
You have a long time customer in us - believe me!

This is a picture they sent me of the cake. It is so nice to make cakes for such sweet people. I'm looking forward to creating something awesome for Ava's 3rd birthday next year!

Let's Eat Cake!!!

2008-11-05T16:23:00.000-08:00

I am so excited about Let's Eat Cake!!! It is a wedding cake competition and cake tasting extravaganza. The best thing about it is that it's for a great cause. It benefits St. Jude Children's Hospital. It all started as a dream. Melissa, from Masterpiece Weddings, has made her dream a reality and she needs our help!!! Please visit the website and give a donation, even a small on one will really help.

For my cake friends, I think Melissa needs more competitors so let's step up and make this a success. I will be competing and have already started sketching some ideas. I'll keep you updated on my progress. I can't wait to see what everyone comes up with! I hope the competitors get to taste the cake too :)

The craziest week!!!

2008-11-05T09:16:00.000-08:00

I know I've slacked a little in the blog department last week. It was sooo busy! I made 150 cupcakes for a church carnival and two elementary school classes. We had two nights of Halloween (Friday and Saturday) and way more candy than we needed. On Saturday, I had to pry my husband away from the FL-Ga football game to help deliver a wedding cake. Then we rushed home to dress our kids up for trick or treat. Our town moved trick or treat until Saturday because there was a home football game on Friday. They joys of a small town :)

All in all it was a good week. The boys had a blast and the cake turned out great too! This picture is before I added the cake topper.

A "cake" for someone who doesn't like cake???

2008-10-29T07:20:00.001-07:00

This is the Groom's cake I did for my Sister in Law's wedding. The Groom doesn't like cake. Gasp.... what? I know it's unbelievable, but some people actually don't like cake.

We came up with something creative for him. This "cake" is actually stacked layers of brownies and frosting! It was so yummy, especially paired with the chocolate covered strawberries.

I am guest Blogger!

2008-10-28T07:06:00.001-07:00

Thank you so much to Unique Designs for let me be a guest blogger today! They asked me some really cute questions. I especially liked the one about the Easy Bake Oven. I had totally forgotten about the one I had growing up. I did love it and tried to use it all the time!

Swing on over and check out my post on their "fabulous little blog". When you are finished there, check out their beautiful website. Their work is AMAZING!!!! There was nothing out there like this when I got married. Their designs are custom, so they can create anything your heart desires.

Congratulations Shad and Sara!

2008-10-24T15:39:00.000-07:00

Congratulations to this awesome couple!!! I made Shad and Sara's wedding and groom's cakes a little over a year ago. This week they welcomed an adorable baby boy into the world. This is one lucky little guy. His Mommy and Daddy are such great people. Good luck guys... I love you!
Kristy

Groom's Cake

2008-10-23T06:29:00.001-07:00

This is the James, the Groom from the wedding last weekend, snacking on a fondant twizzler. Twizzlers are his favorite candy! I'm guessing he likes them a lot. The couple thought it would be fun to turn his favorite treat into a cake. It even had strawberry filling.

Thanks for challenging my creative skills and doing something fun!!!

Newest Creation

2008-10-20T06:29:00.001-07:00

Congratulations to Whitney and James! Their wedding reception was amazing! The weather was perfect for an outdoor event! There were brightly colored paper lanterns and twinkling lights. The tables were decorated with beautiful orchid arrangements made by the Bride's Mother.

I truly loved making this cake! I have known Whitney and her family for years. I am so glad that I got to be a part of their special day! Keep and eye out for the Groom's cake later this week. It was an homage to the Groom's favorite red candy!

The Happy Couple

2008-10-16T18:18:00.001-07:00

I love groom's cakes! They really show off a couple's personality. They can be traditional and formal or fun and funky. It's up to you.

Jen and Gordy are such a cute couple and were a lot of fun! The groom's cake was a surprise for Gordy's dad. We recreated his yellow Porsche and he loved it! He took tons of pictures of it and had to turn away when it was cut. The best part though.... it was really yummy!

Cake Love

2008-10-16T06:15:00.000-07:00

The cake master, Ron Ben Israel, is simply the best! I have been in love with his modern, clean and insanely beautiful cakes for years. His cakes defy gravity and his flowers rival mother nature. Check out his website, www.weddingcakes.com, for some inspiration and amazement!!!
Images from Ron Ben Israel cakes

Filling Flavors

2008-10-15T07:14:00.000-07:00

How many times have you been to a wedding where they served white cake with white frosting? Yea, it's good... but why not make it something people will go home raving about? There are several ways bakers put cakes together. Many have three layers of cake and two layers of filling. I prefer four layers of cake and three layers of filling.

Filling a cake this way provides the opportunity to do some really beautiful things. I think the cake should be beautiful on the outside and the inside. Adding colored or flavored butter creams and fruit fillings will add the ooh factor when the cake is cut.

I am so excited about the wedding cake I am making this weekend. Inside will be pineapple filling and guava mousse. This adds beautiful color to the cake and delicious flavor. Why not treat your guests to something unexpected... and delicious!

Images from brides.com

Bridesmaids Night

2008-10-14T06:13:00.000-07:00

Here is the display I did for bridesmaids night at Solutions Bridal. It was a Sex in The City theme using the colors hot pink and black.

This cake was so much fun to make. I didn't have any restrictions. They told me to do something creative that would go with the theme. Don't you think it would be prefect for a girly bridal shower? The twist pretzels and pretzel rods were made to match the color scheme, and were really yummy, if I do say so myself. :)

Let me know what you think.

A Sneak Peek

2008-10-13T12:57:00.000-07:00

I wanted to thank the girls at Solutions Bridal for blogging about me! Since they mentioned my pretzels, here's a pic from their bridesmaids night.

I have just added a pretzel section to my website. They make wonderful gifts and awesome wedding favors. They are all hand done, so they can be totally customized just for you! I'll be adding more pictures to the website so check back soon!

Gators, Gators, and more Gators

2008-10-12T19:19:00.000-07:00

This weekend I had the opportunity to make another alligator for a Gator fan groom. The reception was beautiful! The couple even had a outdoor sports bar set up to watch the game during the reception! True fans!!!!

This is my husband/delivery guy, Steve. I couldn't do it without him. We finished the table with fresh greenery. My gator looked like he was in the swamp.

Thank you to Keri and Frankie for including me in your special day!

A blog is born

2008-10-08T07:54:00.000-07:00

After months of blog stalking, I have finally decided to start my own blog. I have so many fun brides and grooms and I'd love to share some of them with all of you! My clients are the BEST! They allow me to do what I love. I get to be creative and work with so many different people. I absolutely love turning someone's idea into cake art! The cake is the centerpiece of any event. Thank you to all of my wonderful clients who have shined the spotlight on one of my creations!I'll start off with my booth from the Bridal Expo last month. It was so much fun! A special thanks to the girls at Masterpiece Weddings for the red sharpies!!!