Tis the Season for Farmers Markets and Showers

This Summer hasn't even started yet and is already ramping up with the Farmer's Market starting up this next weekend, Bridal showers and Baby showers throughout the next coming weeks. Can you tell... I'm getting excited!

Starting Friday, June 3rd I will be at the Juanita Farmer's Market from 3-7. We are located across the street from Juanita Beach and hopefully this July we will move over to the beach when the renovation is complete. Each week I will have 3-4 new flavors of cupcakes as well as a good stash of Chocolate Lava Cakes to take home.

I hope to see you out at the Market! And remember me for your events or parties you are putting on this Summer!

Fridays from 3-7

June, July and August

Snohomish Antique and Arts Faire ~ May 21st

I can tell that Summer is almost here when outdoor shopping events and farmersmarkets begin to pop up around the area everywhere. A new event for me that I'm excited to be a part of is the Snohomish Antique and Arts Faire this Saturday, May 21st. It will be held in downtown Snohomish from 10-4. Admission to the event is free! If you love antiques, art, handmade crafts or yummy food come and enjoy the festivities. I'm praying for great weather! :) Check out their website for more information. www.historicdowntownsnohomish.org/antiques-arts-faire.asp

Hope to see you there!

Thank you to those of you who were able to come out yesterday and show your support! I was thrilled that there were many who came despite that the weather was a bit cold. I brought Chocolate Lava Pots in jars, mini Strawberry and Blueberry Pies and Apple Turnovers (which werea surprising hit!) Here's some pics of the event.

A Peter Rabbit Themed Birthday

My niece has always loved Peter Rabbit since she was itty bitty so, for her 4th birthday last Sunday, we decided to throw her a Peter Rabbit themed party. Of course, a Peter Rabbit birthday wouldn't be quite complete without Mr. McGregor's garden... I had seen an idea months ago that I decided to recreate with cupcakes. Time consuming.. yes! Fun.. absolutely! I can't quite say I did it alone though (Papa helped with creating some of the vegetables :) Here are the pics from the day.

Miss Autrey in her birthday dress.

They were a big hit with the kids.

It was a beautiful day for a garden party outside. Happy Birthday, Autrey :)

A Royal Affair

I don't know what it is about girls and fairy tales. Is it the pretty dresses, the 'happily ever after', the romance or is it the hope of having your very own Prince Charming? I admit I was not all that into the Royal Wedding hype until a couple weeks ago when I received an invite to a Royal Wedding party in the middle of the night. I was intrigued, although a bit leary of a few hours loss of sleep, to watch a real life fairy tale... who doesn't like a fairy tale ending?! For the occasion we were all to where tiaras, of course. I made flower topped chocolate cupcakes with sapphire crystals (for her sapphire engagement ring) that we enjoyed with other sweet treats.

Cupcake Camp Seattle 4/17/2011

Today at Cupcake Camp Seattle was a blast! I made 400 mini cupcakes and they were completely gone by the end of the show. The day couldn't have been better with the beautiful sunshine and waterfront view of the Locks. I debuted a new cupcake called Orange Gingersnap (which both my brother and sister have informed me to rename it to Orange Ginger Spice... I'll think about it :)

If you didn't make it out this year definitely put it on your calendar for next year. It's a great way to taste some beautiful sweets (and take home a good sized box of them) or just get ideas for your own creations at home. For those of you I met today, I will be at both the Juanita and Meadowbrook (Seattle) Farmers Markets starting in June. Or if you can't wait that long you can always order some before then :). Here are a few pics from the day. Enjoy!

My sister and I figuring how to display 400 cupcakes!

My BIGGEST cupcake fan!

My newest flavor ~ Orange Ginger Spice

A glance at the cupcake contest.

Little miss Autrey and Mom helping Auntie Johanna.

Mom, my biggest behind the scenes helper. Thank you!

Time for a break

Spring is a perfect time to take a break before the craziness and busyness of Summer. Whether it's at home to do much needed cleaning and organizing or to get away from our usual day to day routines and travel and see new places.

This week I feel privileged to be able to do some traveling with some very dear friends. Our trip takes us back east to New Jersey, Pennsylvania and New York. There are going to be many exciting things to see I'm sure, but I think I'm secretly excited to visit some sweet shops when we get NYC... it is the birthplace for the cupcake craze you see :) I've got a few on my list to try out: one is Magnolia Bakery www.magnoliabakery.com and the other is Buttercup Bake Shop buttercupbakeshop.com both were started by the same gal and are well known all over New York.

I will post pictures when I return... till then I hope you can squeeze some moments from your routines for a much needed break. :)

Cupcake Camp Seattle: Year two!

I'm excited to be apart of Cupcake Camp Seattle for the second year in a row. This is a fun event for local bakeries and bakers in the Seattle area to come together and show off their finest creations while supporting a great cause - the Hope Heart Institute. It will be held on Sunday, April 17th from 12-4 at The Canal in Seattle. You all are welcome to come as well. Tickets cost $8 or $10 at the door. Last year, the line was out the door for several hours. So, if you are planning to come... get your tickets early! For more information and to purchase tickets check out http://cupcakecampseattle.com/.