Monthly Archives: February 2011

A new direction

Posted on February 27, 2011 by

Despite the snow piled up outside, thoughts of spring feeling like a thousand years away, I’m feeling like I’ve turned a corner. Writing this blog about Making, for almost a year, has actually been an amazing personal journey for me. … Continue reading →

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This one’s for Bruce

Posted on February 26, 2011 by

Yes, I know. I’m so predictable.

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Bird’s Nest baby shower cake

Posted on February 26, 2011 by

I just love this cake! Now I can’t wait to see Adriana.

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Bird’s Nest Baby Shower Cake

Posted on February 26, 2011 by

Well, it’s probably my fault it’s snowing outside. Spring has sprung inside, and I’m just feeling happy about it. This is going to be a lovely cake, I think. Here’s all the blossoms – I’ll wire them once they’re dry. … Continue reading →

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Cake for brefas…the beginnings of a baby-shower cake

Posted on February 26, 2011 by

If you are going to start making cake at 7 am, you may as well have it for breakfast!! Nothing goes better with a freshly baked cupcake than a steaming cup of coffee!  Yum! 

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My Current Most Excellent List of Children’s Books of all time!

Posted on February 24, 2011 by

I’ve been thinking a lot about children, reading, and books. Amongst other things. But two things triggered it recently for me. One, I had a daycare closure which resulted in a “free” day and a half at home with my … Continue reading →

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Flower Fairy Cake

Posted on February 20, 2011 by

A bit half-assed, but it’s Sunday, what can I say.  

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Midnight report

Posted on February 19, 2011 by

I hate being too tired to do more than I know I can, but I’m calling it a night on this cake. I wanted to do so much more, and I’m feeling picky and wishing I wasn’t feeling so ancient. … Continue reading →

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Tulip Fairy vs Ninja

Posted on February 19, 2011 by

Ok, so we have Ninjago and Flower Fairies competing at the same table. As usual, the Lego wins, Samurai sword vs. flower, every time. But it’s still fun. And as yet, we have not created a Lava Fairy. Or a … Continue reading →

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Flower Fairy cake, here we come!

Posted on February 19, 2011 by

Well, I’m making a cake for my dear friend Michelle, who loves the Flower Fairies artwork by Cicely Mary Barker. Any little girl with semi-British lineage probably grew up reading these lovely stories. I’m not really sure where this cake … Continue reading →

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