Cakes & Cocktails Archive

  • If you read SYW regularly you will know I am a huge cake fan, so I love to share new cake discoveries when I come across them. Ladies and gentleman say hello to Ceri from Olofson Design. Her cakes, biscuits and cupcakes are amazing!!!   I had a chance to chat with Ceri and get a little insight into her wonderful cakey world. Over to Ceri…         How did you […]

    Olofson Design – Unique Sweet Treats

    Posted on 5 March, 2013 | No Comments
    If you read SYW regularly you will know I am a huge cake fan, so I love to share new cake discoveries when I come across them. Ladies and gentleman say hello to Ceri from Olofson Design. Her cakes, biscuits and cupcakes are amazing!!!   I had a chance to chat with Ceri and get a little insight into her wonderful cakey world. Over to Ceri…         How did you […]

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  • Ok, so it’s no surprise, I’m a little addicted to cakes, but Im also a huge fan of painting. No Im not thinking the painting your dinning room a bright shade of yellow painting, Im thinking more of a beautiful piece of art painted by someone with creative skill you might hang in your dinning room kind of painting. The great thing is hand painted gorgeousness does have to be limited to canvas, […]

    Hand Painted Cakes

    Posted on 11 September, 2012 | 1 Comment
    Ok, so it’s no surprise, I’m a little addicted to cakes, but Im also a huge fan of painting. No Im not thinking the painting your dinning room a bright shade of yellow painting, Im thinking more of a beautiful piece of art painted by someone with creative skill you might hang in your dinning room kind of painting. The great thing is hand painted gorgeousness does have to be limited to canvas, […]

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  • Champagne is such an elegant drink and for most is the perfect celebratory drink. I love to see trays of sparkling wine in pretty tall flute glasses, but Im not really the hugest fan of Champagne’s taste. As I usually go for sweeter drinks, I find myself gravitating towards mixing Champagne with colourful juices or beautiful flowers. If you are looking for something a little different from your champagne reception then why not […]

    Funky Fizz: Champagne Cocktail Ideas

    Posted on 28 July, 2012 | No Comments
    Champagne is such an elegant drink and for most is the perfect celebratory drink. I love to see trays of sparkling wine in pretty tall flute glasses, but Im not really the hugest fan of Champagne’s taste. As I usually go for sweeter drinks, I find myself gravitating towards mixing Champagne with colourful juices or beautiful flowers. If you are looking for something a little different from your champagne reception then why not […]

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  • Hello and welcome to SYW’s second FEATURE post. I am a huge fan of Zoe Clark and her cakes (and cupcakes and biscuits and macaroons…).   I first find out about Zoe when I bought her book Cake Decorating at Home, which is an excellent guide for those who want to try making their own wonderful creations. Then one morning on my walk to the station I saw a new cake shop was opening […]

    FEATURE: Zoe Clark and The Cake Parlour

    Posted on 6 March, 2012 | 2 Comments
    Hello and welcome to SYW’s second FEATURE post. I am a huge fan of Zoe Clark and her cakes (and cupcakes and biscuits and macaroons…).   I first find out about Zoe when I bought her book Cake Decorating at Home, which is an excellent guide for those who want to try making their own wonderful creations. Then one morning on my walk to the station I saw a new cake shop was opening […]

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  • Where would we be without our gadgets these days? I am rarely without my iphone, computer or a wifi connection. In planning our wedding we have found blogs, wedding forums, social media, building our own wedding website and online shopping invaluable and everything we need is just a click away. Whether you’re looking for inspiration, finding ways to get organized or simply mounting an ipad to your wedding cake (yup check out the infographic below) […]

    Weddings and Technology: A Marriage Made in Heaven

    Posted on 21 February, 2012 | No Comments
    Where would we be without our gadgets these days? I am rarely without my iphone, computer or a wifi connection. In planning our wedding we have found blogs, wedding forums, social media, building our own wedding website and online shopping invaluable and everything we need is just a click away. Whether you’re looking for inspiration, finding ways to get organized or simply mounting an ipad to your wedding cake (yup check out the infographic below) […]

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  • Hello, my name is Dina and I’ve recently found myself whisked away by the truly magical world of weddings. My amazing fiance proposed in May  and our wedding is next year and we are super excited!!   I have never had a specific idea of what my perfect wedding day would be, so everything I come across is a possibility. There are so many amazing things out there, dresses, shoes, flowers, makeup, balloons, […]

    Hello!

    Posted on 28 July, 2011 | 1 Comment
    Hello, my name is Dina and I’ve recently found myself whisked away by the truly magical world of weddings. My amazing fiance proposed in May  and our wedding is next year and we are super excited!!   I have never had a specific idea of what my perfect wedding day would be, so everything I come across is a possibility. There are so many amazing things out there, dresses, shoes, flowers, makeup, balloons, […]

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