Garden Delights!

Garden Patch Cakelet Pan

( yes I said cakelet)

We have had many birthday celebrations around here and it has been so fun! Gracie wanted a sandcastle cake for her party and it turned out really cute! when I load up picts I will share but it had lots of cookie sand, white chocolate sea shells and ice cream cones for towers! She also wanted to take some of these veggie cakelets to another little party ( she has had a few!!) and I had to share because I LOVE lOVE lOVE this pan!!! They are so delightful and perfect for spring and summer parties! You could make them out of zucchini cake to boot! I added crushed oreos for dirt and they were so fun!!! ( no mine did not look THIS great but they still passed- just no picts :)

Here is a recipe from all recipes that looks pretty good! I added some side notes to make it healthier ( of course) but still rather yummy!

Ingredients

• 3 cups all-purpose flour ( can also use wonder flour mix)
• 1 teaspoon salt
• 1 teaspoon baking soda
• 3 teaspoons ground cinnamon
• 1/4 teaspoon baking powder
• 3 eggs
• 2 cups white sugar ( or agave)
• 3 teaspoons vanilla extract
• 1 cup vegetable oil ( or applesauce)
• 3 cups grated zucchini
• 1 cup chopped walnuts (optional)

Directions

1. Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C).
2. Sift together flour, salt, soda, cinnamon, baking powder.
3. Beat eggs. Add and mix well sugar, vanilla, and oil. Add zucchini to egg mixture. Add dry ingredients, mixing well. Stir in nuts if desired. Pour into 2 ungreased loaf pans.
4. Bake at 350 degrees F (175 degrees C) for 1 hour.
5. 

I have also tried some with added lemon zest and it is equally fabulous ! I am sure there is no shortage of zucchini out there!

In AwE!!!

We have had a busy busy month for cupcakes!! Lots of fun events, Birthdays and Weddings!

So....Want to have an AMAZING birthday party? Ask Julie Parker to plan & decorate it -And of course if you want some stellar photographs taken by ALL means ask her! Seriously check out this surprise party for her beautiful daughter Wren! She thought of EVERY little detail !!!! Including WHIMSY CUPCAKES! :) I am in AWE- I love events like this and it turned out Awesome! Happy Birthday Wren!!!

Check out her blog for more amazing picts of the party and just in general! :)

And get the recipe for this most perfectly presented watermelon drink!

Stellar Surprise Party!!!!

hard to top I am thinking! :)

Fantastic Day!

AAAH!

I can't believe she is almost 5!!

WANT TO HAVE A FUN DAY WITH YOUR GIRLS?

Let them get dressed up and wear PEARLS and as many Girly and Frilly things you can find and take pictures all day long! :) This was sooo fun! And she looks so old!!! It makes me so sad! She is going to have a SMASHING fun pool party!

Can't wait!

She is Fabulous!!

And So funny and Wonderful and AMAZING.. The list could go on and on and on...

What a great day! :)

Ruffled Streamers???

OK this party had ALL the Fixins! WHAT A FUN PARTY!!! I think the twins had fun too as you can see! There were so many little details that stood out about this party- she thought of everything!! BUT I LOvED the ruffled streamers~ and so easy! Tutorial HERE from shelley at How does she.. they just add that extra little touch for a sweet little girls party, or shower or whatever!!!

Here she layered them behind the banner- LOve that lOok!

SHE THOUGHT OF IT ALL!!!

I am in party mode around here since Gracies 5th birthday is in August! SHe wants a water party so it will be a bit different from this one but I may have to throw in a touch of this here and there. - Can't resist! We are taking picts soon for her invite- kind of a tradition now. I am thinking of a swim shoot with a vintage swim cap and swim suit.. you know the flowery ones like this..

She and I are both so excited!!! Can't WAit!

Ps.. If you haven't hung around long enough to listen the the last of the playlist skip down and take a listen to Mr. Greg Laswell- Schulyer Fisk, Kate bush to name a few- all very fantastic! Infact I recommend shuffle- you get a little taste of it all- quite the marvelous eclectic mix! I may be biased but I think OUR cupcakes AND playlist are superb and yes even unrivaled! :) like I said I may be a little biased ( but they are...)

Have lemons...make LeMoNadE!

My Kiddos Have been DYING to have a lemonade stand but with the rain and all we decided it may not be the best day for business! But be on the look out- summer will not escape with out a few stands going up and some homemade lemonade being sold!

How fun are these bottles of homemade lemonade- cute party favor OR what a great fathers day gift with a personalized label! :) Check it out HERE from Jordan Ferney- she needs to be on your blog list because she has fabulous ideas!!! The bottles are from Ikea- and if you head down there plan on a few days- at least- Love that place!!! :) I can personally recommend the indoor swing -although not for pregnant belly's... little hard to get out of, nonetheless definately a hit in our abode!

MoRe TutORiALs!!!!

OK so I am into tutorials lately and this one is super easy!! very cute little top for your

girlies ( sorry little men I'v got nothing for ya) OR make it longer and into a fun summer dress! Find it HERE

Look how cute!

AND EASY!!!

Now go get sewing! :)

PlaNning A PaRty???

It's that time- lots of BBQ's, Party's, Gatherings-

you know... Summer!

Here are some FABULOUS ideas!!!

Here is a Fun BBq- with a little "country fair"- Flair! The tablecloth is made up of bandannas sewn together- what a great idea! Go here for more info and recipes... She also had orange preserve jars fore everyone made with fabric lids-so charming!

For a more Sophisticated party check this out!! Amy Atals is tops when it comes to party planning- seriously AMAZING.. check out her ideas Here. She has a gallery- called EYE CANDY where you can be inspired by her lovliness- she is truly amazing! here are some of her ideas..

These party's simply would not be complete without some equally delightful cupcakes from Whimsy! :) Have a great weekend!!!