Chris and I love creating cakes for Children’s birthday parties. There is nothing better than seeing a little persons face light up when they see their birthday cake. Last week we were able to create two gorgeous and very different cakes for children.

Inspiration for children’s cakes can come from wide and various places - a favourite toy, a nickname and from invitations and styling of the party or event.

Chris was able to match the cake to  stationary used for the party invitation. He hand cut tiny blue and red cars, buses and trucks and stuck them around the edge of the cake.

Here are some more cakes where clients asked us to match the cakes to the invitations to create a motif for their event.

This invitation is from Tiny Prints who specialise in gorgeous invitations and stationary for children. They are based in the states, but ship to Australia. They also have an affiliate company called Wedding Paper Divas who do some really original and beautiful wedding invitations, save the date cards and place settings.

Our friends were married last year and they used the motif from their wedding invitation through out their day. The styling and invitations for the event were created by Alicia from Form Over Function

The styling of the event was really beautiful and original.

Our Winter classes kick off on Sunday June 14th with a cake design 101 class. We have added an intermediate class and a novelty cake class, these classes require more skill. It is best to have done our design 101 class first or have previous experience.

To Book into the classes please email me

Babyology is running a competition in May to win a spot in one of our 101 classes to enter  click here

June 2009
Sunday 14th 10am-4pm - ONLY 3 SPOTS LEFT
Cake Design 101- $300

Sunday 21st 10am till 4pm - ONLY 3 SPOTS LEFT
Cake Design 101 - $300

July 2009
Sunday 12th 10am till 4pm -ONLY 2 SPOTS LEFT
Intermediate Two tier square gift box -$400

Sunday 26th 10am – 4pm
Cake Design 101 - $300

August 2009
Sunday 9th 10am – 4pm -ONLY 3 SPOTS LEFT
Intermediate Two Tier Square Gift Box - $400

Sunday 23rd -10am – 4pm
Novelty Cake $350

CLASS DESCRIPTION

CAKE DESIGN 101

The first half of the class will cover

•    basic cake set up

•    making ganache

•    creating the perfect base for decorating

•    covering the cake in icing

•    tips on how to create the perfect finish

The second half of the class participants learn

•    how to decorate or finish the cake employing different themes.

The classes will be held at :
Cake Occasions Design Studio;
Paddington
On: 14Th June, 21st June and 26th July 2009 From: 10am – 4pm
Cost: $300 including all materials, tools, cakes,
icing, boards, chocolate and tuition
Places are limited … so book early to take advantage of the opportunity to learn from one of Australia’s best cake stylists.

INTERMEDIATE – TWO TIER GIFT BOXES

Students will learn how to set up and decorate a two tier square cake.

The first half of the class will cover

•    basic cake set up
•    learning how to construct a two tier design
•    making ganache
•    creating the perfect base for decorating
•    covering the cake in icing
•    learning how to mix colours into icing
•    tips on how to create the perfect finish

The second half of the class participants learn

•    how to decorate or finish the cake employing different themes.

The classes will be held at :
Cake Occasions Design Studio;
Paddington
On: July 12th and August 9th 2009 From: 10am – 4pm
Cost: $400 including all materials, tools, cakes,
icing, boards, chocolate and tuition
Places are limited … so book early to take advantage of the opportunity to learn from one of Australia’s best cake stylists.

People are inspired by many things when styling their wedding. Using images and representations from your cultural heritage is a really nice way to honour your family.

One of the cakes we created this week was for a couple of Chinese heritage who chose to have a Phoenix and Dragon on their wedding cake. In Chinese Mythology these two creatures together represent matrimonial harmony and happiness.

Chris hand cut each piece of the Dragon and Phoenix from red icing and glued the pattern together on the cake. Below are the photos of the cake from all angles.

Organising a wedding or an event can be overwhelming. Not only do you have to manage the people who will be involved in the event which is often stressful enough. You also have to coordinate suppliers, decide on themes and colours and what flavour cake to have.

A great way to de stress and unclutter your brain is to use a wedding and event stylist who can help you in creating your perfect event.

One of Sydney’s best wedding and event stylists Nightingales Wedding Designers have just launched their new Sydney salon in Ultimo. It is a stylish and elegant space dedicated to Wedding reception and ceremony styling and wedding planning.

Brides are encouraged to experiment with their table settings, relax in the lounge and view slideshows and dvd’s of recent weddings. They can discuss every detail of their wedding day with friendly staff.

Nightingales will also be hosting Wedding Workshops for Brides offering the latest tips and advice on how to style and plan their wedding the easy way and stay on budget. The workshops commence on 23rd May. Phone Kathy or Emma 02 9212 7118 to book into one of the workshops.

Below is a peak into The Nightingales Salon. The girls have a real knack with colour and patterns and amazing design flair.

If your are planning a wedding or event it is a must see.

Chris and I love bold cake design. We love bold, bright colours and anything that is a little out of the ordinary.

One of our favourite cake designers is Kate Sullivan of Lovin Sullivan who is based in New York.  Here are two beautiful and bold cakes that have used the seasons as inspiration. The designs are so whimsical. The summer cake reminds me of gin and tonics, the best summer drink.

What I think is really gorgeous about these cakes is how the motifs are hand painted on. When you choose a cake it is a gret idea to think about the different textures that can be used, like hand painting, icing cut outs of patterns or embossing of the icing. Using a mixed medium also creates spectacular results.

Below are two more of Kate Sullivan’s amazing cakes using bold colour palettes and motifs.

Another source of inspiration when designing cakes is fabric. We recently had a wonderful client who brought in a swatch of fabric from her wedding dress. Chris used this as inspiration for the colour and a piping design to go on top of the cake. The bride also asked us to wrap the same fabric around the base of the cake and this was the result.

This is what the bride said about the cake

“Hi Alisa and Chris,
We wanted to pass on the huge amount of praise from our guests on the beautiful looking and fabulous tasting wedding cake you created for us. It was simply unique and divine. I am so proud to see it on your website cake gallery.”