Monthly Archives: January 2014

Lex in the City

My best friend has a new man in her life. He is considerably younger than her and seems to occupy her time completely. He’s besotted with her and cannot wait to be with her. On our recent catch-up she showed … Continue reading

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Rosette Swirl Birthday Cake

Birthdays are one of my favourite celebrations to create cakes for. First birthdays are extra special. So it was such a delight to make this rosette cake for Isabella’s first birthday celebrations. Rich chocolate cake with chocolate buttercream, decorated with … Continue reading

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In praise of sprinkles

Those little dots of colour bring us so much fun and joy. ‘Sprinkling’ is probably the first job you allow your little ones to do, when you bake with them, this is because you can’t go wrong with sprinkles…A light … Continue reading

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The vibes of Vibrant Orchid

The 2014 Pantone Colour of the year is Vibrant Orchid. You have already seen Vibrant Orchid making an appearance on the runways for Spring 2014 fashion collections and you will see more of this colour in interiors and furnishings. Leatrice … Continue reading

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