New: Custom Order Cake Stands

Coming soon to my Etsy Shop: Custom order Cake Stands


Pictured here are the cake stands that I made for my own wedding. They work great for Cake Kisses or Cup Cakes or even small desserts.

I will be adding a listing into my shop in the next week for a custom order version. The custom order version can be decorated how ever you wish, whatever colors, motifs etc.

The pricing is yet to come but should range between $30-35. If you are interested in ordering early please email me!

Black and White Wedding

Black and White Wedding Treasury on Etsy

Wedding Shoes and Temptations of Orange Yellow and Blue

My sister is getting married this December and I am her maid of honor. I have a fitting for my dress next week so I needed to get a pair of shoes for them to know the dress length. Thankfully my mom is paying for the dress and shoes since I am strapped for cash at this point in my life. Since I had today off this was my only chance to go shopping before the fitting.

I tried to convince my sister that black shoes would be fine, that way I could wear a pair I already had, a pair that I have only worn once before for my fiance’s mom’s wedding. But no, she really wanted us to have silver shoes. Which is fine I guess, I shouldn’t turn down a chance to buy shoes especially when I don’t have to pay for them!

So today while walking through the mall, it hit me as to what I have gotten myself into. I walked past window after window of new fall fashion and my heart sank. I don’t think it really occurred to me how much I loved fashion. I think I love it more than design. The worst was the New York and Company window, with its bright oranges, yellows, blues and reds. The mix of sweaters and leggings and scarves. Oh sigh.

Successfully, I made it through the whole mall not buying anything! I ended up finding a pair of strappy silver shoes at DSW and was then able to head home.

I think I may have to avoid the malls though from now on. It is way too tempting.

Have a Wonderful Day!
Ali

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Calendar of Events- What is First on My List?

I have been think about how and when I am going to finish all the projects I have started. I set up a preliminary time table for the leftover projects. I posted some projects that I had finished, having one blanket left that I may end up selling prior to posting it online. NowI have those out of the way I an start concentrating on my unfinished projects.

First on my list are my tiny cakes. I am considering these items as part of Valentines Day as they are going to be marketed for weddings so their completion date is February 1rst. Wedding season is slowly creeping up on us and will be in full swing in April May June and July. They bridal shows have already started meaning newly engaged couples are already planning.

Completion of the tiny cakes includes finishing all details, organizing how and at what price I will sell them and posting them on Etsy and on my blog as well. This will probably be my most complex items to order custom so I will need to get out all the kinks in my descriptions prior to hitting the "add a new item" button.

Soon I will be posting on the blog all the details for young brides and wedding planners to order their party favors or tiny crocheted cakes.

Next I will need to market wisely during this time, concentrating mainly on wedding/ party sites. I also plan on marketing them as party favors for other events, as well as center pieces and name cards. I am sinking a lot into these little guys so hopefully they will be the next big trend!