Mar

11

Inspiration to Creation: Erica O’Brien Cakes (Part II)

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Top Row: Jeff and Melissa loved the clean lines and floral interpretation of their Kate Spade “Gwinnett Lane” china pattern that. They asked Erica O’Brien to translate the pattern into cake. Erica hand cut fondant pieces colored to match the china and appliqued them to the fondant covering the cake.

Middle Row: Michael surprised Jillian with a trip to Hawaii, where he proposed to her after years of dating. To commemorate their trip and their engagement, they bought matching Hawaiian print shirts. They asked Erica OBrien to create a cake inspired by their shirts.

Bottom Row: Ron and Sarah used elements found in an Indian painting (exoticindiaart.com) to represent Ron’s family’s Hindu heritage

See more of Erica’s brilliant work at Erica O’Brian Cake Design.

Mar

9

Inspiration to Creation: Erica O’Brien Cakes (Part I)

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The design success of our Jessica Claire ‘Voyage of Love’ workshop would not have been possible without the endless talent of the vendors that we worked with. We have expressed it many times before, but cannot emphasize enough the importance of working with vendors from cake designers, rentals, caterers, etc.. that are not only talented and reliable, but truly passionate about what they do.

Choosing the right vendors is so important that it is really worth the research. Because of this, we are going to be spotlighting the vendors from the Jessica Claire workshop. We asked Erica O’Brien about what inspires her cake designs, and she shared some great inspiration to creation stories with us.

Carl and Serena loved the vintage feel of their invitations, they asked Erica to recreate their invitations for their wedding cake.

Elizabeth and Marcus wanted the inspiration for their wedding to come from their invitation. They loved the idea of a single flower against a contrasting background. Erica OBrien created a handcrafted edible sugar flower to match their invitation.

We love seeing the insight and the inspiration behind the creation of our vendors. A truly talented designer will be able to brilliantly execute the vision and inspiration of the bride and groom into a design that exceeds their expectations. Erica O´Brien has accomplished this brilliantly with these beautiful cake designs.

We will be showcasing the photographs from the other photographers from the  Jessica Claire workshop, to show the different points of view. We will also continue to spotlight the talented vendors that helped us to make it all come together.

Feb

17

Couture Confections on the Catwalk

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We always love seeing inspiration to creation, especially when the inspiration comes from the runways. Here are some couture cakes designed by some of our favorite fashion designers.

Tracy Reese is “adored for her feminine silhouettes and touchable textures, the N.Y.C. designer dreamed up this three-tier culinary masterpiece, inspired by a frothy watercolor-print dress, dubbed Pastel Garden with Flower, from her collection.” via In Style Weddings. The dress is a Pastel garden with flowers applique frock from Tracy Reese, Spring 2009 at Fashion Week.

Rene Caovilla was inspired by his shoe spring collection when he designed his couture confection with cake designer, Margaret Braun. “I was looking for a way to combine electric colors from the outdoors with an old-world setting,” says Caovilla, via In Style Weddings.

Can you see the similarties between Betsey Johnson’s 2009 spring collection and her ruffled cake by Colette’s Cakes? The dress on the left looks very similar to the tantalizing topper!

We have said it before and we will say it again…when planning your wedding look for inspiration in all places. Look to the colors and patterns of your favorite blanket, the pleating on your most flattering sundress, or even to your favorite fashion designer. Maybe you can’t afford that $15,000 couture dress, but you can still have elements of that Swarovski jewel encrusted bodice on your cake!

Dec

31

How Will You Party Like It’s 2010?

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6, 5, 4, 3, 2, 1, ….. FUN!!!!! How will you ring in the new year and party like it’s 2010? Will your fete be elegant and angelic, warm and cozy in the mountains, or edgy and glamorous?

EDGY & GLAM: Swirl homemade liquer lollipops into your champagne until they dissolve and infuse it with color, sprinkle metallic confetti all over the floor, don an over-the-top ensemble (Marcus Piggot),  and create a custom chandelier by putting feathers into clear glass ornaments and hanging them in a large cluster over the table. To expand your space set another table outside and hang a crystal chandelier to keep the setting just as glamorous as it is inside!

ELEGANT & ANGELIC: Wear an ethereal white tank with a raw edge ruffle and hang a tattered angle wings sculpture made from flyleaf book pages and vintage crepe paper amongst white frosted apple ornaments. Set a glitzy table of creams, whites and ivories offset by pearlized pale pink (via ada and darcy). Make giant paper flowers and snowflake cookies, and serve mini ice cream cones, eggnog martinis, pearlized macaroons elegantly accented with small gold leafs.

COZY CASUAL: Or will you celebrate in a cozy chic cabin in the snow filled mountains. Have a comfy cozy New Years surrounded by giant faux fur rugs and a snow tabletop set with mismatched chairs from the cabin (via frolic). Warm up your ears with a faux fur trapper hat, warm your shoulders with a glamorous silk ruffle cape and rozy up those cheeks by sipping hot chocolate with marshmallow hearts.  Set up a sweet liquer bar in the entrance so your friends can quickly thaw off after hitting the ski slopes!

Whatever style or city you ring in the New Year, just remember that 2009 was ‘Oh So Divine’ but it’s time to party like it’s 2010!!

Dec

23

Last Minute Holiday ‘To Bake’ and ‘To Make’ Tips

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December 25th is fast approaching and we are reminded that simple things like finding a parking space requires the skills of a detective, then maneuvering into the actual spot between those giant SUV’s requires the talent of a trained Air Force Pilot. We are battling seas of red brake lights on the highways like warriors, and trying to decipher which Christmas bulbs will still light up in the never-ending, tangled strands of  lights as we precariously dangle off of ladders while hanging them from our rooftops. We finally stop (to breathe) and realize that we haven’t had time to get those last minute gifts, bake or craft the holiday decor for our upcoming Christmas and New Years parties! Here are some last minute Holiday ‘To Make’ and ‘To Bake’ ideas!

last minute christmas ideas

TO MAKE:

1. Scribble Merry Christmas onto cardboard, cut it out, sprinkle with glitter, and hang it on your wall amongst ornaments.

2. Take your paper towel rolls and cut them to make a paper roll forest!

3. For last minute gifts re -wrap simple items from the grocery store to add a special and personalized touch. You never know what to get Aunt Lucy for Christmas, but know she adores Tollhouse cookies, so remove that funny elf packaging and re-wrap them into a stylish personal gifts!  (via Creature Comforts)

TO BAKE:

1. Don’t limit wrapping just to presents, serve ice cream sandwiches all wrapped up like a gift!

2. Make your own teacup with biscuits, marshmellow, half a mint lifesaver, freckle chocolate and icing via Ada & Darcy

Eat, drink and be Merry!!

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