I could really use a wish right now

Are you there God? It's me, Auntie K.
Fear has sunk in... a few hours from now we will be at the hospital... We need some prayers, and a LOT of angels... This time tomorrow night, I'm going to need a drink.
Stay strong sweet little G I love you so so much!
xoxo
ME

picnic in the park

I loved the watermelon picnic theme....Everything from the watermelon planters to the ants chewing holes in the plates (;

The light Summer breeze pushed the scent of the chicken towards the bench tables, where the party guests sat chatting under the shade of the old oak trees. The children were playing on the playground and a  few had wandered off to feed cupcakes to the birds. The day was beautiful and I was so thankful to have been a part of helping throw one of my best friends daughter's birthday parties at the Castle Park in Post Falls.

xoxo

Love you Emerie

he says he reads my blog....

To my hubbie...
my better half

xoxo

Oh and ps I did some online shopping and am expecting some packages from UPS <3

loving...everything that GLITTERS

EVERYONE NEEDS A LITTLE BIT OF SPARKLE!

a little bit of Cinderella in their life, right?

In a world of BUSY BUSY BUSY

I'd thought I'd share these simple tips to help you find a little tranquility in your day ~
{these tips have been adapted from one of my fave blogs
The Simply Luxurious Life} ...

1. Have a totally computer-free day ~ it's amazing what you'll achieve {other than work} and how you will unwind

2. Brew a cup of tea ~ the whole making process is actually quite relaxing 

3. Pop some popcorn & enjoy that DVD you’ve been dying to watch {even if it didn't get great reviews}

4. Take an afternoon nap, in bed!

5. Listen to music {soothing, possibly without lyrics}

6. Relax near water {paddle around in a kayak, walk along the river, stroll along the beach}

7. Treat yourself to a spa treatment {pedicure, facial or massage}

8. Get a good nights sleep ~ sip a mug of warm milk before you hit the pillow

9. Take your dog for a walk ~ they'll love you for it and it will do you the world of good

10. Practice yoga ~ CLICK HERE for some positions

11. Gather a stack of magazines and allow yourself to flick through them at will ~ rip out anything you fancy

12. Cook your favourite meal and add a glass of wine {or two}

13. Order take-out and watch a marathon your favourite guilty-pleasure TV series

14. Take a bubble bath by candlelight

15. Snuggle

16. Make cookies and enjoy them with cold cold milk

17. Do something creative – write, draw, dance – and allow yourself to get lost in the doing

18. Visit a new art exhibit ~ or the museum

19. Treat yourself to a cooking class ~ a great way to meet new people

20. Visit your local farmer’s or fish market

21. Allow yourself to laugh out loud

22. Go to a cafe and savour your coffee while people watching or reading the daily newspaper

23. Work in the garden – dig in the dirt

24. Bring fresh flowers home – place one singular flower in a bud vase by your bed and office space as well as bouquets in the family areas

25. Get your make-up done at your local department store {just don't buy every product they suggest}

26. Enjoy high-tea with a friend at a city hotel

27. Allow yourself {keeping your budget in mind} to buy those earrings, shoes or frock, that you’ve been lusting over

28. Visit a botanical garden and take a picnic basket {packed with wine & cheese}

29. Keep a journal {it doesn’t have to be about the day-to-day, it can be a list of things you're grateful for, favourite quotes and ideas that inspire you}

30. Savour the decadence of a handmade chocolate {or three} and just be!

irresistible innocence

A world of pink was declared by Hayden!  Princess wands, cupcakes, tutus all topped off with extravagant amounts of glitter! What 3 year old girl wouldn't be in love? Oh and did I mention a PRINCESS?! It was SO fun seeing the twinkle and innocence in the little girls eyes when Princess Tiana showed up! Such a fun day and the best way to celebrate a party! It's crazy to think this is a "job" I love every moment of it!

xoxo

The years when the kids are young and full of wonderment are the best of years. They bring us laughter, love, excitement and that irresistible innocence we all adore. Who can resist the look on a child’s face when he or she realizes that the whole day is just about them?!

News from Sugar Fairy Land

I am so so busy and loving every moment of it! If you would like to place an order or have any questions please just let me know! These are some cupcakes I have recently done.  I'm always up for creating something unique and different to fit your needs. I charge $20 a dozen or $2 individually. Best way to contact me is:
spunsugarpatisserie@gmail.com
xoxo
the sugar plum fairy

baking up some love

It's beautiful outside today, but I will be inside baking up some love at Spun Sugar! Yay for surprise birthday parties, and graduations!
xoxo

The Farm Chicks

What is a Farm Chick? A Farm Chick is a girl who sees the world through rose-colored glasses. She loves her family. She laughs a lot. She's farmgirl meets Fifth Avenue and with a little style she'll change the world.

Farm Chicks was founded by Serena, a mom of four, an author, and a Country Living Magazine contributing editor....She is pretty much one of the luckiest and most brilliant girls in the world that I know! And yes she has put together the Superbowl for women aka The Farm Chicks Antique Show! It will leave you speechless!

I think the thing that amuses me the most is how cool it is to see such amazingly creative women come together with the one purpose of getting the junk. The junk that will be used to re-purpose, create, or decorate with. Reminds me of what most likely, our mothers and grandmothers used to do, and I believe what I have read before, how the Farm Chicks Show originally started. When you don’t have much, you definitely can find a way to make something beautiful out of someone else’s junk. If that isn’t creative, or even “green”, then I don’t know what is! It may sound cheesy, but I am super proud to be a part of that kind of movement, that is becoming more and more popular these days.

SO much sweet sweet junkity junk goodness… ruffles, burlap, scrabble tiles, rusty cans, vintage aprons, old pyrex dishes, galvanized buckets, cute buntings, one of a kind pieces of art work, flower clips, chicken wire, old window frames, chippy painted furniture pieces. The list goes on and on… Seriously, I missed out on so much.

Next year....
I am a farm chick....

Ah Cake

My wedding was perfect, it was everything I could have dreamed of and more except for one thing…the cake. Lets just say that it was the furthest thing from what I had envisioned for my big day and caused me to have a mini meltdown upon seeing it. As a result of my wedding cake fiasco, I have developed a small wedding cake obsession which I’m sure is just cake envy over what I could have had. Here are some of my faves that I would have loved to cut into on my big day....

Mattress Coils+Ice Cream Cones=HAPPINESS!

Love this! Who ever thought of this you are a genius THANK YOU! This was a must share with all of my bloggers! How cute would it be to do a table of these to go along with the ice cream party I posted a while back?! Just sayin'!
Oh happy happy day!

xoxo

Sunshine

So sorry I've been so distant! Life has been a bit hectic along with work but don't get me wrong I am loving every minute of this crazy life I live! Hope you are enjoying a sunshiny day with family! I'm off to the lake to put my feet up and relax!

xoxo
The Sugar Plum Fairy

Ruffle Cake Tutorial Video!!!

Well, you asked for it and here it is!!!  You too can now make this adorable and easy cake for your friends and family!  Just click on the link and you can view it on You Tube!