The Poppywood Flower

For the past few months I have been taking sugar flower classes on Craftsy....so much fun!  My favorite are the southern sugar flowers - the dogwood and magnolia. I was born in Magnolia, MS so that flower is near and dear to my heart! 

I am experimenting with creating my signature flower.  I don't know what it will be yet, but here is my first try.  It doesn't actually exist in nature but it is a combination of the poppy and the dogwood.  Introducing.....the Poppywood! 

The Poppywood Flower
perched atop a marshmallow cupcake

Happy Birthday Cupcake Plates

Birthday parties and cupcakes just go together. These paper plates were found at Wal-Mart and if you look closely at the bottom of the photo you will see the best part...only $0.97 for 8 plates.

Cupcake Tablecloth

It goes without saying that all picnics should include cupcakes.  This tablecloth is plastic (but PVC-free) and covered with colorful cupcakes! 

Cupcake Coffee

Hunting for hidden treasure in Home Goods...one of my favorite things and it always surprises me how many cupcake items are there.  Today I found cupcake coffee! 

Brew La La Coffee
Vanilla Buttercream Cupcake Coffee
 

 

Life is Just a Cup of Cake

Cupcakes are the glue that holds the world together...at least they would be in a perfect world.  These photos come from Life is Just a Cup of Cake - a cupcake bakery in Seoul, South Korea. 

I want that plate (and the cupcake too)!

Teach to Inspire
(blog)

Cupcake Spa Socks

A few weeks ago my niece and I went to the Indian Springs Spa in Calistoga, CA.  Have been there many times...will go there again many times.  Love the warm, healing waters and the quiet.  The pool is huge and fabulous - put one foam noodle behind your neck and one under your knees and just float!  There are several outdoor fireplaces on the property - bring a picnic lunch.

If you choose to leave the healing waters and partake of the spa services, you will not be disappointed.  Indian Springs also offers lodging and croquet, shuffleboard and bocce (bocci) ball on the grounds.

All you will need to bring are these spa socks!

MagicMomentsMom
Etsy

Cupcake Bachelorette Veil

Wedding season is upon us.  Not that you can't have a wedding any time of year, but in the South there is definitely a "wedding season."  Weddings come with many extracurricular activities and the bachelorette party is usually given by the maid of honor and the bridesmaids.  It is customary for the bride to be identified in some way....tiaras, hats, strobe light engagement rings, blinged-out "Bride" tees.

I think this cupcake veil by bridalparty would be an excellent choice! 

bridalparty
(Etsy shop)

Lasagna Cupcakes

What can you do when you get a craving for lasagna but just want a bite or two?   Make lasagna cupcakes of course!  Bake lasagna in a cupcake pan and freeze it...then go to iTunes and download Dean Martin singing something Italian and pour a glass of something from Napa.  Click on the blog link below to get the recipe (made with wonton wrappers).   Enjoy!

Lasagna Cupcakes
Tablespoon (blog)  
by  girlwhoateeverything

Target Gift Card

There are opportunities for cupcake interactions everywhere...even in the checkout line at Target. When you need to give a gift, please say it with cupcakes.

Cupcake Cone Baking Rack

Birthday party...cupcakes in a cone...baking them made easy!   Get it at Bed Bath and Beyond.