Baby cakes

So here's baby # 1

I'm dead tired! Last night I was touching up these baby cakes & I wanted them to look as perfect as they could be, especially because they are for my nieces' first birthday souvenirs... edible souvenir is better, right? :)

My dear sis requested the richest chocolate mudcake for the base, and I couldn't remember just how much chocolate I ended up using. All I know is that they're a nightmare for people on a diet...

Anyways, since my nieces are identical twins, I wanted to have two different looks for the baby figurine. I'm glad that this was a small order, otherwise I'll be burning the midnight oil for the next day as well ^_^

Packing these small things sure was a finicky job! Luckily she sent someone to pick it up in the morning, I'd probably have a nervous breakdown if I still have to deliver it (3 hours on the road... give or take the traffic jams!!)

... and baby # 2

Finally I can catch up on a much needed beauty sleep now!!

Roses

Roses are always a popular choice for weddings... I rarely see one wedding where roses aren't present. This bride obviously loves the red ones and want them on her wedding cake.. And she asked for her dress details to be piped on it too.. it was a pretty dress with dainty details.. :) I love it when brides know what they want and be specific about it! Congrats to you both!

Come to think of it, just for fun, let's look up the meaning of different coloured roses..

Red - love & respect; passion
Pink - grace & gentility
Yellow - Jealousy (this was the meaning during the Victorian era); friendship, joy
White - purity, confession
Lavender - enchantment; majestic
Orange - passionate desire; enthusiasm
Blue - impossible; unattainable
Black (very dark red) - new beginnings; rebirth  


Now I know why people don't ask for blue roses in their cakes ^_~ they wouldn't do too well for wedding cakes, huh?