Tuesday, September 22, 2009

Your Wish has been Granted!

WEDDING BELLS ARE RINGING!
They certainly were this past weekend anyway, when we made this elegant two-tiered buttercream cake! This one traveled all the way up to the Prescott area, being carefully transported by the bride's son and his lovely girlfriend. In fact, they came in and ordered the cake too! We modeled the cake off the bride's cream-colored dress, replicating the gold embroidery along the hem.
And the scallops along the tops tie in the scalloped edging on the invitations. Fresh white flowers were added on-site.


I DO... BELIEVE IT'S TIME TO SING HAPPY BIRTHDAY!
Believe it or not, this was not a wedding cake, but a birthday cake! This one was ordered by the brother of the birthday girl... I have deemed this man the Nicest Brother in the World. Either that, or he's making up for all the noogies and wedgies from over the years.
Regardless, it was a real beauty in its simplicity. White buttercream-iced with fresh flowers.


SHAKEN...NOT STIRRED!
This may have been Reilly's 1st cocktail of the evening, but I'm sure it wasn't her last!
This is just a simple example of how you can get an adorable custom cake from Sugarlips for a terrific price. This 8" round was only $40, and feeds 12-15. Now, what would you pay for 12-15 actual martinis at the club???


WELL, SOMEONE'S A SHOE-IN....
...for that next big promotion!! Probably the wonderful woman who ordered this FABULOUS birthday cake for the owner of her company! Okay, to be fair, all the employees were in on it. I suppose everyone should get a slice of the action... or maybe two! This cake was huge; nearly two feet across!


POOF! YOUR WISH HAS BEEN GRANTED, MY DEAR...
Yep! It's THAT easy!
All you have to do is call Sugarlips Cakery, and we'll make all your birthday cake dreams come true. This one was for a Cinderella themed party, if you hadn't guessed...
Bibbity, bobbity BOO!...We turned that cake into a carraige!
(Now what am I gonna do with this pumpkin?)

Sunday, September 13, 2009

Special Events on the Homefront!

EXTRA EXTRA!
MY TWIN NEPHEWS TURN ONE!!
Yep, this cake was for my twin nephews' first birthday, and they are certainly two of the sweetest little cupcakes around. Happy first birthday to Indy and Jase! Hopefully I will be able to post a picture of them next blog with their SMASHER cakes.
Every "1st birthday" cake ordered from Sugarlips comes with a free 4" "SMASHER" cake, which coordinates with your main cake, and fits easily on your little one's high chair tray. Perfect for that once-in-a-lifetime photo op, and none of your guests have to eat the slice with baby's handprint squished into it!
And yes, if you have twins, you may have two free smashers, triplets three, and so on!
This offer is good for baby's first birthday only!
(We operate on the honor system here!!)

AND SPEAKING OF BIRTHDAYS...
Who could be turning 14 on the same day my twin nephews turn one?? Why it's Jayelin, my daughter, and Sugarlips namesake! Believe it or not, my kids are generally pretty easy to please as far as birthday cakes go; they never ask for anything extravagant... perhaps they have seen it all, huh?
Well, this year, Jaye asked me to replicate a cake-shaped puppet that sings love songs on YouTube, called "Cannibul Cake". Perhaps you've heard of him? So I made a version of him in chocolate whipcream, instead of the dark chocolate buttercream of his natural form.
A good time was had by all... except Cannibul Cake, I suppose.

READ ON, THERE ARE MORE NEW CAKES BELOW!

Cake Fixes Everything!

OVER THE HILL... LITERALLY!!
This truly is an "over the hill" cake! Brent turned 40, so naturally, he needed a Brently, I mean a BENTLY going over the hill as well. His friends kindly ordered him this reminder that he should be coasting the rest of the way.
Edible fondant car, with a buttercream iced hill.
(back view below)

MARGARITAVILLE
Another Men's birthday cake... so what are his hobbies and interests?
Ahhh, I see.
Well, you can't blame the guy, who doesn't like redheads and booze? Notice the "salt" (large crystal sugar actually!) on the rim of the glass. Happy Birthday Patrick... bottoms up!


I DO! ME TOO!
Victoria's wedding cake was perfect for a small intimate reception; she chose a "Vows" style cake for the top tier, and a quilted pattern for the bottom tier. Squares set askew in ivory fondant, with fresh flowers. Very pretty!


MORE SWEET SIXTEENS!
Savannah and Madison's hobbies and interests were highlighted on their lovingly ordered sweet 16 cakes. Savannah's consisted of a teen wearing a crown (little princess?) alongside her dog and cat, cello, soccer ball, and of course Twilight book!
Madison is more of a beach bum, little clothes strewn around so she can lay in the sun. With her, a soccer ball, volleyball & boogie board... sounds like she could use a little rest in the sunshine after all those activities!
All figures and accessories are handmade with fondant, except the beach umbrella.

Have a specially themed cake in mind? Sugarlips can help. Just give us a call, or stop in; we'll help you brainstorm!

Tuesday, September 1, 2009

Welcome back to the Latest Licks, highlighting the cakes of the week!


VALLEY HO!
This cool wedding cake was our first to go out to the the awesome Valley Ho in Scottsdale. We were excited about this delivery and hope we end up with more; we love anything retro-inspired, and that entire building is just soaked with the 60's! I took a shot here at the shop of this 3-tiered, square cake, stacked askew, trimmed with silver ribbon, and loaded with over 200 silver dragees, and then carefully transported it, seemingly back in time, to the Tropicana Room. The only thing missing was a beehive hairdo. Awesome.


COOOO LA-LA!
Yes, I did say coo... this was a Parisian themed baby shower cake in ivory and black. We based this one largely off a Cake Boss cake that one of our lovely customers submitted. Too cute, and a refreshing change from booties and blocks, of course!


SWEET SIXTEEN
I absolutely ADORE this color scheme! Who would be so daring to request turquoise and red? Today's generation of teens is nothing if not daring! They pierce their own ears and color their hair blue and pink... leave it to them to present me with "EPIC" design ideas! (Although in MY day I would have said "bitchin!")


SWIMMING WITH STYLE
Another retro thing I lovey-dove! This new nursery pattern for babies!! How cute is this, and calming too. Apparently, sold at Target, this bedding, etc. looks like a million bucks. I was glad to make a matching cake. This one is a half-sheet, iced in buttercream, and accented with fondant. If you're wondering, the "X" is for Xavier, the lil' guest of honor.


CUPCAKES? COOKIES?
If you can't decide, get the best of both worlds. This is really just to remind you that we make super-cute decorated cookies. They make perfect party favors, and everything is custom. No more party favors that your guests will get home and throw away. And it won't end up in their next garage sale either. As my dad would say, "Every bite a delight!"


PURSE-ONALITY!
Okay, let's not forget actual cupcakes! PURSE-onally, I often cannot decide which I like the best. One day I'll CLUTCH a cookie, then I'll BUCKLE down and have a cupcake instead. If I'm not too STRAPped for cash, I'll have both. Okay, I'm ZIPPING it for now.