because I think some of us need some pretty....some of us need to stop harping on one another and just be thankful for what we have
no matter where you are in life, there is always room for pretty!
and the other day, while making a cake, I added pink frosting....what better way to add some pretty into my life
I think she looks just perfect under the blooms and welcoming guests
She brings such peace to any decor
I used vintage hankies for little napkins....wouldn't that be the cutest to do the next time you have cocktails or a birthday party? or just a few friends over??
the ruffled frosting technique is something that I have been wanting to try
no matter how much I try to get my frosting decorations to be perfect...they just aren't...
I'm okay with that....
oh yes....and the shoes make me happy too :)
a thrift store buy
I plan on making mini cakes with this ruffle frosting for the May sale, in the bakery
yes...those are my colors lately...
loving every step of the way
xo + pretty blessings,
Oh, yummy!! That thick, pink, ruffled frosting on the slice sitting on the plate. ::sigh:: I needed pretty today! Thank you!
ReplyDeleteHi Shelley! you are so welcome...I wish I could give you all a big slice...xo!
DeleteThe pink, the yellow, the turquoise, the forsythia.......You make me feel happy, too! And, man, that cake looks GOOD!
ReplyDeleteLOVE pink.... and it makes everything pretty! I wish I was coming ti the May sale! Maybe in the fall again!
ReplyDeleteHave a pretty day to you!
xo,
Gail
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Anne Marie what a beautiful post!!! I love the vignettes and the use of color. Simply gorgeous. Thank you so much for stopping by and leaving your sweet comment. So wonderful to hear from you. xoxo Kate
ReplyDeletewow, that cake looks so good with that fluffy pink frosting!! love the little setting you have it in too...so very pretty :)
ReplyDeleteoh! that pink ruffly frosting! i'm swooning....
ReplyDeletebettye
The cake looks absolutely delicious. Oh... My !! Look the pics of your beautiful yard. Its like the way I remember it when I was there for one of the events.Such sweetfinds. have a beautiful and creative day....Chickie
ReplyDeleteYou did a lovely job with the cake, Anne Marie! The setting is so beautiful...it almost looks like fall! Your forsythia is gorgeous. Love your new shoes, too! :)
ReplyDeleteXO,
Jane
Love the colors, Anne Marie! I think pink and yellow are so pretty together...and of course Blessed Mother Blue! :) I just love forsythia...I created a huge wreath out of grapevine and forsythia to hang on my front door. It goes out every March 1st...rain, snow, or shine!
ReplyDeleteHappy Tuesday,
Val
Val, that is a great idea...I will definitely do that next year; the blooms have fallen off almost all the branches already here!
DeleteSuper toutes ces couleurs.
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manon
The cake looks so good. The pink frosting made my mouth water. Love for Forsythia on the table and how you have the table set. Everything looks beautiful. Don't you just love a good find at the thrift store? I know I do.
ReplyDeleteEnjoy your day.
@ 3Beeze Homestead
thanks! those vintage hankies really added to the vintage pretty vibe I was going for....and I love my local thrifts!
DeleteLooks yummy and pretty!! I love the idea of using vintage hankies for napkins and I have sooo many of them (most from my grandma). Thanks for the "pretty" eye candy.
ReplyDeleteThis set of photos are stunning! WOW such gorgeous colors... and that cake is just toooo much! <3 Thanks for the visual treat!
ReplyDeleteSo very pretty!!! Would love to know how to "ruffle" the icing. I love the statue of our Blessed Mother. Enjoy your "pretty" day!!!
ReplyDeleteDiane J./Ohio
What a happy post!
ReplyDeleteI'll bet the kids were excited about that cake!
I read a blog you'd love btw...
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Alyssa has 8 children (beautiful!) and so many amazing
ideas. Very creative children...homeschooled too.
I love that cake frosting! My eye was definitely being drawn to the frosting and wondering how in the world you got it to look so good. Almost looks like folded pink napkins. Darn near perfect in my book I'd say. Beautiful statue too. I have a similar one with a few imperfections which makes me like it even more.
ReplyDeleteJust gorgeous! I love all your pretties here, Anne Marie. That frosting came out amazing. Thank you so much for sharing this beautiful spring scene. :)
ReplyDeleteThis isn't pretty, it's BEAUTIFUL!
ReplyDeleteEvery last bit of it. Your talents are endless. :-)
The colors look gorgeous! I love the shoes!
ReplyDeleteI knew you would Rizzo!
DeleteLovely vignette! I really want a piece of that cake. Fun colors.
ReplyDeleteWonderful colors and beautiful statue of Mary!
ReplyDeleteAnd the cake can be very fine! :)
Womderful, so cheerful!
ReplyDeleteI love everything: the table, the forsithya, the shoes (so so cool!!), the Virgin Mary which is so similar to the one I have and brings such joy in my decorations as well and OF COURSE that cake...you say it isn't perfect...well...for me IT IS!
Fra (having a much better day today, at home with my baby, enjoying every single moment!)
Wow!!!Perfect place..perfect images!!Thanks.. photos like these ma happy everyone!!
ReplyDeleteHave a nice nice day!
Stefy
pretty, pretty, pretty. that's for sure. we all do need a little of that. those are fun shoes!!!
ReplyDeletewe sure do T
DeleteVery pretty! I've never seen a cake frosted that way and it's charming.
ReplyDeleteI, who NEVER comment, have commented twice to you. I'm amazing myself, but you are the amazement. I love your Virgin Mary; I've been searching for some time for exactly that -- so glad for you that you were able to find her. And yes, we all sure do need, and appreciate, pretty.
ReplyDeleteBest,
Karen
keep looking at estate sales and thrift stores Karen...She'll find you :)
Deletelove the cake!!! I am a huge fan of ooeey gooeey frosting :)
ReplyDeleteHi Anne Marie!
ReplyDeleteLast night I had a chance to read your post and enjoy all its slender! I woke up this morning thinking about it~the beautiful cake, spring colors, nature, etc....Thanks for making my day! I only wish I could drop by and enjoy a piece of cake with you. Your family is so blessed to have you!
Love from Texas,
Donna
Hi Donna! So nice to hear from you...you are sweeter than that cake!!!
DeleteI could cry! that was just what I needed tonight. a little happy, actually there was ALOT happy with your shots. the rufflely cake, your new garden host, the shoes and that gorgeous yellow beauty of a tree.
ReplyDeleteWhat a pretty post! I love it all...the cake, the napkins, the setting. I've been wanting to make a ruffled cake ever since I saw one on pinterest. Maybe I'll give it a go for my daughter's next birthday.
ReplyDeleteI got the latest issue of Where Women Cook. Congratulations on your feature...it was wonderful! I'm so happy for you :)
Jusy gorgeous! That cake is so pretty- and in a house full of boys- I can appreciate pretty!
ReplyDeleteSoooooo pretty! gorgeous pictures! :)
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