charlotte's baby shower...

baby shower nature theme...

momma bird is looking after her nest of baby blue and pink eggs...

mini-cake: vanilla bean and toasted almond
with almond buttercream

is it a girl?

or is it a boy? :)

baby pink cupcakes: vanilla bean with vanilla buttercream
and a toasted coconut nest
baby blue cupcakes: chocolate fudge with vanilla buttercream
and a toasted coconut nest
all eggs were handmade with fondant

mommy-to-be charlotte wants to be surprised when baby is born, hence the baby blue and baby pink. i have to admit, i was very happy with how dainty and precious the momma bird turned out. i literally hand painted the fondant and mixed the colors to give it a feathered effect. all eggs, birdie and cherry blossom tree were completely handmade with fondant.

mini pecan tarts...

pecan petite tarts
with toasted pecans

so when i was younger, my aunt used to make these itty-bitty pecan tarts that i loved... and i tried making them one day. brought them into work for my co-workers to try, and one of my co-workers loved them so much she ordered two dozens :) i couldn't resist to package them with my logo and a pretty ribbon.