Hanging out with BFFF

I don't really remember how I crossed cyber paths with Melissa of Best Friends for Frosting. Did I email her? Did she email me? Who knows? Either way, I'm glad we did, because we clicked right away. M even interviewed me to share a look at my office with her readers. You can check out the full Q&A on BFFF, but I thought I'd share a few pics here, too.

You know I hooked up with Melissa Oholendt for these delish pics, which we managed to capture in a whirlwind one hour shoot. This space multi-tasks as a meeting space for consultations and tastings with my clients and as a crafting spot for Confetti Pop. You know I'm waaaay into sweets, so there's a little candy corner in the office. The selection is always changing, and it's impossible not to pop in for a nibble or two.

It is a miracle that Melissa was able to get so many great shots in our mini-session. Here's another of my favorites.  

Swing by BFFF for more pics, and to find out about my favorite client, my dream client, and more about all that goes on around here.

images: Melissa Oholendt

Hanging Out with BFFF

Ever meet someone and instantly know you're meant to be cyber BFFs? Well, Melissa of Best Friends for Frosting just became one of those people. She interviewed lil ole me, and we hit it off. We chatted about desserts, design, and decor. Basically, we covered all the things that matter in life.

Swing by BFFF to check out the interview and some fab pics (courtesy of another fab Melissa) of the office. I'll share some of the not-so-fab, bloopers pics next week.

Featured: DimeInk - Dime Defined

Joy Lee, the editor of DimeInk, interviewed me a few weeks ago. It was fabulous to be included as one of her dimes along with the likes of Justina Blakeney, Erika Hollinshead Ward, and Stevie K. Joy's questions ranged from the silly to the serious, which I loved.

A few of my favorite questions:

What's your favorite candy?

Who would portray you in a movie version of your life, and what songs are on the soundtrack?

Are you the woman your 10 yr old self wanted to be?

What words do you live by?

Check out the rest of the interview here, and let me know what you think. I'd love to hear your answers to any of these questions.

Thanks so much, Joy! You were crazy enough to include me in such a great group of ladies, and I appreciate it.

(pics by Canary Grey)

Dessert Meets Design: Fox News Interview

I never thought my name would be in the same context as Fox News, but here we are. I was recently interviewed for my two cents about macarons and their future as the next dessert fad.

Here are my thoughts about the little French cookies, but be sure to click on over to Fox News (seriously can't I'm saying that) to read what other foodies and food writers have to say.

Over in the foodies-who-know savvy city of Minneapolis, sweets blogger and dessert table designer Shauna Younge analyzes the growing popularity of the macaron in her hometown,...

 “French macarons, not be confused with macaroons, have all the appeal of cupcakes along with an air of sophistication and novelty to catapult them into ‘Next Big Thing’ territory,” Younge says. “With fillings like salted caramel, cranberry cheesecake, and white chocolate ganache, they're nearly impossible to resist.” 

“As a dessert table designer, my clients love how easily [the] cookie shells can be customized to match the palette of their weddings, parties, and events. With more bakeries across the country specializing in macarons and mega-retailer Target adding them to their bakery shelves, it's only a matter of time before they become truly mainstream,” said Younge. 

image by Nicole Rupersburg via Fox News

SYDT in Star Tribune!

I was recently interviewed by the Star Tribune about desserts and holiday color trends. I'm so thrilled to share the article with you, that I couldn't wait until tomorrow to post. So, here is my interview with the Star Tribune (upper right column).

Can't read that blurry article? Check out the much more legible version here. You can also get a better look at photog Emily Steffen's pic of the table. I'll be sharing more images from that dessert table with you in the coming weeks so stay tuned.

If you're interested in some other holiday decor ideas, check out the gorgeous mantle decor featured on the center of the page here.

Interview on The Demoiselle

Magalie, editor of The Demoiselle recently interviewed me for one of her blog's new Damsels Who Inspire feature. The Demoiselle is all about the accessories that finish off a look, whether the topic is fashion, weddings, or desserts. Since Magalie is sharing my interview with her readers, I thought I'd share some of her sweetest posts with you.

These sculptural cakes by Sweet Sweet Cake Art remind me of the gorgeous I Dream of Cake post I did a few months ago. There's something breathtaking about a cake that goes beyond the typical boundaries of confection and instead becomes an art piece to be studied.

I really like the paper flowers that dress up this chocolate cake favor box. So very pretty.

And these cake stand wrappers are an easy way to dress up your standard china without breaking the bank.

Be sure to drop by The Demoiselle to read the interview, where I talk about unusual dessert table elements, fashion, inspiration, and my business mantra.

Then, let me know what business or personal mantra motivates and inspires you.

Interview: The Hen's Nest

The Hens Nest, a wedding planning directory, forum, and blog, introduced a new segment to their readers today. I'm so honored that Hens Nest manager, Emma, chose to feature my work as the first in what is sure to be a long list of great interviews with other industry insiders.

Check out my interview with Emma for the newly-launched About Who section to see what I think makes a perfect dessert table, trends in desserts, and where I draw inspiration.

I'll be back tomorrow with a reader's dessert table design for her son's 1st birthday, so stay tuned!

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Interview with The Stir: Dessert Table Trends

Kim Conte, editor of The Stir, recently interviewed me about emerging trends in dessert tables. The article includes seven alternatives to wedding cakes, and great ideas from several sources. This yummy Presecco bar by Merci New York is one of the creative alternatives.

 Check out the interview for lots of good tips.

I'm A Hot Dish!

I kid, I kid. But I was fortunate enough to be interviewed by City Page's writer Phoebe Larson for The Hot Dish column. Phoebe kindly shared this dessert table with Hot Dish readers, and I want to share the interview with you.

I'm very excited to be featured on The Hot Dish! You can see more pictures from the featured table, including the inspiration board that inspired the design here.