What would you do?

“What would you attempt if you knew you could not fail”

I would throw my fears into the ocean and follow my dreams.

I read a post on The Glitter Guide, about the owner of Sweet Bake Shop, Tessa Sam – and I was inspired.
After realizing that her chosen career wasn't making her happy - she literally worked as a waitress while figuring out what her true passion was. She realised that she wanted to bake, and did everything necessary to build up a successful business.

The Glitter Guide

Sweet Bake Shop

The Glitter Guide

Sweet Bake Shop

The Glitter Guide

Sweet Bake Shop

The Glitter Guide

Sweet Bake Shop

I really admire people who are brave enough to take such big risks, and are willing to work really hard to make their dreams a reality.

Here's to finding the courage to take the risks necessary to follow my dreams and live the life I imagine...

xxx

XOXO

I can’t believe how Valentine’s Day snuck up on me this year…

Perhaps it’s because I have so much on my mind at the moment; that coupled with the fact that I am going to spend the day of love packing boxes. Not a typical Valentine’s Day for a hopeless romantic like myself…

None the less, I found this gorgeous cake on Pinterest about two weeks ago (originally from Butter Hearts Sugar), and in a perfect world I would totally attempt it this weekend.

Images Butter Hearts Sugar

You can find the recipe here.

"Don't forget to fall in love with yourself first"

- Carrie Bradshaw

I hope you have a Happy Valentine's Day!

xx

Sprinkle Party

Sprinkles bring back memories of my childhood. Although they really have come a long way from the days of dipping a badly iced Marie Biscuit into the confetti of the confection world. 

What better way to celebrate, then with the equivalent of edible happiness.

All images Pinterest

 xxx

Hearty Treats

Get into the spirit of things by baking some hearty Valentine's treats...

Letterpress Cookies, Spatula Magazine

Salted Caramel Brownies, Smitten Kitchen

Conversation Heart Cookies, Martha Stewart

Love Buns, Nigella

I am going to try out a new red velvet cake recipe for the occasion. If all goes according to plan, I will post a few pictures along with the recipe...

xxx

Let Us Eat Cake!

It is time for tea with my girls this weekend...

Going to get up extra early and bake up a storm for my specials.

Lovers in Japan

we heart it

Katie Armour

Little Bits and Blogs

Concrete and Honey

xxx

For the Love of Baking

I have loved baking since I was a little girl – with a play play mixer, blending gooey flour and water concoctions – as I grew, I learned the importance of baking powder, eggs, and room temperature butter; all of which have gone a long way in making my creations a lot more palatable.
My love of baking lead to my long-time contemplation of opening a little baking business, and with unemployment looming, now is the ideal time.

I am lucky enough to have a friend, photographer and fellow blogger who shares my love of baking – and my enthusiasm for starting up a little business. .. And with all those titles under her belt, I am sure we will be great business partners.

Our intension is to create an online store with made-to-order baked goods, and homemade jams and pickles. All ingredients will be sourced locally, and only the best, and where applicable seasonal ingredients will be used. We are both so eager to start this venture, and even more eager to grow it.

While scrounging around for inspiration the other day I came across these gorgeous pictures saved in my blog archives, of a little store called BOBETTE & BELLE – Isn’t it just a dream come true!

I will keep you all posted on any and all further developments...

xxx