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Sugar Print

Saima — Fri, 05 Mar 2010 11:24:54 +0000

I saw this print over at Twig & Thistle yesterday and immediately bought one for myself. I mean, what’s not to like? It’s pretty, screen printed and depicts a dessert table and cupcakes. Perfect! I have no idea where I’m going to put it yet but I’m sure I’ll figure something out. I think it would be great in the kitchen or in a little girl’s bedroom.

Sugar & Sweets Print by Katie Kirk

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Cupcake Roundup

Saima — Fri, 19 Feb 2010 00:50:46 +0000

The cupcake craze grows stronger! Here are my favourite recent cupcake finds.

Petite Treat cupcake stands from Rosanna

Key Caps from the new Candy Cupcakes range at Paperchase

Cupcake Tea Towel from Mr.PS

Personalised Cupcakes delivered by Cakeadoodledo

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The Mangle Xmas Sale

Saima — Sat, 12 Dec 2009 19:19:22 +0000

Today I was in central London with a friend and we popped along to the The Mangle Xmas Sale as we were close by. I had told myself I wouldn’t spend any money but then…Rob Ryan was there! And all his tiles were £5! I just had to get this one because I’d had my eye on it for ages and it just reminds me of my husband whenever I see it. Rob was so lovely and humble when I told him how much I loved his work.

Then I saw Hazel Nicholls of Reapwhatisew. I love her stuff too and have been coveting her pastel “It’s What Inside That Counts” print for ages. At £100 I’ve been a bit reluctant to buy it. On her stall however she was selling artist’s proofs of her prints for £20 and when I asked her, it turned out she did have a pastel one! Hurrah.

After the fair we went to check out the ice skating at Somerset House. They had set up a Tiffany’s Tuck Shop…well I’ll let the pictures do the talking here. (Poor quality as they’re taken with my camera phone.) All in all, another fun day in my favourite city.

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Next Christmas Collection

Saima — Mon, 26 Oct 2009 08:12:40 +0000

It’s been a while since I talked about cupcakes but then I saw the new Next Christmas gift collection and my love for all things cupcake came flooding back. Throw in pastel colours and Russian dolls and I’m totally on board.

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Coffe CupCakes

Saima — Sun, 11 Oct 2009 23:33:24 +0000

I fell in love with this idea when I saw it on Sweet Paul’s blog. Isn’t he mega talented? I hope you all had a great weekend!

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My Favourite Cookbooks

Saima — Sun, 14 Jun 2009 18:47:36 +0000

I love my cookbooks. I have tons and tons of them but I have my firm favourites too. The Hummingbird Bakery is a cupcake bakery in Notting Hill and their cakes are to die for. When I heard they were releasing a cookbook I pre-ordered it straight away and was dead excited when it finally arrived in the post. I have used it countless times and it never fails to disappoint. I have many books with delicious American baking recipes but this one is much easier to follow as the measurements and ingredients are geared for the British reader. I have made the Red Velvet Cupcakes many times and recently the Chocolate Muffins (pictured below) which turned out really moist and were an instant hit at a family picnic. I can’t recommend the The Hummingbird Bakery Cookbook enough!

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Cupcake Finds: June

Saima — Thu, 04 Jun 2009 06:00:02 +0000

I haven’t blogged about cupcakes for a while, that’s almost a crime! Here are my favourite cupcake related items from around the web for the month of June. Stay tuned for a review of my current favourite cupcake recipe book!

Cupcake Across Body Bag

Strawberry Dotts Cupcake Hat

Rosanna Playing House Cupcake Cups (My sisters bought me these recently, can’t wait to use them!)

Range of Cupcake Boxes

Aloha Cupcake Set (I wish I’d seen these in time for our Hawaiian themed BBQ!)

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Cupcake Finds on Etsy

Saima — Wed, 18 Feb 2009 22:35:23 +0000

I LOVE cupcakes, so much so that they have their own category on this blog because I just know I’ll be mentioning them often Here are my current favourite cupcake items from Etsy.

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