It is always exciting when I discover a new caker via my online store.

Today I am introducing you to Eleanor from Cakage in Queensland.  Eleanor recently purchased a black cake stand from me and then sent through a photo of the stunning cake she created especially for it!

As black cakes are not as common as the white variety I thought it was perfect to be show off here on my Monday Favourite Post along with a little bit more about Eleanor.

Here are a few questions I asked along with her answers:-

How long ago did you find your passion for creating beautiful cakes
I have loved decorated cakes for as long as I can remember! Once we were too old for my mum to make us cakes from the Women’s Weekly Birthday book, I started making them for other people. It wasn’t until after my youngest child was born that I took formal lessons though, and from that moment seven years ago I was hooked.

How long have you had your business
 Cakeage has been running in earnest now for two and a half years. It started out like lots of home businesses I think- small and spasmodically profitable.  Each month it seems to grow bigger, pretty much organically, which suits me because I don’t have much of a “business head” and wouldn’t have a clue about company strategy. As long as my students and  clients are happy, then I’m guessing my business is doing okay.

What is the most popular flavour of cake from your customers?
My most popular flavours are my lemon yoghurt syrup cake and my white and milk choc layer mudcake.

To see more of Eleanor’s work visit her website here or her facebook page here.

Happy Friday to everyone.

Summer has officially come to an end here in Sydney so we are now stating to think about all those events that take place in the cooler months – Easter, Mothers Day are just a few that are on my mind.

Last weekend I attended the Sydney Gift Fair and was able to pick up loads of new products that will be arriving in the store over the next few months.

Drinks Dispensers are always popular so you will be pleased to know that we have at least 6 new styles that will be arriving.

This lovely range of new Rosanna products will also be here in the coming months – such pretty colours of Pink and Turquoise.

There have been lot of links I am loving this week also so here is a roundup of some great blog posts to check out

Some fabulous finds on the Adore Home Blog (including a Sweet Style Paper Fan)
Here is a great simple DIY fringe garland for you dessert table
and another great one on how to create a tassle necklace to wear (instead of for your dessert table)
Have a look at these fabulous colour dipped marshmallows here
And finally the link to see Sharnel’s latest party for her son William over on Amy Atlas’ Blog

I announced the winner of the Vintage Mason Jar over on Facebook last week but forgot to add it here on the blog so congratulations to entry number 19 Val C – please email me so I can send you your goregous prize!

Have a lovely weekend everyone.