Why Don't You Get a Job

I did. I got a job. I was officially hired at Cinderella Cakes, where I currently do most of the fondant work as I continue to learn other cake decorating skills. They are going to open another location in Anaheim where I will work in the kitchen as a decorator during the week and work in the showroom taking orders on the weekends.

One interesting new development as a result of this job is this...

...my hands are always pink!!!!!

You see, as part of the job, I dye fondant (that playdough-textured stuff that you make bows, balls, figures, and confetti with to decorate cakes) I use every kind of protection possible; I wear gloves, I use shortening to keep the dye from sticking, and still my hands always turn pink by the end of the day! I get made fun of for it constantly by my friends and am very self conscious of it when I'm out in public. But, you know, I guess there are worse things than being the girl with the pink hands.

I'm Always Willing to Learn When You've Got Something to Teach

Where have I been?

Why is this blog lacking in new projects?

Well, last week I started my internship at Cinderella Cakes! It has been cake decorating boot camp, and I love it! I spent my first few days icing cakes, and let me tell you that is an art form in itself and it's pretty much basic training. Then, I made it back into my comfort zone and have been working with fondant. Although this is not my favorite cake that came out of this bakery, it shows almost everything I've been up to...

I can make those numbers, the confetti and the balls lining the bottom of the cake like a mad person now.

I've really already learned so much at this bakery. Even though I am exhausted at the end of my day, I am having so much fun. It has just proven to me that this is actually something I could do, and I would enjoy doing it. Plus, I've gotten to meet some pretty amazing people who are so helpful and so willing to teach. I'm looking forward to seeing where this all goes!

No, I Already Graduated

In December, my roommate Emily graduated from Biola University with a degree in art-emphasis in photography. Since I know exactly how lack of sleep difficult and pull out your stressful it is to get that degree, I knew she deserved a big fat awesome cake. This cake was the baby made by the love of my two worlds- art and photography.

Emily is now an art teacher in Lancaster.

I'm so proud of you Em!

They Say it's Your Birthday

Julie, from Long Beach, contacted me to make a cake for her brother's 60th birthday party tomorrow. The party is going to be fiesta themed, so I went for all of the normal party cliches: sombrero, maracas...you know what I'm talking about...and I was pretty excited about how it turned out. I even got to use edible glitter! What more could a girl ask for? Happy Birthday Mike!

Brothers and Sisters, It's the Time of Your Lives

Erin is a dear, dear friend of mine. About a month ago, her little brother Brian left for Kentucky to begin basic training for the army. Before he left, they decided to give their parents the most wonderful Christmas present parents could ever ask for...pictures of their kids. So, we headed out to their old elementary school and then to Huntington Beach, both being their old stomping grounds, and came up with these.

Love's Lookin' Good on You

Way back in November, I had the pleasure of taking engagement pictures for one of my best friends, Angelina and her fiance Grant. These two have been together for over two years now, but it was not until last year that I really got to know Grant and see how wonderfully fun their relationship is. They are one of those "they're just too cute" kind of couples where you can visibly see them light up when they are around each other. (I'm not just saying that) We headed up to Oak Glenn where the sun was surprisingly cooperative after an hour or so. Here's to you Angelbabe and Grantland.

I LOVE this last picture!

Swallowed in the Sea

Last month I was hired by Pacific Seafood to decorate their new conference room. Let me tell you, four completely blank walls really freak me out when it's my responsibility to fill them. I ended up being in charge of everything except the wall color. The company sells seafood and meat products to grocery stores and restaurants. Because they bring clients to their conference room, I wanted all the aspects of the company to be represented. I ended up taking photos to represent fish retail, restaurants and meat retail. Here was the final product...

Next, I had a 30 foot wall to fill. I painted different fish species on plexiglass. This was a huge challenge, because essentially, I had to paint backwards. The paint is actually on the side of the glass that is facing the wall, which meant every highlight and spot on the fish had to be painted first in order for it to show up on the reverse side of the glass. I had to use a mirror so I could see what I was even painting. Eventually, it all came together quite nicely.

Mahi Mahi...
Dungeness Crab...
Yellow Fin Tuna...
The Finished Wall...