It was a privilege to be invited to Lisa(TQO)’s beautifully elegant Roses and Pearl Themed 60th Birthday on the Saturday after we had celebrated a Blue Themed 60th for her at the Memory Shed. In my previous post Blue Drizzle Cake for Lisa(TQO) I added a tribute to Lisa The (not so) Quiet One just because she is such a special friend. These cakepops made by Gail Freer of Popcakes, onto which I popped a handmade sugar paste rose, were the perfect addition to a beautiful function with exquisite food, pretty table settings and surrounds and of course much laughter and chatter among all Lisa’s family and friends. All these brilliant photos are courtesy of Debbie and Ruth CD Photography.
Photography by Debbie & Ruth CD Photography
Lisa (TQO)’s attention to detail was superb and all her careful planning was put into action on a beautiful clear wintery day. All her family helped set up with loads of laughs and the smiles continued into heartfelt speeches, fun group photographs and of course the usual basket of tricks that Lisa always brings to any party.
Photography by Debbie & Ruth CD Photography
Photography by Debbie & Ruth CD Photography
Tiny chalkboard names personalised each guest’s table setting and the most wonderful surprise of all was the handmade gift bag Lisa had thoughtfully made for each person filled with handmade goodies and gifts. I had to include a picture of mine with my colourful embroidered cupcake bag & all its contents! Of course the fun extended into the taking of selfies and I had to include Michelle here just because I love her too!
Decor, Selfie and Beautiful Gift at Lisa(TQO)’s 60th!
Thank you Debbie and Ruth for capturing our surprise at our gifts from Lisa, also the 3 Musketeers in stitches of laughter during Dave’s speech and our wonderful group of scrapbooking friends. Memories like these will last a lifetime.
Photography by Debbie & Ruth CD Photography
True to Lisa’s wonderful nature, she did not forget an order from me for a pretty Lace Rose Cake for a friend who shared her birthday on the day of her 60th and Rose Swirled Cupcakes to surprise her family with for their afternoon tea.
Once again Lisa, it is a joy and a privilege to have you in my life!
Rose Iced Cupcakes & Rose Lace Cake, Back to my photography!
This 60th Birthday Cake had to be both quirky and gorgeous as we celebrated Lisa (tqo)’s birthday last month as it had to fit the crazy and awesome nature of a truly special friend in our lives. I chose the bluebelle coloured chocolate to make the ganache for this drizzle cake and added the extra Candy Melts on the board around the cake. I painted champagne centres in the soft blue and white daisies to match the champagne buttercream border of the cake. Of course no celebration on a Wednesday is complete without other goodies so I made matching blue macarons and blue and white chocolate popcorn that was generously laced with honey crunch, bluebell chocolate pieces and matching beads.
Annabella celebrated her 3rd birthday with a Woodland Theme. Her mom, Veronica, made a Woodland Tree Stump Cake beautifully finished with butterflies, flowers, toadstools and tiny ladybirds and bees. This petite Tinkerbell figurine she asked me to make to top the cake was just perfect for Annabella. As Annabella popped out to great me with her blonde tousled locks and somewhat mischievous face she matched her birthday Tinkerbell figurine and I could imagine the 2 of them running off into the garden for a giggle!
Thanks Veronica for trusting me to help you finish off your beautiful cake made with great love and patience for your daughter. Judging by the pictures of her birthday party, there will be many magical, fairy dust sprinkled memories for Annabella to look back on. This little Tinkerbell Figurine certainly brought a bit of magic into my kitchen!
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