tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-44238412576302036272024-03-12T18:07:52.501-07:00CocktailCouture EventsNotes of a Planner...CocktailCouture Eventshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01970349053426055340noreply@blogger.comBlogger77125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4423841257630203627.post-90467253638362400052013-01-07T04:59:00.000-08:002013-01-07T05:00:56.915-08:00HAPPY 2013!!Wishing you a very happy & blessed 2013!! <br />
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Today's our first day back from a well deserved 2 week break! I have a lot of catching up to do and although it's only day 7 of 2013, it's already very busy! I have been off the blog for some time...I have no excuse really, it just got so busy and before we knew 2013 was here! 2012 was a good year, but 2013 will be even better! We have made a lot of exciting changes and our new look site will be live soon, it's just taking a little longer, so please bear with us!<br />
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In the meantime, here are some pretty cake pics from 2012...<br />
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Pleated Ruffle 4 tier Wedding Cake - Vanilla Rose, Red Velvet & Marble Cake</div>
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Purple Ombre Princess Birthday Cake - Vanilla & Chocolate Flavour</div>
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Gold Ombre Petal Wedding Cake - Red Velvet Flavour</div>
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Sweet Wishes & 2 Kisses!!</div>
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xxCC Treats</div>
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Vanilla Bean Cake</div>
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Red Velvet Cake</div>
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Vanilla Bean Cake</div>
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xxCC TreatsCocktailCouture Eventshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01970349053426055340noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4423841257630203627.post-72029120773015476382012-07-03T12:59:00.000-07:002012-07-03T13:00:48.643-07:00CC Treats Cake PicsAs promised here are pics of some of the treats that we we crafted in the month of June.<br />
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Baby Shower Bag - Lemon Touch Cake</div>
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Mario Brothers - Red Velvet Cake</div>
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<br /> Ralph Lauren Polo Shirt Cake - Lemon Touch</div>
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<br />Avengers - Captain America Cake</div>
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<br />Mini Birthday Treat - Vanilla Bean Cake</div>
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<br />Office Treats - Vanilla Bean, Vanilla/ Choc, and Chocolate Fudge Cupcakes</div>
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Sweet Wishes & 2 Kisses!!</div>
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I attended the National Cupcake Championships this moring. I didn't win an award :-( this year, but I did have some fun! After I safely got of the train at Charing Cross, I came out of the station and in true British weather style, it started to rain, just my luck! I made it to the <a href="http://www.ica.org.uk/12262/Overview/Have-your-event-at-the-ICA.html" target="_blank">ICA</a> in one piece!<br />
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CC Treats Entry - Bourbon Orange & Choc Chip Cupcakes</div>
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Our cupcakes were a zesty orange and choc chip cake, filled with an orange & bourbon whipped cream filling, topped with an Orange zest & Bourbon infused Chocolate Ganache.
A quick registration, and boy oh boy had I forgotten about the stairs at the ICA, I made it back downstairs, waiting for the day's proceedings to start. I met Vy from <a href="http://www.thebakeshopuk.co.uk/" target="_blank">The Bake Shop UK</a>, so we buddied each for the rest of the day and also spoke to a few other bakers, Chatter Cakes, Bollymix(sorry I forgot the other names)!! Presentations and demos commenced shortly after 10am, with presentations from one of the David's from Outsider Tart (very funny), Cerys Glen from Clic Sargent, <span class="ft">Cacao Barry Chocolate, <span class="ft">Shuga Budz Bakery, and Ms Cupcake(another fun presentation).</span></span><br />
<span class="ft"><span class="ft">A yummy lunch followed with some quick networking with Gill from Secret Ingredients and few more bakers and then onto the judges presentation. The overall winner was Upsy Daisy Bakery's Mojito Cupcake (it looked so good!!), who were also in my category, Best Cupcake Made with Alcohol, well done to them and all the other winners!! The judges to name a few were Edd Kimber, Fiona Cairns, Will Torrent and Ms Cupcake. </span></span><br />
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<span class="ft"><span class="ft">I forgot my camera, so here are a few pics I took with my phone. A big thanks to the organisers, <a href="http://www.bakeryinfo.co.uk/" target="_blank">British Baker</a> for putting this event together for us!</span></span><br />
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Demo from Shuga Budz Bakery - Vintage Cupcake Tower</div>
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Some of the 2012 Finalists</div>
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It's been a long weekend and a long day and I ended the day baking Classic Lemon Cupcakes...I'm shattered!!</div>
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So the day is finally here! Once again, I'm off to the National Cupcake Championships! Looking forward to it, and I'll let you all know how we get on! I'm currently on a train, squashed in the corner and typing with on hand!! Praying my sweet babies survive this trip and arrive intact!!
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Last Saturday we had the pleasure of delivering a 4 tier wedding cake for a couple who held their wedding reception at the Hilton Dartford. The couple's wedding colour palette was tangerine, fuchsia and ivory, with tangerine being the dominant colour for the cake decor. The cake was made up of 2 tiers of Red Velvet Cake with a White Chocolate Cream Cheese filling (bottom & third tiers), Lemon Blueberry Cake with a fluffy Lemon Buttercream filling (2nd tier) and a Rich Fruit Cake (top tier). The cake was finished off with Ivory fondant icing, and decorated with a thick tangerine ribbon and thin fuchsia ribbon, a tangerine bow and diamante brooch and the top of the cake was adorned with tangerine & pink sugar flowers.</div>
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CC Treats has for the second year made it to the finals for the <a href="http://www.nationalcupcakeweek.co.uk/page/finalists_2012.html" target="_blank">National Cupcake Championships 2012</a> in the Best Cupcake Made with Alcohol category. Yaaaay!!! Its very exciting and the competition is strong with some excellent bakeries competing for the coveted title! Last year we did it with our Midnight Safari Cupcake, could we do it again with our Bourbon Orange & Choc Chip Cupcake..the countdown begins...<br />
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I've been gone for a while, but I am back! I have been very under the weather to the point where I thought I was going blind (drama queen)! I've had some serious allergies (and it's not even sunny here in London!), but I am fully recovered and back to being busy, busy! <br />
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So, my birthday came & went too fast. I was sick and my precious girls made me a lovely cake surrounded by plenty of strawberries and dark chocolate...yum!!<br />
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<br />My Precious Birthday Cake</div>
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Red Velvet Cake with White Chocolate and Cream Cheese Frosting</div>
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Classic Vanilla Bean First Birthday Cake & Cupcakes with Vanilla Buttercream</div>
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Hope you are all keeping warm & dry...the minute we were told there was drought in the SE of England, the April showers came in abundance... love the rain (we need it!), but I LOVE the sunshine even more...where are you SUNSHINE!<br />
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More cakes following soon!<br />
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Sweet Wishes & 2 Kisses!!<br />
xxCC TreatsCocktailCouture Eventshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01970349053426055340noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4423841257630203627.post-22824225281565319752012-03-26T15:00:00.003-07:002012-03-28T00:25:17.105-07:00Oxford Bake-Off<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">Unfortunately I was unable to blog about this fun event before attending as it has been so hectic, but this past Saturday saw us head up the M25, to Oxford for a day filled with an abundance of sweet treats at the Oxford Bake Off!! This was a fun event centred around the Great British Bake Off concept, for budding amateur bakers in Oxfordshire. The event was put together by Kate Kellaway-Moore, a passionate baker herself, to raise funds for charities: <a href="http://oxfordbakeoff.wordpress.com/about/the-charities/">Oxfam, Coppa Feel, Oxford Rape Crisis and Cecily’s fund</a>. Alongside the Bake Off competition, the event also ran workshops, hosted a variety of stalls (where we displayed some of our treats), a silent auction, raffles with some FAB prizes and the <a href="http://oxfordbakeoff.wordpress.com/the-book/">Oxfordshire Bake Off Book</a>, to which we contributed our Lemon Blueberry Pound Cake recipe. PLEASE buy one...the money is going to a good cause!!!</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><br />
</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">After it took an hour just to get out of London, some A40 traffic we finally made it to Oxford! Navigating the one-way systems in Oxford was "interesting", but thanks to a lovely passerby who swiped a bollard down for us we reached the town hall quicker than we would have with our Nav!! With some off loading, parking hunting, a short trek back to the town hall, we setup (slightly late...urrgh!!) but we got there in the end. </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><br />
</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">Even with the amazingly warm weather outside, the bake off had quite a good turnout with a buzz of cake talk. We were situated right in front of the Tea-shop, so we heard it all! The teas were served in some lovely vintage china, with tea provided by <a href="http://www.jeevesandjericho.com/">Jeeves and Jericho</a>. I am not a tea drinker, but my sister is and she enjoyed her tea! There was a mix of <a href="http://oxfordbakeoff.wordpress.com/about/stalls/">stalls</a>, ranging from baked goodies, beautifully handcrafted porcelain cakes stands, knitted cosies, greeting cards, gifts and accessories. We received positive feedback and thank you to everyone who stopped by our stall to chat or purchase treats! We really appreciated the warm welcome! After a long day it was time to pack up and head back to London via the Chocolate Festival, Oxford was abuzz with events on Saturday! With some cakes left over, we decided to sell them after church on Sunday and through generous donations, we raised £30, all going to the Bake Off Charities!! You can read more on the event here: <a href="http://www.oxfordmail.co.uk/news/9612161.Baking_contest_is_such_a_sweet_idea/">Oxford Mail</a>.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><br />
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</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">The Venue...Oxford Town Hall</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-VvMepEw3ER0/T3DH4dLvA2I/AAAAAAAAA5Q/MGp8CAOXLBE/s1600/IMG_0486.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="200" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-VvMepEw3ER0/T3DH4dLvA2I/AAAAAAAAA5Q/MGp8CAOXLBE/s200/IMG_0486.JPG" width="133" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">The Bake Off goodies</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-4t1aYERnRHE/T3DG4acRGcI/AAAAAAAAA44/C2XCpK5d8SU/s1600/IMG_0521.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="200" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-4t1aYERnRHE/T3DG4acRGcI/AAAAAAAAA44/C2XCpK5d8SU/s200/IMG_0521.JPG" width="133" /></a><a href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-u2BnmrNnhh0/T3DHOtusfkI/AAAAAAAAA5A/lV-xw-5aMQI/s1600/IMG_0526.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="200" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-u2BnmrNnhh0/T3DHOtusfkI/AAAAAAAAA5A/lV-xw-5aMQI/s200/IMG_0526.JPG" width="133" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">Judging time...</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-SJrm2zZDTBw/T3DVJ9ofKeI/AAAAAAAAA54/3UErr6XKybY/s1600/IMG_0484.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="133" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-SJrm2zZDTBw/T3DVJ9ofKeI/AAAAAAAAA54/3UErr6XKybY/s200/IMG_0484.JPG" width="200" /></a></div><div style="text-align: center;"> CC Treats Table Setup</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-k7axFOlBmy4/T3DE186LfeI/AAAAAAAAA4Q/VV2doHl8sxY/s1600/IMG_0490.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="133" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-k7axFOlBmy4/T3DE186LfeI/AAAAAAAAA4Q/VV2doHl8sxY/s200/IMG_0490.JPG" width="200" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">Our bunting had teacups and teapots tying in with the Afternoon-Tea theme</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-GlUVIcLyuyo/T3DEfS093SI/AAAAAAAAA4I/KNsnZ6ocYDA/s1600/IMG_0509.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="133" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-GlUVIcLyuyo/T3DEfS093SI/AAAAAAAAA4I/KNsnZ6ocYDA/s200/IMG_0509.JPG" width="200" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br />
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<div style="text-align: left;">Sweet Wishes & 2 Kisses!!</div><div style="text-align: left;">xxCC Treats</div><div align="center"></div>CocktailCouture Eventshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01970349053426055340noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4423841257630203627.post-37617746237387862842012-03-26T12:29:00.001-07:002012-03-28T00:30:17.768-07:00Funky Fresh Party DetailsHey, hope all has been going well. I have not been able to update the blog in a while, I have been so busy!! But I do have a lot to share!<br />
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We had the Funky Fresh Party last weekend. It rained, but our colour palette definitely maintained some bright spirits indoors!! My daughter's into the "retro, funky fresh" trend, with the large black rimmed glassed, caps, converse trainers, back-packs the list goes on...and she's also into a girl group OMG (yes, even I am like "Who?"). Anyway the party guests & birthday girl were dressed in their geeky/retro, but funky & fresh outfits, including tutus, caps, baseball jackets etc. Her chosen colour palette was hot purple, pink & green, incorporating the key words: funky, retro, dope & swag (yes...another "What?"). I still needed to throw in some girly bits to the party theme, just for me! Anyway, here are some pics from the day. She finished of her birthday cake with the flower shaped labels! Take a look...<br />
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Sweet Wishes & 2 Kisses!!<br />
xxCC TreatsCocktailCouture Eventshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01970349053426055340noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4423841257630203627.post-40649720896932143352012-02-24T15:41:00.000-08:002012-02-24T15:41:53.201-08:00Brighter DaysThe weather has finally picked up, and it's starting to get dark a little later!! Spring is on its way! I can't take the cold weather anymore...I need some SUNSHINE!!! I'm looking forward to longer, warmer and brighter days, the birds chirping, flowers blossoming and COLOUR!! Soft peach, pinks, yellows, purples, Bridal Showers, Tea parties and Mother's Day!! In my mind its springtime, and l'm looking forward to sharing my Spring-time Treats collection...ps there is a new camera in the house...OMG, its snapping some AMAZING shots!!<br />
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Speaking of OMG, I am styling an OMG-Funky Fresh birthday party for my daughter's 14th!! She loves the phrase OMG ("oh my gosh"), and is very much into the Funky Fresh, late 80's/early 90's retro look...what a challenge! So the chosen colours are electric purple/hot pink & lime green, grafitti with key phrase OMG...Work In progress and 3 weeks to go! Will share some details soon!<br />
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Sharing treats soon, including Pancake Treats from Pancake Day...Pancake options varied from strawberry cookie crumble: a generous dollop of vanilla bean cream, topped with fresh sliced strawberries, oreo cookie crumble, mini marshmallows and chocolate drizzle; to simple Lemon sugar pancakes! <br />
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Wishing you all lovely weekend!<br />
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Sweet Wishes and 2 Kisses!!<br />
xxCC TreatsCocktailCouture Eventshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01970349053426055340noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4423841257630203627.post-13654111706075030202012-02-13T15:08:00.000-08:002012-02-13T15:11:30.641-08:00Betty Boop Cake<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">Here's a peek at a Betty Boop Birthday Treat. As the cake was for a man, I found an image that had Betty Boop balancing her foot on a football and still looking cute!! The cake flavour was our moist Red Velvet Cake filled with White Chocolate cream cheese frosting, covered with white sugarpaste, and a free-hand cut and hand painted image of Betty Boop!</div><br />
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More treats to come!<br />
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Sweet Wishes & 2 Kisses!!<br />
xx CC TreatsCocktailCouture Eventshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01970349053426055340noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4423841257630203627.post-9290840837785913652012-02-13T14:45:00.000-08:002012-02-13T14:45:24.715-08:00The Greatest Love of All...<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-AB2OuUJfOVs/TzmQJBRghPI/AAAAAAAAA1U/H1QNjqcCwZ8/s1600/reg_634.ab.whitney.2.021112%5B1%5D.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="200" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-AB2OuUJfOVs/TzmQJBRghPI/AAAAAAAAA1U/H1QNjqcCwZ8/s200/reg_634.ab.whitney.2.021112%5B1%5D.jpg" width="123" /></a></div><div align="center"><span style="font-size: xx-small;">(image from </span><a href="http://uk.eonline.com/celebs/Whitney_Houston/117290"><span style="font-size: xx-small;">eonline.com</span></a><span style="font-size: xx-small;">)</span></div><div align="center"><span style="font-size: xx-small;"></span> </div>I am normally not one to publicly pay tributes to musicians etc, but yesterday I was stunned after hearing about the death of Whitney Houston. I was not a die hard fan of Whitney, but growing up her infectious songs and lyrics brought me "in front of the mirror" inspiration and great memories, that I relived yesterday! Some of her songs that I hadn't heard in AGES, triggered and sparked memories of my AMAZING childhood, and as I grew up "learning to love" myself, I now understand how it is truly the greatest love of all! I am thankful for who I am today, and thank you Whitney for giving us timeless music to remind us of this!<br />
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Tomorrow is Valentine's Day, a day to tell not just your partner, but ALL your loved ones, how much they mean to you. Life is too short and tomorrow may never come, so say I LOVE YOU today & always!! No doubt Whitney love songs will be on your play list tomorrow!<br />
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R.I.P Whitney Houston, we thank God for the beauty and power of your amazing voice!! <br />
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Loving Wishes & 2 Kisses!!<br />
xxFaroCocktailCouture Eventshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01970349053426055340noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4423841257630203627.post-17533120077156550722012-02-07T15:52:00.000-08:002012-02-07T15:52:06.952-08:00Vans Inspired Birthday Treats<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-nZ0vHw4Wpqg/TzG0lyavv1I/AAAAAAAAA0o/5A6yJpvIJe0/s1600/vans3.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="150" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-nZ0vHw4Wpqg/TzG0lyavv1I/AAAAAAAAA0o/5A6yJpvIJe0/s200/vans3.JPG" width="200" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br />
</div>Another surprise treat for a FAB 12 year-old. The mum threw a suprise Fashion Show inspired party, and her daughter loves Vans trainers as most young teens do! The shoebox was a coconut cake filled with chocolate & coconut ganache, covered in black sugarpaste and adorned with the Vans shoebox logo, and the trainer was a chocolate fudge cake filled with chocolate & coconut ganache. The birthday girl loves purple too, so we designed a purple checkered Vans inspired trainer cake, and hand painted the check pattern. This is our first trainer cake, and I am quite pleased with how it turned out. My kids are impressed and the cake got a thumbs up/ seal of approval! Here are a few shots (the cake was still drying though!)<br />
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</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">More to come this week Red Velvet Betty Boo cake, Valentines Treat Buffet, Mickey Mouse and more (hopefully taken with the new camera...yay!!). I'll also share some yummy pancake fillings for Pancake Day/ Shrove Tuesday - Tuesday 21st Februay, roll on Lent/Ash Wednesday, roll on Easter, which means Springtime and a renewed You!!</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><br />
</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">Oh, by the way, my goal for this month...work on my website...work in progress, new look coming soon!!!</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><br />
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</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"></div>CocktailCouture Eventshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01970349053426055340noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4423841257630203627.post-51595529422904501442012-02-07T15:25:00.000-08:002012-02-07T15:54:03.534-08:00Birthday Treats - Christian Louboutin CakeIt's so cold out there...I am Thankful for the roof over my head, the warmth in my home and the fact that I can make myself food to warm me up! Sometimes we don't really realise how blessed we are until it's all gone! So let's stop complaining about how cold it is and actually thank God for the simple fact that at the end of the day we have somewhere to go and keep warm! Spring...where are you?!!<br />
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It has been a week of birthday treats...my camera is on its last legs, so the focus is not so great!<br />
We made a Christian Louboutin Shoebox cake, for a Loubou fanatic. The surprise cake was a Vanilla Bean sponge filled with Vanilla Bean buttercream. The colours for the edible logo print came out slightly darker, so I incorporated it on the top like a sticker (although I know the box is not done that way!!), and added a customised label (centred around one of the many pairs she owns) to the side of the box. <br />
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I say, if you can't afford to own a pair, then at least you can eat one!</div><br />
Sweet Wishes & 2 Kisses!!<br />
xx CC TreatsCocktailCouture Eventshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01970349053426055340noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4423841257630203627.post-13873871041180425582012-01-25T14:53:00.000-08:002012-01-25T15:52:43.722-08:00Cupcake Cravings<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-F4SS5XA9tH4/TyCHTwAes5I/AAAAAAAAAzg/LN8i_Q3Sfng/s1600/SNV38361.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="200" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-F4SS5XA9tH4/TyCHTwAes5I/AAAAAAAAAzg/LN8i_Q3Sfng/s200/SNV38361.JPG" width="150" /></a></div><br />
The other day I had a cupcake craving, so instead of popping out to buy ONE, I baked some and then they were too cute to eat...<br />
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Happy Birthday to my little Bro, mwah, mwah!!<br />
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Sweet Wishes & 2 Kisses!!<br />
xx CC TreatsCocktailCouture Eventshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01970349053426055340noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4423841257630203627.post-16203888588227424292012-01-25T14:48:00.000-08:002012-01-25T15:50:44.440-08:00Floral Birthday TreatsI have been away unwinding...that was one of my goals for this month! I caught a cold AGAIN...urrgh, so I started to consider the flu jab for next winter...nah! Lots of fresh oranges, lemon & honey, couple if vitamins and plenty of rest. I have been quite run down, so I am feeling GREAT now!<br />
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I have been working on re-designing my site and deciding on which events to take part in this year, so this is taking up most of my free time...when I'm not baking! My other goal for this month was to be in bed by 10.30pm (I used to stay up until past 12am!), I have half achieved this, but still struggling to get up earlier. The other goal was to have ALOT more me time...erm still working on that. It's definitely important to find sometime for yourself to clear your mind, empty all those thoughts and worries that clog up the brain...be at peace internally, and this reflects on your outlook on everything. Oh and one more goal...Remembering to SMILE...my name RUFARO, means happiness in Shona, so I am trying to always be happy! Roll on February...<br />
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Here are some pics of the Shabby Chic inspired cake that I made my sister for her "3something'th" birthday! She likes all things pretty and elegant, so her cake pretty much summed this up! The cake was was covered in a soft caramel coloured sugarpaste, adorned with sugarflowers, hand piped pearls, floral pendants, and light turquoise and pink ribbons.<br />
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Looking forward to posting more treats...For one exciting cake that we have designed, here's a hint...and breathe!<br />
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Sweet Wishes & 2 Kisses!!<br />
xxx CC TreatsCocktailCouture Eventshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01970349053426055340noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4423841257630203627.post-86394654641112427952012-01-04T15:14:00.000-08:002012-02-13T15:13:13.204-08:00Where Has The Time Gone...2012?!HAPPY NEW YEAR everyone!!! 2012 is upon us...yay!<br />
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Ok, I know I am a bit behind, but I just haven't found a moment to sit down and update the blog, it has been that busy. And then when things finally slowed down...I was burnt out...physically, mentally and spiritually! I had a cold over Christmas & NY's (running trend with me!), but I perservered and made it into 2012 exhausted!!<br />
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I can't believe I posted nothing during the Christmas period, and there I was thinking I have got soo much to share, but it's been crazy! I went to<a href="http://www.tasteofchristmas.com/" target="_blank"> <strong><span style="color: #666666;">Taste of Christmas 2011</span></strong></a> and had a really FAB time and had so much to share with you, and never got around to blogging about my day and all the Christmas tips & ideas...next time...Christmas 2012!! <br />
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</div>Can you believe we're in 2012? I remember being in primary school, thinking 2012 seems thousands of years away, but it's here. My prayer for you all is that 2012 brings you peace, joy, plenty of love and most of all abundant blessings! I haven't made any New Year resolutions, having never fulfilled any, so I have decided to set myself a short list of monthly goals. More exercise is definitely on the list (I joined the gym last year for the first time, signed up for a year and went there about 6 times towards the earlier part of year...sad I am!). Hmmm, I am still working on my list & will share it as soon as I am done!<br />
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With 2011 just yesterday, we have treats to share! The Princess Party was sooo adorable and fun to do, although we lost the legs for our table (don't ask...!) But it worked out! Here's a sneak peek...<br />
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We baked lots of yummy treats throughout December, including a 14", 3 layer Red Velvet Christmas Cake, it was massive cake! Here's a peak of some recent treats...<br />
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<div style="text-align: center;">Lilac Spotty Gift Box Cake - Red Velvet</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-J8WTSV10T7M/TwTNeOxBYuI/AAAAAAAAAwQ/5IjeECXey4U/s1600/SNV38038.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="200" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-J8WTSV10T7M/TwTNeOxBYuI/AAAAAAAAAwQ/5IjeECXey4U/s200/SNV38038.JPG" width="150" /></a></div><br />
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<div align="center">Glitzy Chocolate Rose Birthday Cupcakes - Red Velvet</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-iOjaTCfe0B0/TwTOdhNCacI/AAAAAAAAAww/mJojdWoYvkA/s1600/SNV38098.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="200" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-iOjaTCfe0B0/TwTOdhNCacI/AAAAAAAAAww/mJojdWoYvkA/s200/SNV38098.JPG" width="150" /></a></div><br />
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We have more treats to follow, just too many pics, but will post some more soon!<br />
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4 cakes in one day, and rapidly running out of steam...These last four cakes were done on the last day of 2011, my 2 gorgeous little nephews turned 1 & 3, Dylan's dad celebrated his birthday too, and my sister-in-law had a birthday within her family! So 2011 is finally OVER...<br />
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Mickey Mouse Fresh Cream Cake (Dylan is a "Nickey Nouse" superfan!!)<br />
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</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">So, here's wishing you a Prosperous and Peaceful 2012 from us all at CC Treats. 2011 had its ups and downs, but we wouldn't change it for the world! Thank you for all your continued support, kind words and encouragement in 2011...we hope you will continue to follow us throughout 2012!</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><br />
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</div>CocktailCouture Eventshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01970349053426055340noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4423841257630203627.post-82125529982805306602011-11-24T15:47:00.000-08:002011-11-24T15:47:54.842-08:00Thankful DaysIt's been a while, but we're still here. I've been really busy, ill with flu & hit by a few winter blues(it's cold in London!), but feeling good, blessed and thankful! Today is Thanksgiving (which is not really celebrated in the UK), so Happy Thanksgiving to all who celebrate this day and visit our blog. Whether you celebrate it or not, it's good to stop, take a minute and appreciate ALL that you have been blessed with on this earth! I am so thankful for every waking moment spent with my family and the people I have encountered on my journey in life!! I was surprised when viewing my stats, to see how many people actually take a moment to browse this blog!! Although many of do not "officially" follow me, I would just like to say thank you for stopping by!<br />
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It has been a busy couple of weeks...we styled a Beep Beep Racing Car themed birthday party for the cutest little one year-old... full details & pics coming soon! <br />
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And we have also been baking, baking and baking, decorating, decorating and decorating! I can't wait to share with you my recipe for a Lemon Blueberry Pound Cake, which was heavenly. It was lovely as a warm pudding with a dollop of lemon cream & additional fresh blueberries, and then just as good with my afternoon cup of coffee! I will post this soon, as I have been trying to put the tutorial images together, so please keep checking the blog. <br />
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Here are just a few treats to share...<br />
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Afternoon Tea assortments with, Raspberry Ripple Cupcake (NEW),<a href="http://www.cocktailcouture.co.uk/cc_home.html"> Cookie Crumble Cupcake and Nutty Choc Cupcakes</a><br />
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Sweet 1 year-old treats in Vanilla Bean sponge, decorated in Candy Pink & Lime Green, sugar paste flower & a mini smarties!<br />
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So, we're working on our final project for 2011, a Disney Princess themed birthday party, which I can't wait to style! From soft pinks & purples, apple greens & hints of gold; tulle & organza's, tiaras & twinkles, this will sure bring out the princess in you!<br />
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So once again, we say THANK YOU, THANK YOU, THANK YOU...Happy Thanksgiving!!!!!<br />
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Stylish Wishes & 2 Kisses!!<br />
xx CC Events<br />
<div style="text-align: center;"></div>CocktailCouture Eventshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01970349053426055340noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4423841257630203627.post-21172938280919421032011-10-18T15:24:00.000-07:002011-10-20T00:46:44.898-07:00Baby Shower TreatsThis past weekend I attended my good friend Jackie's baby shower, which was a lot of fun & met some inspiring FAB ladies! I was excited to make her cake, and as she's expecting a boy we thought a baby bag would make a cute cake! Our moist Red Velvet cake was the chosen flavour, and we filled this with a White Chocolate Cream Cheese frosting.<br />
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To decorate the cake we chose a soft baby blue colour for the main part of the bag (Colour 1kg of white fondant icing with 2 toothpick drops of Sugarflair Baby Blue colouring), and used ivory fondant icing for the bag flap. We accessorised the bag with fondant blue dots, a B for baby badge, and a cute little brown button. And the baby bag wouldn't have been complete with cute little fondant baby shoes & a fondant dummy (pacifier)! This was definitely a fun cake to style!! Enjoy...it was enjoyed by all!<br />
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More treats coming soon and a sneak peek on a fun racing car themed party that we're working on!<br />
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Sweet Wishes & 2 Kisses!!<br />
xxCC Treats<br />
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Although it's sort of Autumn now (unpredictable British weather), it was a lovely sunny day, and yesterday we had the pleasure of delivering one of our luxury wedding cakes to a lovely couple who held their wedding reception at the <a href="http://www.gaynespark.co.uk/">Gaynes Park</a> venue in Essex. The wedding colours were ivory and lilac, and the couple wanted a simple yet elegant ivory cake with a touch of lilac.</div>
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After fun tasting session, the couple opted for the Rich Fruit Cake and a Lemon Touch sponge. Included in the sample box was our Vanilla Bean Sponge, Lemon Touch, Divine Chocolate sponge and Rich Fruit Cake. The bottom 2 tiers and the top tier of the cake were Rich Fruit Cake and the second was the Lemon Touch sponge. </div>
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For the detailed finish, we used ivory satin ribbon, and hand piped tiny beads at the base of each tier. The second tier was decorated with simple hand piped beads. We incorporated the lilac colour by adding a cluster of handmade fondant roses on the top of the cake and pearl beads. A sprinkle of Jewel Twinkle White edible glitter added a little eye catching sparkle to the finished detail. </div>
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The cake before its short journey on the M25...</div>
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We decorated the table with tea lights, lilac fondant roses and a sprinkle of twinkling glitter...<br />
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The cake table next to one of the guest tables. I loved how the simple centres pieces complemented the room with it's exposed brick, wooden beams and patio doors that opened onto a luscious green garden...<br />
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Looking forward to posting more treats soon...keep checking in!<br />
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Sweet Wishes & 2 Kisses!!<br />
xxCC TreatsCocktailCouture Eventshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01970349053426055340noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4423841257630203627.post-74713478143377299062011-10-06T08:38:00.000-07:002011-10-06T08:38:21.675-07:00Summer/ Autumn/ Winter & VogueHello, it sure has been awhile...we have been so busy behind the scene, baking, party planning and developing our cake flavours. <br />
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We have had some lovely sunny days, then it was Autumn for 2 days, and now it feels like Winter's here!! So here's a quick update: <br />
Our Autumn/ Winter Cupcake Specials Menu is now avaiable to satisfy your winter cravings! <br />
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We are featured in the Vogue UK November Issue!! Check out our luxury Treats in the Truly Scrumptious piece.<br />
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I'll be back on the blog later with more updates. My little precious one is ill...!!<br />
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Sweet Wishes & 2 Kisses!!<br />
xxCC TreatsCocktailCouture Eventshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01970349053426055340noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4423841257630203627.post-38270555888906098932011-09-12T15:34:00.000-07:002011-09-13T02:15:45.532-07:00Cupcakes & a Berry CakeWe have an new menu...ymmmm! Have you checked it out yet: <a href="http://www.cocktailcouture.co.uk/">www.cocktailcouture.co.uk</a>?! Here are a few pics of some yummy treats...oh and and indulgent Fresh Berry Cake.<br />
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<div align="center">Walnut Maple & Cinnamon Cupcakes</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-diFvZRrPNi0/Tm6DUXXjDrI/AAAAAAAAAow/Ha1bOJP2jhY/s1600/SNV37226.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="200" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-diFvZRrPNi0/Tm6DUXXjDrI/AAAAAAAAAow/Ha1bOJP2jhY/s200/SNV37226.JPG" width="150" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br />
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<div style="text-align: center;">Classic Vanilla Bean & Chocolate Butterfly Cupcakes</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-Wj3HOIVT1cI/Tm6DusxLqcI/AAAAAAAAAo0/abMNVCwFD48/s1600/SNV37271.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="200" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-Wj3HOIVT1cI/Tm6DusxLqcI/AAAAAAAAAo0/abMNVCwFD48/s200/SNV37271.JPG" width="150" /></a></div><br />
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Coconut & Vanilla Cream Sponge Cake</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-RbMZ9fSCUzo/Tm6D_Z7DtsI/AAAAAAAAAo8/7uG4By3Fmio/s1600/SNV37288.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="200" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-RbMZ9fSCUzo/Tm6D_Z7DtsI/AAAAAAAAAo8/7uG4By3Fmio/s200/SNV37288.JPG" width="150" /></a></div><br />
<div align="center">Luxury Vanilla Cream Sponge Cake, filled with Strawberries & Vanilla Cream, topped of with fresh raspberries, blueberries, chocolate dipped strawberries & red currants.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-WgfM0Shpb0Y/Tm6EF8HfyBI/AAAAAAAAApA/3akQH6JJZqk/s1600/SNV37298.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="200" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-WgfM0Shpb0Y/Tm6EF8HfyBI/AAAAAAAAApA/3akQH6JJZqk/s200/SNV37298.JPG" width="150" /></a></div><br />
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PS: Our Cupcake Shoppers are now available to buy, visit <a href="http://www.cocktailcouture.co.uk/">www.cocktailcouture.co.uk</a>! Get one today, and 10% will go to CLIC Sargent!<br />
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Roll on Tasty Tuesday of the National Cupcake Week!<br />
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Sweet Wishes & 2 Kisses!!<br />
xxCC TreatsCocktailCouture Eventshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01970349053426055340noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4423841257630203627.post-32629809725053082112011-09-11T16:19:00.000-07:002011-09-12T14:34:31.518-07:00It's National Cupcake Week 2011!!!!London are you ready...NCW 2011 is finally here!! Bakers will be busy this week, with cupcake offers, competitions, freebies, you name it! Can you smell the sweetness in the air? We can!<br />
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So because we don't have a store front (yet!!), we'll be busy online and you never know where we could Pop-Up...! With the CLIC Sargent theme of "Treat Yourself" or "Try A New Flavour", check out our new Cupcake Menu at <a href="http://www.cocktailcouture.co.uk/">www.cocktailcouture.co.uk</a>! We can't wait for you to try a new flavour today!<br />
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So far we have raised £23.70, so thank you for your support and keep on supporting us during the NCW!<br />
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Go on and treat yourself or try a new flavour today, every bite is truly a blissful treat! Get 10% off on cupcake orders placed by 6pm today by quoting NCW-Mon12.<br />
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Look out for Tuesday's offers!<br />
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Sweet Wishes & 2 Kisses!!<br />
xx CC TreatsCocktailCouture Eventshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01970349053426055340noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4423841257630203627.post-40289743649192261572011-09-05T12:45:00.000-07:002011-09-12T15:38:02.006-07:00National Cupcake Week 2011...getting ready<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">
Here's a sneak peek of some of the yummy treats we'll have available during the NCW 2011! Go on, treat yourself!</div>
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Vanilla Bean, Lemon Raspberry, Lemon Touch Cupcakes...</div>
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Look out for our cute handmade Cupcake Shoppers, available online next week!! You can choose from white, pink or natural cotton, long or short strapped.<br />
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Sweet Wishes & 2 Kisses!!</div>
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