something I was working on this last week....

I made this cake for my niece's bridal shower. 

It was inspired by a cake class I took with Collette Peters who is awesome BTW...

My niece loved the cake and I had heaps of fun doing it... was a challenge thats for sure especially the cage whiuch I had to do 3 times, finally got it right and was able to transport it with out any breakages... AWESOME!

Bottom layer was dark chocolate fudge cake with chocolate Italian butter-cream and raspberry filling YUM!, top 2 layers were vanilla/coconut  fudge cake with vanilla butter-cream and lemon/passion fruit curd, Double YUM!. both were covered in dark and white chocolate ganache before the fondant was applied which made the cake uber moist and extra yummy! Ya can never have too much chocolate I say!!!

Gum Paste peony with brush embroidery

Cage cake inspired by Collette Peters...

ok time to reveal why I have been silent

Hi everyone its been a while to say the least... 

remember I told you I was busy sewing? well I was making a couture wedding gown for my niece and it was all very hush hush as you can imagine.... 

I am extremely proud of the outcome... Sadly I couldnt get photos of her wearing it because my camera decided to pack it in the night before the big day~ YIKES...

anyhooI did take progress photos and can now share them as her day has come and gone...

Lace detail on front of gown

side view

back view

detail of the hand beaded lace over 100 hours of work

close up of the sleeve detail...

finished at last!!! WOOOHOOO!...

now maybe things can get back to normal??