Happy New Year! We're excited to kick off another fabulous year of cake inspiration here on the blog! But before we jump right in to new posts for 2014, we're taking a second look at the best of the best from 2013. I’ve sifted through the 200+ posts from the last twelve months to find the ones that you loved the most. Based on your pageviews, Facebook likes and Pinterest pins.... we're taking a look back at the most popular posts from the last year. Yesterday, we highlighted the Top Recipe ... Continue Reading
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Little Man Birthday Party
I am just too excited about today's post! Over the last two years, I've had the pleasure of becoming friends with Lauren Kapeluck of Crave. Indulge. Satisfy. Lauren is one of our talented contributors and she inspires us each month with her incredible cupcake recipes (Did you spot her Creamsicle Cupcake recipe yesterday? Oh my deliciousness!) I was over the moon for Lauren when she was expecting her first child... and I can hardly believe an entire year has flown by already. Now Lauren's ... Continue Reading
Lemonade Dessert Table
Sshhh, listen.... I think I hear summer calling us! Enticing us with warm, sunny days and long, lazy nights. And nothing refreshes on a hot day like ice cold lemonade. Which is exactly what we're serving up with today's feature. A dessert table that is sure to bring back fond childhood memories of summer lemonade stands. Created by Dina Hafez-Suggs of Deliciously Darling for a feature in Festivties Magazine, this table rocks a stellar vendor list including some of our very favs. The ... Continue Reading
Favorite Things Birthday
Today's feature is seriously so gorgeous, you're going to fall. in. love. Head over heels! You probably remember Storey's 1st birthday... a glittery gold and pink party that we featured last year. You all loved it so much, it was one of the most popular posts of 2012! Well if it is possible, Storey's 2nd birthday is even more beautiful. Confetti, balloons and all of the birthday girl's favorite things are brought together in shades of pink and red. Impeccable styling by Storey's mother, ... Continue Reading
Glittering Gold & Pink Birthday
What's a party without a little sparkle? From shimmering gold to pink bows and feathers, this first birthday party really shines. Little girls and big girls agree... all that glitters is gold! And today's party is no exception! With incredible sweets created by our friends at Intricate Icings, this was definitely one sweet affair. Dazzling cakes, cookies and cake pops all inspired by the party invitation. Plus a mini, ombre-ruffle cake, made especially for the birthday girl! Love, love, ... Continue Reading
Up, Up and Away Baby Shower
Hold on to your hats because today's adorable baby shower is sure to blow you away! Up, Up and Away, that is! When I first received a note from Jessica Harris about this event... I knew it would be good! We've had the pleasure to ooh and awe over Jessica's cakes in the past (see them here). She is an incredible cake designer who also happens to be part of a family of artistic women! So what happens when a talented graphic designer (Kim Harris), cake designer (Jessica Harris) and ... Continue Reading
Fresh & Feminine Cake Table
Nothing cures the Monday blues like a big dose of pretty! And that's exactly what we have in store for you today. We're starting off the week with a romantic dessert table to make you swoon! With buttercream frills, ruffled rosette swirls and ombre, this display will steal your heart. The soft pastel color scheme is a perfect combination of peach and mint with a pop of gold. Featuring three incredible cakes, a whimsical balloon backdrop and festive streamers... feast your eyes on this ... Continue Reading
Ice Cream Cone Cake
Ice Cream Cone Cake - learn how to make this amazing ice cream inspired cake, topped with ice cream cone cake pops! A new tutorial by our contributor, Miso of Miso Bakes. I scream. You scream. We all scream for ice cream! Growing up, ice cream cakes were considered the novelty of all novelty cakes. Fondant covered cakes were almost unheard of and carved cakes were primarily available in 2-D. From what I recall, most of the ice cream cakes were decorated in a similar fashion. They ... Continue Reading
Real Party: Rainbows & Unicorns
It's that time of the year again....time for another a-ma-zing birthday party created by Jessica Levitt. If you've been reading Half Baked over the years, you are familiar with Jessica by now. But for those of you who are new followers, let me introduce you to one very talented lady! Jessica is a mom, sewer, crafter, designer, blogger and over-the-top party hostess! We are always thrilled to feature one of Jessica's parties because they are just perfect, down to every last detail. So far ... Continue Reading
Real Party: Cake & Ice Cream Birthday
I cannot thank you enough for all of the kind comments and emails I received on yesterday's post. I don't normally share that much of my personal life with you. So to those of you who shared stories of your furry friends - thank you. It is truly comforting to know that many of you understand the unconditional love of a pet. Now as promised, back to the sweet stuff. Today's Real Party stood out to me because you can see the love and the joy in this celebration. It was more about ... Continue Reading
Real Party: Sewing Baby Shower
Today's Real Party is modern, chic and just SEW cute! This sewing themed baby shower was created by Casey of Paper+Twine for her sister Morgan who has a passion for sewing. The theme started with the invitation which read "We are SEW excited to celebrate Morgan.... we are on pins + needles!". So clever, right? With oodles of creative details, this baby shower has a personal touch that truly honors the mom-to-be. Here is a little of what Casey had to say about this shower: "I sewed ... Continue Reading
Real Party: Pink Sparkle Birthday
Today's real party is truly a pleasure for me to post. I received this party from one of my previous cake customers back in Dallas. I designed a first birthday cake for Erin's oldest daughter almost four years ago. I was thrilled to not only hear from her, but to know that she continues to follow Half Baked. Erin's second little girl just recently turned one and she put together this fabulous Pink Sparkle Party for the celebration. This party is just too cute and the birthday girl ... Continue Reading
Real Party: Fire Truck Birthday
Today's real party is a Fire Truck Birthday Party with some red hot details. Kristy Lane, a talented photographer from the Dallas area, threw this adorable joint party for her two sons. She enlisted the help of some other talented ladies, including Kim from TomKat Studio, and the result is just phenomenal. Let's take a look at this Fire Station Bash! I just love Kim from TomKat Studio and it's easy to see why. She had this party covered from beginning to end with her fire truck ... Continue Reading
Real Party: Thomas the Train Birthday
If you have a little boy, get ready to climb aboard because you're going to love today's real party. This Thomas the Train birthday party is an amazing collaboration between Kelly of The Party Dress and Melisa of Project Nursery. With a fabulous dessert table and oodles of charmingly modern details, this party is one you're sure to love. I just absolutely love this party! Kelly and Melisa did a fabulous job of pulling everything together to create this modern yet playful event. ... Continue Reading