Please, put down your coffee and have a seat. I feel like today’s post needs to come with a warning label. It would go something like this… CAUTION: Today’s cake may take your breath away. Some have experienced intense, gorgeous-induced giddiness when viewing this cake. Swooning and fainting may also occur.

Okay. Now that you’re fully prepared, we can proceed. Seriously, today’s cake is truly magnificent. It’s bold. It’s bright. It incorporates both classic beauty and current trend into one design. Vibrant blue poppy flowers …

My friend Kim at The TomKat Studio recently hosted the most lovely Mermaid Party for her daughter Kate’s birthday. The entire party was beyond exquisite! In fresh shades of blue and aqua with a crisp, clean, elegant feel. Those are not words typically used to describe a ‘character themed’ party! But Kim took her daughter’s love of Ariel and turned it into a delightfully chic kingdom under the sea.

Needless to say, I am thrilled to bring you an exclusive on the gorgeous cake! Layers of delicate ruffles shaded from dark to light aqua are surrounded …

For the love of rainbows and hearts and all things pretty! We’re starting off the week with an incredible cake that will simply make your heart smile! From the rainbow colors to the diagonal heart pattern, this cake is incredibly delightful. It would be the perfect addition to a rainbow birthday party or any event that could use a pop of color! What better way to brighten this post-holiday Monday than with a cheerful I ♥ Rainbows Cake by Erin Gardner of Wild Orchid Baking Company. …

Today’s featured cake is a clever update on a timeless classic. Noah’s Ark is a popular theme for first birthdays, baptisms and christenings. Today’s cake take this concept to a whole new level. Specifically, to the top of the mountain! Adorable fondant animals are paired up two-by-two as they make their climb… to the top of the mountain where the ark awaits! We’re loving this precious Noah’s Ark Cake created by the talented Leony at Ma’ Cake in Sydney, Australia. …

I love seeing the creativity of women shine through when planning parties for their children. And today we have an amazing example of just that! Stay at home mom, Heather McKinney, is not new to our site… we featured the adorable Giraffe 1st Birthday Party she hosted for her oldest son back in 2010. So when I saw a note from this talented mother in my inbox, I knew it was going to be good! Navy, yellow and grey pair up to celebrate another first birthday in the McKinney house. Created with an incredible attention to detail, a bold mix of …

Jack and Jill went up the hill to fetch… a piece of cake! Today’s cake is so ridiculously cute and clever, it will have you sing-songing back into childhood! From Humpty Dumpty to Mary and her little lamb, all of your favorite nursery rhyme stars are making an appearance! Created by the talented Rebecca Sutterby of Sugar Creations, this cake will have you jumping over the moon! Join me for some fun as we enjoy this playful Nursery Rhymes 1st Birthday Cake! …

Today’s party is truly out of this world! We see so many adorable parties for little girls and babies… but great parties for little boys seem harder to come by. That makes today’s post even more fun! With a modern color scheme, oodles of creative details and a beautiful table of solar snacks, this party is perfect for little astronauts. Jasmine Clouser of The Couture Cakery let her imagination soar when she created this party for her son’s 5th birthday. Get ready to blast off for some fun and adventure with this incredible Outer Space Birthday …

Prepare for cuteness! If you’re a cookie lover like me, you’re going to flip over today’s featured cake! It is ridiculously cute and comes to us from one of my very favorite cake shops. Rick and Sasha, my friends over at cakelava, have been sharing their incredible cakes with us for several years now. I’m always thrilled to feature one of Rick’s creations… because each one seems better than the last. If that’s possible! And today’s cake is no exception!

Featuring oodles of chocolate chip cookies, piled and stacked high, this cake is cookie …

What’s a party without a little sparkle? From shimmering gold to pink bows and feathers, this 1st birthday party 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! We’re just beaming over this Glittering Gold & Pink 1st Birthday…. …

Whoo… Whoo… Look whooo’s turning one?!? Oh my goodness, today’s party is soooo incredibly adorable! It’s a snowy, winter dream filled with sweet owls and sweet treats! Created by Rachel Skvaril of Fondant Flinger for her son’s 1st birthday, this celebration is just dreamy! A soft blue, grey and white color scheme is accented with small touches of woodsy brown. Perfect for a winter birthday and a birthday boy who chants “whoo, whoo”, this Snow Owl First Birthday is a hootin’ good time! Read …