Something I have wanted to do for awhile.....

I had such a nice time with the shabby hutch for Mandy it made me want to finish up some of my other shabby projects. It has made me remember just how much I love it. I think I will be doing some more. I've been baking too...... still not tired of that Lol Happy graduation to everyone with someone special graduating.It's such a exciting time! We are off to more celebrations today.....more food to eat.

Mini hugs!

Linda tagged me........

Okay so I have been tagged by the extremely talented Linda (Linsminis). Please if you haven't checked out her beautiful work yet you must http://linsminis.blogspot.com/
So now I'm to list 6 things that make me happy~

1) Random hugs from my kids. (They older now so it is a real treat to get a hug.)

2) The sound of a hard rain in the afternoon and the clean smell that follows in the air

3) Doggie kisses. (Sorry they make me happy) I love my doggies!

4) Roses right after they open.... so pretty!

5) Fitting into a old pair of jeans!

6) Eating chocolate while working on miniatures!!!! The best!!!!

Now I must tag 6 bloggers by leaving a comment on their blogs letting them know they have been tagged! Okay.......... let the fun begin. Thanks Linda. Your work is so wonderful.

Mini hugs!

A special request hutch.....One of my favorite things to make!

Well I have been busy working on some fun special requests. I thought I would share this one here. I love doing shabby hutches. I haven't done one in awhile. I had some fun with this one. I hope she likes it. I should have some more yummy stuff to share soon. Mini hugs!

Cupcakes make me smile.......Even when its 100 degrees outside!

I made this happy little cupcake scene yesterday while trying to stay cool. We had a very hot weekend here. Makes woring with clay a little more difficult but I did make this. I watched life time movies and ate ice cream. The perfect day really. "No honey..... its too hot for house work".

Its cooler today so no excuses for me. Plenty to do! Mini hugs!

Someone else loves chocolate too.........

I've had a super busy week. Glad it is almost the weekend. Wanted to share this table I just finished up.It was a special request from Mandy. She loves miniatures and chocolate so she wanted some major chocolate baking going on with the shabby look thrown in there too! Here it is! I hope she loves it. Hope everyone has a Happy weekend! Mini hugs!

Happy Mothers day......Well did they or didn't they?

They did!!!!!! I got a little princess cake. I don't know where the powdered sugar is but it looks like my mini version. Yay! I also got a purple colored slice of princess cake from my friend and neighbor. A wonderful surprise. Thanks so much Patti. You are awesome. I also got some pretty roses and a new desk to work on Minis. What a great day! I love my family and they love me!

I hope everyone had a Happy Mothers day. Mini hugs!

Early Mothers day with Hannah......

Today I was taken to lunch by my oldest daughter for Mothers day. She has to work so she thought it would be fun to take me today instead. Of course Minnie dog was there too! This is Hannah and she is 19. My daughter....my friend. I love you Hannah. No princess cake today but I'm still hoping. Today was a wonderful surprise. Hannah told me I had to put a pic of Minnie and me too! Lol So here it is! This little dog is always with me. Love you too Minnie dog!

Dropping hints for Mothers Day......

I was in our local french bakery Friday with my daughter and they had a flyer on the counter for the princess cake for Mothers Day! I haven't had this in soooooo long. They even sell it sliced but there wasn't any .It was the end of the day. Well I scooped up a couple of the little flyers and have put them around the house ........then yesterday I decided to make some in miniature. Surely they will notice them. Hint hint hint .... I guess time will tell.

I thought I would share my miniature versions here. The princess cake is white chiffon cake filled with raspberry and Bavarian custard whipped cream and draped with traditional marzipan.

How does that sound? Like the perfect Mothers day dessert to me! I know ...What about chocolate?..... well thats everyday for me! Mini hugs!

A little springtime baking.......No chocolate today

Well I needed to move out of my chocolate mood so I made some springtime goodies. I really could make miniature baked goods all day if life would let me. Really brings me joy. I think I miss the bakery so much. Went to visit the old place and it was completely gone. It had changed owners several times since us but now there no bakery at all. Sad.....

Miniature one is almost done. Soon I will share it. I'm going through boxes of minis for a flea market this Sunday in Sacramento. I will see Marsha there. Any one else in the area this is always a wonderful event that shouldn't be missed. Oh did I mention I have real snickerdoodle cookies in the oven .... I do... and there is the timer! Mini hugs!

Sorry....I'm not out of my chocolate mood yet.....

okay so I'm still in a chocolate mood. It is what it is. Stephanie you offered good advice last time but I really need chocolate so moderation it is for me. But mini baking in chocolate the skys the limit....no calories. I'm having a blast. I wanted to share some pictures of the mudslide cake and the brownies I made yesterday. So for all of those who share my love of chocolate enjoy! Mini hugs!

When you can't have something...the more you want it!

Well I'm trying to be good but I truely have chocolate on the brain. I made these little goodies today. I had fun making them but do I still need chocolate?.....Yes! I do so I have decided there is no way I can cut it out completely. Yesterday proved that with half a bag a m&ms. So.....it will be all about moderation. I will let myself have chocolate everyday just small amounts. I just can't give it up cold turkey. No way...... Anyway wishes for a Happy and Creative weekend. Mini hugs!

Some chocolate fondue and a wonderful surprise.....

Today I made some chocolate fondue in miniature. I really have such a hard time staying away from chocolate. I have to say I ate a 1/2 bag of peanut m&m's today. Not the small bag either.So much for the diet Lol. I also wanted to share the wonderful surprise I received from Marsha (Sassy Mini dolls) This little cutie came and made my whole day. She even made the cute mouse ears. Thanks so much Marsha. You are a sweetheart. I look forward to seeing you in a couple weeks. Mini hugs!

A very tall Croquembouche in miniature...

Okay I got a little carried away with my tower of profiteroles maybe it was because I was so hungry while I was making it. Started a new diet because I have been eating way too many sweets lately and well things are fitting tight again.... I thought this would be fun to make. I saw a real one being created on the food network and boy it made me very hungry for some. Well here it is.... my miniature version. I need to measure it ...Kinda tall but best of all it was something new I had fun making......But didn't help to make me not want to eat the real thing. Lol Where did I hide the chocolate?.....Oh please somebody stop me. Mini hugs!

Still in a miniature baking mood....

Hello.... I did some mini baking yesterday and I thought I would share my latest cake mood here. Some strawberry angel food and a raspberry cheesecake. I'm still battling my nasty cold but at least I felt like doing something in miniature. Just haven't felt like it I cough so much it makes my head hurt. Can't you just see these cakes in a shabby bakery? Me too! Soon........ Mini hugs! Oh did I mention these are scented? Yes they are.

Miniature loaf cakes for my country store....

No too much new here in my world. I seem to have caught a bad cold but feeling a little better today. I thought I would share my loaf cakes I made for my country store. I thought they would be fun to display sliced on the counter. I have been in the mood to go into some of my finished projects and see what new things they need. I had fun with the sliced pound cakes and I think they will be a nice new addition. I will be taking pictures soon of my updated projects and the changes I have made. Hubby is going fishing this weekend so I should have some extra time. Yippee!!! Mini hugs!