Hart 2 Heart

Spring is springing!

Thank you all who commented here and on my facebook page about the Faberge cookies. I found out that they were to be given as favors for a special event at the Russian Embassy, to honor a philanthropist who gives generously to the Russian-American community. I'm hoping to get some photos. . . we shall see! It took me a few days to recover from their production, and while taking a moment off, I was able to stop and smell the roses.

This bush is always my favorite. It is the most prolific bloomer and the flowers burst open like flames.

This one's a bit more subtle, but very purdy. I also have yellow, red and purple roses in my garden. I always like the look of a monochromatic flower garden, but I could never do it myself. There are just too many beautiful colors to choose from.

When my dad was visiting in January, we planted these pretty pots. The funny thing is, we did not plant that glorious yellow Ranunculus. It was actually a volunteer, that showed up later. I do enjoy a lovely surprise.

I planted my Calla Lilies when we first moved into our house 12 years ago, and they bring it every year. 

I'm loving succulents more all the time. This basket hangs near my side gate to the backyard. It's been looking good for a couple years now.

And last on my scenic tour is the harbor view we enjoyed for Easter brunch. After baking and decorating cookies non stop for Easter, there was no way I was going to pull off an Easter celebration at home. So I made reservations. The weather was absolutely perfect, as were the mimosas and lobster benedict. yum. 

Hope you're enjoying Spring wherever you are. See you soon!

 

Faberge Cookies

I almost titled this post, "The eggs that nearly sent me over the edge", but I thought that was a little harsh. It's just that I worked 12 hours a day, for a week, on these babies, right after all of my Easter production. I was commissioned to make these for Sandi Hoffman, for an undisclosed party, with some sort of Faberge Egg theme. I was told by my contact, Myron (associate designer), that Sylvia Weinstock would be making the cake, and that my cookies would be RIGHT NEXT TO her cake. O.M.G. I was also told that the client was very detail oriented, and that the cookies really needed to replicate specific Faberge Eggs. Sure I can do that, I thought, with mock confidence. I looked at a zillion eggs and came up with 4 that I thought would work in cookie form. So, here they are, with their Faberge counterparts.

I experimented with Disco Dust for a sparkly effect on these. I've been finding glittery remnants in every imaginable crevice of my work space. . . and beyond. 

Maybe I should've included a mini elephant cookie with this one?

So there they are. I spent so much time with these cookies that I've lost all perspective. I hope the client likes them. They are on their way to Washington, D.C. as I write. All I know, is that I'm taking a couple days off, unless of course, you want to order cookies, then, I'm on it!

So much to share. . .

. . . so little time.

First of all, Easter nearly sent me over the edge. Sooo many cookie orders! I REALLY appreciate the business, and thank all of you who ordered from me. 

Did you notice my nice big photos? Cheryl made that happen, but we're still working on getting my title banner fixed. Stay tuned.

Bigger cookies are always better, don't you think?

This is a Ukrainian symbol of some sort.

These were for a twin baby shower.

So what really has me stressed out, is my current cookie job. It's my biggest ever, and I'm so nervous about it. I've been hired to replicate 4 different Faberge eggs in cookie form. And they want detail. I think I've got it figured out, now I've just got to make it happen. So you may not hear from me for a week. Maybe I'll pop in with a preview, and tell you more about it. Yikes.