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For the first time in nearly 4 weeks, I'm finally sitting down to post.Many of you will have noticed I've been quieter t...
17/06/2026

For the first time in nearly 4 weeks, I'm finally sitting down to post.

Many of you will have noticed I've been quieter than usual, and truthfully, life has felt very different recently.

A few weeks ago, we lost a very close friend unexpectedly. Since then, I've taken some time away from social media and, where possible, stepped back a little to focus on the people around me, process everything that has happened, and simply be present.

As someone who has struggled with anxiety and mental health for many years, this has hit me harder than I can put into words. It's been a heartbreaking reminder of just how precious and fragile life can be.

One thing this experience has taught me is that we never truly know what someone else is carrying. It has reminded me to check in on people more often, to make the phone call, send the message, have the conversation, and tell people that they matter. It has reminded me that family, friends, time and memories are worth more than anything else.

Most of all, it has reminded me to stop waiting for the "right time" and to make the most of every day we're given.

To every customer who has waited patiently, every person who has sent a kind message, and everyone who has continued to support my little business during this time - thank you. More than you know.

Normality will slowly be resuming over the next couple of weeks, and I am working my way through messages and enquiries. If you're waiting to hear from me, I promise I haven't forgotten you. All outstanding messages will be replied to by the weekend at the very latest.

Thank you for your patience, your kindness, and your understanding.

Life is short. Tell people you love them. Check in on your friends. Take the photos. Make the memories. Don't save everything for someday.

And if this last month has taught me anything, it's to live each day as fully as possible. šŸ¤

✨ Reset, recharge… and back to cake šŸ¤A little quiet from me on here lately šŸ¤Sometimes running a small business means kno...
27/05/2026

✨ Reset, recharge… and back to cake šŸ¤

A little quiet from me on here lately šŸ¤

Sometimes running a small business means knowing when to keep pushing… and sometimes it means taking a breather and stepping back for a few days.

Last week I did exactly that.

A bit of family time, a bit of rest, and a chance to properly recharge.

I’m so grateful that I’ve been able to come back to a diary full of orders and messages waiting for me 🫶

Thank you for every enquiry, order, recommendation and bit of support — it really does mean so much.

If I’ve not replied yet, I’m catching up over the next couple of days ✨

Back with cake… and this vanilla sprinkle beauty felt like the perfect one to start with šŸŒˆšŸ¤

Okay but these may be the cutest cupcakes I’ve EVER made šŸ„¹šŸ¤Handmade fondant toppers, soft pastel tones and all the tiny ...
15/05/2026

Okay but these may be the cutest cupcakes I’ve EVER made šŸ„¹šŸ¤

Handmade fondant toppers, soft pastel tones and all the tiny little details ✨

Definitely one of my favourite cupcake sets recently.

šŸ¤ Isn’t she ONEderful šŸ¤Soft blush tones, neutrals and rainbow details for little Matilda’s first birthday ✨All colours w...
12/05/2026

šŸ¤ Isn’t she ONEderful šŸ¤

Soft blush tones, neutrals and rainbow details for little Matilda’s first birthday ✨

All colours were custom mixed to perfectly match the topper and details, right down to the fondant-covered spheres šŸ¤

The reality of running a small cake business… šŸ¤Some weeks are fully booked chaos.Some weeks are quieter.Some weeks I que...
10/05/2026

The reality of running a small cake business… šŸ¤

Some weeks are fully booked chaos.
Some weeks are quieter.
Some weeks I question my life choices halfway through covering a sphere in tiny squares. 🤣

But every week I get to create cakes for birthdays, weddings, Christenings and celebrations that mean something to people — and that never gets old.

Here’s a little look at this week in the kitchen šŸ¤

Who invented square cakes?! 🫠Square cakes really said ā€œlet’s test her patienceā€ šŸ« šŸ˜‚They look simple… until you’re fightin...
08/05/2026

Who invented square cakes?! 🫠

Square cakes really said ā€œlet’s test her patienceā€ šŸ« šŸ˜‚

They look simple… until you’re fighting for your life getting those edges sharp šŸ‘€

I swear square cakes test me every single time šŸ˜‚šŸ« 

But when it comes together like this šŸ˜
Worth it šŸ¤

A little bit of colour… a lot of detail… and a LOT of time šŸ˜‚šŸŽ‚These are the cakes you don’t always see the work behind… b...
06/05/2026

A little bit of colour… a lot of detail… and a LOT of time šŸ˜‚šŸŽ‚

These are the cakes you don’t always see the work behind… but every topper, every layer, every finish is all done by me ✨

Honestly… I’m a little bit obsessed with this one šŸ„¹šŸ¤

I’ve been quiet on here, but busy busy in real life… promise I’ll be back on it next week šŸ‘€

15 cakes later… I need a lie down. šŸ˜‚From weddings to birthdays, sharks to Lambeth piping, cupcakes to wrestling rings… t...
03/05/2026

15 cakes later… I need a lie down. šŸ˜‚

From weddings to birthdays, sharks to Lambeth piping, cupcakes to wrestling rings… this week has been a busy one.

I honestly can’t thank you all enough for the support lately. Every enquiry, order, recommendation and share means the world to my little business. šŸ¤

Because of that support…

May – FULL
June – FULL
July – FULL
August – very limited availability

I’m genuinely blown away.

I’m already having to turn enquiries down for fully booked dates, so if you’d like to book for later in the year, please message as early as possible šŸ‘€

Birthdays do happen on the same date every year šŸ«£ā€¦ no excuses. šŸ˜‚

Quotes are held for 5 days only, and dates are only secured once the deposit has been paid. After that, dates are reopened and may be offered elsewhere.

Thank you for keeping me so busy šŸ¤

Anna x

Sorry for being a little quiet… life has been busy and the cakes have been cake-ing šŸ˜…āœØSharing this dreamy crown cake for...
01/05/2026

Sorry for being a little quiet… life has been busy and the cakes have been cake-ing šŸ˜…āœØ

Sharing this dreamy crown cake for a special 2nd birthday, full of soft colours and fairytale vibes šŸ‘‘ā˜ļøšŸ’—

Normal posting service resumes next week šŸ¤

I may not know exactly what’s going on… but I do know this theme is serious business in toddler households šŸ¤£šŸ’›Loved makin...
27/04/2026

I may not know exactly what’s going on… but I do know this theme is serious business in toddler households šŸ¤£šŸ’›

Loved making this bright birthday set for Ezra’s 1st birthday, complete with matching cupcakes 🌈🧁

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