You want how much for that cake?...

Last week my brother emailed me to find out if I could make some cakes for one of his colleagues, whose daughter was turning 11.  He showed her my website and she loved the Paul's Boutique bag that I did last year.

When he asked how much it would be to make one and I told him, he was SHOCKED.  When I tried to explain that it wasn't off the shelf or mass produced he just didn't get it.  So when I saw this blog post from Amy Lane, I thought, "I couldn't have put it better myself.

I hope it goes some way to explaining why bespoke designed cakes cost more.

The moment you've all been waiting for...or maybe not!

I'm not sure how many times I have mentioned the Paul's Boutique bag, but you're probably sick of hearing me go on.  So here it is...

When I delivered it the birthday girl was there and it was nice to see her reaction.  She was chuffed.

Lot's of things in the oven...and a Paul's Boutique bag

Wow, I can't believe it, I have more orders for the coming weeks.  I've received an order for corporate branded cupcakes, up to six dozen!  I also have a 50th birthday cake and a christening cake for my nephew, plus a Paul's Boutique bag for an 11th bithday.  With Halloween fast approaching I've also got an order for some Halloween cupcakes.

I'm on the lookout for some new recipes for non-dairy cupcakes, as my friend is lactose intolerant.  I know she won't mind as the cupcakes are for her party and she will probably have one anyway, but I want her to be able to enjoy them without the after effects!

For the 50th birthday cake I wanted to try something new, but the lady has asked for a bow cake.  I might do something else, for the practice.  I think I have the bow cake sorted!

My first attempt at a bow cake

My second attempt at a bow cake

OK, so I'd never heard of Paul's Boutique until a lady in my haridresser's asked me for one for her 11 year old daughter's birthday on 14 November.  So I've had to go to my trusty Google...and here it is!!  I've got my work cut out!!!

And then my plan for my nephew's christening cake is to top it with a pair of converse booties!!  So cute...

As well as these cakes I also have to make a Christmas cake for my church fair.  All to be delivered by 12 November!  Help...but on the bright side I have almost completed the bow cake and I'm starting the bootie today so I reckon I can do it.