The more I look at a Patek, the more I want one.

The title says it all ! To be honest, I had never thought of owning a Patek Philippe watch. Neither had I ever figured out why someone would spend thousands on such a watch! However, after this week's order - which gave me the perfect excuse to ogle for a Patek Phillppe watch image, I think I've started to understand why. 

The sleek curves and lovely rose gold/safari black finishes are just so classic. I want one. Well... someday I guess :) 

This weekend's order was from a lovely lady who wanted to surprise her watch-crazy hubby with a watch cake. She couldn't afford a real one.. so the alternative? A sugary sweet watch cake with an almost equally exquisite Patek watch! 

The possibilities are just endless.. I'm starting to really love the art of baking. 

The Patek is such a exquisite watch and I just could not bring myself to present the cake in a boring white box. So I hunted around several art shops till I finally found the perfect, embossed black box! Slap on a sleek black label and ...wa-la! The perfect little black box. That's one lucky hubby.

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A Merry Ho Ho Ho...

Oh Christmas is here again! I just love the joy that's in the air when it comes to Christmas time :) Everywhere you go ... people seem to have a "bounce" in their step as they buzz around buying lil' presents for their loved ones. As the year comes to an end, work takes a back seat as we all indulge ourselves in the festive spirit of giving and appreciation. Oh how I wish everyday could be Christmas!

Making Christmas cupcakes have always been one of my favorites - simply because there are always smiles, happiness and the warmth of family love when you celebrate Christmas.

ButterFingers was hard at work this week as she shared her love for sugar creations by baking lots of yummy cupcakes !

Packed the yummy rich chocolate cupcakes in cute pink boxes, wrapped it with gold ribbons, topped up with a mini card .. filled it with lots of love. Merry Christmas everyone!

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UK Cupcakes

This week's order was rather interesting. 

A lovely British lady was going for a tea party organised by her chinese teacher. They were told to bring something that represents their country... so here comes ButterFingers expertise! Boutique cupcakes made for any occasion! :) 

I must admit I had to do some research prior to making the figurings, as it has been a while since I last went to the UK. Some of the sights that immediately came to my mind - the Underground sign, the red phone booth, the red postbox, a red rose (which is actually the national flower of England!) and of course English tea! 

The cupcakes were made with fresh granny smith apples and grounded cinnamon. A cup of tea anyone? 

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Whimsical flowers

I got a request today from a bunch of zesty ladies who love the water. What exactly about water? Well Aqua Aerobics! For those who don't know (I quote from Wiki)
Water aerobic workouts usually combine a variety of techniques from land activities including walking or running backward and forward, jumping jacks; along with various arm movements. The workout also may incorporate equipment such as flotation belts, specialized water aerobics shoes, flotation devices, & ankle and wrist weights. 

Interesting! Maybe I should pick that up one day too since I've been too lazy to exercise these days!

Coming back to the cupcakes ... I made 12 cupcakes in total - 5 featuring a new idea I picked up recently. Pastel coloured 2D flowers... Love the gentle petals which give some "realness" to the flowers and the curly-wurly stems that give it a whimsical look. The rest of the 7 were made simple - similar to my earlier Garden Silly order but in sweeter pastel!

Sent the order over in a apple green cupcake stand - perfect for their tea time party by the pool!

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