Getting to know Yumi Castrillo
When I first started cake decorating, sugar flowers never appealed to be because I was so impatient. I always couldn’t wait until they dried and would keep trying to touch them and end up breaking...
View ArticleSometimes you just have to try something different
I’m always in a bit of a weird mood before something major happens with my business. The launch of my Craftsy classes, the first overseas teaching trip, my first book… All those major moments kind of...
View ArticleSecret 4: Learning to say ‘No’
This is the fourth post of a six part series about some truths behind the first 6 years of my cake journey. We hope you enjoyed reading it, be sure to comment and let us know. If you want to start at...
View ArticleSecret 5: The Myth of Endless Opportunities
This is the fifth post of a six part series about some truths behind the first 6 years of my cake journey. We hope you enjoyed reading it, be sure to comment and let us know. If you want to start at...
View ArticleSecret 6: The Skills
This is the final post of a six part series about some truths behind the first 6 years of my cake journey. We hope you enjoyed reading it, be sure to comment and let us know. If you want to start at...
View ArticleInterview with Barbara Luraschi of Sweet Janis
When a student first introduced me to Barbara’s work I was amazed. Her figurines were so cute and lifelike, and the decorator in me loved how tall they stood while looking totally stable. So I just had...
View ArticleInterview with Katherine Sabbath, Cake Decorator Extraordinaire
From a young age, I have always loved pop-up books. I mean what person does not like seeing the pages of a book come to life? I am intrigued by the art behind it and I even considered having pop-up...
View ArticleDon’t blame the cheap cake lady… thank her instead
I know you probably think I’m a little mad… because why would you want to thank someone who is out there undercutting you and essentially stealing business away from you? Well, hear me out. Before I...
View ArticleIntroducing the Sharon Wee collaborative colour collection
Guess what you guys? I am super excited to announce that I have collaborated with Sweet Sticks to come up with my own colour collection of Edible Art Paints! When I created the wisteria cake last year,...
View ArticleIs is time for you to say something?
Years ago when I quit my first job due to my horrible boss, the CEO asked me kindly for some feedback about why I was leaving. I ummed and ahhed and fed him the usual that the new job was in an...
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