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le Shoppe | Oh Baby! Pink Ombre Buttercream Cake

May 19, 2015
Artisan Food Makers, Baby Shower, Bespoke Cakes, Dessert + Cake Table, Details, le Shoppe, Made by Me, Occasions
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photo credits: Natasha Boghosian, Arbi Avanessian

A Vintage Inspired Southern Hummingbird Cake Recipe

January 27, 2015
Artisan Food Makers, Cakes + Tortes, Desserts, le Shoppe, Made by Me, Recipe Box
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How-To Cut + Decorate Semolina Cakes Soaked in Syrup

January 17, 2015
Artisan Food Makers, Desserts, Food + Drink Styling, le Shoppe, Made by Me, Techniques + Tutorials, The Khohanotz
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le Shoppe | Pokeball Cake Pops + Cookies for a Pokemon Birthday Party

October 24, 2014
Artisan Food Makers, Cake Pops, Cookie Favors, Kids Party, le Shoppe, Pokeball, Pokemon, Themed Party
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le Shoppe | Old-Fashioned Southern Red Velvet Confetti Cake

August 10, 2014
Artisan Food Makers, Cakes + Tortes, Entertaining, le Shoppe, Maker Spotlight, Real Kids Party
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le Shoppe | Diamond Solitaire Ring Cookies for an Engagement Party

June 27, 2014
Artisan Food Makers, Cookie Favors, Dessert Tables, Engagement Party, le Shoppe, Maker Spotlight
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le Shoppe | Pink + Black Corset Cookies for a Bachelorette Party

May 7, 2014
Artisan Food Makers, Bachelorette Party, Bridal Shower, Cookie Favors, Dessert Tables, le Shoppe, Maker Spotlight
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le Shoppe | Baby Shoe Cookies for a Boy Baby Shower

April 30, 2014
Artisan Food Makers, Baby Shower, Cookie Favors, Cookies, Dessert Tables, le Shoppe, Maker Spotlight, Occasions
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le Shoppe | Easter Holiday Baking, an Armenian Tradition

April 25, 2014
Artisan Food Makers, Breads + Savory Pastries, Cookies, Easter, le Shoppe, Made by Me, Maker Spotlight
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Last week has been very busy in the kitchen; baking, packaging and sending out lots of traditional baked goods.

Real Parties | 30th Birthday Soiree in Black, White and Gold

February 3, 2014
Cakes + Tortes, Cookies, Dessert Tables, Entertaining, Food + Drink Styling, Made by Me, Party Ideas, Themed Party
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I baked the cake and decorated cookies for a 30th birthday party.

It was so exciting because I got to work with my favorite colors: black, white and gold. What an elegant soirée; the guests arrived at the cocktail party dressed up in the semi-monochromatic color scheme. The theme was shown through various elements – gold Chiavari chairs, sparkly sugar rimmed champagne flutes, textured gold frosted decanters full of wine on tray tables, sequin tablecloth, a mid-century modern bar set-up, Kate Spade gold foil confetti coasters, old gold party ware, dainty looking hors d’oeuvres and pretty mini desserts just to name a few.

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