Recent work and some Cake Ink. news!

We've neglected our blog a little lately as we've been super busy, but we're back and ready to start the New Year with the promise of some exciting new projects!

Firstly, we'd love to introduce you to the newest (& cutest) member of the Cake Ink. family; Samone's little boy Lewis!

Lewis was born on November 24th 2011, and was a teeny 6 pound 5, but is growing super fast! We can't wait to teach him to bake cupcakes haha!! but we are enjoying his baby sweetness for now, and he is keeping Samone super busy!

We're also busily working on the details for Janelle's destination wedding later in the year so we'll be sure to share the progress along the way!

In the meantime, some recent Cake Ink. projects:

Chloe's 1st 'ladybird' birthday

A beautiful vintage inspired wedding cake**

Classic rose and lace wedding cake

A bow-tie christening cake

A fun engagement cake

Gorgeous custom wedding and engagement stationery

 **Images from Milk Photography, all other images by Cake Ink.

 

A trio of Mexican-inspired cake goodness!

A gorgeous Mexican bird bunting was the inspiration behind this fresh and summery cake table we put together for a recent outdoor engagement fiesta. Three coordinated cakes decorated with hand made large sugar roses and rustic piping were the focal point against an airy aqua and white backdrop.

Refreshing iced tea accompanied the rich slices of cake. Guests took home a bar of hand made soap that we wrapped in beautiful floral fabric, held together with our matching labels as a party favour.

The bird bunting, napkins and 'Summer loves Mexico' tea towel are all from super-talented NZ design house Citta Design.  We instantly fell in love with their stunning collection of Mexican inspired homewares; well worth a look!

We're working on some very exciting projects in the coming months and can't wait to share them with you! A new Cake Ink. website is also on the horizon, which we hope will allow us to include more things like our favourite recipes, inspiration, DIY projects and things we love on our blog. What would you like to see featured more? We'd love to hear your thoughts!

Have a lovely weekend!



Liz & Andy's engagement party

Welcome to Cake Ink.'s first ever post! This past weekend saw us style a spanish themed engagement fiesta for the lovely Liz and Andy.  The theme was inspired by the couple's love of travel, particularly Spain and South America, and is a subtle tribute to Liz's family heritage.

The dessert buffet featured a two tier chocolate mud cake, dulce de leche cupcakes, Spanish nougat, jars of red candy and various other sweet treats. Adorning the table were hand made paper flamenco roses, personalised favour bags, a sangria style menu board and a banner of the couple's favourite holiday snaps.

We were impressed to see many of the guests arrive wearing the colours of the night, but no one could have outshone the beaming bride-to-be in her gorgeous red frock.

Congratulations Liz & Andy and thank you for making us a part of your special day x