Adair Weddings

Checking Out

2012-03-08T18:51:00.001-08:00

Taking the weekend to relax. I'll be back next week with new and exciting pictures and other fun things!!

Cheers!

Julia

More sneak peeks!

2012-03-07T08:45:00.001-08:00

So excited for all the details I've been throwing together!

While its not my event, I am excited to have been asked to have a very small "part" by some arts & crafts!

Cheers!

Julia

Weekend Prep Session

2012-03-06T09:02:00.001-08:00

Some of what I'm working on this morning!

So excited!!!

Cheers!

Julia

Sunday Afternoon

2012-03-04T14:41:00.001-08:00

Sunday afternoon at my house this week included:

Nutella

Fortum & Mason Mango Tea

Sugar

Snow Cones

Capri Sun

Mmmmm

I made sweet mango tea, it was amazing!

Cheers!

Julia

Interns

2012-03-04T11:09:00.001-08:00

Are you interested in learning more about the wedding business? Cakes? Flowers?

Well, Adair Weddings is on the hunt for one, possibly two part-time summer interns! This is not employment, but an internship only.

What are we looking for? Here are the basic qualifications:

1. Must have a car or reliable transportation.

2. Must be willing to work hard, sleep little, and take direction from a very demanding boss. (okay, so forget the sleep little part!)

3. Must have basic kitchen knowledge and know how to bake, wash dishes, and keep a kitchen clean.

4. Must be willing to work in mass chaos.

5. Must be a non-smoker.

6. Must be willing to cut flowers, do cleanup work, de-thorn roses, fill buckets, carry & lift in excess of 25lbs.

If you are still with me and interested, please send me an email to adairweddings@gmail.com

A resume is not required, but if you have one, I am happy to look at it.

Bottom line, I'm not looking for that person with the "perfect" resume or work background, but someone who shares my passion for what I do, works well with others, doesn't mind hard work, and is willing to learn.

This is an internship, not an employee position. I am not hiring new employees at this time. Only taking applications for interns.

Thank you!

Cheers!

Julia

Papagayo Monkey

2012-03-03T00:53:00.001-08:00

This one was so adorable!! My inspiration was the Papagayo Monkey, it's a baby bedding set, stuffed animals, etc.

This one was for a baby shower for a lovely couple who is adopting! So excited to be apart of this!

Cheers!

Julia

Mini Pizza!

2012-03-02T12:15:00.001-08:00

Mmmm, a lucky kindergarten class gets these for snack this afternoon!!

I love making pizza from scratch, it took awhile, but I have a fantastic dough recipe. Mmmmm

Might have to go "taste test" one myself!

Cheers!

Julia

Cake Pops at Kindergarten!!

2012-03-01T16:00:00.001-08:00

My youngest is in that magical grade, and this week, he's the "showcased" student.

So Monday, I sent in cake pops for the kiddos. Today? I brought in all the stuff and we made them! The kids had a blast, and I stayed calm. It was fun.

Tomorrow in making miniature pizzas (from scratch!), that should be fun.

And then I get I carve a cake. Excited about this one!!!

Cheers!

Julia

Dr Seuss' Birthday!

2012-02-29T13:15:00.001-08:00

I had some free time today, so as a rare treat, I got to spend a "holiday" with my youngest at Kindergarten!!!

We read stories, had green eggs & ham, played tic-tac-toe, and made Cat in the Hat hats!

*yawns* I am now ready for a nap!!

Tomorrow I'm teaching the class how to make cake pops, should be exciting!

Thank you for sharing my "down" time!

Back to the grind this weekend!

Cheers!

Julia

P.S. my contribution to Dr Seuss day was my red shoes. :)

2012-02-28T16:05:00.003-08:00

Well, I have joined another online "madness", Pinterest!

Of course I haven't actually PINNED anything yet, haven't quite figured it out yet. But I have a bunch of followers, so I realized this afternoon, I really should give them some amusement, eh?

Sooooo, I am working on pinboards, and downloading the "stuff" to actually use the program. Luckily, it IS something I can put on my iPhone (the ONLY reason I manage to blog on a consistent basis! I'm actually on my computer right now, but trying to put PICTURES in the blog using the blogger website, well, let's just say HTML is NOT a language I understand and most likely never will. All those numbers, they make my head spin!), so hopefully I can figure it out rather painlessly.

Once I get it "going", I'll post the link to my boards. I was thinking it would be fun to create a pinboard for each of my brides, (if they want to that is), and allow them to pin as well, so that way, as they are on the 'net, and they find something they like, they can pin it to the board, and then it's there, for me to see. Instant "hey, I LIKE this, can you make it work?". As much as I complain about technology, it sure does make my job easier, and it also enables me to give my clients an even better event/experience/etc than ever before.

So, that said.

I'm going back to figure out this Pinterest thing. I have a couple of hours.

And then? After my busy month, I'm taking myself to the movies tonight. With my mommy. I'm SO excited. We are going to see Love Never Dies on the big screen, it's the sequel to Phantom of the Opera. I was bummed I never got over to London last year to see the show at the Adelphi before it went dark. But they filmed the Australian production in Melbourne last September, and it comes out on DVD in May! But Fathom Events is showing it in theatres tonight and next Tuesday. It's playing live in Sydney, but only for another month or so, and then who knows where it will be. Dead maybe? (yes, pun intended!)

Anyway, I hope to find some inspiration, as it's set in the early 1900's Coney Island. I got to do a Phantom of the Opera cake last year, so perhaps some lucky soul will call me about a Love Never Dies cake this year?? (this is a not-so-subtle hint to my dear readers)

So, anyway, back to Pinterest. This could be fun!

Cheers!

Julia

P.S. Keep an eye for a VERY special Blog Sale. I'm working on some ideas, and cleaning out some supplies that I haven't used in a couple of years, both baking supplies AND decor items.

Baby Shower

2012-02-26T22:28:00.001-08:00

I had the privilege to decorate both a location and a gorgeous cake for a lovely client this weekend!

We rent all these items, the centerpieces, linens, crystals, draping, lanterns, and can make custom signs like the ones pictured. Birthday parties, showers (bridal & baby), dinner parties, you name it we can make it an event your guests will talk about!!

Wishing the happy Momma-to-be a happy and healthy rest of her pregnancy & delivery! Congratulations!

Also, a shout-out to Gourmet-On-The-Go catering based here in Victorville, CA! They did a fabulous job!

Cheers!

Julia

Princess Dora Cake

2012-02-25T12:47:00.001-08:00

Cake Pop Flash Sale!

2012-02-25T08:41:00.001-08:00

Good morning!

Flash sale alert!! 2 dozen mixed flavour/design cake pops, wrapped and ready, $25!!! Normally $36! Extras from some orders.

First person gets it, pickup or I can meet you around 1:30pm off the 15 between D street in Victorville and Main Street in Hesperia!! These won't last long! The cupcakes the other night went fast!!! 760.812.0574 text or call!

Cheers!

Julia

Sneak Peek!

2012-02-24T15:36:00.001-08:00

Cupcakes!

2012-02-23T07:30:00.001-08:00

Eat Cake for Breakfast

2012-02-22T11:11:00.001-08:00

Every baker should own this tote!! It's perfect to carry for consultations, fits all my books.

And hello?! Who wouldn't want to eat cake for breakfast??? :)

Cheers!

Julia

Yo Gabba Gabba

2012-02-18T19:02:00.001-08:00

I just love this cake!! I was thrilled when the request came through, I love teasing my family "there's a party in my tummy, so yummy, so yummy!".

I did the smash cake with carrots and green beans, so the "veggies" can join the tummy party with the cake!! (granted the "veggies" are sugar, but still!)

Happy Birthday Imani!!

Cheers!

Julia

Peanut Butter Cups!

2012-02-17T16:41:00.001-08:00

Mmmmm. Normally I just add in peanut butter cups before I bake the cake, so the bake in. But this time I got the idea to also put mini ones in the filling!!!

Sure smells yummy!!

Exciting cake to show tomorrow!

Cheers!

Julia

Recovering

2012-02-16T14:50:00.001-08:00

Valentine's Day was so busy, but also many incredible blessings!!

Thank you to all our fabulous customers for making 2012 such a success!!!

Excited to share what we have going on over the next two weeks. Teasers tomorrow!!!

Cheers!

Julia

Happy Valentine's Day!

2012-02-14T08:44:00.001-08:00

Be on the lookout, we are delivering these two-pop Valentine's all over the High Desert today!!

May your day be full of love & chocolate!!

Cheers!

Julia

Valentine's Day is almost here!!

2012-02-13T09:09:00.001-08:00

Fairytale Castle

2012-02-12T22:04:00.001-08:00

Here is my version of Debbie Brown's Enchanted Castle cake I posted yesterday.

It truly was quite a hit!

Keep an eye out for all the Valentine's Day goodies in working on and will be posting over the next couple of days!

Cheers!

Julia

Inspiration

2012-02-11T08:05:00.001-08:00

A friend of mine saw this book of mine, and decided it would be fun to have a "castle on the hill" birthday cake for her daughter.

It's gorgeous!! Check back for pictures of the cake I made, in the meantime, here's pictures from the book.

It's Debbie Brown's Enchanted Cakes for Children. Great inspiration book!!

Cheers!

Julia

Valentine Sweets!

2012-02-10T07:18:00.001-08:00

Be Mine

2012-02-08T16:11:00.001-08:00

Happily Ever After

2012-02-04T08:50:00.001-08:00

I had the privilege of putting together a dessert bar as part of a "thank you" event High Desert Church held last night for the amazing people who dedicated their time and energy into making the "Once Upon a Time" event last October such a success!!!

I would also like to thank Melanie for allowing me the pleasure of getting involved over there like this. It's really a blessing to be able to bless others!!

The menu was:

White Chocolate & Chocolate Cake Pops
Cream Puffs
Almond Roca
Red Velvet Whoopie Pies
Blueberry Cheesecake Cookies
Chocolate Chip Cookies
Lemon Thumbprints
Raspberry-Lemon Thumbprints
Chocolate Cupcakes
Nutella Cupcakes
Blueberry Chocolate Cupcakes
Mochaccino Cupcakes
Andes Mint Cupcakes
Peanut Butter Cup Cupcakes

I set up the display with items I have for events (yes, we rent it all out!), and made little frames menus.

A huge success! The only thing I did not make was the cream puffs. In fact, I left them AT home, and ended up running to Costco, and let me tell you, I RAN through Costco, in 4" heels. I'm sure it was a sight to see!! But hey, I had a deadline, and nothing was going to stop me from being on time and within budget!!

I also did a mini coffee-bar. Hot cocoa, tea, & decaf coffee. Melanie brought in yummy Starbucks as well. Mmmmm

Enjoy!

Cheers!

Julia

P.S. yes, I did partake of a few sweets myself. However, the worship team ha a very very sweet surprise awaiting them today!! I hope they enjoy the "leftovers"

Whoopie Pies!!

2012-02-03T22:16:00.001-08:00

Made these for an event tonight! Yummy!

More tomorrow!

Cheers!

Julia

Pieces

2012-02-02T05:42:00.001-08:00

Some shots from baking extravaganza yesterday.

Cake balls (chocolate, white chocolate & andes mint), raspberry lemon thumbprints, lemon lemon thumbprints, & chocolate chip cookies.

Mmmmmmmm. Going to be a fabulous dessert bar!!

Cheers!

Julia

My Afternoon

2012-02-01T14:26:00.001-08:00

Mmmmm, so many yummy things going on right now!!

Excited to show off the final display Friday!

Cheers!

Julia

Thank You Notes

2012-01-31T18:53:00.001-08:00

I like to send thank you notes, and have a whole selection of them in my drawer. But my favorite ones are the hand made ones I throw together about once a year. Its about as crafty as I get for my personal life.

So tonight, while finishing up some papercrafting for an upcoming event, I decided to make a few thank you notes as well!!

Ribbons, papers, stamps, glue, scissors, so much fun!!

And I have an occasion for one right now too.

Off to write a hand made and hand written note.

Cheers!

Julia

Photo Cakes

2012-01-30T15:44:00.001-08:00

New for 2012!!! We are pleased to now offer photo cakes!

These require a 2-week notice.

Contact us to order yours for your special event today!

760.812.0574

Or

AdairWeddings@gmail.com

Cheers!

Julia

Wedding Shoes

2012-01-28T09:47:00.001-08:00

I thought today I'd tackle a new topic, shoes!! This is special to me, as I adore gorgeous shoes. Sparkles, metallics, heels, flats, shoes are pretty much the thing I collect.

So, that said, what are you thinking about for your wedding day? A classic ivory satin shoe with a small embellishment? Or hot pink patent strappy slingbacks?

Something wild and unexpected, like the studded black Miu Miu's pictured? Or a simple yet elegant gold strappy sandal with some pretty flowers? (Kate Spade) So many shoe options out there these days, the possibilities are endless!!

Jimmy Choo, Manolo Blahnik, Christian Louboutin, Stuart Weitzman, all are HUGE for bridal right now. Designer shoes, it's "in". And why shouldn't a bride have a gorgeous pair of shoes for her special day? After all, Cinderella had glass slippers!!

If course, you don't have to spend a fortune for gorgeous shoes. Payless has a great bridal collection by Taryn Rose, Target often has pretty shoes, Macy's has incredible shoe sales as well. Nine West, Enzo Angiolini, Guess, pretty and typically confortable affordable shoes. And for the crafty bride? Why not buy a plain shoe(a comfortable one!!!) and "Strauss" it yourself? What is this "Strauss" you ask? Adding thousands of crystals to your shoe!! It's quite the rage, especially as designer Straussed shoes run upwards of $2,000-$3,000 these days.

Enjoy the "eye candy" today, and don't forget your feet brides!! Yes, the shoes do matter!

Cheers!

Julia

Rock Star Toes!!!

2012-01-27T14:08:00.001-08:00

Go see Esther Castanon for fabulous nails!!!!

Hair Precinct in Spring Valley Lake!

714.476.5631

Go see her!! Best mani/pedi in the High Desert!!!!

I'm going to I enjoy my sparkly pink toes!!!

Cheers!

Julia

Tasting Cakes!

2012-01-26T08:44:00.001-08:00

Desert

2012-01-23T17:41:00.001-08:00

What a gorgeous evening here in the desert!!

Took these with my phone, but the ones with my big pretty camera, WOW.

I love the desert, even with the rain today, I've been blessed with some glorious sights!!!

Enjoy!

Julia

Valentines Day 2012!

2012-01-20T20:49:00.001-08:00

This year, we are doing something special!!!!

Cake balls/pops and flowers in one package! With FREE delivery here in the High Desert!!!

1 dozen roses wrapped up with gorgeous paper & satin bow (white, silver, brown, or ivory), and 1 dozen cake balls/pops for $50

Call for pricing on larger orders. Limited availability. We are also doing just cake balls/pops with free delivery. 2 dozen minimum order @ $18/dozen.

We also have cupcakes, calla lilies, and flower arrangements. Make your own Valentine's Day package!

Book now! Space is filling up fast!

760.812.0574 or adairweddings@gmail.com

I'm excited for Valentine's Day 2012!!!!

Some big surprises coming after as well!!

Cheers!

Julia

Dessert Bar

2012-01-20T06:31:00.001-08:00

A little something we threw together for my women's bible study.

Cake balls, 3 kinds of cookies, homemade scones and "filler" cream puffs & brownies (from Costco). The cookies & cake ball were all handmade.

Sure was a pretty way to start our 2012 winter session!!

A great addition to your special event, party, wedding!

Cheers!

Julia

Daisy Season is Here!!!

2012-01-19T13:31:00.001-08:00

Aren't these simple gorgeous???

Love them! And they are in season right now.

Cheers!

Julia

Mmmmmmmm

2012-01-18T08:19:00.001-08:00

Winter Wedding Sneak Peak

2012-01-17T20:24:00.000-08:00

Sweet & Savory

2012-01-12T15:46:00.001-08:00

The fabulous food table this morning that the hospitality team put together!!

My my we did a good job! All I did were the sweets, the savories though, WOW!! Mmmmmm!

Those cookies are my sugar cookies (with half sugar) and cheesecake icing topped with fresh berries. It was like a mini cheesecake. Super yummy!

And of course the standby, cake balls! :)

Next week those tables will be buckling under the weight of what we have planned.

Cheers!

Julia

Back to Cake Balls

2012-01-11T17:49:00.001-08:00

Yummy! Salted Caramel, Andes Mint, Peanut Butter Cup, Red Velvet & Mint.

Some very very lucky ladies are going to enjoy these tomorrow!

Cheers!

Julia

Job Perks

2012-01-08T13:49:00.001-08:00

I always pick up flowers for my home whenever I have a wedding. I love the smells, the colors, it's fun! In exchange my husband agrees to not buy me flowers on special occasions, instead I pick them up for myself.

Unconventional? Yes! But it works for us, and I always have flowers I love.

Cheers!

Julia

Creme Brûlée

2012-01-07T20:41:00.003-08:00

Instead of cake anything for New Years Eve dinner, I made Creme Brûlée! Mmmmm, it was yummy! So easy, and torching the sugar on top is always therapeutic.

I'm going to go finish off the last one, yummy!

Cheers!

Julia

Kuehneman Wedding

2012-01-07T20:41:00.001-08:00

Just a teaser, these were some quick shots with my phone.

Thank you to my staff, and the staff at Assembly of God in Victorville for all their work!

More details to come....just wanted to post a quick preview!

Congratulations Jessica & Eddie!

Cheers!

Julia

LA Flower Market

2012-01-06T17:09:00.000-08:00

Royal purple, plums and violets for a winter inspired wedding....

Behind the scenes

2012-01-04T21:29:00.001-08:00

Some "peeks" from a pre-wedding shoot we did this evening! I cheated and bought Starbucks cake pops due to time constraints.

Saturday is going to be amazing!!!

Cheers!

Julia

Toffee Crunch Cupcakes

2012-01-03T21:29:00.001-08:00

White Chocolate Cake with homemade toffee pieces baked into the cake. Topped with Chocolate Buttercream with a toffee piece on top.

Can also be done with a double chocolate cake. Yes, it can be a cake as well!!

Cupcakes in 2012 are running $15/dozen, or two dozen for $24. Free delivery in the High Desert (Victorville, Apple Valley, Hesperia, parts of Phelan and Adelanto) on any order over $30. Free pickup on ALL orders! Free drop off for all orders at specific locations on specific days.

Welcome to 2012!! Looking forward to all the exciting cakes, cupcakes, cake pops, & weddings this year!!

Cheers!

Julia

Wedding Wire Rated Again in 2012!

2012-01-02T20:18:00.000-08:00

Candy Bar

2012-01-01T14:34:00.001-08:00

Are you having a candy bar at your wedding?? I love putting these together, and have the ability to incorporate one into your wedding package in 2012! In fact, it could cot as little as $100 to have a full "bar" for 100 people!

That's a $1 a person, and instead of a favor they will either leave on the table or toss in the trash when they get home, why not do something they can enjoy on the drive home, or later in the week, etc!

I'm excited to show pictures from one I'm putting together for a wedding next weekend. It's filled with many yummy. choices! And because we used mainly Christmas candy (50% off!!), i was able to throw it on at no cost to my bride!

Happy New Year!! 2012 is going to be amazing!!!!

Cheers!

Julia

New Years Eve

2011-12-31T17:47:00.001-08:00

Wishing everyone a safe and happy evening tonight!! Enjoy the rest of 2011!!!

Looking forward to sharing many new and exciting things in 2012! As well as a resolution to blog on a consistent basis!

Bye bye 2011, you were really awesome, but it's time to embrace 2012, and the surprises it has in store!

Happy New Year!

Cheers!

Julia

Christmas Cheer!

2011-12-26T13:04:00.001-08:00

Merry Christmas!

2011-12-25T07:28:00.001-08:00

Christmas Eve!!

2011-12-24T09:50:00.001-08:00

All those gorgeous flowers I made yesterday? They went on this stunning anniversary cake that went out today!!

A friend of mine was married 10 years ago, they eloped, but never had the cake. Fast forward, today, his lovely wife gets her wedding cake! I was so thrilled to help put this in motion, it makes me realize what I do is so much more than baking a cake. It's making memories, creating special surprises, putting smiles on faces.

It's been 24 days of blogging, baking, and celebrating Christmas with my husband, children, and so many wonderful family members. Completing that special cake early this morning, what a wonderful feeling!

So, Happy Christmases Eve to you and yours. I'm excited to see what 2012 has in store for Adair Weddings! Already have some exciting projects on the books!!!

Merry Christmas!!! Happy Anniversary to a lovely couple celebrating 10 years today!!

Julia

Sugar flowers!

2011-12-23T14:05:00.001-08:00

Tulips, daisies, and calla lilies.

I am excited to share the completed cake with you tomorrow!!!

Merry Christmas!

Julia

Cupcakes!!

2011-12-22T18:32:00.001-08:00

Some fun I had today!

Andes Mint

Toffee Crunch

And some other yummy cupcakes!!!

Just a few days until Christmas!! Working on a 3-tier cake for a very special client, it'll be an awesome Christmas Eve post!

Cheers!

Julia

Busy Day

2011-12-21T21:04:00.001-08:00

More tomorrow on the exciting Christmas stuff I'm working on!!

Cheers!

Julia

Gingerbread Houses!

2011-12-20T19:24:00.001-08:00

Yes, not really relevant to weddings or parties, but it IS nearly Christmas!!

I caved and bought the pre-made sets, but kids, well, they had a blast!

Cheers!!

Julia

Shipping

2011-12-19T09:26:00.001-08:00

Yes, we do ship!! USPS priority mail, with ice packs, and a personal touch depending on the time of year! I only ship Monday or Tuesday, depending on the destination.

Here's a sneak peek into a shipment going out today, my last shipping day for Christmas. Still time for New Years's though!!

Merry Christmas!

Julia

Surprise Cake!

2011-12-18T19:25:00.001-08:00

Friend of my mother, her husband is working overseas. He contacted me last week to make a surprise cake for his wife's birthday!

So I went all out! Crazy topsy turvy, bright colors, edible jewelry, and love notes that her husband emailed me and I wrote out on pieces of Gumpaste.

Enjoy! This one was a blast! My first topsy turvy, and it was wild!!

Happy Birthday Trisha!!!

Julia

Weekend "bits"

2011-12-17T16:48:00.001-08:00

Some bits from my Friday night and Saturday morning.... Cake balls, elements for a cake, busy busy!!

One week until Christmas! Are you ready?

Cheers!

Julia

Christmas Deliveries

2011-12-16T13:55:00.001-08:00

It's much more fun to dress up Christmas deliveries!! :)

Are you on my schedule? If not, it's time to schedule your delivery for the holidays!

Cheers!

Julia

How do you decorate?

2011-12-15T19:37:00.001-08:00

Me, lots of tulle, crystals, lights, and sparkly ornaments in tall vases. Somewhat Victorian, very romantic, and probably over the top.

Are you ready for Christmas?? Stockings hung? Tree up? Presents wrapped?

Cake balls ordered?

Cheers!

Julia

Christmas Special!

2011-12-14T17:09:00.000-08:00

Call or email to place an order for delivery on the 23rd or the 24th of this month, mention you saw this post, and receive a VERY special Christmas 2011 treat!!

I won't tell you what it is, only that it's pretty awesome, and BTW, we are still delivering on the 23rd and 24th! Limited time slots available for delivery, but it is still possible. Free delivery on all orders over $25. High Desert ONLY. Although, there is a chance for any of my Antelope Valley readers (I.E. Palmdale) to meet me at a central location over there early on Christmas Eve for free "delivery"!

11 days until Christmas! Are YOU ready?

I am! I'm so excited!

Cheers!

Julia

Tiered Cakes

2011-12-13T15:51:00.001-08:00

White Winterland Decor

2011-12-12T10:57:00.000-08:00

December 11

2011-12-11T19:11:00.001-08:00

Wow, hard to believe we are 11 days into December! And only two weeks from Christmas!!

We had a slew of holiday parties all weekend, lots of baking wet on last week to prepare for them! I went all out for my party on Saturday, enjoy the pictures! I just realized I didn't get that many this year! I'll have to have my sister come and post more pictures. I had fun making it "pretty". I mean, grey folding chairs really aren't that festive, and if one has linens, might as well use them, yes? :)

This week, more cake balls, pops, lots of cookies, and some big surprises!!

Happy Christmas!

Julia

Christmas Cookies

2011-12-10T08:37:00.001-08:00

Today I am hosting the annual Trotter party at my house. Sooo, I trumped my dessert bar at Thanksgiving and went a little crazy.

Last night I threw together some last minute sugar cookies.

Wait until you see the whole thing! Perhaps I will share that tomorrow. :)

Merry Christmas!!!

Julia

Have Your People Call My People

2011-12-09T16:37:00.001-08:00

Just some fun with sprinkles! :)

I think if they were dark chocolate they may be more reindeer ish.

Happy 9th day of Christmas!!!

Julia

Peppermint Bark!

2011-12-08T07:48:00.001-08:00

Just one of many things I made for several events this weekend, including for teacher gifts!

You can see my 2-step process. I spread melted white chocolate, then put a layer of peppermints, then a layer of dark chocolate and more peppermints! Break apart and enjoy!

Yummy!!

Happy Christmas!

Julia

New Look

2011-12-07T13:19:00.001-08:00

Yes, we have a new look around here!

I want to thank my lovely and talented sister Elisabeth for all her hard work!! She's also a super talented photographer, so be on the lookout, as I have her working with me in 2012!!!

Check out her blog, Foxes & Furs. She finds incredible vintage clothing items, refurbishes them and re-sells them. My closet <3's her! Back to baking, today it's cookies & Christmas candy! Mmmmmmm Happy Holidays! Julia

Salted Caramel Cake Balls!

2011-12-06T14:02:00.001-08:00

I made a yummy spice cake, added caramel buttercream, dipped in dark chocolate and topped with a caramel drizzle and sea salt!!

Also, my lovely sister (who takes fabulous photographs!!) is going to be guest blogging this month! The post from yesterday was hers, which is why its much more detailed!!!

Enjoy!!!

Happy 6th day of Christmas!!

Julia

Ron and Joanne Married!

2011-12-05T15:46:00.001-08:00

The ceremony was held at St. Hilary's Episcopal Church and the reception at the Grumpy Golfer in Victorville on the Green Tree Golf Course. A lovely day for a lovely couple, who happened to be my Grandmother and now Grandfather!

Hydrangeas and willow branches with cascading crystals

Mini cup-cakes - chocolate, mint, mocha, and white chocolate vanilla

"I'll be loving you, Always...

With a love that's true Always.
When the things you've planned
Need a helping hand,
I will understand Always.

Always."

-Ella Fitzgerald

High Desert Church Christmas Dinner

2011-12-04T09:36:00.001-08:00

I was asked to come in and help decorate the tables for HDC's Apple Valley Campus Christmas dinner! It's how they thank all the amazing volunteers who make Sunday morning work, in a non-church location.

So, I brought branches, crystals and all my vases. Stacy over there came up with the concept, we just supplied some materials. :) I love that all the sparkly balls & snowflakes came from the Dollar Tree!! I'm not sure where she got all the fake snow, but I do love the effect!!

Merry Christmas AV Campus!

Cheers!

Julia

Let Them Eat Cake!

2011-12-03T12:28:00.000-08:00

The St. Mortiz Wedding

Tiffany Blue & Lace

2011-12-03T10:45:00.001-08:00

2nd day of "Christmas"

2011-12-02T07:32:00.001-08:00

My goal this December? Blog daily!! With blogger for iPhone, how could I not?? It's user friendly, and I'm snapping pictures anyway with it!

So, I will be posting things I have done over the past few months that I hadn't shared yet!

A wedding cake with a bride & groom made of sugar, with sugar flowers.

The initial idea was to have the couple on the motorcycle, but they were just too heavy! (sugar work is heavy!!)

Until tomorrow!

Cheers!

Julia

Happy December!

2011-12-01T06:10:00.001-08:00

Welcome to the "official" start of the Christmas season!!

In honor of the 1st day of the 25 days of Christmas, call for a special internet offer.

760.812.0574

Gearing up for a very exciting weekend! Can't wait to share pictures!!

Cheers!

Julia

St Moritz Wedding

2011-11-29T06:41:00.001-08:00

Last month I had the pleasure of working with LouEllen of A Guiding Light Affaire, for a gorgeous wedding hosted at the St Moritz in Crestline, Ca!

The bride asked for so many little details on her cake, you can see the lace pattern I made, and the flowers on the bottom tier from the same pattern, it was gorgeous! And huge!!

Huge shout out to the Mountain Lakes Wedding Association team for this fabulous event!!!

Cheers!

Julia

Christmas

2011-11-27T20:22:00.001-08:00

Are you ready for the holiday season?

The lights are up, the tree is sparkling, and the house is dripping with sparkly things!!!!

Are you ready for the holidays??

Call us if you need cake balls or pops to spread your holiday cheer!!!

Peppermint crunch
Salted caramel mocha
Salted caramel
White chocolate raspberry
Amaretto
Bailey's
Grand Marnier
Chocolate Orange
Chocolate peanut butter cup
Nutella filled
Mint chocolate cookie
Toffee crunch
Chocolate cherry

And so many many more. Call and reserve your holiday cake balls now!

Ask about our Internet specials, and special pricing for orders of 5 dozen or more. :)

760.812.0574
Or
AdairWeddings@gmail.com

Happy Holidays!

Julia

Happy Thanksgiving!

2011-11-24T15:50:00.001-08:00

Happy Thanksgiving 2011!

I went all out this year, and "styled" my table, along with a dessert bar, coffee bar, and special menus with some pretty napkin treatments!

Yes, we do style your home for parties and holidays!

Happy Thanksgiving!

Off to have a yummy pumpkin cheesecake cake ball!

Cheers!

Julia

Ward-Huffine Wedding

2011-10-17T08:15:00.000-07:00

I had the pleasure of doing the flowers, the cake, cake pops and miniature cupcakes for this gorgeous wedding!!!

The bride did SO many details herself!!! Very rustic!

A shout out to Bethany Belle Photography, she took some amazing pictures!

Congratulations to Autumn & Austin, may life be filled with much love, laughter, and many travels!

Cheers!

Julia

Pooh Bear & His Honey Pot

2011-10-07T21:28:00.001-07:00

I received a call from a lovely couple a few weeks back, and they were planning their son's 1st birthday party. It was between Barney and Winne the Pooh.

When I met with them, I had pulled different ideas from the wonderful world wide web. Both Barney & Pooh Bear cakes. But there was one Pooh Bear cake that truely stood out. And they decided to go with something along those lines.

Sooo, I give you MY version of Winnie the Pooh & his Honey Pot! Yes, those ARE sugar bees! Everything is made of some sort of cake or cereal treats. I sculpted the head by hand (I do not use molded pans!), and used cereal treats for his arms & legs. I was getting close on the weight limit for the cake board!

The entire cake was Lemon with Lemon Curd filling & Lemon Buttercream. Of course topped with my homemade White Chocolate Fondant. Yummy!

I did a matching smash cake out of White Chocolate Cake. Upon request, we will always provide a complimentary smash cake for birthday cakes! No extra charges! (and that applies to ANY birthday, not just 1st birthdays.)

Up next, a gorgeous backyard wedding with a TON of D-I-Y! Hard to believe the bride packed all her arts & crafts into 2 months of wedding planning!

Cheers!

Julia

Mountain Lakes Wedding Association Wedding Tour 2011!

2011-09-12T07:26:00.000-07:00

I'm going to plug the Mountain Lakes Wedding Association here for a second!

This coming Sunday, September 18, 2011 they are hosting their annual Wedding Tour! This year it's an exciting event, you travel from location to location, meet with different vendors, and best of all, see the GORGEOUS Mountain Lakes area! It's fall, the mountains are GORGEOUS!

Unfortunatly due to a huge scheduling conflict, Adair Weddings is unable to be a vendor at the tour this year. (hopefully next year!) However, we are offering couples who are registered or who walk-in on September 18, 2011 a special deal!

Free Tasting Box (no matter the size of your potential cake!)
10% off your order
20% off your order if you use Adair Weddings for Cake & Flowers for your Mountain Lakes Wedding (or special event)

AND

A special surprise gift from Adair Weddings on your wedding day.

Wow, you can't beat that. So, hop on over to www.lakearrowheadweddings.com and check it out! And if you see LouEllen Whitton of A Guiding Light Affaire, tell her Julia @ Adair Weddings sent you! She's fabulous for putting together amazing wedding packages.

Stay Sweet!

Julia

Tasting Box!

2011-09-12T06:50:00.000-07:00

Just to give you an idea of what our "Tasting Box" looks like!

It includes 2-3 types of cake for you to try, covered in our delicious White Chocolate Fondant, and possibly a treat tucked in, cake balls or cake pops, depending on what we have going on that week.

Our Tasting Box is FREE if you are booking through the Mountain Lakes Wedding Association, or if your potential cake order is over $300. Otherwise, we offer it for purchase for $20 (cash only please), and that $20 goes towards any cake order over $150 if you choose to use Adair Weddings for your special occasion cake!

This is not something we deliver "just because", it is intended to existing or potential clients who want to taste & see some of our work.

Remember, we do more than weddings! Birthday Cakes, Quincenera Cakes, Anniversary Cakes, the crazier the design/idea, the more excited we get about it!

Stay Sweet!

Julia

We also do a traditional tasting, without all the special bells and whistles, please inquire.

Cupcakes!!

2011-08-25T17:28:00.000-07:00

Recently, I have been receiving many calls about cupcakes. Regular cupcakes, miniature cupcakes, FILLED cupcakes! It's been fun to experiment with some new things, baking candy into the cupcakes, icing flavours, and the best part? It's so easy, NO cutting required (great for venues with cake-cutting charges), and you can have so many different flavours!

My current cupcakes prices range anywhere from $15-$25/dozen, and can go higher depending on the design. You get a discount on a sliding scale when the amount of cupcakes you order increase. I can even box them individually and put stickers with your company logo on them! (great for corporate parties, party favors, etc)

So, enjoy the eye candy, and let me share MY favorite cupcake with you.

My scrumptious Double Chocolate Cake, with a Peanut Butter Cup baked INTO the cupcake. THEN, I top it with my to-die-for Peanut Butter Icing.

Let me just say, those of you who have met me in person, I don't eat alot of cake. Yes, I taste everything that leaves my kitchen, I'm the ultimate quality control, because I am SO SO SO picky.

But my Peanut Butter Cupcake? I ate a whole one. And considered a second and possibly a 3rd. They were THAT yummy. And yes, I can SO do a cake!

And yes, I can do them in regular size, OR miniature cupcakes! So, call me (or email!) and let's get you an order of some FABULOUS cupcakes! And if you want my Peanut Butter Cupcakes, well, I'll give you a super special discount, just mention you saw it here on my blog, and you want to order Julia's Favorite Cupcake of 2011 (so far!)

With fall coming, I have so many ideas for new flavour combinations! Stay tuned!! I'm excited for the upcoming season!!! Can you say, Christmas?! Yes!

Stay Sweet!

Julia

Adair Weddings

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Pine Rose Cabins Wedding

2011-08-12T08:19:00.000-07:00

Back on April 15th, 2011, I had the honor of crafting not only 180 yummy cupcakes, but also a lovely 2-tier gluten-free cake, AND all the flowers for a lovely couple who choose to get married in a simply gorgeous spot, the Pine Rose cabins up in Twin Peaks, CA.

A mountain wedding is SO much fun. You have gorgeous scenery, the weather is amazing from about March-October, and it's a destination wedding that doesn't involve sea, salt, and sunburn!

The Mountain Lakes Wedding Association (www.lakearrowheadweddings.com) is a fantastic resource for those wanting to whisk their friends and family away to the beautiful, and cool, mountain lakes area!

Pine Rose Cabins is simply a lovely place to have a wedding, they have this gorgeous area for your ceremony & outdoor reception. It's very rustic and elegant all at once. Sarai is there to help you through the whole process!

Pine Rose Cabins 909.337.2347 or www.pineroseweddings.com

Cupcakes, Gluten-Free & Sugar Free Cake, this wedding truely tested our skills and gave our kitchen quite a run! But everything turned out lovely, and if I do say so myself, my Gluten-Free Chocolate Cake is just as moist and yummy as my full-of-gluten Double Chocolate Cake.

Mmmmmm.

And now, I want cake.

Stay Sweet!

Julia

Adair Weddings

760.812.0574

AdairWeddings@gmail.com

Cake Balls vs Cake "Flops"

2011-06-30T08:53:00.000-07:00

Good Morning!!

I have an order pickup today, so I decided to dip the cake balls first thing this morning (7am!) so they would be super fresh and extra yummy!!

Of course, we are having the strangest weather, it's chilly for summer, which means, open up the house, let all the lovely air in!!

But it doesn't bode well for happy cake balls. I had a few more "flops" that usual (for summertime anyway)

So, I had a grand idea! Cake Flops!! I did a candy bar for a birthday party recently, and instead of regular Jelly Belly Jelly Beans, I found Belly Flops, and just thought they were adorable. (it looked cuter on the hand-made sign)

So now, I present to you, Cake Flops!

You can see the difference between the two pictures. The ones displayed prettily on the plate are smooth, round,

and decorated to the max. Shimmer & glitter.

The "flops", well, they are still smooth, the chocolate, but they cracked right down the center!

I still applied shimmer to them, as it helps ME to identify which is which without putting my hands all over them, but I omitted the glitter on top.

I got to thinking then. When I do huge Cake Ball orders, I tend to have a dozen or so of these cracked ones. My family loves it, they get to eat them. Or, if I have a cake tasting scheduled within the week, I use them for that. (it's quite easy to slice the flops in half to serve on a tasting plate!)

But why not offer them for sale? Facebook and Twitter are such instant communication places...I can offer them, and first come first serve. They aren't PRETTY, per se, but if you are crazing a cake ball, they WILL fulfill it!

So, cake flops. Coming soon to Facebook & Twitter. Half price of current special cake ball pricing. PICKUP only on these, unless I am already delivering a full-price order. Buy one, two, or whatever I have available!

Off to post these ones on Facebook now...although I'm sorely tempted to KEEP them...they really are soo yummy when they are fresh. Mmmmmm.

Happy Cake Balling!

Julia

Random Musings

2011-06-17T10:03:00.000-07:00

So, in an effort to try and "blog" more, I am trying to catch up on recent work (I'm fairly far behind!), and, well, just post some random thoughts.

So, first, what is a cake ball?

It's cake & icing mixed together, rolled into a ball, dipped in melted chocolate.

Mmmmmmm. And it's much harder to make them perfectly round AND smooth than it looks.

The key is to use the right chocolate, AND to temper Milk, Dark & Semi-Sweet properly. Otherwise, you'll get a wierd melty-type chocolate coating that tends to clump, never dry, and do strange things outside of the cooler!

For white chocolate, it's different, mainly because it doesn't need to be tempered as perfectly as chocolate chocolate. It just needs to be the right consistency where it doesn't clump on you. Hence, add a touch of crisco to the melted chocolate. How much crisco? I think it really depends on the type of chocolate you are using, and your skill level.

Overall, anyone can make cake balls & cake pops. With some time, effort, and attention to detail, you too can make beautiful treats that everyone will love. And even if they aren't perfect, everyone will love them anyways.

I mean, who doesn't like chocolate, cake, & icing???

Of course if you'd like some treats without all the work, please call or email me, and I'll hand-deliver a dozen or more for no cost here in the High Desert. Keep an eye on my facebook for what I have "in stock" this week.

And for those of you NOT in Southern California, YES, we do ship!!! Even in the summer months!

760.812.0574.
or
adairweddings@gmail.com

I do not ship cakes or cupcakes, but cake balls & cake pops ship nicely. I do charge you the shipping & packaging, but it is my exact cost, not a penny more.

Cheers!

Julia

Phantom of the Opera Cake

2011-06-14T07:18:00.000-07:00

This cake was SO fun to put together! I have a blast working with the different elements, all the detail work, those special little touches to make it "Wow"

A close friend of mine has a son who is HUGE into Phantom of the Opera. And well, I ADORE Phantom of the Opera. So, when she asked me to do a birthday cake, I jumped at it, and well, I took the design a little to the extreme, but hey, why not, right?

Everything you see on the cake is made of some form of sugar, from fondant to gumpaste, to modeling chocolate & modeling paste. Most of the details were hand-painted, and all the scrollwork & gold details were done with piped royal icing pieces, then attached to the cake with "glue" (AKA more royal icing!)

I did take some liberty with the music box, merely because I wanted to personalize it. My overal design inspiration was from another baker, who did a cake for a closing night of the show.

I really REALLY enjoyed making this particular cake....it was a very personal "labor of love".

Yes, I am willing to re-create it for you, with YOUR special personalization!

Honestly? I would LOVE to be asked to do a larger version for a closing night of the play, perhaps at a local high school here in the High Desert, or the local community college. I'd even be thrilled to do it for peanuts. *hint* *hint*

Soooo, yes, if any of my followers out there, if you are aware of a local High School doing Phantom of the Opera next year (since it was recently approved for High School Drama use!!), tell them to contact me!!!!

And my dream? To also see the sequel. The music is haunting, Andrew Lloyd Webber really out did himself with "Love Never Dies", I don't care WHAT the critics say!!! Hello?! Will you PLEASE bring it to Broadway?? London or Melbourne is just too far away!!

I will continue to update on a more regular basis....I have quite a store of things I've done over the past year, that I haven't yet shared on here!

Cheers!

Julia

Summer 2011 Specials

2011-06-13T08:14:00.001-07:00

Summer 2011 is nearly here! School is almost out, and the fun of water, sun, sand, beach, summer parties, and birthday parties begins!!

We are running some specials this year for summer.

Mini Cakes (as pictured here) $4 each, minimum order of 4 cakes. Order a dozen and receive a break, $36 for a dozen mini cakes! The flavour combinations are limitless!!

The cakes pictured here are white chocolate cake with a strawberry compote filling, topped with white chocolate fondant & airbrushed with pearl shimmer. The small forget-me-not is made from gumpaste and hand-painted. We can do other types of small flowers, please inquire!

Cake Balls or Cake Pops
Tray special pricing!! Order a tray of 40 cake balls for only $50!! Flavours are picked in quantities of 10.

1 dozen cake balls OR cake pops only $18.

Pick of flavours (mix & match!) Cake balls come packages in a box, and cake pops come packaged individually wrapped in a clear bag. Your pick of decor! (edible glitter, shimmer, designs, flowers, hand-painting!)

Discounts on orders of 5 dozen or more.

Call us today to place your order! We are still taking some orders for Father's Day. 760.812.0574 OR adairweddings@gmail.com

Cheers!

Julia

October 2010 Temecula Wedding

2011-06-13T08:01:00.001-07:00

Back in October of last year, I did this lovely wedding out in Temecula, CA at a winery.

The cake was a 3-tier red velvet with cream cheese icing & white chocolate fondant.

We also did a display of cake balls.

Brownie Cream Cheese
Pumpkin Chocolate Cheesecake
Red Velvet
White Chocolate

Chocolate

The flowers we mainly used were dark red roses, and for the bridesmaids I used a pale cream rose for some "color".

It was just a lovely day for a gorgeous wedding!

Enjoy!!

Cheers!

Julia

Wedding Wire 2011 Awards!

2011-05-31T21:58:00.000-07:00

Hello Kitty Cake Balls!!

2011-05-25T08:29:00.001-07:00

These were such a treat to make. Little Hello Kitty Cake Balls!

I had intended to make them into cake pops, but it was a super-last minute thing, and it seems that EVERYONE where I live is currently MAKING cake pops! Soooo, everywhere was sold out of the little sucker sticks. OOPS. (it's fine now, I have plenty, I ordered them)

I love making special cake balls like this, the shapes, etc. Hand-painting them it even more fun!

They were Mint Chocolate & Carrot Walnut Cheesecake, and the little pink ones you see in the box were Strawberry Cheesecake cake balls.

Lots of new flavours on the menu!

Perfect cake balls & cake pops? Call Adair Weddings!

Cheers!

Julia

iPad Cake!

2011-05-25T08:22:00.001-07:00

This one was FUN. my friend Ricki wanted something special for her husband, Rody. As Rody received an iPad for his birthday, it ONLY made sense to also make him an iPad cake!

She also made him an ADORABLE iPad birthday card, personally, I think the card took the cake! =)

The cake was my double-chocolate cake with a dark chocolate ganache & buttercream. I used my white chocolate fondant (handmade, just delicious!!), and then I hand-painted the rest of the details, with pieces of gumpaste for the "buttons".

Truely a fun cake!!

"Yes you can have your cake, AND eat it too!"

Julia

Cake Pops, etc!

2011-05-25T08:16:00.001-07:00

Whew, it's been a while! We've been busy busy busy around here! Here's some recent work...

Cake Pops!!! All wrapped up in individual bags, with the curled ribbon trim of your choice. Currently running a special, $18/Dozen, free delivery here in the High Desert. Same day delivery on orders placed BEFORE 10am PST.

Wow, free delivery? Same DAY delivery? Can't beat that! Call or email to place your order. 760.812.0574 OR adairweddings@gmail.com

And yes, we CAN ship in the 48 lower US states. Call for more information. (even in the summer months!)

Quinceañera Masquarade Cake

2011-03-24T15:49:00.000-07:00

I did this HUGE cake back in the beginning of March. The girl's theme was "Masquarade". The hand-painted masks are made of gumpaste, with edible glitter. The cake is covered in White Chocolate fondant, with fondant and gumpaste accents.

Cake flavours were

German Chocolate w/ Chocolate Buttercream

Pumpkin Chocolate w/ Dark Chocolate Ganache & Cream Cheese icing

Carrot-Walnut w/ Cream Cheese Filling & Icing

Double Chocolate & White Chocolate Cake w/ Strawberry Filling & Vanilla Buttercream

Gorgeous cake! I had alot of fun with this one.

More to come, lots of recent work I haven't posted yet.

Cheers!

Julia

Luggage Cake!

2011-03-20T15:21:00.001-07:00

Back in March, I was given some creative liberty to create a cake for a Bridal Shower. The couple are just adorable, an older couple. So, I went with the theme of what a Bride in the 1950's would have to go on her honeymoon.

Luggage trunk, cute little handbag, nosegay, box of "jewels". It was a blast! Every detail you see is made of some sort of sugar work.

Their wedding was just yesterday (March 19, 2011), and I also handled that event as well. As soon as I obtain the edited photographs from the photographer, I will post them!

We did over 700 miniature cupcakes, a small oval 2-tier cake, and GORGEOUS flower arrangements. The large Curly Willow with Hydrangeas, and stunning hanging crystals!

More to come. I'm working on updating much of the recent work we've been swamped with. Much thanks to my intern, Kaylin, who is going to be a FABULOUS event planner in her own right!! I couldn't do it without her!

Cheers!

Julia

Gluten-Free Cake

2011-01-16T14:49:00.001-08:00

So, I know that there is ALOT of interest in Gluten-Free food these days. And, so, at the request of a lovely bride of mine who recently found out she had Celiac's, I embarked upon the gluten-free bandwagon.

WOW. Just WOW. After tinkering with a little recipe, let me say, I just might like my gluten-free chocolate cake BETTER than my double-chocolate cake (which is MY favorite cake). Wow. It's smooth, yummy, melt-in-your mouth, chocolatey goodness!!

Now, this particular gluten-free chocolate cake is NOT dairy-free. It does have a butter-base, which I think gives it the lightness and yumminess.

Call us to order your gluten-free cake! Pricing will be higher than our normal cake pricing, due to cost, and the need to use seperate equipment to avoid cross-contamination. Our buttercream frosting and fondant is also gluten-free, this is something Adair Weddings has always been careful with, keeping with fresh ingredients and using a base for our fondant that keeps it natural and yummy.

We're still working on a gluten-free, dairy-free cake. If it's what you are looking for, contact us, as we're more inclined to experiment upon request!! =)

Cheers!

Julia

Valentine's Day 2011

2011-01-09T18:04:00.000-08:00

So, this year, that wonderful day of lovers falls on a Monday. So, the question is, what will YOU be doing for your sweetheart this year?

Here at Adair Weddings we are offering a special on Valentine's Day deliveries. Book your order by January 31st, get 10% off your total (in addition to any bulk discounts), AND free delivery in the High Desert area! This year, we are also happy to offer packages! Flowers and Cake Balls, delivered direct to your sweetheart!

Valentine's Day Pricing:

1 Dozen Long-Stemmed Roses & 1 Dozen Cake Balls $55

2 Dozen Long-Stemmed Roses & 1 Dozen Cake Balls $75

We can also put together a custom arrangement for you. Please note the roses will come packaged with light greenery, and pruned for your sweetheart in a beautiful box! If you would like them in a vase arrangement, please add $10 to your total. You can also add an addition dozen cake balls to any order for $18/dozen (special Valentine's Day pricing)

This is a limited offer, and a first-come first-serve type thing. We only have a limited amount of room on our delivery route, and spaces are filling up!!

Call Julia today to place your order! 760.812.0574

Happy New Year!

Cheers!

-Julia