Recently, Leanne of our Treehouse team was treated to a cupcake decorating masterclass with her aunty Caroline at the wonderful Daisy Cupcakes studio.

We first came across Alison & Daisy Cupcakes when Leanne & Matt, the Treehouse Keeper ordered their incredible wedding cupcakes – they were so impressed with her service and cakes that Caroline & her mum took the opportunity to buy a workshop voucher for Leanne’s birthday. Leanne said it was one of the best presents she’s ever been given…

Caroline says ‘Alison’s cake craft workshops are more than worth the money. Very relaxed, cosy and fun. In just 3 hours, we learnt a lot of Alison’s tricks of the trade. Can’t believe she is happy to tell her tricks to be honest but how fantastic to be able to share something so wonderful and to be such an inspiration to others! Both of us came away creatively satisfied and hugely inspired to have a go ourselves.’

See what delights they’ve since come up with…

These are a selection of some of the beautiful cupcakes Leanne & Caroline have made since attending the Daisy Cupcakes workshop – amazing aren’t they?!

Caroline says: ‘We invested in some tools and equipment the next day, nothing to break the bank, and got going. It’s surprisingly easy, and so satisfying and enjoyable to do. Leanne and I are complete novices yet we are really proud (not to mention surprised) at the results.”

Regular readers may remember that it was recently my little girl’s 3rd birthday – Caroline made these amazing cupcakes to complement our brightly coloured party:

Caroline says: ‘It’s a fantastic skill to have acquired. I cannot recommend these workshops enough, Alison is such a lovely and friendly lady, she made the whole experience enjoyable and has kept in contact with us. Her own cakes are gorgeous little works of art that taste delicious – and, from experience, we can all also thoroughly recommend her own Daisy Cupcakes cakes for order too’

Here’s the birthday girl having a good inspection of them – and they definitely passed the test!! The little ones wolfed them down while many of the grown ups thought the flowers were just too pretty to eat!

Big thanks to Caroline for adding so much to such a special occasion!

I can’t encourage you enough to check out Alison of Daisy Cupcakes amazing creations, as well as her tuition which as you can see, speaks for itself!

Hi everyone – I hope you’re having a good week. I’m back in the UK now and although it would have been lovely to hide under the duvet for a day or so while I reacclimatise myself with the good old British summer, reality beckons & the team and I returned from the bank holiday weekend to a VERY full inbox…

It’s going to be a late one tonight but I’m taking a little break from emails and design proofs to bring you some cute ideas for incorporating the classic Pimm’s & Lemonade partnership at your party or wedding…

If you’d like to check out the recipes/suppliers behind these great ideas, please click on the links below:

Pimms & Lemonade Jug

Pimm’s Jelly

Pimm’s Eton Mess

Pimm’s Mini Jellies

Pimm’s Cheesecake

Strawberry & Pimm’s Jam

Pimm’s & Lemonade Cupcakes: by Coffee @ Camden, (email rarasara2003@yahoo.co.uk or tweet @sarararacoffee)

Pimm’s & Lemonade Ice Lollies

Will you be serving Pimm’s & Lemonade on your big day? Let us know which ideas you like best by joining the discussion over on our Facebook page. 

You may have noticed that whenever a special time of year comes around, I search the web for some inspiring little treats to get us in the spirit! With Easter in mind, I had fun finding these – hope you like them.

I love these cute little Spring garden cupcakes above!

Easter Nests by the Vanilla Clouds & Lemon Drops blog – Ah, now here’s a recipe I could manage! These really take me back…

These Easter Bunnies look kind of achievable don’t you think? I might try them with my little one soon…

I can’t believe February has come around already! …and we all know what that means -Valentines Day. Whether you’re a lover or a hater of this annual smooch-fest, you’re sure to want to sample one of these lovely treats below. There’s just nothing better to receive than when someone has taken the time to make you something with their own two hands is there? (Even if they don’t turn out looking quite like these:

These are amazing aren’t they? Such a simple idea – wish I’d have thought of it myself… These Cupid’s Arrow Cupcakes are currently on Bakerella’s awesome blog http://www.bakerella.com/

Hooray for Martha Stewart – decades of inspiration and great ideas. I love these colours. http://www.marthastewart.com/306695/valentines-day-cupcake-recipes/@center/276967/valentines-day

It’s over to the incredibly talented cake maker Alison Goddard of the lovely Daisy Cupcakes today.  Through our exclusive ‘Words of Wisdom’ feature, she’s sharing her top tips on how to choose the right cake for your wedding day:

Many thanks to Alison for sharing these invaluable tips with us! We know you probably have lots of delicious, mouth watering cakes to be baking so we appreciate your time… Don’t forget to check out the Daisy Cupcakes website for tonnes of inspiration and ideas, www.daisycupcakes.net - and sign up to their daily cake diary at www.facebook.com/daisycupcakes. My good friend Leanne is getting married on 17.9.11 & where I shall be sampling a delicious Daisy Cupcake myself… I literally cannot wait!  If you pop into Daisy Cupcakes for a consultation, look out for this print which I designed for their wall: