Taking the Cake

illustration: reubenvision

I decided to make this drawing a little "topsy-turvy" as a reflection of my schedule lately. I haven't posted in what feels like forever & I will try to get some more content up here to make up for it. I referenced her legs from a great illustrater that I have only recently discovered. Check out her blog here: caitlinquiet.blogspot.com I am not overly pleased with how this turned out; but that is what practice is for. I  am also taking a observational drawing course right now & I might upload some of my class works. 

Dolphin Cake Topper DIY

image: reubenvision

Not a title you see on this blog everyday. I came up with this idea when planning a memory project for my creative process class. When I was around seven years old I loved dolphins. Not the most manly thing in the world; sure I loved sharks, sting-rays & whales to but dolphins took the cake. (pun intended) That year for my birthday I was delighted to receive an ice-cream cake bearing an icing dolphin just for me. 

Fast forward a few years and I have come up with something a little different inspired by that good memory. A Maple Pecan Bunt cake with boiled icing & three flipper 'd friends leaping into the sky. I also created a balloon backdrop from my crafting sheet & some pins. I can upload a printable version of the dolphin graphics if anyone is interested.

weekend links

photo: reubenvision

Some lovely calendars for 2012: designcrush

A big hooray for Ohjoy & her new bundle of joy!

Some gorgeous gowns from the front row at Valentino via garancedore

Pinks & reds look great in floral arrangements on honeyofathousandflowers

And for your next fete why not delight guests with a "cheese cake" 

white delight

found: http://thebedlamofbeefy.blogspot.com/

found: http://erinheartscourt.com/blog/?p=5069

model: Siri Tollerod

found: http://www.hanneli.com/?s=siri+tollerod

Mint tea & Driftwood

Credits:

Cake: Unknown

Table Number: http://meganannphotography.com/

Bride: http://www.kissthegroom.com/

Flower Box: http://ruffledblog.com/

Draped Door: Unknown

Deck Lanterns: http://www.kissthegroom.com/

Wednesday Wedding Blocks

With everyone clambering to combine rustic & glamor;

 I thought these were a subtle & elegant way to go about it. 

(FULL VIEW PLEASE)

credits:

Cake: http://ritzybee.typepad.com/

Table scape: http://ritzybee.typepad.com/

Bride: http://www.anthropologie.com

Bouquet: unknown

Place Setting: http://www.snippetandink.com/

B&W Prep ~ another Wedding Block Wednesday

A bit of posh class in Black & White with a touch of colour. 

How cool would bridesmaids look, in floor length sheath gowns with polo & popped collar?

Credits:

spiffy groom: http://www.oncewed.com/

striped badge circles: http://www.100layercake.com/blog/

pup in the shades via: http://junebugweddings.com/

glam gals: http://www.lacoste.com/#/uc

W is for Wednesday

W is for Wedding

Wedding blocks: Green Zen

image sources: are unknown

I will be getting better at linking back all photos to proper sources.

If one is yours please feel free to notify me & I will link back to your site.

Thank you,

festive stripes

Just some holiday cheer & inspiration to bedeck your computer screen.

Tom Lander by Kai Z Feng for Dazed & Confused Japan

loving these images