09/04/2026
Morning all,
I hope everyone had a lovely Easter 🐣
I just wanted to pop on and explain why I’ve been a little quieter on here lately. I know I have a few of you waiting on replies in my inbox, and I haven’t forgotten you.
To be completely honest, I’ve had a couple of unkind messages recently, and they came at a time when I was already having a bit of a tough time behind the scenes. It knocked my confidence more than I expected, and I’ve taken a bit of a step back while I reset.
I’ve always tried to be open about how I run my business. First and foremost, I’m a stay-at-home mum. I have my 3-year-old with me most of the time, and when she’s not in nursery, I also have my 6-year-old with clubs and activities to juggle.
Most of my baking and decorating happens in the evenings once the kids are in bed — often starting around 7pm and finishing late. Because of that, my reply times can sometimes be slower than I’d like. During the day I’m with the children, and in the evenings I’m working — so finding the time (and energy!) to sit down and properly respond can be a challenge.
Replying also isn’t always a quick message — I need to check availability, work out if I can realistically fit an order around family life, sometimes sketch designs, price everything up, and often liaise with the lovely ladies I use for toppers. It all takes a bit of time to get right.
Unfortunately, I’ve had messages saying I shouldn’t be doing this if I can’t reply within an hour, and others dismissing my circumstances completely. I understand waiting can be frustrating, but kindness goes a long way — especially when someone is doing their best.
I’ll be back to normal routine next week after half term, and I’m also working on a better system to help me respond more efficiently.
I just want to reassure you that I care so much about what I do. I absolutely love making cakes for you all, and I don’t want to stop — but like many of us, I’m juggling a lot, and sometimes it can feel a bit overwhelming.
Please just bear with me, and most importantly, please be kind 🤍
I truly appreciate every single order, message, and all of my wonderful regular customers — you mean the world to me.
I’m still here… just having a little wobble, but I’ll be back to myself soon 🥰