06/01/2026
Looking back at our old wedding cakes always makes me feel a lot of things.
This one was made back when semi-naked cakes were everywhere. We were doing them nonstop, and I remember feeling this restless urge to try something different. Not louder. Just more us. Even though at that point, we were still figuring out what “us” really meant.
We weren’t working with fondant yet, so everything was done in white chocolate ganache. We hand-piped the florals freehand, trying to make them look like lace, and finished it with a simple spray of sugar peonies. When I look at those peonies now, I’ll admit I cringe a little at how beginner they look. But I also remind myself that we all start somewhere. That version of us deserves grace, too.
If you compare this to our bespoke work now, this cake would probably be called “simple.” But back then, it absolutely was not.
All three tiers were real cake, and our ganache recipe wasn’t as stable as what we use today. Every move felt scary. We handled it like it might fall apart if we breathed wrong.
And the space we worked in…we didn’t have a proper studio yet. Just a tiny room that barely fit two people, a table, and our tools. Every stack felt like a high-stakes moment. No room for mistakes. No room to move.
When this cake was finally done, I cried. I remember standing there, exhausted, and just feeling so proud. As the creator, I don’t always love what we create because all I see are the flaws. But that day, I really did. I saw how far we’d pushed ourselves.
Now, whenever I catch myself feeling annoyed that our current studio feels cramped with bigger, more demanding commissions, I pause. I think back to that tiny room. I remember how much we were able to do with almost nothing.
Every tier, every piped flower, every uncomfortable hour led us here. And I’m so grateful for all of it. 🧡
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A little note on 2026
We’re still choosing to work slowly and intentionally, which means we only take on a very limited number of commissions each month. We’re currently booking for May 2026 onwards. If you’d like to create something with us, the link is in our bio or send us a DM. 🥰 Can’t wait to work with you!