Cakes By Angela Bowes

06/02/2026

🎓💕 Built-In Best Friends & Big Milestones

When Romy Kate's mom reached out about creating a special graduation cake for two best friends to celebrate together, I was immediately excited!

Growing up, I had cousins close to my age, and one of them went through school with me from the very beginning. Having that built-in best friend to share classes, memories, inside jokes, victories, and milestones with is such a special gift. Hearing about these two young ladies celebrate this chapter together reminded me so much of that.

This cake was designed to honor not only their graduation, but also the friendship that helped carry them through the journey. Friendships like these become part of their story.

And can we talk about the style? Their mom, Lindsey Lawson of ✨Brilliantly Bespoke✨, definitely has an eye for fashion! Lindsey helps clients discover their best colors and styles through color analysis, makeup consultations, and even personal shopping experiences. So it was only fitting that this cake featured fashionable graduation caps, elegant bows, and a beautiful love shack-inspired design.

Graduation is about more than a diploma. It's about the people who walked beside you, cheered you on, and celebrated every success along the way. Whether it's family, friends, teachers, or those "built-in best friends," life's milestones become even sweeter when shared with the people we love.

Congratulations to these two! Here's to lifelong friendship, exciting adventures ahead, and all the celebrations still to come. 🎓💕✨

Cakes By Angela Bowes

Brilliantly Bespoke https://share.google/sVFyg9BeBlVAuMcJc

05/30/2026

🐾❤️ I’m honored to support The Hallelujah Event on June 6th, benefiting the Hallelujah Fund at All Tails Vet Clinic.

I am thrilled to provide all of the desserts for this special event, and I hope you'll consider joining us for an afternoon filled with great food, live music, exciting live and silent auctions, and so many wonderful items up for bid—all while supporting an incredible cause.

The Hallelujah Fund was born from a simple but powerful realization: no family should have to choose between financial hardship and the care their beloved pet needs. Created by Niles and Brooke Geary, the fund provides one-time financial assistance to families facing unexpected veterinary expenses at All Tails Vet Clinic.

Whether it's a life-saving surgery, urgent treatment, or essential medication, the Hallelujah Fund helps ensure that difficult circumstances don't stand in the way of compassionate care.

At the heart of this mission is Dr. Jones, whose dedication to animals extends far beyond the clinic walls. Alongside her husband, she founded Tilted Tavern Sanctuary, a 50-acre refuge that provides a safe and loving home for senior and special-needs animals, allowing them to live out their years with dignity and comfort.

Now, this mission is growing into a community-wide effort—and you can be part of it.

📅 June 6th at 1-4pm

Join us for an unforgettable afternoon of compassion, community, and giving back. From unique travel experiences and local treasures to delicious food and entertainment, every bid, donation, and ticket purchased helps provide critical veterinary care to pets and peace of mind to the families who love them.

Whether you attend, donate, or simply share this post, you're helping make a difference.

🎟️ Tickets: https://tiltedtavernanimalsanctuary.betterworld.org/events/thehallelujahevent

Every ticket helps change a life—both human and animal. ❤️🐾

The Hallelujah Fund is a registered 501(c)(3), and all donations are tax-deductible. Event location details will be provided upon ticket purchase.

Thank you for helping our community choose compassion.

The Hallelujah Fund was created from a simple but powerful moment—watching families sit in a veterinary office, faced with heartbreaking decisions about the care they could afford for the pets they love.

05/26/2026

Pretty in pink and ready to celebrate! 🎓🌸

This graduation cookie set was such a sweet way to honor a special milestone! From the soft pink palette to the delicate hand painted florals on the graduation gowns, every detail was designed to make this celebration extra beautiful.

The floral caps, elegant diplomas, and blooming gowns gave this set all the feminine spring graduation vibes 🌷✨

Almost too pretty to eat… almost 😉

Congratulations to the graduate and cheers to the next exciting chapter ahead! 💕

Www.facebook.com/cakesbyangelabowes

05/24/2026

Talk about a cake with a little magic behind it ✨🔮

This Dr. Strange inspired groom’s cake was the perfect centerpiece for the rehearsal dinner! Featuring the iconic Eye of Agamotto…that actually GLOWED 👏🔥

Every detail was hand crafted to bring a little Marvel magic to life, from the mystical textures and glowing effects to the bold colors that made this cake feel like it stepped straight out of the Multiverse.

And let’s not forget the flavor… delicious orange cake inside made this creation just as powerful on the inside as it looked on the outside 😉
I absolutely loved creating this one and bringing a little sorcery to such a special celebration!

“Dormammu… I’ve come to bargain” …for another slice of cake 😄

Cakes By Angela Bowes

05/22/2026

Yesterday I had the incredible opportunity to create this stunning Dr Enuf cake for the 29th Annual Northeast Tennessee Pinnacle Awards held at the beautiful Johnson City CountryClub!

Standing over 2 feet tall, this showpiece celebrated not only our iconic hometown drink, Dr. Enuf, but also the many outstanding companies and individuals being honored for their excellence in tourism promotion, development, and achievement throughout Northeast Tennessee.

Every detail of this cake was hand cut, sculpted, textured, and painted to bring this iconic bottle to life! From the realistic sugar lemons and limes to the dramatic sugar sails, each element helped create a fun and eye-catching display worthy of such an amazing event.

It was truly an honor to create this cake for a room full of people who work so hard to support, grow, and showcase everything that makes our region so special.

Thank you again for allowing me to be a small part of such a wonderful evening! ❤️

Cakes By Angela Bowes









Pinnacle Awards were given to the following projects, events, and individuals in both small and large budget categories. Official award photos are provided by Johnson City Aerial Photography.

Attraction of the Year
The Jackson Theatre

Attraction of the Year
ETSU Martin Center for the Arts – Broadway Season

Festival of the Year
30th Annual Iris Festival Week

Festival of the Year
Fun Fest

Best New Event
Marquee Ball at The Jackson Theatre

Best New Event
2025 Big South Basketball Championships

Best Sports Event
2025 Big South Basketball Championships

Roll With It Award
Rafting Tourism nominated by Appalachian RC&D

Roll With It Award
Hands On! Discovery Center

Virtual Series
Addams Family Halloween - Believe in Bristol

Virtual Series
No Depression - Birthplace of Country Music

Best Marketing Campaign
2025 Addams Family Halloween - Believe in Bristol

Best Marketing Campaign
Explore Bristol

Best Public Relations Campaign
100th Anniversary - Mountain City Fiddlers' Convention

Best Public Relations Campaign
Big South Media Day - Visit Johnson City

Best Social Media Campaign
Small Business Saturday - Downtown Kingsport Association

Best Social Media Campaign
Santa's Reindeer Visit Jonesborough - Jonesborough Tourism Department

Best High School Campaign
Community Awareness - West Ridge High School

Best Brochure
6 Days A Week: Good Food Starts with Local Roots - Appalachian RC&D Council

Best Brochure
Visit Johnson City Kids Activity Book

Rack Card
Dog Approved Downtown Kingsport

Rack Card
Brews & Tunes - Jonesborough Tourism Department

Mailer
Alliance for Continued Learning - ETSU Office of Professional Development

Mailer
Bristol Rhythm & Roots Reunion

Print
Visit Johnson City Backdrop

Photography - Lifestyle
Sunset at The Beauty Spot by Alex Stiner Photography
Nominated by Unicoi County Chamber

Photography - Landscape
Tailwaters Lodge on the River - caseSensitive Photos

Commercial
100th Anniversary - Mountain City Fiddlers' Convention

Commercial
Experience ETSU Martin Center for the Arts

Long Video
Resilient Farmer Fund Campaign - Appalachian RC&D Council

Long Video
Bristol Rhythm & Roots Reunion Festival

Short Video
Small Business Saturday Santa - Downtown Kingsport Association

Short Video
Welcome MLB Fans to Bristol - Explore Bristol

Vendor of the Year
Union Transfer & Storage (Go Minis)
Nominated by Visit Johnson City

Partnership of the Year
Discover Greeneville / Friends of the Cherokee National Forest
Nominated by Greene County Partnership

Adventure Tourism Award
Victory Sports Racing
Nominated by Visit Kingsport

Adventure Tourism Leader
Joe Nowotarski
Nominated by Greene County Partnership

Rising Star
Ella Brown
Nominated by Jonesborough Tourism Dept.

Sustainability Leader
Fun Fest Trash Barrel Paint-In
Nominated by Fun Fest

Frontline Employee
Steve "Lefty" Falin, Kingsport Public Works
Nominated by Visit Kingsport

Volunteer of the Year
Bonnie Booher
Nominated by Fun Fest

Hospitality Leader of the Year
Joel Dahlhauser
Nominated by Visit Johnson City

Tourism Leader of the Year
Frank Lett
Nominated by Visit Kingsport

Lifetime Achievement
Jenny Brock

05/21/2026

I appreciate every order, referral, like, share, and word of support more than you know! Your kindness and encouragement mean the world to me, and I feel truly blessed to do what I love every day.

Thank you for supporting my small business! 💕

05/21/2026

Case closed… this graduation cake was found GUILTY of being absolutely fabulous ⚖️😉

This sweet celebration for a future lawyer was packed with all the right evidence… hand made flowers, edible law books, golden scales of justice, and every elegant detail carefully crafted by hand.

After years of objections, briefs, late nights, and probably enough coffee to win its own court case, this graduate officially passed the bar… at least the dessert bar 😄

I’d say this cake delivered a pretty strong closing argument for celebrating in style!

Congratulations to the graduate of the Class of 2026! May your future be filled with success, big wins, and clients who actually answer their emails

Cakes By Angela Bowes

05/18/2026

🚨🔥 ALERT: This dumpster fire was completely intentional… and absolutely delicious 😆🔥

This custom cake for Jethro’s 12th birthday was chocolate through and through!
Chocolate cake ✔️
Chocolate icing ✔️
Chocolate trash bag cake pops ✔️

Basically the sweetest dumpster fire you’ve ever seen 😂

Thankfully the only thing actually on fire was the party with friends, laughter, and an epic celebration! 🎉

I had so much fun creating every hilarious little detail on this one — from the flaming trash to the edible garbage scattered everywhere 😄

Who says dumpster fires can’t be beautiful? 😉

Www.facebook.com/cakesbyangelabowes