A Touch of Elegance Cakery

11/10/2026

Some days I honestly wonder how I do it all… 😂

Work a full-time job? ✔️
Raise kids? ✔️
Keep a husband alive and fed? (Barely kidding 🤣)
Run a small business? ✔️
Bake hundreds of macarons? ✔️

Somewhere in between answering emails, making dinner, doing laundry, and pretending I have my life together… I’m also running a bakery! 😂

I’m not saying I’m Superwoman, but my coffee deserves an employee of the month award. ☕️🤣

Small business life: powered by caffeine, chaos, and a whole lot of buttercream! 💗

11/09/2026

Three stages. A whole lot of patience. And a little macaron magic! ✨

Stage 1: Mixing and macaronage — getting that perfect consistency.
Stage 2: Piping and resting — patience is EVERYTHING!
Stage 3: Baking — where the magic happens and those beautiful little feet appear! 🤍

The process may look simple, but every little detail matters. That’s the art of making macarons!

11/09/2026

Come celebrate with us!

✨ It’s the most wonderful time of the year! ✨
Mark your calendars! We are kicking off the holiday season with a festive Christmas Kick-Off Open House at The ARTitude Cottage! Join us for a cozy day filled with holiday cheer, beautiful inspiration, and a little festive fun. 🎄❤️
Here is a sneak peek of what we have waiting for you:
🎁 Specials
🍷 Food & Drink (including warm Wassail!)
🛍️ Guest Pop-Up Vendors
🎨 Make & Takes
Bring your friends, sip on some warm wassail, and let’s get into the holiday spirit together! We can’t wait to celebrate with you. 🪵❄️
🗓️ Saturday, November 14th
⏰ 11:00 AM – 6:00 PM
📍 The ARTitude Cottage
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11/07/2026

✨ THE SHELVES ARE RESTOCKED! ✨

Fresh goodies are stocked, the shelves are full, and everything is ready for you! 🤍

Thank you for continuing to show up, shop small, and support my little bakery. Your support truly means more than you know!

Now go grab your favorites before they disappear! 😉💕

11/02/2026

🎄✨ The holiday season is HERE! ✨🎄

It’s officially time for holiday shopping, and I’m excited to share the events I’ll be attending this season! ❤️

Come shop small, support handmade, and get a head start on those holiday goodies and gifts. I’ll have plenty of macarons and sweet treats waiting for you!

And as always, you can shop year-round at The ARTitude Cottage in New Braunfels! 🛍️

Save these dates, share with a friend, and come see me! Your support of my small business means more than you know. ❤️

10/24/2026

🚨 RESTOCK ALERT! 🚨

Your favorites are BACK! 😍✨

Handcrafted in small batches, made with love, and available in limited quantities. 🤍

Don’t wait—grab yours before they disappear! 💨

10/23/2026

5 Things I Immediately Say NO to as a Baker 👩🏻‍🍳🚫

1. “Can you make it cheaper?” — Quality ingredients aren’t cheap, and neither is my time! 😂

2. “Can you make it by tomorrow?” — Good things take time… especially macarons! 💅

3. “Can you just squeeze in one more order?” — My oven and I have boundaries. 🤣

4. “They’re just cookies!” — Excuse me, these are artisan macarons! 💁🏻‍♀️

5. “Can you make them look exactly like this picture?” — Pinterest and reality don’t always agree! 😂

Bakers, what would YOU add to this list? 👇🏻🤣

10/19/2026

☕️ Chai Macarons in the Making! 🤎

Catching up on orders, one macaron at a time! 🥰 These chai beauties are keeping me busy, but every batch is made with love and a little extra spice. ✨

10/12/2026

💔 A small business owner’s worst nightmare.

We are absolutely heartbroken and beyond frustrated to share that our refrigerator malfunctioned, forcing us to throw away all of our recent orders. 💔

So much time, hard work, quality ingredients, and love go into every single item we make. Knowing that all of that work has to be thrown away is devastating, especially as a small business where every order matters.

We put our hearts into what we do, and moments like this are a painful reminder of just how much goes into running a small business behind the scenes.

We’re taking a moment to regroup, and we truly appreciate your patience, kindness, and continued support. Thank you for standing by our little bakery, even on the hardest days. 🤍

Small business ownership isn’t always sweet, even when you make macarons. 🥺🩷

10/02/2026

Whipping, whipping, whipping… 🥚✨

Still waiting for those STIFF PEAKS like they’re fashionably late to the party. 😂⏳

Beginner tip: Use a clean, grease-free bowl and keep whipping until the peaks stand tall without drooping.

Just when you think they’re ready… nope, one more minute! Because with macarons, you can’t rush perfection. 💕🎀

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