cloud cookies

Heavenly cookies (plus a how-to!) from Nikole at Forty Sixth at Grace.

kate's bakery

Super cute bakery-inspired party for Jennie's daughter, Kate. I adore the personalized aprons and the pink, red and white color scheme! Kate's birthday was during the holidays, so her guests decorated gingerbread houses at the party. This could be easily adapted to suit the time of year your child was born. For much more of this party, click on over to over cocktails.

cute as a button

Cookies that are 'all stitched up.' Can you resist?

from crazycakes

back to business

My oh my, my apologies for being gone so long! I always underestimate how busy this time of year is, complicated further by the fact that we have a wee one in the house...add to that a sick 2 year old, and I am beyond happy to be looking forward to 2010!

some wintry weather cookies from bossacafez

cookie beauty

I love this image from Martha Stewart.

bake sale

I still love this story from MS Kids Back to School issue- makes me want to have a bake sale!

a favorite flickr baker

I've located yet another flickr baker who creates divine cookies and cupcakes. Officially obsessed with: Oh, Sugar!

fabulous cookies!

I can't get enough of these fabulous cookies from Etsy seller, SweetAmbs.  (spotted here and here)

I'm taking a much needed, much anticipated break until Monday. See you back here then!

cake journal

If you haven't yet stumbled upon this gem of a blog, it's a must for those seeking dessert inspiration (and yes, that 'knitting basket' is a cake!).

lambs

While these little lambs were designed for easter, I think they would be just right for a baby shower as well!

via...black eiffel

from...a couple of squares

painted cakes & cookies

Neviepiecakes specializes in beautifully painted cakes and cookies. Quite a talented lady!

mmmmm

I'd like to take a big bite of this cookie cake!

...donna hay via imprintables

scrabble letter cookies

I'm in love with the letter/square cookies arranged in a 'Scrabble' sort of fashion. This idea could easily be translated for either an adult or kid party. 

via....hello naomi

concept and sourcing by...nathalie rivet/imprintables

styling by...danielle degail and nathalie rivet

photography by...maree homer

woof

Cute puppy cookies via tastefully entertaining.

oooh...purl

I love Purl Soho's blog, and really just about anything and everything they do (such a pretty logo, too...Brooke!). So it was no surprise when I came across these cookie beauties on the Purl Bee. Yes, yes...I know- they were intended as holiday gifts- and I promised no more Christmas, but I think this is one of those ideas that could be easily translated to any time of year. They give a great tutorial for packaging them...and for a fabric hound like me, I'm loving this super easy idea.

brilliant!

I actually started drooling when I saw the amazing creations of 'hello naomi' on flikr. Not only are the cupcakes and cookies little works of art in and of themselves, the backgrounds elevate them to a higher level of brilliance! I think she has a future as a food stylist. Unfortunately, Naomi hails from Austrailia, so those of us in the States will just have to admire them from afar. Next week, I promise to move on from my cupcake obsession, but these photos seemed the perfect way to send you off for the weekend. For more photos of Naomi's amazing delights, go to www.flickr.com/photos/hello_naomi/collections/72157602788113356