My 2011 Goals

I've set goals for 2011!

{I did the same last year, but due to things out of my control...as well as a little bit of "I'd rather just sit here today," I did not accomplish many of them!}

Here's to better luck this go around! ;)

1. Learn how to use my brand new Cricut Cake!

My fabulous family all pitched in to give me this for Christmas! I haven't broken it out of the box yet, but I am soooo excited to get to know this machine!

2. Move my laundry room INSIDE!

Yes, you read that correct...I have to walk outside into this little yucky room filled with bugs and lent to wash my family's clothes. I LOATHE that room. I have from the moment we moved in - 4 years later, I can't take it anymore. I'm bringing it in! I.am.beyond.excited. Whoo Hoo! I can not wait to have a cute laundry room!

3. Plan my son's 2nd Birthday

Ugh, I can not get over the fact that my baby boy will be 2 in just a few weeks! :( I am sad...and happy...but, mostly sad that he is growing up! He's becoming a big boy way.too.fast. I am looking forward to the party, though. I have some fun plans in store for my lil' *tractor* enthusiast!

4. Finish my son's big boy room!

I have decided on a theme and started moving his things in...it's going to be awesome! Perfect for a little {ahem, I mean BIG} boy! But, for now, I'm keeping all details a secret! ;)

5. Take my son for his first real haircut!

Okay, I'll admit I've been a little silly about his hair! I guess because I can't control the fact that he's going to grow tall, he's going to starting talking like a big boy and he's going to become more of a daddy's boy rather than love on me all day, I decided I would hold on to the very last thing I could. I have not cut his hair since birth...well, other than a slight trim to keep his bangs out of his eyes. I have been picked on, laughed at and told "it wasn't a big deal," but I just couldn't do it. And although I still don't want to...and although I'll probably ball my eyes out...I will take him this year to get a professional hair cut. {tear}

6. Turn our den into the master bedroom!

Our house has 2 large rooms...one I call "The Formal Living Room" and one "The Den." The den is where we spend most of our time. {It's where the computer is as well as the t.v.} The formal is hardly used, except for the occasional get together. Well, the formal is just too pretty not to enjoy! So, we're moving the t.v in there and the den {which is MUCH bigger than our room now - plus it has a FIREPLACE!} will become our master bedroom! Yay!

7. Get my nails done more often!

Santa left the greatest gift in my stocking this year! It was a gift certificate to a local salon and spa for a day to myself. Ahhh...it was fabulous! I had my nails done as well as {a much needed} hair cut and color. You know what? I really like having my nails done...it's been years since I've had them and I love 'em! So, one of my goals for 2011 is to make a little more time for myself...and with that time, keep myself up! :)

8. Last, but in no way is this least, I'm going to set aside some time each week to read more of my Bible. I slacked a little in that department during 2010, so I'm going to try to be better this year!

2010 was a rough year for my family, so I'm really looking forward to what 2011 has in store!

Cowgirls and Turtles

This past weekend, two very special people had big birthday bashes! Lucky for me, I was able to be apart of them both!

Hayden's Hoedown

The beautiful Hayden turned 5 and wanted to celebrate Cowgirl style! I created a two tier, alternating Vanilla Bean and Moist Chocolate cake decorated in Marshmallow Fondant cow print. The horseshoe was also made of my homemade fondant and the bottom tier was wrapped in this gorgeous pink bandanna fabric I found.

36 cupcakes accompanied her cake...flavors included Plain Jane, Chocolate Fudge and Strawberry Shortcake. Each mini cake was embellished with either a fondant horseshoe or cow print and bow.

Beached Turtle

Little Liam turned 1 on Saturday! His mom and family put together the cutest turtle themed party to celebrate! The topper was Vanilla Bean cake, hand-carved into a turtle shape. This was my first turtle and I must say, I thought it turned out just as cute as can be. Although it was frosted in my Vanilla Buttercream, the details were Marshmallow Fondant.

42 cupcakes were served to Liam's friends and family and flavors included Plain Jane, Chocolate Fudge and Vanilla Bean with Chocolate Fudge filling. They were topped with either milk chocolate shaped turtles or candy circles.


Both cakes were of themes I hadn't done before and I had such a great time planning as well as creating both party centerpieces! Thank you so much for allowing me to be apart of your big day...and most of all
HAPPY BIRTHDAY!!!

Jade Cahoon
Sweet Street Designer Cakes and Cupcakes

Humorous 30th Birthday Cake

A couple of weekends ago I had the opportunity to work on a cake poking a little fun at the birthday boy.

Ted's wife contacted me about creating a 30th birthday cake for her husband with an "Over the Hill" type theme. After doing a little research (finding mainly tombstone cakes), we came up with this:

A two tiered moist chocolate cake filled with fresh raspberry preserves and iced in vanilla butercream. The little man (made of my Marshmallow Fondant) is reaching towards his youth - including the Fountain of Youth, of course! - all while sliding down into "Geazerville." His wife came up with the idea of old man white sneakers and high top socks!

The bottom tier is sprinkled with crushed chocolate cookie "dirt" with a tombstone reading "Here Lies Ted's Youth."

What a fun cake! I think I'll have to keep this design in mind for my husband's 30th! Haha...but don't tell him! (wink,wink!)

Jade Cahoon
Sweet Street Designer Cakes and Cupcakes

"Life Is Good!"

This cake, themed after the "Life Is Good" apparel company, was to help celebrate something many may take for granted: A happy, healthy and (most importantly) sober life!

It has been a year since my client gave up his addiction...what a great reason to gather with friends and family!


Congratulations to you! Stay strong...and thank you for asking me to be apart of such a wonderful day!

Jade Cahoon
Sweet Street Designer Cakes and Cupcakes

Mother-To-Be Shower Cake

This weekend, I was pleased to be apart of a fun and funky baby shower! I was contacted by the host just a few weeks ago and lucky for me, I was available!

After going over ideas through many emails and phone calls, I came up with a plan. My client loved Pink Cake Box's "Pregnant Lady Cakes," so that was my inspiration...just with a little twist!

The flavor was Vanilla Bean Cake with a Fresh Strawberry Preserve Filling and my Vanilla Buttercream. I went with the shower's color scheme of lavender, lime and brown (because the parents are leaving the gender a mystery) and all accents were done in my homemade Marshmallow Fondant.

This custom mommy-to-be was hand made out of my Marshmallow Fondant. This was my first stab at a person figure and it was so much fun to make! I may have a new favorite decorating technique! :)

This cake was just a joy to create! Congratulations to the soon-to-be parents...and thank you for letting me be apart of your celebrations!

Jade Cahoon
Sweet Street Designer Cakes and Cupcakes