Category: Cake Decorating Services
Author: Erica OBrien
Location: New Haven, Connecticut
Tags: Birthday Cakes, Cute Cakes, Handbag Cakes, Novelty Cakes, Occasion Cakes, Wedding Cakes
Erica OBrien Cake Design Blog
Lindsay's Description:
For a wonderful mix of both the professional and personal side of being a custom cake designer and creator, Erica OBrien is the place to visit. As well as decorating a beautiful range of cakes for any occasion, Erica accompanies her photos with informative, enjoyable and entertaining write-ups. Showcasing not only her cakes, Erica also shares tips and advice, explanations of where her design ideas come from, fun quizzes, plus news of cake decorating classes she offers. Erica's blog is a real treat, her passion and humour come through in every post.
Erica OBrien's Description:
Erica OBrien has been creating wedding cakes since 1998. Here, she shares her tips, tools, insight, and inspiration. With blog posts for brides and bakers, Erica OBrien's blog is a must-read.
Recent Updates at Erica OBrien Cake Design Blog
DIY: Ombré Valentine’s Sugar Hearts
31 January 2012
This idea was inspired by a post I saw on Such Pretty Things. I forget what I was searching for when I stumbled across it, but I immediately thought the more »
Course Sold Out
26 January 2012
We’re sorry! The course you were trying to register for is sold out. Please email us with your name and the course name to be placed on our waiting list.
Things Just Got a Little Sweeter Around Here.
26 January 2012
We are pleased to announce that Jacqueline Butler of Petalsweet Cakes will be guest teaching at our Hamden, CT cake studio this spring. Jacqueline is a world-renowned sugar flower artist more »
How to Start a Cake Design Business
20 January 2012
Since I’ve set out to open my own shop, I’ve gotten a lot of emails from people curious about how to go about starting a cake design business. I am more »
Pinspiration
08 January 2012
If you already use Pinterest, you probably love it. If not, try it, and you’re sure to become addicted. Pinterest is a curated collection of searchable images, meaning that the images more »
Lessons Learned
30 December 2011
Some of my worst cake disasters have resulted in my most poignant cake design lessons. I won’t be posting any photos here–they’re too embarrassing– just sharing what I’ve learned in the hopes of saving more »
Billy Balls & Butterflies
18 December 2011
What kind of cake do you create when Jill La Fleur sends you these inspiration boards for the Jose Villa Mexico workshop? You create a cake with fondant billy balls, more »
Things to Spend On (or: Don’t Be a Cheap-Ass Like Me)
10 December 2011
I am infamous amongst family and friends for my thriftiness, but when it comes to cake design there are several things I won’t skimp on. I am sharing a few of more »
A Shower for Ashley
27 November 2011
My sister-in-law, Ashley, got engaged last year andplanned a November 2011 wedding. I first metAshley when my now-husbandtreated her to a two-week adventure travel tour of Costa Rica for her more »
Damn You, Reality TV. Thank You, Reality TV.
18 November 2011
This post is an editorial, so no fancy pictures, just my thoughts. However, unlike most editorials that take a definite position, this one is filled with ambivalence. When I tell more »
