Who's ready??
It's just about birthday bonanza time in this house. Eleni will be 3 on the 20th, Nicolas 9 on the 22nd and Juliana 15 (ack) on the 27th! Count'em! Three birthdays in one week! (I know, I know...something special about the month of March) It is much better than the 3 broken arms in one year I was whining about. But golly there are cakes to make.
And because I was so completely plushed at Christmas, it's time to do my part and mix, baby. That mango mixer has been waiting for me. But I wasn't ready. Until now. I have something new to wear for the big cake-a-thon. As I sew, sketch, measure and plan through my pattern prototypes, I decided to cook one up that would compliment my new partner in the kitchen. I'm not getting all dressed up for a store bought cake mix either,...oh no. That would be like taking your brother to the prom (love you George). I shall bake from scratch, my darlings.
Now when I hear Jeff pull into the driveway in the evenings, I won't dash to change out of my pajamas, I'll just dab flour on the nose and tie this one on.
Stay tuned to the sweetest place on earth for the cake chronicles........
xoxo, AM
Ccccute apron strings, Anna Maria! Zippy Mango Machine!!! ~ Love the photos! ~ Happy Cake-walking ~
ReplyDeleteAhh you make me smile!!
ReplyDeleteI know I've said this before, maybe once or twice, but I can't wait for you to release your patterns.
i have the same fabulous mixer in tangerine, and feel the need to whip up my own hot little apron!! so inspiring...
ReplyDeleteCan't remember whether I have mentioned it but my hubby treated me to a lemon Kitchen Aid for Christmas.I love it but now I have to get a matching apron too!
ReplyDeletelove the apron! just made on out the same denyse schmidt fabric mayself.
ReplyDeleteOh my gosh that is the sweetest apron ever!!!! LOVE it! Very 50's style-awesome!!!!
ReplyDeleteAre you designing sewing patterns, too? Would love to make this one!!
Absolutely lusting after the apron. The ruching, the piping, the pockets. Oh lordy!!
ReplyDeleteFor an incredibly easy and absolutely delicious cake (and I'm not normally one for chocolate cake) try Nigella's Choc and Sour Cream cake. It's not too rich or sickly and has just the right amount of tang to it. Just a thought. Looking forward to the cake chronicles!
I received a KitchenAid Last Christmas and it is possibly the best thing my husband has ever bought me! (well, with the exception of my sewing machine, the cashmere yarn & my Louie Vitton). I need the apron now!!!
ReplyDeleteOoh..and don't forget to use your mixer for meatloaf & meat balls! So much nicer than mixing by hand!
Strawberry-Thanks for the Nigella tip! I just need to remember which one of the kids likes chocolate cake. Who wouldn't take cake advice from Strawberry Delight???
ReplyDeleteAnd thanks for your nice words :)
xo,AM
Patti, As they say here in tennessee:'I'm a aimin' to!
ReplyDeletePattern news may be a few months, hopefully by the time my new fabrics are hitting stores this spring, you'll know about when the patterns will follow.
xo,AM
I love the way the mixer seems to brighten the entire kitchen! Orange has become one of my favorite colors; it draws the eye and brightens the spirit.
ReplyDeleteWhat a stylish and smart apron!
i thought that was a dress, not an apron! it's adorable. i am 30 but i wish you were my mom!
ReplyDeleteyou're adorable in every way.
Oooh, I can't even tell you how much I love cakes from scratch! Box-cakes just seem like a travesty to me. Cute apron, too!
ReplyDeleteI love that apron--so stylish! ;)
ReplyDeleteI would want that designer apron as a designer DRESS! Sooo elegant... classy... and sexy!
ReplyDeleteI've been stuck in the house since Saturday due to icy roads and yesterday I wanted so badly to bake a cake! Unfortunately for me, I have no eggs. No cute apron or mixer either.
ReplyDeleteOh I love cake...and Homemade cake is soo much better.
ReplyDeleteMy husband bought my Kitchenaid for me for my birthday (but in black) and it is by far my favorite appliance. Have you seen the Ice Cream Maker attachment? It's VERY cool...Homemade Ice Cream AND Homemade Cake...YUM! I've got to get one myself before the summer.
Love the apron and can't wait to see your new fabric/pattern lines!
I can't decide which I love more: the mixer or the apron!
ReplyDeleteThat apron is fabulous!!
ReplyDeleteSuch a stinking cute (and little sexy) apron. I have had amazing luck with the Coconut Cake and Sour Cream pound cake recipes from Ina Garten too.
ReplyDeleteOooh - I love that apron! At first I thought it was a party dress for the party and was completeky envious. I still envy the heck outta your apron though. I would want to wear it everywhere. Your mixer is lovely as well - exactly what I would have picked. I like my white one, but its just white and tangerine is so much more cheerful and vibrant.
ReplyDeleteAck my comment got lost. Anyway, I just wanted to say that your apron is major envy worthy. I'd have to find reasons to wear something that pretty out in public. And the color of your mixer is so vibrant and cheerful.
ReplyDeleteVa-va-voom! That apron is so sexy, I just had to comment!
ReplyDeleteNow I will go back to lurking, and maybe make an apron :)
I thought it was a dress too... and I wanted to know how to get the pattern. :) I hope it's one you release, I know I'd buy it. xoxo.
ReplyDeleteI just love that mixer. Makes me wan to go bake and mine is only white.
ReplyDeleteAnd, you know how much I love sexy aprons! Too fun!
Now, that is an apron!
ReplyDeleteWOW! That apron is SEXY! And not sexy in the trashy novelty apron sexy - like classy lady sexy! I would love to make one of these!
ReplyDeleteThat apron is hot! I thought it was an evening dress too.
ReplyDeleteMy daughter Olivia is turning 15 on the 27th as well, and I too am saying "Ack"!
You are adorable! I just found you on Crafty Synergy and love every minute of what you do. I love the "Make this with me" as well. Happy B-day to the kiddos.
ReplyDeleteAmie
Love the apron. Wow its so stylish how could you cook in it.
ReplyDeleteSuzie Sews (UK)
I REALLY love that apron. Sorry to reiterate what everyone else has said. But, I do.
ReplyDeletei'm in love with this apron and your cute-overload matching kitchen! great shots.
ReplyDeleteOh my dear, I have to jump on the bandwagon, I have to join the masses, I have to be just another fish in the sea. I love, love, love your apron... wondering if you would consider selling the pattern? I am so sure me and everyone else who's smitten would be interested :)
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That is the most gorgeous apron I have ever seen. Thank you! I have been in a funk for a while and you and that apron have saved me from despair! I am making one right now.
ReplyDeletethank you nice sharing
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I am looking at old posts. I want the orange mixer!!!!!!!
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