Maybe I'm being a bit oversensitive but it's beginning to feel a tad bit *wrong* to describe a friend as "one of my oldest friends". I say that these days and I just cringe - "Did I just paint the picture of a woman with unruly chin hair and a weak pelvic floor?" There must be a better way...
*One of my girlfriends from college* - how's that? - hosted a Stella & Dot party at her house last Friday morning. Morning! I love that she did it in the MORNING, after drop-off, not at 7:30 pm on a week night when "the kids are down" and I'm wishing I was too.
But what I want to share here is not so much about Stella & Dot as it is about my "girlfriend from college" and her incredible talents in the baking department! (She had some other talents in college but they wouldn't be appropriate to discuss here.)
Ummm...did the host of the last Stella & Dot party you attended make anything like these to help ease you into your shopping experience? I'm guessing no.
Oh, sure, there were cute baubles too...
but really - look at these!
Which caused me to ask her for some images of some of her other incredible creations. Realize - she doesn't do this for a living, she just does this for sh*** and giggles!
Cookies for an oscar party!
A *Fear the Beard* cake. The hat looked real to me but it's actually 100% fondant!
Skate Rat cupcakes for her eldest son's birthday.
And my favorite, the Scooter cake for her youngest son's 4th birthday. He's depicted on top wearing his favorite t-shirt.
Look at the details - the Razor logo...the Crocs!!!
Her most recent creation - the Frankenstein cake. Incredible!!
The best part is, she saw this post of mine and noticed I suffer from something she calls 'coupler-itis'. She has asked to give me a cookie frosting tutorial ASAP and in time for the holidays. We're all set for the Monday before Thanksgiving. Stay tuned for frosted turkey leg cookies!
Meet three of my all-time favorite people: Mr. Noodle, Miss Frijoles and The 8 year old.
are you kidding me?!?! first of all - i love kate AND you!!! what amazing, talented ladies you are!! i could not have had more fun hanging with you ladies last friday and i am STILL enjoying those cookies. i am selfishly trying to make them last as long as possible... thank you for coming. thank you for the blog. i hope to see you both soon!!! xoxo
Posted by: ruthe woods | 11/07/2011 at 05:37 PM
Ok, so I do have a mole (think Cindy Crawford) that will occasionally sprout, but I'm not admitting anything about the strength of my pelvic floor! Can't wait for our Cookie Clinic! We just have to wear our new jewels while decorating!!! Love you, OLD friend!!!
Posted by: Kate | 11/08/2011 at 08:20 PM
Having been fortunate enough to partake of many of Kate's baked goods for years, I can testify that their taste is even more amazing than their beauty. She is an artist! I've had a birthday eight ball and a wedding cookie in my freezer for ages, just want to save them forever!!
Posted by: Mary | 11/09/2011 at 11:36 AM
Those cookies and cakes look amazing! how talented Kate is!
Posted by: chelsea | 11/09/2011 at 06:38 PM