Karen Smallbone

Have you used our products in a unique and creative way? We would love to see what you have created. Send me your photos. We would love to show everyone what you have made. We love great ideas and beautiful things.
We would also love to see the decor at your wedding or event. If you see something that you think we would love, send us a link or photo of it.

We were featured in the Weddingbells “Your day, your way - 3 Inspiring Ideas for your Wedding Day” newsletter. Check out the complete page here.

Weddingbells.ca is full of great information and resources for your wedding. They also have a great forum where you can chat with other brides and exchange ideas.

I’m very excited. I just got a macbook. I’ve never had my own computer before. I’ve always had to share with Rich. But this one is all mine and I love it. I can sit outside and answer email while I watch the boys play. It’s great.

Now I’m on a quest for a funky bag to carry my shiny new macbook in. Does anyone know where I can get one? I would like something in pink and brown or another fun colour combination or a cool pattern. If you know of anywhere or you have a cool one yourself, I would love to hear from you.

I’ll keep you posted about my search. I’m hoping to find one soon. I hate waiting. I’m just not that patient.

I love handbags and I love these. Sarah of Sarah and Company makes funky and gorgeous handbags. If I had an unlimited supply of money, I would buy all of the handbags on her site. Here are a few of my favourites.

I met Erika, owner of Petite Parfait, at Brides on Bloor way back in October. She creates the most beautiful couture flower girl dresses. The fabric she uses is gorgeous Silk dupioni and is available in lots of colours. Erika custom makes each dress to the measurements of your flower girl.

I guess it’s a good thing that I don’t have a girl. If I did, she would always be dressed in one of these amazing dresses complete with matching ballet slippers. I’m in love with the contrasting sashes.

Petite Parfait also creates christening gowns, super cute outfits for boys, ring pillows, jewellery and accessories.

If you are looking for a gorgeous dress for your flower girl visit Petite Parfait.

Finally, here is part 2 of the great cake artists I met at the Wedding Show at the Carlu back in January.

Yummy Stuff

I am in love with brown and pink and the ladies at Yummy Stuff have created a beautiful cake in these colours. They also make super cute cookies that would make great favours for your shower or wedding. They even can make cookies to match your wedding cake. They also make the most delicious cupcakes. I had the pleasure of sampling the Raspberry and Red Velvet flavours during the show. YUMMY!

LPK’s Culinary Groove

Leisa’s cakes are fun and funky. Her signature green cake is topped with a sugar sculpture. Not only are the cakes a work of art, they taste wonderful too. She uses organic and in-season ingredients to create her delicious cakes. As well as making gorgeous cakes, Lesia makes lovely cupcakes. Decorated with edible, organic flowers, they taste as good as they look. If you are looking for something a bit different, LPK’s is the place for you.

With all of these great cake artists out there, it would be hard to choose just one to create your dream cake. It was a pleasure to meet everyone at the show. Each one of these artists is highly skilled and a professional at what they do.

I’m back in the office after a week of much needed relaxation. I had a great time in Dominican Republic despite the constant rain. I did get in 2 full days of sun so that was nice. It was my birthday while I was away and I returned home to a nice dinner, flowers and a brand new dishwasher. You know that you really are a domestic goddess when you get a dishwasher for your birthday and you are happy about it.
Thank you to Richard who looked after things while I was gone and also looked after the boys. I think he needs a vacation now after that.