‘Twas a sparkly night with games, family & 90’s nostalgia.
It has always been a dream of mine to make myself a fancy birthday cake. And not to just ‘make a cake’ but to really get into it, with all the proper tools and decorate with cake stacking, smooooth icing and piping.
But it’s been one of those, vague, “I wish I could…” dreams that always felt too silly and indulgent to actually pay attention to. So I never actually took it seriously or tuned into it enough to realise it wasn’t just wishful thinking, but something I genuinely wanted to try.
And so, I got out of my own way and I let that little daydream out from under its dusty, forgotten shelves into the bright fluorescent lights of my local cake shop.
It was my birthday present to myself. I took my time with it, learning in stages and only investing in tools when I felt more confident I could give it a red hot go.
And not only did I practically became BFF with the cake shop lady throughout the process the last couple of weeks - I did it. Dream unlocked. I finally made a (vegan, gluten free) cake with all the trimmings. And it didn’t even end up on the ceiling. (Like my 15th birthday which was the first time I tried to bake my own cake. Story for another day.)
And while it looks like my only guest was my greyhound, Eve, I assure you I was surrounded by human family too.
Gorgeous cards, the best words and the most thoughtful presents I’ve ever received. (I even got to meet the Strawbridges!) All my brothers (even the interstate one!) were there.
Currently unconvinced it could have been any more perfect.
Although, buying the box to keep the cake safe in the fridge was maybe a mistake because my brother found it in the kitchen and thought I’d actually just bought it from a shop. I spent a good while showing him evidence to convince him I wasn’t playing an April fool’s joke on everyone.
Also, back me up here that Elliott’s excited and supportive response of ‘You could go on Nailed it!’ was incredibly offensive. 🙈 I don’t think he’s actually seen the show. Ha! (He was genuinely impressed.) 💗
Much more to say but for now just wanted to share some pics.
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What an absolutely awesome looking cake and lovely day. 🤍🤍🤍