Sunday Sweets Mixes It Up

There's a growing trend to make every tier on multi-tiered cakes completely different from the others, and while I'm usually a matchy-matchy kinda girl, I gotta say, some of these are downright magical:

(Sweet Symphony Desserts, India)

OooOOooh. Those iridescent leaves made my jaw drop. 

 And here come some of my favorite colors:

(Tortilnico, Bulgaria)

This one feels like an entire art exhibit all by itself:

(Ami, Uganda)

I've always loved bold stripes and florals together:

(Hey There Cupcakes, San Diego)

Classic.

Here's a more modern twist on the shape:

(Kara's Couture Cakes, online tutorials)

Those teals planks are such a great contrast with the gold.

Pattern clashing looks amazing with limited colors:

(Magical Edible Art, Canada)

Like these!

(Sugar Cakes, Canada)

And I'm even more impressed when bakers make it work with a whole range of unusual combos:

(Charm City Cakes, Maryland)

There's a lot going on here to love. That ruffle? The micro beads? Amazing.

Ohhh, look at this marbling:

(Rebekah Naomi Cake Design, Virginia)

Such great colors!

I debated whether or not this next one was too weird, but I both love it and kinda want to hug it?

(Sugarpatch Cakes, UK)

Look at those awesome textures! I think the middle tier is actually covered with roses, but they look like fluffy pom-poms from here.

And finally, a modern day-glo beauty that looks like a piece of digital art come to life:

(Charm City Cakes West, Los Angeles)

That red palm frond layered over a blue flower is my favorite. So good.

I hope these made you smile, gang, and that your Sunday is extra Sweet.

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P.S. Speaking of great patterns, check out these sweet cotton dresses!

Women's Summer Dresses With Pockets

There are over 30 patterns to choose from, both with sleeves and without. I foresee some difficult decisions ahead of me. ;)

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And from my other blog, Epbot:

The 40-Year-Old Burn

Hey, you know how some women kinda dread turning 40?

Here's how to make it worse.

"Yeah, you know, REALLY emphasize that 40. So she doesn't need her glasses to see it."

"Whoops! Ah, well, same difference, am I right? HAHAHAHAHAHAwhy is Karen crying?"

And best/worst of all:

I also hear 60 is the new 80, so there's something to look forward to.

Thanks to Sue M., Anony M., & Pam H. for remembering it's the thought that counts, not the wreckerator.

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P.S. Get her this shirt to make up for the cake:

1980 "Original Parts" Tee

 :D

It also comes in pink, gray, and black!