January in Alberta doesn’t ease in politely. It arrives with intention. Long nights. Deep cold. The kind of quiet that settles into your bones. And every year, right around the time the Christmas music stops and the bins come out, there’s that moment—when the house suddenly feels… bare. Almost shocked by the absence of twinkle lights and evergreen boughs. Like the warmth packed up and left with the ornaments. This year, I decided not to let that happen. Instead of treating Ja

For years, dessert played a quiet role at weddings. A cake cut, a plated dessert served at the table, a sweet ending to the evening. But weddings are evolving and dessert is no longer a footnote. In 2026, wedding cakes and dessert bars are becoming fully integrated into the design and flow of the day. They’re interactive. Visual. Experiential. Something guests move toward, talk about, photograph, and remember long after the night ends. Dessert bars are replacing traditional

Expectations are a funny thing. You can’t help but picture how things will go, especially when the word Vogue  is involved. You imagine grandeur, flawless execution, breathtaking photos, and your work displayed in all its glory. But reality often has other plans. And as much as it can sting in the moment, it’s in those very contrasts—between expectation and reality—that the best lessons hide. The only "cake" photo that was taken, by my friend Karina The Reality Check There we

The days between Christmas and New Year’s can feel heavy with pressure to rest and be productive at the same time. In this reflective post, I share why the in-between days are emotionally complicated, how social media fuels comparison, and why slowing down, reflecting on growth, and simply being is often where creativity quietly returns.

Bring timeless warmth home this season. Discover how to create an Old World Christmas filled with vintage charm, handmade touches, and cozy nostalgia — inspired by Little Women and complete with shoppable links. An Old World Christmas: Bringing Nostalgia Home There’s something about Christmas that makes us long for the past. The way candlelight used to dance across frosted windows. Or how gifts were wrapped with paper and ribbon instead of tape and glitter. This year, I wan

Sometimes you don’t realize how long you’ve been circling the promise. Years ago, I wrote those words in a blog post I called My Jericho. I thought I was capturing the moment everything changed—the moment I finally left my safe, secure career in healthcare to step into my dream of being a full-time cake artist. I thought that was the big leap, the final wall coming down, the victory. But what I’ve learned since then is this: Some promises require more than one lap. Some dream

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You know that thick, ultra-sweet frosting from the grocery store? The kind that leaves your teeth tingling and your water bottle working...

Some of the best ideas start with six little words: “I have an idea — hear me out.” That’s exactly how this dreamy collaboration with my...

I always get a little introspective this time of year. Maybe it’s the birthday vibes, maybe it’s the fact that I’m officially in my...

Let’s talk about lemon and lavender. One’s bright and zesty, the other smells like a trip to the spa. Put them together in a scone, and you’ve got yourself the kind of treat that says “I definitely have my life together” (even if you’re still in pajama pants at 2 PM with flour in your hair—we’ve all been there).

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