I’m delighted to have been shortlisted for ‘Cake Decorator of the Year‘ in the new Cake Decorating Heaven Magazine Awards! I had no idea these awards were happening so am thrilled to be in the running for this title. Can I ask for your vote? I am one of eleven cake decorators shortlisted for this […]
International guest at KUCHENLIEBE (Cake Love) Exhibition, Germany – My Experience
Being in Germany in the run-up to Christmas is, I think, the best time to visit, so I was thrilled to be asked to be part of the Kuchenliebe exhibition in Bremen last month. The exhibition was being held in the Ova Arena, across a rather windy concourse behind Bremen railway station. Once inside, and […]
How to make unique sugar snowflakes using sugarcraft cutters
Creating unique sugar snowflakes is a wonderfully absorbing and fun activity for a winters afternoon. I love the way dreaming up new variations stretches my creativity and makes me think. After all, we’ve all been led to believe that every snowflake is different, each one a unique crystalline art form. To me, it seems only […]
Traditional Christmas carol inspires Lindy’s colourful Christmas cake design
Shush…don’t tell anyone…. but there are less than 4 weeks until Christmas! Now I love Christmas, I love the excitement of my young nieces and nephews, I’m very partial to a glass or two of spiced mulled wine and I adore the woody pine scent of a freshly cut and decorated Christmas tree. What I […]
International tutor Lindy Smith teaches sugarcraft and cake decorating around the globe
Waiting in Airports is always a necessity when, as an international tutor, I teach classes outside the UK. Right now, I am in the departure lounge at Birmingham International Airport, on my way to the ‘CakeLove’ and Christmas show in Bremen Germany. As always, I’m thrilled to be invited and looking forward to inspiring, sharing […]
Lindy’s magical experience – Demonstrating cake decorating at Windsor Castle’s festival weekend
Windsor Castle is the oldest and largest occupied castle in the world and has to be the most fabulous venue where I’ve ever worked. I was thrilled to be asked and felt really privileged to be given this opportunity to work in such a stunning and historic setting. I had an amazing time over the […]