Over 25,000 people attended Cake International last weekend… so that explains it! What a show, what a buzz, what a busy stand we had! This is Lindy’s 9th NEC Cake show and this year was bigger and better than ever. Months and months of preparation went into our stand. We spend hours brain storming about […]
Cake Inspirations
NEC: Making the most of Cake International 2011 – Our Tips:
It’s less than 2 weeks to go until Cake International 2011 and it’s all hands on deck here at Lindy’s Cakes, to get everything ready in time!! We want you to get the most out of your day at the show, so here are some top tips to ensure you have a fabulous time. First […]
New students create mini cakes
I love mini cakes; whether they are cute and adorable or bite-sized packages of sophistication, making and decorating mini cakes is always fun, there is no pressure, you can experiment with design and colour and if you’re not happy with the result it really doesn’t matter you, can always have another go! Which is why […]
Opalescent colour palette for mini cakes
“Colour is my day-long obsession, joy and torment” is a quote from Claude Monet, the founder of French impressionist painting…And yesterday I had to agree with him! I am sure many of you know that I love to use colour on my cakes and I like to try new combinations to see what I can […]
Lindy’s Cake Stencil Workshop March 2011
We could not have been more excited about this new Lindy Smith Stencil Technique Course. Is this the start of a new sugarcraft technique love affair? We think it is! Cakefriends let me introduce you to the…drumroll…Stencil. Today Lindy taught her first Stencil class and judging by how well this class was received by our […]
Our Photoshoot for Lindy’s new book!
Last week can only be described as a glorious shambles at Lindy’s Cakes HQ… all in pursuit of celluloid perfection of course! Our office has been transformed into a photographic studio and Lindy’s office is packed with beautiful props…fabrics, vintage crockery, jewellery, lace, toys… Lindy and I have had the lovely task, not arduous at […]