8 Mar 2014

Happy 25th! :)

One of our nieces turns 25 today, Happy Birthday M! The cake was baked and decorated by her mother, one of my TWO sisters who live on the U.S. east coast… clearly, kitchen skills run in the family… :)

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7 Responses

Dreaming! says:

March 9, 2014 at 7:25 am

Happy Birthday! Lovely cake. Yes, obviously you have all great skills.
shiko-chan says:

March 9, 2014 at 9:18 am

holy cow. is that fondant? and the lily is so realistic! congratulations and happy birthday :)
Thel from Florida says:

March 9, 2014 at 9:32 am

Wow, Super Ganda!!! Happy Birthday and God Bless always.
Khew says:

March 9, 2014 at 1:22 pm

With appropriately matching linen to boot!
Susan says:

March 9, 2014 at 6:25 pm

Just beautiful!
Avid Thinker says:

March 9, 2014 at 10:46 pm

It looks yummy and I’m sure it tastes even yummier! :=)
odessa says:

March 10, 2014 at 9:58 am

so nice..:) those lilies look terrific!

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