Wednesday, June 3, 2015

Let Them Eat Cake


One last post about my London holiday.
I was having a morning coffee in the cafe in Russel Square
when I saw something fun - a book launch was being set up.
 The book is called 'The Cake Shop in the Garden'
and the idea behind the display was a completely edible garden.

The launch itself was a few hours away so I couldn't stay
but they were happy to let me take some photos.
I think my favorite is the battenberg cake carpet.
Or the back wall completely made of cake slices.
Or the sprinkle covered funnel.
Or the cupcakes.

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  1. Magali@TheLittleWhiteHouseJune 3, 2015 at 8:20 AM

    That is so adorable!

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  2. homemade@myplaceJune 3, 2015 at 9:16 AM

    amazing and really yummy!!!!!
    xxxxxx ale

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  3. mamasmercantileJune 3, 2015 at 9:50 AM

    I have never seen anything like it, amazing.

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  4. GillianJune 3, 2015 at 10:01 AM

    What a delicious looking edible garden! I love your new layout.

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  5. ScrapJune 3, 2015 at 10:25 AM

    Very nice garden !

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  6. PennyJune 3, 2015 at 10:41 AM

    Thank goodness it wasn't raining! X

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    1. handmade by amaliaJune 8, 2015 at 3:56 PM

      You know, I never thought of that! I can't imagine...

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  7. Nancy ChanJune 3, 2015 at 11:48 AM

    Amazing! Very creative and great idea!

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  8. Ellie FosterJune 3, 2015 at 12:02 PM

    Dear Amalia
    What an imaginative and creative way to stage a book launch.
    Best wishes
    Ellie

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  9. UnknownJune 3, 2015 at 2:12 PM

    Such a great idea.Everything looks so yummy....Have a great week.
    Hugs
    Caroline

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    1. handmade by amaliaJune 8, 2015 at 3:58 PM

      Thanks for visiting me Caroline and for the lovely comment.

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  10. EG CameraGirlJune 3, 2015 at 2:30 PM

    Oh my goodness! This edible garden is amazing!

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  11. Maya KuzmanJune 3, 2015 at 2:37 PM

    Oh my Gosh! This is fantastic and what a fabulous idea for a book launch! Just appropriate for the book's name!

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    1. handmade by amaliaJune 8, 2015 at 3:58 PM

      I have the book as well. We'll see what it's about.

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  12. September VioletsJune 3, 2015 at 2:44 PM

    What an amazing display! I was wondering if that was a carpet made of cake before I read the bottom. I had to go back and look at everything again. Sweet!!
    Wendy

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  13. Luciana F. DamianoJune 3, 2015 at 2:52 PM

    Sensational!
    I loved the photos !!

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  14. La Table De NanaJune 3, 2015 at 3:54 PM

    I was just goinf to say..love the carpet!
    What a darling display!
    I can see you enjoying it..I would have also!

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    1. handmade by amaliaJune 8, 2015 at 4:00 PM

      Yes, it's as if it was made especially for us. Some people walked by and didn't even look.

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  15. Magia da InêsJune 3, 2015 at 5:08 PM

    ჱه° ·. Incrível, gostei mais do vaso de violetas.
    Ótimo restinho de semana
    cheio de saúde e harmonia!

    ⋰˚هჱ
    ╱/ Beijinhos.

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  16. Marilyn @ MountainTopSpiceJune 3, 2015 at 8:04 PM

    What an incredible delicious idea! My goodness.... how creative to come up with an edible book launch... how incredible that they allowed you pictures of the event! A wall of cake slices... yum! Thanks for sharing, made my day! :)

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  17. Kim June 3, 2015 at 8:36 PM

    What a great party idea. Some people are so creative!

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  18. Géraldine B.June 3, 2015 at 9:59 PM

    Impressive creativity !!! That's amazing !

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  19. Helen PhilippsJune 3, 2015 at 11:05 PM

    Amazing! I liked the Battenberg cake carpet the most! Such a fun way to publicise the book :)
    Helen xox

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  20. TammyJune 3, 2015 at 11:05 PM

    That's a whole lot of work. Very creative. It may be edible, but I have a feeling no one is eating it at the end of the day. :) Best wishes, Tammy

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    1. handmade by amaliaJune 8, 2015 at 4:02 PM

      An amazing amount of work. They were there hours before to set the garden up and I can't imagine how long it took to bake everything.

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  21. Amy at love made my homeJune 3, 2015 at 11:35 PM

    Wow, that is a creative way to launch a book isn't it!!! They should have had a team of bloggers there to promote it, that is the sort of thing that we bloggers love isn't it!! Glad for you that you got to see it and then share it with us!! xx

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    1. handmade by amaliaJune 8, 2015 at 4:05 PM

      It was a wonderful experience for me not just because it was pretty and fun. It was not only creative, it was very professionally done and great to see all the work behind the scenes.

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  22. StaceyJune 4, 2015 at 3:05 AM

    How neat! As I looked at each picture I kept wondering....what is this exactly? It makes perfect sense now. :)

    The books sounds like something enjoyable too.

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  23. UnknownJune 4, 2015 at 11:09 AM

    Wow, what an amazing book launch!!!!

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    1. handmade by amaliaJune 8, 2015 at 4:07 PM

      If I could I would bake little rabbits and stars and flowers. All your creations would make lovely cakes.

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  24. AnnMarie aka Vintage Junkie aka NaNaJune 4, 2015 at 2:25 PM

    How creative those Londoners are!! Love the potted plant cake. I wonder if you stayed if they were giving out bites of cake to eat?!!

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    1. handmade by amaliaJune 8, 2015 at 4:08 PM

      OK, now you're breaking my heart, it never occurred to me that they'll be giving out samples :-)

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  25. ConniecrafterJune 4, 2015 at 3:50 PM

    Oh wow that is a clever idea for a book launch, neat that they let you take pictures!

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    1. handmade by amaliaJune 8, 2015 at 4:09 PM

      They had two professional photographers and one of them was chatting to me the whole time. I was a bit intimidated, but I did have my new camera so it was all good :-)

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  26. Sunflowers With SmilesJune 4, 2015 at 4:15 PM

    Love the creativity! I just found that the book is available on Amazon. Have a great day...

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    1. handmade by amaliaJune 8, 2015 at 4:09 PM

      I have it! It looks like a good summer book, I'll let you know.

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  27. DD's CottageJune 4, 2015 at 5:21 PM

    Very creative and interesting! Great idea for a book launch

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  28. Gloria BakerJune 4, 2015 at 6:52 PM

    Look amazing and fun Amalia! Sooo beautiful I love all!!
    xo

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  29. Gloria BakerJune 4, 2015 at 6:53 PM

    I love the pot cake!! Beautiful!!

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  30. DewenaJune 4, 2015 at 7:17 PM

    Can you believe that! I'm so glad you showed us the whole story behind the flowerpot pic from your previous post. What a creative idea, even the watering can and the thingamajig--that you poke in ground to plant bulbs, can't remember its name. Someone went to a lot of trouble but was very successful!

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  31. Lara B.June 4, 2015 at 9:21 PM

    Oh my goodness Amalia - such wonderful imagination the bakers have! Even the watering can is decorated with sprinkles!

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    1. handmade by amaliaJune 8, 2015 at 4:29 PM

      Imagination and a strong back :-) Can you imagine the work they've put in?

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  32. AnonymousJune 5, 2015 at 5:53 AM

    Amazing!!!!Oh my goodness!
    Such a lovely and sweet garden!!
    All is cute!
    The cake of the flowerpot is a great idea!
    I am exciting now♡♡

    akiko

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  33. Enara GirlJune 5, 2015 at 5:22 PM

    That is super cool. It is the first time that I see an edible garden. Enjoy your weekend dear!

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  34. TexWisGirlJune 5, 2015 at 7:25 PM

    just too cute! now i want a flower pot cake with a bunch of vanilla ice cream, thank you. :)

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    1. handmade by amaliaJune 8, 2015 at 4:30 PM

      You're welcome! I want a red barn, pretty horses and lots and lots of birds :-)

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  35. Julie's LifestyleJune 5, 2015 at 7:31 PM

    Wow that is amazing for the book launch. I love the pretty cake. Have a nice day and weekend!

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  36. Parsimonious Décor DarlingJune 5, 2015 at 10:03 PM

    What whimsical fun, Amalia! I would not be able to pick a favorite, either! ;)

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  37. SavoringTime in the KitchenJune 5, 2015 at 10:34 PM

    That is so clever! I would not have realized the back wall was made of cake slices had you not mentioned it. I love the pansy pot cake!!

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  38. AnnaJune 5, 2015 at 11:22 PM

    Yummy...
    Have a delicious weekend !
    Anna

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  39. Celestina MarieJune 6, 2015 at 12:38 AM

    Hi Amalia, this is the best setting for launching a book I'd ever seen. Love the cake and all the fun and edible displays. The brick wall is incredible. So nice they let you take these great pics.
    Love it. Have a great weekend.
    Hugs, CM

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  40. Liz That Skinny Chick Can BakeJune 6, 2015 at 4:47 AM

    Wow! So many special touches! All the cakes look incredible!!

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  41. Gumbo LilyJune 6, 2015 at 6:15 AM

    I'll take a bite of each, please. I just love those pretty sugar flowers that the Brits have. I don't think ours in the USA are as pretty.

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    1. handmade by amaliaJune 8, 2015 at 4:33 PM

      We don't have anything like that around here either.

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  42. From The HeartJune 6, 2015 at 12:30 PM

    Amazing cakes!I like the flower pot!

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    1. handmade by amaliaJune 8, 2015 at 4:34 PM

      Thanks dear Heart! And thanks for the nice visit.

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  43. From The HeartJune 6, 2015 at 12:30 PM

    Amazing cakes!I like the flower pot!

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  44. PoppyJune 6, 2015 at 4:45 PM

    How unique! I'm sure your photos did the goodies justice! Thanks for the sweet treats!

    xo
    Poppy

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  45. SuzanJune 6, 2015 at 5:02 PM

    WOW!!! What a fantastic cake and love the rose cupcakes!!! Almost hate to see people eating them!!

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    1. handmade by amaliaJune 8, 2015 at 4:35 PM

      Well, I didn't stick around so I was spared the sacrilege :-)

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  46. Betsy@My Salvaged TreasuresJune 6, 2015 at 5:43 PM

    Oh my goodness! What an amazing display of yummy taste treats. Someone's creative mind has been working overtime. Love this!

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  47. susanJune 6, 2015 at 6:03 PM

    Oh, how clever. What an incredible way to launch a cake cookbook! The flowerpot is just unbelievable. And a wall of cake slices - just delicious!

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  48. StephanieJune 6, 2015 at 8:11 PM

    Oh, how fun and absolutely adorable! Those treats look incredible! Hugs to you!

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  49. LindaJune 6, 2015 at 11:52 PM

    I love the birdbath full of yummy goodies. Great idea for a party or summer wedding reception. Linda@Wetcreek Blog

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    1. handmade by amaliaJune 8, 2015 at 4:37 PM

      Perfect for a summer wedding, I didn't think of that.

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  50. Red Rose AlleyJune 7, 2015 at 3:37 AM

    Amalia,
    Oh my gosh, a garden cake where everything is edible! This is darling, and I especially liked those red rose cupcakes. What a clever idea.

    Have a fun weekend, Amalia.

    ~Sheri

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  51. Carla from The RiverJune 7, 2015 at 5:38 AM

    Hi,
    This is just amazing. I love it. What a fun idea and a lot of creativity!
    Carla

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  52. VeeJune 7, 2015 at 6:02 AM

    How clever! I'm going back to take a closer look!

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  53. VeggieMummyJune 7, 2015 at 9:21 AM

    What a great idea for the book launch. All of it looks yummy and I love the flower pot cake. Thank you for sharing this. xx

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  54. VeggieMummyJune 7, 2015 at 9:21 AM

    What a great idea for the book launch. All of it looks yummy and I love the flower pot cake. Thank you for sharing this. xx

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  55. Carolina G. TicalaJune 7, 2015 at 10:37 AM

    I want to try the cupkake!!!kiss

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  56. Carolina G. TicalaJune 7, 2015 at 10:38 AM

    I want to try the cupkake!!!kiss

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  57. gillyJune 7, 2015 at 11:52 AM

    Oh wow, that is just fabulous! Imagine having a garden full of yummy cakes - and no weeds! That's my kind of garden :-)
    Happy weekend, hugs xx

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    1. handmade by amaliaJune 8, 2015 at 4:38 PM

      Unless of course the weeks were made of something yummy as well. A challenge!

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  58. Debbie-Dabble Blog and A Debbie-Dabble ChristmasJune 7, 2015 at 2:57 PM

    O MY!! What a cute post!! Love everything about it!! Adorable!!

    Thanks so much for stopping by!!

    Hugs,
    Deb

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  59. ANNEJune 7, 2015 at 3:52 PM

    OMIGOSH what fun is that?! Love those cakes!!! (and that bike really caught my eye too) Happy Sunday!

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  60. ANNEJune 7, 2015 at 3:52 PM

    OMIGOSH what fun is that?! Love those cakes!!! (and that bike really caught my eye too) Happy Sunday!

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  61. TLadyJune 7, 2015 at 4:34 PM

    Thank you for visiting my blog Amalia & leaving some love! YOU look like you are quite busy too! What FABULOUS photos & FUN ADVENTURES you've been on! Thank you for sharing with all of us! LOVE the flower pot cake! ;)

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    1. handmade by amaliaJune 8, 2015 at 4:41 PM

      I'm not done yet! One adventure still to come in June and it's busty time at work for the rest of the summer.

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  62. elhadadepapel.comJune 8, 2015 at 12:41 AM

    La tarta de maceta es estupendisima!

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    1. handmade by amaliaJune 8, 2015 at 4:43 PM

      I've been trying to leave you some comments but every time I try I'm told off for being a spammer and my comments are rejected :-(

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  63. LjubinkaJune 11, 2015 at 3:13 PM

    So beautiful, very cute!
    Follow on Pinterest?
    Happy weekend.:*

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  64. RueJune 11, 2015 at 7:23 PM

    Oh wow, Amelia... That's incredible! I didn't even realize the wall was edible too. So cute :)

    xo

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  65. SarahJune 13, 2015 at 8:12 AM

    What a fun event to stumble upon. Very clever cake!

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    1. handmade by amaliaJune 17, 2015 at 7:08 AM

      I think that was half the fun, that we found it be accident.

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  66. Wonky PatchworkJune 14, 2015 at 1:05 PM

    What an amazing display, I don't think I could pick a favourite either, it all looks incredible.

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