Sunday Sweets: Winter Has Come

I live in Florida for a few reasons, my friends, none of which include having to wear two pairs of pants and 6 layers of sweaters. Indoors.

Yes, it's a frigid 67 degrees F in my office right now, and yes, I am a pansy. That's why I live in Florida. (See? Full circle.)

Anyway, if anything will make these frigid conditions bearable, it's a) my electric blanket, and b) some pretty winter cakes.

SO LET'S DO THIS.

(By Roses and Bows Cakery)

Shining, shimmering, splendid! And Aladdin quotes aside, that misty forest silhouette is positively dreamy.

(By CakesDecor member Alina Vaganova)

It says something when you start to daydream about wearing the fondant mittens. But seriously, how cute are these??

(By Sainte G. Cake Company)

These soft watercolors are perfection. And did you notice the oh-so-subtle color stripe on top?

Ermergersh, you guys. Er. MERGERSH. Look!

(By Cottontail Cake Studio)

Squeeee!
I love how the narwhal looks like he's policing the penguin. Like, "One at a time, now, no rough-housing!" And do you see the penguin covering its eyes? Ack! SO CUTE.

More icy elegance:

(By Victoria Made)

It's like a fire made of icicles, or a feathery column of smoke! Now, raise your hand if you want to see how they cut it. [raises hand]

Oooh, and here's an Aurora Borealis... in cake!

(By Oakleaf Cakes)

Gorgeous!

More cuteness for those planning a baby shower this winter:

(By McGreevy Cakes)

I really like the lime green and gray combo.

This one looks like a porcelain painting:

(By N. Josefsen via Flickr)

You almost expect it to light up from the inside, right?

Ok, I know, I KNOW - this next one is undeniably Christmassy. But look!

(By Clairelle Cakes)

Pastel sparkly prettiness!

And the deer kind of look like patronuses from Harry Potter, so, you know... BONUS.

I saved the best for last, though.

BEHOLD! It's me, in cake form!

(By Sweet Obsessions Cake Co.)

Just add about 5 layers of sweaters on top. :D

Happy Sunday, everyone! Stay warm out there!

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One good thing about sweater weather: NEW SWEATERS. So I thought I'd show you the prettiest one on my wish list right now:

Zesica Rainbow Block Sweater

All those pictures are from customer reviews, since the product photos make it look super faded. Plus it has pockets! Eeee! Need.

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And from my other blog, Epbot:

In With The New

It's officially a new year, minions. A fresh start. A time to shake off the doldrums of 2020, and embrace the new adventures that await us in 2021.

Because you... are a unicorn.

A funky, pox-riddled unicorn.

...Or you could be mixed with a cheetah. Who also has the pox.

And baby, you... are a firework.

Or maybe a fountain.

Depends how much you've had to drink.

And just like a kite on the wind, you... can SOAR.

...or crash, burn, and poop your pants.

So raise a glass - or half a mermaid

And let those balloons drop!

Or... escape the picnic basket?

I'll admit, the metaphor's getting a little muddied here.

Whatever. My point is, this year, minions, don't hang on to the wreckage of 2020.

Instead, look forward to the wreckage of 2021. You know, like this:

PERFECT.

Thanks to Emma C., Kristine, Jessica C., Courtney R., Natalie K., & Greg T. for capturing the moment your daughter was pretty much all of us.

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P.S. Hey all you know what would make the new year better? Giant comfy monster slippers:

Monster Paw Slippers

I'm actually wearing big badger feet slippers at the moment, but they don't have much of an insole, so these look like a serious upgrade. Plus, extra ankle coverage. Mmmm.

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And from my other blog, Epbot: