No One Will EVER KNOW

To quote absolutely no one, piping mistakes happen. A slip of the wrist, a miscommunication, a minor earthquake - for whatever reason, sometimes things go wrong with your order, and that's when many bakers get to practice their most undervalued skill set: sighing a lot and calling their managers.

Still, the good news is that professional bakers are, in fact, professionals, meaning these ninja-like icing sleuths can leap into action, repairing even the most heinous of cake crimes with a single, uh...

Never mind.

Granted, some of them can be a little more subtle than others:

(I did say "a little.")

Then again, erasing names on birthday cakes is the most common correction bakers have to make, so it goes without saying that they are really, really bad at it.

There are plenty of techniques besides the scrape & smear up there, though. Other options include:

- Airbrushed Blobs

- Icing Blobs

- Icing Blobs Of Unusual Size

- The Sprinkle Dump (Oy!)

And for a real clean sweep:

- Stick A Smaller Cake Board On Top Of It And Just Start Over

There's nothing quite like watching a master at work.

Scoff if you like, but these bakers do deserve our occasional sympathy. I mean, sometimes your piping bag runs out of icing, and then what? THEN WHAT??

Oh. I guess that.

And, sure, wiping off a bunch of red icing may have accidentally made Mr. Cookie here look like a blood-soaked serial killer, but let's focus on the important part:

NEW WINDOW DISPLAY!

So at the end of the day you can rest easy, bakers, knowing all your efforts have not been in vain.

And that's no mistake.

(Well, ok, it is, but you know what I mean.)

Thanks to Kori R., James D., Stephanie J., Saara, Renee R., Kathie, Sydnia Y., Laura W., Charisse J., & Dustin A. for the reminder that turnabout is foreplay fare play.

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P.S. Speaking of things that make your head hurt, a friend recently got me this gel cap for my migraines, and sweet icy Stay Puft, y'all, it's amazing:

Migraine Hot/Cold Gel Cap
 

 I have a huge head and a lot of hair, so it's pretty snug on me, but the extra pressure with the cold is heavenly during a migraine. I used to hold a cold pack and keep shifting it around from side to side, but this wraps my entire skull in a cooling hug. Ahhhh so good.

I keep the gel cap sealed in the fridge all the time now, so I can grab it as soon as a headache starts up. The cold only lasts 15-20 minutes, but it's 1000% worth it in my book, highly recommend.

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And from my other blog, Epbot:

Sunday Sweets: More Wonderland Weddings

If you want a little whimsy in your wedding, it doesn't get more classic than Alice in Wonderland. Plus there are so many great Wonderland elements to choose from! You could go super subtle with a top hat and pocket watch:

(By Sweet Violet La Belle in the UK)

Or over the top with playing cards and characters from the classic Disney film:

(By Nicola Gerrans Cake Design in the UK)

That teacup topper is my favorite part!

Here's a more formal version in bold red and white:

(By Black Cherry Cake Company in the U.K.)

I love the classic book illustrations and the little mushrooms, such a great touch.

I'm not sure I've ever seen a Wonderland cake in these colors - I like it!

(By this Cake Central user)

And look at the three teacups supporting the top hat tier - so cool!

Another oh-so-subtle number in white-on-white:

(By Sadie May Cakes in North Yorkshire, UK)

It's fun when you have to look closer to catch all the details - see the tiny mushrooms? And the "eat me" tag?

Then there are the times when you want to put the B in subtle:

(By Coxie's Cakes, permanently closed)

Yassss. Love the jewel-tone colors, and the painted gate and flowers are gorgeous.

This one was for a birthday, but it'd be just as lovely for a wedding:

(By Madl Creations in Belgium)

The soft floral pattern she used for the harlequin pattern has me swooning. Such a pretty effect.

Oooh, and look at the lace and pocket watch on this one:

(By Lovely Patisserie in France, featured here)

There are even little heart "push pins" holding on the illustrations!

More soft pastels, with the CUTEST surprise on the cake board:

(By The Frostery in the U.K.)

Dormouse in a teacup! Squeee!

This pink ombre tower gets even prettier the further down you go:

(By Sweet Ruby Cakes in Australia, featured here)

The painted red roses and little mushrooms look incredible with that pink damask.

And finally, another show-stopper with a vintage vibe that I can't get enough of:

(By Kek Couture in Turkey)

Alice isn't the only falling for this cake, you guys. WOW. The hanging plates! The doorknob and key! The White Rabbit & Alice playing cards! All surrounded by that warm moss edging on the cake board, oof. I could stare at this all day, so, so lovely.

Happy Sunday, everyone! I hope these made you feel a little more Wonder-full.

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P.S. You know what ELSE is wonder-ful? Comfy bras. And this one is my all-time favorite:

Warner's Easy Does It Seamless Wireless Bra

I own four of these, and plan to keep buying all the colors. Up 'til last year I ONLY wore wired bras - usually Warners -  and it took buying-and-returning over a dozen different brands and styles before I found a wireless one I liked. These average $25-$40 Prime, so I watch the listing and buy any color that goes on sale. Today a bunch of colors are on sale for $21, so I just picked up one in "Rosewater."

 I love the under-arm smoothing panel - no dig or pinch! - and like most Warners, these are incredibly comfortable. Be sure to check the image gallery for a better idea of how they look on larger tracts of land.

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And from my other blog, Epbot: