Kate's Baby Shower Cookies

I had the great pleasure of making Kate and Dominic's wedding cake last April. I was so excited when Kate's maid of honour, Elaine, got in touch back in March to order some cookies for a surprise baby shower for Kate. Elaine asked for the cookies to be piped in the same bright colours as the baby's nursery, the result is really fresh and pretty:

Big big congratulations to Kate and Dominic on the birth of your lovely baby girl and many thanks to Elaine for thinking of iced to help mark this special occasion!

Monogram cookie favours

I've got a little bit behind in my blog posting! We made these pretty monogramed lemon flavoured lilac cookies for a lovely couple last week. The bride, who is from America, had a monogram theme running through the day and the piped design we used for the cookies mimiced that of their gorgeous letterpress stationery. Very pretty!

Baby Shower Cookies

Baby showers are yet another lovely idea which we have transported across the pond from America.  They are a wonderful excuse for ladies (and men too should they fancy) to gather together before (or sometimes after) the birth of a baby to offer support and friendship and they are a fabulous reminder to the mum to be that she has a network of friends to call upon after such a life changing experience.  Typically guests bring small gifts for the baby and the hostess (normally a close friend) organises drinks and nibbles for the guests to feast upon.  There's no more perfect fare for baby showers than cupcakes and cookies in my opinion!  I made these cookies for a shower just last week: