Kate Spade Inspired Bridal Shower at Greenhouse Winery in Irwin, PA

Kate Spade Inspired Bridal Shower at Greenhouse Winery in Irwin, PA

You know how you can just tell from the start when something is going to be good? That’s how I felt when Barb first contacted me about her daughter’s bridal shower.  It was a Kate Spade themed shower, so that was my first clue.  Bright 

Blush, Black Lace, and Pearl Wedding at Rizzo’s in Crabtree, PA

Blush, Black Lace, and Pearl Wedding at Rizzo’s in Crabtree, PA

Lauren knew what she wanted when it came to her wedding cake.  It was clear to me from our initial emails that she gave much consideration to her wedding theme, decor, and overall “look.” She had planned a blush pink, black lace, and pearl inspired 

Shannon’s Carousel Horse Themed First Birthday Cake

Shannon’s Carousel Horse Themed First Birthday Cake

It is nearly one month after Shannon celebrated her first birthday and I am still in love with the details and how this cake came together. When Amanda, Shannon’s mother, contacted me about creating a carousel cake for her daughter’s first birthday, she said that 

Gender Reveals

Gender Reveals

Oh, pregnancy! I don’t think I’m out of line to say that pregnancy is full of emotions. Emotions of every kind–excitement, nervousness, panic, joy, love, fear, gratitude, sorrow, and the list goes on and on and on. And if you’re anything like me, I experienced 

Jack’s 6th Birthday

Jack’s 6th Birthday

As you can imagine, birthday cakes are kind of a big deal in our house.  I always let my boys choose their cake, so we start talking about birthday cake themes several months before the actual birthday celebration.  Typically, Jack is my steadfast, predictable child 

Birthday’s All Around!

Birthday’s All Around!

I have always loved the game show “Family Feud.”  From the comfort of my living room couch, I am pretty good at it, too! If they were to survey 100 people about occasions where cake is served, birthday’s would HAVE to be at the top 

It Starts With One

It Starts With One

About two years ago, I saw one of those motivational pictures on Pinterest that said, “If you can’t stop thinking about it, it’s worth going after.”  It didn’t attribute the quote to anyone in particular, so I can just assume that it’s a general piece 

New Baby, New Logo, New Orders

New Baby, New Logo, New Orders

There have been some big things happening here at Four Oaks Bakery! First and foremost, we welcomed our third son, Waylon, at the end of January.  We have spent the last month getting to know each other and navigating our new reality as a family of 

A Special Birthday

A Special Birthday

Every birthday cake that I create is special, but I had a personal connection to this particular cake. We celebrated my husband’s grandmother’s 85th birthday this past weekend with nearly all of her children, grandchildren, and great-grandchildren. Maureen has been so welcoming to me since 

Gender Reveal Cake and Cupcakes

Gender Reveal Cake and Cupcakes

I was given the privilege of creating a cake and cupcakes for a gender reveal party this past weekend. I received a sealed envelope with the sonogram and gender of the baby– the sonogram tech and I were the only people to know if it