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Archive for February, 2008

Kickbacks and Collusion in the Wedding Industry

Tuesday, February 26th, 2008


It’s a subject that not many people know about, and that isn’t talked about often enough!. If you, as a bride, are going to be denied / strongly encouraged against having the wedding you really want, you have the right to know what the true motivation is - money.
I was watching 27 Dresses with my friend Lynnie recently - nurturing my mega crush on James Marsden, of course - when he said the line about collusion among wedding cake bakers. Of course, I got a friendly prod and a giggle when he said that, but it really got me to thinking.While I’m not aware of any collusion amongst local cake bakers, many brides are subjected to the effects of collusion in the wedding industry. It’s a bit of a hush-hush subject - and I know I’m going to take heat for this article - but some things really need to be said.

Hrm. So much to say.. where to start? (more…)

Symbiosis in the Workplace

Monday, February 4th, 2008


Like many online business owners, I get a LOT of email. Questions about ordering, RSVPs for tastings, fan mail, questions about tecnhiques from fellow cake decorators, and more.  Lately I’ve been getting a lot of email on the same two subjects. Given recent lack of inspiration for blog entries, I figured this would be a great topic for a new entry!

The two subjects?  The photography on my website, and the clear cake stands I use.   Interestingly enough, the two are related! You see, I’m not really a one person operation - my husband helps me a lot with the non-baking stuff.  He is the one who takes the professional photos of my work, and he also builds custom stands for me!

My husband is actually a professional photographer - mostly weddings, but getting more into product photography. He is the proprietor behind Happenstance Photography (www.happenstancephoto.com). (more…)