Miss Mamie's Cupcakes, Cakes and Such - Happiness Baked Daily

I know a lot of our patrons are curious about what goes on behind that swinging kitchen door…so I decided to give you a sneak peak.  Well that, plus the fact that Erin shot these awesome pictures so of course I had to utilize them!  It’s not always pretty back there…often times we walk around with cornstarch on our bums, frosting in our hair, and flour on our face but we do it with style and grace.  At least that’s what I tell myself to justify my more often than not…..errr frazzled appearance at work?

As some of you may know, my favorite pastime is painting. Sooooooo of course my fav cakes are those that I get to paint on!  With my own little special blend of “food safe” ingredients (ahem, including vodka) I mix my colors and away I go.  This particular cake only called for black.  Easy Peezie Lemon Squeezie. Bon apetite!

Spring is in full swing in Georgia after a COLD winter!  Finally!  We thought we’d sweeten the deal by offering a new cupcake decorating class for all of you lovely dames in the Atlanta area.  We will be learning about the birds and the bees….no, not literally!  I will leave that fun job up to the junior high health instructor as I don’t consider myself adequately qualified:)  Instead, we will learn to make fondant birds and bees.  How fun are these?! (Pictures compliments of the lovely Erin Chupp Sintos of course:)

So if you’re looking to break out of your winter funk and want a night out on the town with your girlfriends, why not throw a little cornstarch around and try your hand at something new?  Not to mention you can impress all of your friend with your creations. And the best part?! you get to come and hang out with me for a few hours;) 

Here’s the scoop:

 1.Get together 6 or more interested girls.  It’s just $30/student

2. Parties can be booked Monday-Saturday from 7-9

3. You can bring in all your own appetizers/drink to keep ya goin!

4.You get to take 6 of your lovely cupcakes home and the know-how to make more (if you so choose) when you leave!

We don’t normally like to fan our own feathers around the bakery…but this definitely calls for it!  Erin (my beloved coworker who I’ve previously mentioned) has been featured in Atlanta Bridal Magazine for her fabulous wedding!!!  Her story is incredible and her wedding was nothing short of a modern day fairytale…in a funky/fun sort of way!  Not to mention the article mentions a Miss Mamie’s cake made by yours truly!!!  It is obvious that she has an eye for color and a vivid imagination to pull such a personalized event together by utilizing the talents of family and friends.  And is she stunning or what?!?  Some people just have it all:)

So run out and get your copy today!  Or just stop in the bakery and either Erin or I will be happy to show you her magnificent spread!

Hey All!!!  So after spending many grueling hours brainstorming ideas for Vday cupcakes I finally settled on owls.  Who doesn’t love them anyhow?  They are sure to make EVERY Valentine smile!  The best part about these lil birdies is….you can learn to DIY!!!

For all of those that have been religiously following our newsletter and peeking in the shop to inquire about classes for yourselves, your girlfriends, your moms, sisters, and daughters…the time has come!  We are offering the classes Monday through Friday from now until February 11th! So call to schedule yours a.s.a.p because the slots are filling in quick!

If you’re not “Susie Homemaker” and you’d rather just buy them from us and hand them out to your valentines …well you can do that too!!!

The BEA-UTIFUL pictures were taken by friend and coworker Erin Sintos!  For more info visit her site! Erin was gracious enough to bring in her camera to shoot our little friends in their “natural habitat.”  We pretty much love her here:)

I will be spending Valentines Day with my favorite boy in the Whole world….yep…you guessed it!  My Howard dog.  I absolutely HAD to attach a picture of him as well because I know ya’ll have been DYING to see what he’s been up to.  (It’s never usually good!)  For instance…he’s NOT supposed to be up on my chair with his dirty paws!  He’s pretty rotten and will do anything for attention….it’s hard to believe but I think it makes me love him all the more!  Wishing you a happy healthy Valentines day season filled with Love (and owl cupcakes of course:)!!!

What a morning!!!!  I’ve really been trying (without much success) to kick my bad habit of procrastinating, but lately waiting until the last minute always seems like the most practical solution….for everything!

Which explains why I was up until 1 a.m. last night making cupcakes and back up at 5a.m. this morning to get ready for my debut on Fox 5 news!  My alarm blasted on and I kept sawing logs until Ross came in my room and dragged my butt out of bed.  (Everyone should know that this scenario is usually the other way around….Ross is NOT a morning person:)  Jumped out of bed far from bright eyed and bushy tailed, threw some clothes on, put my hair in a pony,  and drove down to the bakery to get my “cupcake” on.

You know the old saying “shaking in my boots?” Well, that was me….literally.  I don’t have the greatest track record on giving presentations and I usually end up saying something completely embarassing…which is why I was wishing the newscast was not live.   Sitting in the Theatre waiting to go on was nerve racking but when it came down to it and the camera man said “you’re about to go on”  I was suddenly as calm as a cucumber.  It was fun and definitely a rush!  Hmmmm…..maybe I should look for a new career in the news business???

Nah…I would miss making little beauties like these too much!

Come in for a class this Wednesday to learn how to make them and take 6 of them home with you!!!  Can’t make it on Wednesday?  Plan your own girls night/decorating class for another time!  Call 678.290.9811 for details.

And just in case you missed it….here is the clip from the news this morning!

http://www.myfoxatlanta.com/dpp/good_day_xtra/road_warrior/Road-Warrior%3A-Christmas-in-Marietta-20101206-gda-sd

I met Kathy Swinford (Katie’s mom) one day last February when her and her mother came in for a cupcake.  We got to talking about things and soon after Kathy scheduled her bible study to meet at Miss Mamie’s one morning.  That’s when she told me that her daughter Katie was engaged and we must talk cake!

The two couldn’t be sweeter and it truely was a pleasure working with them throughout the process.  They’re practically family now!  Katie grew up near the square and got her first job working for the Jeweler on the square…and much like myself, she has always been a diamond girl!  My mom used to tease me that I liked all things shiny…what’s there not to like about a little bling?! 

Her wedding was completely fabulous from head to toe. There were candles galore, the venue looked like something that belonged in Europe, the flowers were gorgeous and there was enough cake (and cupcakes) to feed a small army.  I must admit…I was a little bit jealous;)  I didn’t catch a glimpse of Katie but I’m 100% sure she was a knockout…as she naturally is on an average day.  I can’t wait to see more pictures!  I get giddy just thinking about it!

Katie’s aunt was kind enough to order a Louis Vuitton cake for Katie’s bridal shower the day before the wedding.  The flavor…Margarita.  Completely fitting for a bunch of girls getting together to celebrate! It was a blast making this little masterpiece!  and the best part…it was a surprise!

Katie’s cake was a mixture of Carrot, Guinness, and Red Velvet.  A little something for everyone!  Kathy brought me the ribbon which she made herself!  Talk about hours of hot glue gun action!  Definitely made with love! and…if I’m not mistaken…the topper was the “something borrowed” at the wedding.  It was Tom’s parents topper at their wedding!  All in all, I’d say they definitely put a personal touch on their special day.  It was over the top and it screamed Katie….as it should!  Congratulations Mr. and Mrs. Falluco! 

Ms. Ashley Belle Larson walked into Ms. Mamie’s for the first time last July with her mom and sister Wesleigh.  We talked for a few minutes about cake decorating, I invited her to come into the bakery the following week to help with cakes, and by August 1st we were roomates!  Funny how things work out, isn’t it?

Let me tell you a few things about Ash that has led to our great friendship….

1. She loves cake decorating. (she has even pulled a few late nighters with me at the bakery….decorating cakes until 2 a.m….because that’s what friends are for, right?)

2. She is a phenomenal cook. (Who doesn’t love someone to prepare a gourmet meal for you after a long day?!)

3. She loves to dance. (We usually have dance parties in the living room after our gourmet meal….our favorite artist: Lady Gaga)

4. She loves costumes as much as I do. (Sometimes we have contests:)

5. She is motivated. (She goes to school full time AND works at the Publix bakery AND she helps at Miss Mamies AND she still manages to have fun!)

6. She loves dogs (Although she doesn’t have one of her own….Ashley and Howard have become quite close….sometimes Howard thinks she’s his girlfriend:)

7. She is selfless. (Ash always puts others in front of herself and is one of the best listeners I have ever found in a friend.)

8. She is eclectic. (Just like Ross and I….we enjoy the same weird things!)

9. She loves to laugh. (The three of us are quite electric together….mostly because we love to laugh at ourselves)

10. She is like a sister to me. (I feel like we have known one another for years and it’s only been 5 months!)

Other things Ashley and I have in common include: our birthdays are 4 days apart, we both were/are in love with American Girl Dolls,  we are both from the North (she is originally from Illinois), and we both LOVE art.

You know you’ve got it good when you find a friend that you can be completely comfortable about being yourself with.  So here’s to girl talk, cake decorating, lady gaga, dance parties, gourmet meals, french martinis and peach bellinis, birthday celebrations, cocktail rings, headbands, cold showers (because we always run out), and new friends to help us celebrate life and all that it has to offer!  We love us some Ashley Belle and are so glad she found us!  Slainte;)