Busy, Busy, Busy

June has been a BUSY month. And we have so much to share...so as soon as we can catch our breath and wash the powdered sugar off our hands we will bring you the pics and details.



Albert stopped by to help us out!

DASH FOR THE DRESS

Don't forget that Gainesville's own Solutions Bridal is hosting their 1st annual Dash for the Dress, a charity bridal sample sale.

The event is this Saturday, June 27th from 8AM to 12PM and a portion of the proceeds are to benefit the Susan G. Komen Breast Cancer Foundation. Designer Dresses will be priced anywhere from $99-$699 (dresses that are valued up to $5000)!

And they will also have some bridesmaids and mother of the bride dresses on sale. But the event will be cash only and they are encouraging brides to get there early because dressing rooms will be limited. In additon, there will be a large selection of veils, jewelery, and headpieces!

Brides, if you are still looking for that perfect dress, who knew you could have a designer one fit your budget!? Please contact Solutions Bridal in Gainesville at (352) 367-0070.

post linked from Masterpiece Weddings

Powers Wedding Cake

When we were asked by Susan from Power's Photography to do her daughter's wedding cake we were delighted.

In this industry you make business relationships, get to know vendors and more. We feel like we not only have a business relationship with Power's but also a friendship! It was our pleasure to do Kristin and Taylor's Wedding Cake. The colors were striking, photographs are beautiful as always and Betsy from the Plant Shoppe did an outstanding job with the flowers.

Thanks to Susan we now are offering our Brides an additional icing: Cream Cheese Swirl (our alternative to Buttercream) What do you think?

"The cake was out of this world Hugs,Susan"









Venue: Thomas Center
Cake: KB's Kake Kreations
Photographer: Power's Photography
Florist: The Plant Shoppe

Baby's 1st Birthday!

The main part of my work is wedding cakes. With only doing one wedding a weekend it really doesn't leave me time for much else. But when special brides call and ask you for shower and birthday cakes there is no way I can deny them. My husband refers to this special group of women as ...my girls. I'll take em!!! It has truly been a joy to be included in their special gatherings.

I met Brandi and Courtney a few years ago. They were dear friends who became sister-in-laws! Wedding cakes, groom cakes, wedding shower cakes, baby shower cakes, and now, the first birthday cake!!!


Isn't that one beautiful, happy family?! I love working with Brandi! She gives me her theme, sends me a pic of the napkins being used and tells me, "work your magic." How fun is that!!!



Erika, Jeff and their precious daughter Alexis came to me with a beautiful and elegant wedding planned. There were some twist and turns in the road, but the ending was storybook!


When Erika contacted me about doing baby Ben's first B-day cake, she asked me if I knew what the Veggie Tales were?! Having a 7 year old granddaughter and a 3 year old grandson, I assured her I knew them all on a first name basis!


Bob, Larry and a French pea, my personal favorite, were chosen as the cakes for Ben's first birthday party!!

I had a blast making these!!!!!! Thank you SOOO much for including me in the fun!



Kristin and Paul are the newbies! They are from Footstone Photography. When Erika needed help with photographing the events of the Gazebo dedication for her dear friends, Heather and Kira, Footstone was right there, ready and willing do to anything that was needed! And what a beautiful job they did!


So when they contacted Erika about a cake for their little Win, I had to say yes! The theme??? "Anything that goes brmmmmm!!" but a blue car would be the top of the list" So a blue car it was. Now, being a discriminating mom, Kristin also ordered our gourmet kake truffles for all the adult guest!


And as the saying goes...a good time was had by all!



KB's wishes you each a bright year filled with love and laughter!!!!! Thanks for allowing me to share in the fun!

Simply Beautiful!

Today was Betty and David's wedding. It was held at

a beautiful farm, the reception was in the barn.

Not any barn mind you!

Melissa, and her staff , of Masterpiece Weddings,

transformed it into one beautiful reception site.

Every detail was perfect, from the gorgeous Spring

flowers to the sparkling crystal. The rain did not

dampen the charm of the farm

or the spirits of the guest.

Plan "B" turned out to be plan "A+"!

The impeccable attention to detail was evident.

The cake was one more reflection of the simple beauty,

the soft sage brush embroidered flowers

and leaves were a perfect compliment to a room

filled with grace and charm.

Another sweet ending to a dream wedding.

Venue: Private Farm
Cake: KB's Kake Kreations
Caterer: Olive U
Wedding Planner: Masterpiece Weddings
Photographer: Southlight Photos
Florist: Bella Blooms

Thank you!

FREEDOM...bought with a price.




A sincere thank you to all the men and women who have

given their lives for our freedom...

To all the men and women who suffer daily from life

altering injuries suffered at the

hands of our enemies...

to the brave men and women who continue to fight to

secure our freedom, and to the families left behind.



We will never forget!

Beautiful Images

Photographers are awesome! They can capture a treasured moment for you to forever enjoy! They can make us look better than we really do! And they catalog our journey. So, when I went to my mailbox this week and found a package from Photography 35 I was excited. In it was a kind note and these beautiful images.

I try to take a picture of all my cakes. But to capture the detail of white on white
is often impossible for an amateur.

Congrats to you both! Here's to a long happy marriage!!!

I like this shot!!

Thank you so much to Angel and Gregg Pachkowski,

of Photography 35, for making me look good!

Southern Charm

My last couple of wedding cakes have had a graceful, Southern charm about them...the soft white and lavender creating a subtle color palette. Both brides also picked roses, lavender roses are among some of the most beautiful and fragrant. Romance was in the air.



I really enjoyed working on these cakes, they were a beautiful reflection on two beautiful brides.


Venue: Haile Golf and Country Club
Cakes: KB's Kake Kreations

Happy Birthday Uncle Lon!

My Dad had one brother, Lon. Now you would have to travel the globe to find a more "unique" individual. He prefers perfection over affection, honesty over niceties, tough as nails, no frills, yet enjoys a conversation with a child. He can tell you everything you need to know about fishing, hunting, and outdoors, yet relishes a good book or a play. So when his 80th birthday was approaching I had to find a way to celebrate with him. He lives in Chicago, and has a great place in the woods of Wisconsin, so...we meet in Nashville.



What do I give the man who is in need of nothing?...a cake of course!! And what better cake for my Uncle Lon than a fish!



He was pleased, I was thrilled.



May this year be a year filled with blue skies and stocked ponds!

Gator Grads!

A BIG Congratulations from KB's to all the UF graduates. You won the battle and your long hard fight was worth it!!! Best of everything as you embark on this next exciting phase of your life... fulfilling your dreams!!!!

Truffle delight!

I do love my job!!! Especially when I get to work with creative, beautiful brides like Francesca! She and Rue went with a gourmet Kake Truffle cake. The results were beautiful. Everyone at the reception site from the caterers to the DJ's were excited. I know their guest were in for a wonderful treat, a decadent diversion from the traditional wedding cake.

You can have your cake, and truffles and be the coolest, chic bride going!!! Your cake will not be one that was forgotten!


Congrats to Francesca and Rue, best wishes for a long and happy marriage!! Thank you for allowing me to be a part of your special day!!

We did it again!

The Knot best of weddings 2008/2009 pick - KB's Kake Kreations! We are so honored and so humbled to have been chosen again.

Thank you SOOOOO much to the incredible brides we have been so blessed to work with and to the talented photographers who help us look our best! We are looking forward to another beautiful, creative year!!

Never Forgotten

TODAY is the day to come out and celebrate Heather and Kira's life!!! A beautiful gazebo, built as a memorial, will be dedicated at 1:00PM at Possum Creek Park. Then the Family Fun begins at 2:00PM. PLEASE check out this link http://www.heatherandkira.blogspot.com/and then come join us for a afternoon filled with fun!! Heather and Kira would be so happy.

Paige Beck from WCJB, TV 20, did a wonderful job with her cold case story a few weeks ago. You may remember Heather and Kira's faces from a blog we did on December 9. Heather and Kira were murdered in their home two and a half years ago. Their killer is still out there. TV 20 helped their case from being forgotten, Erika wants to make sure Heather and Kira are not forgotten. She has created a blog for that purpose. Please check it out at http://www.heatherandkira.blogspot.com/

For the last two years Erika has been raising funds and working on a memorial. TODAY, April 11 there will be a very special day filled with love and laughter when the memorial will be dedicated. All the details are on http://www.heatherandkira.blogspot.com/

Please join us and celebrate Heather and Kira's life!

The Latest Rage!

Adventures in Wedding Planning: Non-Cake/Cake...

KB's Kake Kreations is proud to offer a Chic, Unique alternative to your traditional wedding cake! Our gourmet kake truffles are not only good as gifts, desserts, but also as a replacement for your wedding cake and it still looks like a wedding cake. You can bet not everyone has it!

Photos of truffles: Susan Powers, Photo of Truffle Cake: Rebecca

Eiryn Casile was the first to have KB's Gourmet Kake Truffle Wedding Cake and we are working on our next one! Also, you can use them as favors too.

Happy Birthday Lexie!!!!

What do you get when you take a beautiful, soon to be 16 year old girl, big dreams of a "Moulin Rouge" party, lots of creativity and a dedicated Mom?... You get about the coolest Sweet 16 Birthday Party a girl could ever dream of, complete with a hand painted one of a kind Birthday Cake!!



Lexie, I hope this year brings you all the adventure and fun you've dreamed of.

St. Patty's Baby!!!

You've heard the expression, "the luck of the Irish"! Well, you may call it luck, I call it blessed!!! Our little grandson, Josiah, was born on St. Patrick's Day!! Our celebration was him turning three!!!


Josiah is loving and thoughtful, just the mention of his name brings a smile to my face and brightens up my day! But let me tell you, he is all boy!!! There is never a dull moment when he is around.

Josiah ordered two birthday cakes, a chocolate football and a "red and blue basketball, ummm and maybe green and yellow too".

He got his wish and enjoyed the m&m's...a lot!!!


Daddy helping Josiah with some trick candles!

He sat still like a big boy and let me give him a hair cut for his birthday...he loved telling everyone that "Daddy put jello in my hair"!

Granddaddy had to get his boy a proper shirt for the day...go Celtics! Josiah, we wish you a year filled with love, laughter and lots of adventures!!!

Treasured Memories

A few months ago I received an e-mail that my friend's mother had passed away. The e-mail stated that due to the family being scattered all over the globe that there would be a memorial in Orlando, Florida in February.





I had not seen my friend in many years. We had gone to High School and College together and he was the one who introduced me to my dear husband. What a flood of memories. My dad was the principal of our school and I worked at a broom shop, with Jeff, for his dad, and his mom ran the cafeteria. We lived on a lake and Jeff and I had shared some fun times water skiing and of course, eating! His wife Taryl had been a brides maid in our wedding. I don't think I had seen Taryl since our wedding, almost 36 years ago!!!!

So when Jeff called from California and shared how his mother had taken a cake decorating class and was very proud of the many wedding cakes that she had made,and explained that he was putting together a "memorial" table to honor her and he wanted me to make a simple three tier white wedding cake with daffodils and yellow ribbon...I was honored.

I had never dreamed that a wedding cake would be used to honor a life at a funeral. But it did! And I was so humbled to have been chosen to make it. Jeff was very pleased and a lot more precious memories were added that day, to the precious ones that I had tucked away for all those years.

Let's EAT Cake!!!!!!!!

It's here!!!!!! Time to eat cake, lots of beautiful cakes, and kake truffles too! After a long year of careful planning, anxious moments, lots of work and prayer...the day has finally arrived for "Let's eat cake", a fundraiser for the precious children battling cancer. All proceeds will go to St. Jude's Childrens cancer research hospital.

Melissa DiStefano and her staff at Masterpiece Weddings have given selflessly to make this dream a reality. Tomorrow evening February 17, at 6:00 PM, at the Paramount Hotel you will have an opportunity to not only see, smell, and eat lots of beautiful cakes, and Kake Truffles, but also be a contributor to help a child's dream come true, to have the hope of someday being a cancer survivor.

Please come and support this incredibly worthy cause, and "Let's eat Cake!!!"

Valentine's Day, KB's Kake Truffles!!

I have big, no huge!! news. Kb's very own Gourmet Kake Truffles are going to be available to the Gainesville community for Valentine's Day at a restaurant for the first time.
I am so excited!

So, here's the scoop:

For those of you who do not know and those of you who do the hottest spot in downtown Gainesville for unique fabulous food and a great ambiance is none other than 101 Downtown!

The food is incredible and you truly feel like you are somewhere else when you walk in the door.

This coming Saturday, February 14th "Valentine's Day" our "KB's Gourmet Kake Truffles" will be featured on the menu for dessert at 101 Downtown. Make sure you get your reservation in soon, you don't want to miss out! Below is the dessert that will be featured:

Truffles & Champagne for Two

Red Velvet and Espresso cake truffles, served with a pear poached in rosewater, and topped with strawberry champagne syrup alongside two glasses of Charles de Fere champagne to toast to an amazing night.

For the full Valentine Menu visit 101's website.

Again, we are so thrilled to be a part of this milestone for KB's newest Kake Kreation.

As always, our Gourmet Kake Truffles are available at Dorn's Wine Warehouse.

"Eiryn's Super Cool Truffle Cake"

I don't think I have ever had this much fun making a wedding cake...or should I say a wedding truffle cake! I loved every minute of the process. Meeting with Eiryn was a blast! She had fresh bright ideas and every detail of her wedding was planned to perfection... of course she also had the help of the best wedding planners, MasterPiece Weddings! Thank you for the pictures Emily!!

Eiryn brought me one of her gorgeous invitations, designed by none other than Unique Designs! So she was off to a great start. The only problem was the fact that she and Vince did NOT like cake! Well, that was quickly remedied the moment she ate a kake truffle! From that moment on Eiryn referred to her cake as "Eiryn's Super Cool Truffle Cake!" And that it was.

Her reception was a Tuscan dream. The centerpieces were incredible with deep rich colors, grape vines and clusters. Prange's transformed the ball room at the Hilton so beautifully that you would have thought you were in Italy!

Eiryn and Vince chose the decadent Espresso kake truffles which were finished with a touch of bronze displayed like a tiered wedding cake with luscious berries and grapes nestled in. It was a BIG hit!

Thank you SO much Eiryn and Vince for the opportunity to be part of something so very special. May your marriage be a life long celebration of your love!!

Photos from the Photographer to come soon!

Cake: KB's Kake Kreations
Venue: Hilton U.F. of Gainesville
Florist: Prange's
Photographer: Rebecca

What a Raquet !

We LOVE making wedding cakes!!!! But a girl's gotta have some fun too!!!

We were contacted by Phil Pharr from the University of Florida Athletic Association about a birthday cake for his wife who was turning 50. We quickly gathered all the details: Taryn (his wife) played on a tennis team loved cala lilies and pucci fabric.

The custom designed Pucci raquet cake for Taryn!

Thank you Taryn and Phil for letting us be a part of this celebration in your life! We wish you a year filled with blue skies and sunshine!!

"It was delicious and you did a spectacular job. Thanks again."
Taryn Pharr

"It was awesome and as good as I expected. Thanks so much for your help. We loved it."
Phil Pharr
(YES! IT IS ALL EDIBLE)

Rockin Sweet Sixteen!!!!

Meagan turned 16 and rocked the house with her ROCKIN SWEET SIXTEEN PARTY! How fun!! Her theme was a rock concert and the girls at Masterpiece Weddings did a great job with all the details.



It was a thrill for me to see Meagan get excited over her cake. I had a great time meeting with Meagan and her Mom and Dad. I gathered all the ideas and started sketching. We came up with the basic ideas and design. But I was thrilled when Mark sent me a sketch that Meagan had made. It was SO cool...a triple pink rocking guitar!!

I hope this year will be a great one! Thanks for letting me be a part of your "Rockin Sweet Sixteen" celebration!!!!!!

Gator Celebration!!!

I love celebrating life with people I love!!! Especially when it involves cake! Last week was my son-in-law, Jason's birthday. Jason is a BIG gator fan!! So it was an easy decision as to what cake to make for him. It was a Gator celebration, held at Alley Gatorz. Jason's love of life is infectious!! And as they say "a good time was had by all!!"


Congratulations to the Champion Gators and CONGRATS Jason!! Thank you for being a loving and caring husband, Daddy and son. May your next year of life be the best year yet...one filled with love and laughter!!

The Knot Spring/Summer 2009 Issue is on the News Stands Now!!!!!

O.K. I told you to keep your eyes peeled. For those of you who are looking for the Knot Florida weddings magazine below is the cover. So, now that you know go get yourself a copy and check us out. We are sooooooooooo excited to be featured in the Knot 2 years in a row! We just love our clients! Did I say love? Yes, LOVE! We love being that "sweet ending to your dream wedding"


So what are you waiting for? Go get yours! Congrats again to Natalie and Matt!!


Cake: KB's
Venue: Sweetwater Branch Inn
Photographer: Caroline Johnson
Florist: Prange's

Melissa's Post Revisited

Somethings are so good they just need to be repeated...Don't miss out!

If you live in Gainesville, and need a JumpStart on your wedding plans - head to Solutions Bridal this Saturday from Noon until 5PM for a JumpStart on your planning!

I'll be there to chat with you about your wedding plans answer any questions, give you vendor referals, calm any concerns that you might have, all FREE of charge!

I'll see you there! Posted from Masterpiece Weddings

KB's Gourmet Kake Truffles will be there!

Featured in the Knot Again?

O.K., when it happened the first time we pinched ourselves; but to be featured again? We are beyond flattered and honored to be a part of a Bride's special day and to have it captured in the hottest Wedding Magazine ever by an awesome photographer, Caroline Johnson, is a dream come true. The wedding of Natalie and Matt will be featured in the upcoming Spring Issue of the Knot Weddings magazine. Keep your eyes peeled and yes the cake is KB's.


Cake: KB's Kake Kreations
Photographer: Caroline Johnson
Florist: Prange's
Venue: Sweetwater Branch Inn
Inspiration Board: Erika

Happy Birthday!!!!

Happy Birthday Melissa!!!!!!



We wish you a day filled with blue skies and sunshine. Thank you for all that you do for us...for your friendship, love and support. For making the weddings you are involved with a masterpiece memory that will never be forgotten. And for being willing to teach your craft to others.

But today, your birthday has new meaning in the realm of Let's eat cake! Today is the deadline to MAKE MELISSA PAY! So, blog, blog, blog. Each blog you post about the fund raiser, Let's eat cake, to benefit the children at St. Jude's, Melissa will contribute another $1.00. The other idea out there is to make a contribution in Melissa's name for her birthday.



Thank you Melissa for taking on the ginormous task to raise $50,000.00!!! If we all work together we can make it happen!!!!

Happy Birthday my friend!!!!!!!!!!


Boards by Erika
Cakes by KB
Children from St.Judes

Bride Wars

The latest movie buzz is all about "BRIDE WARS". Well Unique Designs have taken their incredible work to the brides! They have set up an incredible booth at the Royal Park theathers and will be there this afternoon from 3PM till 9ish. Stop by and check out the most unique, beautiful and creative invitations you have ever seen. They are offering packages and discounts that will fit your needs. We have been so blessed to be able to work with Giovanni and his staff. They designed our custom kake truffle labels for us...as well as the logo for "Make Melissa Pay" for the "Lets eat cake" fund raiser for St. Jude's.

So if you want to send out the best invitations ever!!!!! go check out Unique Designs.

Oh, and by the way, yes, the cake on display is ours.

Let's eat (MORE) Cake!

Remember the old commercials where they tell how a friend tells and friend who tells a friend who tells a friend, and the pictures keep multiplying on the screen. If we each asked a friend to ask a friend to ask a friend for a donation for "Let's eat cake" we may be amazed how the $ would multiply. Big donations are wonderful!!! But all the small ones can add up quick if we just start asking our family,friends and neighbors.



So I challenge you to give $10.00 and ask 10 other people to give $10.00 and so on..... We can help these children with Let's Eat Cake by donating. (That's only two mornings at Starbucks. )

So, there you have it, now the rest is up to you.



Cakes by: KB
Boards by: Erika

"Let's Eat (birthday) Cake!"

While contemplating what more we could do to raise funds for the "Let's eat Cake" fundraiser...my mind drifted to gifts, then gift giving. That really is what it is all about, giving the gift of a healthier life to children suffering with cancer.

Well, Melissa, has a birthday next week. I have wondered, and wondered what to get her for a birthday gift. SO...I decided to give a donation to "Let's Eat Cake" in her honor. Now, if we all did that just think of the results!! It would be a win win situation all around!!!

Please help me make Melissa's birthday her happiest one ever!!!!!!!

Inspiration Board: Erika

Photo of Melissa and Bellini by Photography 35

Cakes by KB's

Picture of Children: St. Jude's