Evolution Of The Anniversary Cake

Today is John's and my wedding anniversary, so I've been thinking: Remember how the first few years you always celebrate at some fancy-schmancy restaurant?

("Lhappy Ammversary" is totally how I'm saying it from now on.)

And you not only remember the day - you even remember how many days it's been.

After a while you dial down the festivities, though, and maybe just bring home some take-out and a cake:

(The urge to scratch in an "I" at the end there is overwhelming.)
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Past the ten year mark you both might start to get a little fuzzy on when and what exactly you're celebrating:

"Here's a cake. Hope I got one of those days right."

"Who are you?"

But hey, at least it's happy.

"TMI, mom & dad. TMI!!"

John and I are still a long way off, but I hear making it to your 50th anniversary is a real education:

"Presenting the 2014 graduates of the Aniversity... of LUUURVE."

So, John, sweetie, Happy Arricorz.

(Changed my mind; THIS is how I'm saying it from now on.)

And here's to 50 more Arricorzes, as we learn to hold on to what's most important:

...like how this baker managed to misspell "I" before someone told him to fix it - and then still missed the "you."

YOW.

Thanks to Tina G., Sonia Y., Kari J., Natalie L., Jessi C., Ann G., Lisa M., & Johnell. Yow guys are the BEST.

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P.S. Here's one of John's favorite things I've ever made him: this rainbow butterfly wreath:

I used this 84-pc butterfly set, which I know you crafters are gonna love:

(3D Butterfly Wall Magnet Set)

They're double-sided and come with both magnets and stickers. Definitely browse the projects in the reviews, there are so many cool ideas - and the set is on sale right now for $9.99!

Sunday Sweets Explores The Galaxy

Today we're going on our very own Galaxy Quest, cake fans, only this one won't include ANY forms of rudimentary lathes. (HA NERD JOKE)

No, instead I found 10 of my favorite galaxy and night sky cakes, so if you have a problem with black icing, green tongues, and/or technicolor poo, abandon hope, all ye who enter here.

Now, ON TO THE PRETTIES.

[By Redditor Skizorbit, posted here on Imgur]

It's like someone wrapped a photograph over the cake - bu that's all hand-painted!

I like how this wedding cake combined 3D trees around the edges:

[By Tastefully Yours Cake Art in Australia]

Plus the silhouettes are a sweet touch.

Here comes a technicolor galaxy inspired by the Hubble telescope images:

[By Sprinkle Bakes (blog only), who has a tutorial here!]

While this one captures the bright shimmery lights of the Aurora Borealis:

[By Clairella Cakes in London]

Here's one with a gothic flair:

[By Whipped Dreams (site unknown), photo by Orange Photographie]

I like the black-and-white abstract feel, and I never thought I'd say this, but those candles are the perfect topper. So cool!

A sweet and simple one-tier with the most gorgeous crescent moon on top:

[From Vanilla Cloud in Korea]

Look at that fun texture! Like a bunch of buttons! I bet they crunch like meringue, too.

This one literally writes the cake's message in the stars:

[By The Butter End Cakery in Los Angeles]

Birthday constellations!

And we can't talk about starry nights without including the most famous one:

[By Breyanne's Sweets in Texas]

There are a lot of Starry Night cakes out there, but I fell for the texture on this one: almost matte, like chalk pastels! But it's hand-painted buttercream, if you can believe it. Absolutely stunning work.

Since space is wibbly wobbly, timey-wimey stuff, it only makes sense to add a TARDIS topper:

[By Heaven Sent in Ohio]

The lights are a brilliant touch!

And finally, another out-of-this-world cake... of the whole solar system:

[By Dolce Dita in France]

I have the irresistible urge to pop the whole moon into my mouth y'all. Maybe Mars, too.

But not Uranus.

Happy Sunday! Hope these made you smile!

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P.S. Galaxy cakes are temporary, but this gorgeous blanket? Well, that's forever. Or at least a couple years, if your cats don't chew holes in it like mine do.

Galaxy Throw Blanket

There are lots of galaxy print blankets out there, but this is best reviewed one I've found. Vibrant, super soft, and not too thick!