The original plan was simple: go out for a slice of cake and a good cup of coffee – since it was Home Cafe weekend. I had cake and coffee in the arts studio, so… .. somehow, I came home with something even sweeter—two beautiful handmade bowls that I absolutely fell in love with. They … More I Went Out for Cake… and Came Home with Pottery
Today was Nelle’s art school graduation. It was a big milestone for her, and I’m so proud. After the ceremony, we invited everyone over to our place for cake. Now the house smells like coffee and cake, and there are flowers everywhere. Seriously—everywhere. Nelle was glowing the whole time. She was so happy, and rightfully … More A Big Day for Nelle 🎨
I love Mail Days!!! If there is something you bought you can’t wait for it to be delivered… her in Latvia it might take a while to deliver an item you ordered. For example – puzzles. Why!? Cause almost every internet shop orders items from Poland and then deliver to us :). It’s cheaper to … More Mail Day #1
Weather is getting back to normal here in Latvia. It’s still warm and sunny. But yesterday it was with a fresh breeze and a bit cloudy. Girls asked for gouache and that means – trouble! They will be covered in gouache in no time…. no jus table and chair and t-shirt, but hair, and face and … More Saturday fun
Hello, my dear fellow bloggers & followers! I’m back to “normal”, I bet I will need one week to get into the rhythm we have in our household and to deal with the mess! Let’s start with the cake! I baked red currant cake to celebrate Sunday! Suny sunny Sunday! Greeting to you all! Ilze … More I’m alive!
This day is special. Special to me. Not because 35 is a big deal to me but because I realize, that self-love and confidence finally have arrived. I don’t know why it took so long! Being me is the best thing ever! My blogging friend Jodi can tell you, that I’ve been through … More Happy 35th birthday to me!
Someone made a big surprise and visited us on Latvia’s 99 birthday! Thank you, brother! We had a lovely time together. I made Anthill cake, cause it easy to make and don’t need an oven. I printed Latvia contour and assembled the cake to look like Latvia. Everyone liked it and it wasn’t that hard! Anthills … More Celebrating Latvia’s 99 Birthday
Cake in just 20 minutes and without cooking!? Have you ever head of Anthill cake? No!? Probably you have another name for this cake or if you really ever heard of it, it time to try it! It easy and it’s delicious! Also, add whatever you like – nuts, raisins, natural jelly candy, etc. Here in Latvia, … More Anthill / Dulce de Leche cake