Creating a positive reflection

A little bit about me and what I do.

I graduated from Texas State University with a BFA and immediately jumped into the workforce as a graphic artist. I spent 10 years designing ads, banners, trade show walls and more. Though I loved my job, I decided it was time to give my additional freelance work a real shot at home.

In addition to my freelance work, I began experimenting with cake baking and design as a creative outlet. As it turns out, people really like cake and it is now the majority of what I do! I love creating the centerpiece of an event and receiving the amazing reactions upon delivery. It always makes the long hours worth it! My graphic design skills are an invaluable asset, giving me the ability to make every part of your cake in-house. Each customer can truly have their own custom cake, including cake toppers, edible images and more.

I thank God for the abilities I have been given and the opportunities I have been able to create with them. I hope I may use those abilities to help you achieve the event of your dreams!

Everything for your events, parties, or business promotions.

Custom Cakes

Set the mood at your event with the exact cake YOU want. Choose everything from the size, flavor, filling, and icing type to all the design elements and special effects. Can't decide? Allow me to send you a sketch.

Graphic and Environmental Design

From your logo identity and the business card it appears on, to your tradeshow wall and office mural; I have you covered using Adobe Photoshop, Illustrator, Lightroom, or InDesign.

Photography

Gear: Sony A7III, various lenses ranging from 20 to 200mm, Godex lighting, umbrellas, soft boxes and more. Software: Camera RAW editing in Adobe Lightroom and/or Photoshop.

Custom Cakes

Cake Options

Choose your favorite cake flavor. Contact me to discuss special effects and favorite cake/filling combinations.

  • Lemon
  • Strawberry
  • Orange
  • Banana
  • Amaretto
  • Italian Cream
  • Red Velvet
  • Cinnamon Roll
  • Cinnamon Brown Sugar
  • Reeses
  • Oreo/Cookies and cream
  • Pumpkin Spice
  • German Chocolate
  • Funfetti
  • Espresso
  • Root Beer
  • Peanut Butter
  • Chocolate
  • Vanilla/Vanilla Bean
  • Almond
  • Hummingbird

Gluten Free Cakes Available.

Filling: that extra delicious taste of heaven between already delicious layers of cake. Can’t decide? Have an idea you don’t see listed? Call or email today and lets chat!

  • Whipped Chocolate Pie
  • Sweet Cream Cheese Buttercream
  • Cream Cheese Original
  • Strawberry
  • Orange Cream
  • Cherry
  • Roasted Strawberry Rhubarb
  • Root Beer
  • Peanut Butter
  • Salted Banana Caramel
  • Butterscotch
  • Whipped Ganache
  • Coke Cream and/or Coke Jelly
  • Coconut Cream
  • Coconut and Toasted Pecan
  • Oreo (or any favorite cookie/chocolate)
  • Espresso
  • Mocha
  • Raspberry
  • Apple Pie
  • Whipped Brown Sugar
  • Vanilla custard
  • Chocolate Pecan

Icing Options. You can never have too much icing, especially when its made just the way you like it!

Italian Meringue Buttercream: The velvety, melt-in-your-mouth texture and subtle sweetness make this my personal favorite. Easy to customize in flavor, amazing to work with and holds up well in our Houston humidity and heat.

American Buttercream: The classic buttercream for people who love sweet! A favorite among kids. Easily colored and flavored. Thick and stiffer than other icings.

Ermine Buttercream: Also called “flour frosting” or “boiled-milk frosting.” It’s a good option if you love a light icing like Italian Meringue, but are worried about egg allergies. It is a classic match with Red Velvet cakes and often described as tasting like the filling from a Ding Dong or Twinkie.

Ganache: depending on the ratio of chocolate and heavy cream, ganache can be whipped to a spreading consistency, drizzled on top, poured down the sides, used in mirror glazes or made into standing decorative pieces. The type of chocolate used will determine the level of sweetness – easily customized to your liking!

A little overwhelmed by the choices? Feel free to contact me, or choose from our popular cake and filling combinations listed here:

Vanilla cake or Lemon cake/fruit filling: light and fresh!

Chocolate or vanilla cake/sweet cream cheese buttercream : a light vanilla or rich chocolate cake with a fluffy sweet cream cheese is always a win.

Banana cake/Caramel filling: moist and savory with a hint of sweet. Yum!

Carrot cake/cream cheese original: Perfect for family gatherings and a cup of coffee.

Apple pie cake: Just like an apple pie – but its cake! Cinnamon brown sugar cake with a homemade apple pie filling and layers of thin crispy crust.

Cinnamon roll cake: One of my most popular cakes. Like the apple pie cake, this cinnamon roll cake will taste just like a cinnamon roll! A light cinnamon cake is soaked with a cinnamon glaze and layered with a cinnamon American buttercream.

Coca-Cola cake: vanilla cake made with coca-cola is layered with layers of coke cream, coke jelly and chocolate ganache. (Your favorite soda can be substituted).

Root beer cake: chocolate or vanilla cake made with root beer is paired with a root beer buttercream and chocolate root beer drizzle.

Orange Creamsicle: Orange cake with an orange cream filling and vanilla buttercream. Much like the ice cream treat you may remember from childhood.

Almond Crunch Cake: Almond cake is filled with roasted strawberry rhubarb, cinnamon cream cheese buttercream and an optional crushed ginger snap for texture.

 

 

I’m always trying new combinations, flavors and techniques. “Our Favorites” might change from time to time – so come back later and check it out!

Aside from picking your cake flavor, filling and icing; here are a few things you can do to create a truly custom cake:

  • Consider coloring your cake batter or having a checker pattern revealed when the cake is cut for a special surprise!
  • Fill the center of your cake with the candy of your choice for a piñata effect when the cake is cut.
  • Have a custom cake topper, name plate or flowers created out of fondant, or gumpaste.
  • Have a unique cake board created to match your cake.
  • Add special touches with ribbons, marshmallows, sprinkles, chocolate shavings, drizzles, homemade rock candy, gold/silver leaf and more.
  • Engage in a custom consultation to have specifics such as wood grain, glass, metal, mirror or gravity defying effects added to your cake.
  • Carve your cake into a 3D sculpture.
  • Use cupcakes to create a picture, number or letter.
  • Have a custom sugar image or photo applied.

Call or email to discuss various decorating and pricing options!

*prices start at $80 for basic buttercream cakes and vary from there depending on estimated time required to complete.

Graphic Design

Services and Skills

Any Project, Any Size, Any Printer Requirements – No Problem.

  • 20+ years of experience in digital re-creation, adaptation and original concept designs.
  • Intimate knowledge of file preparation for 4 color offset and digital printing. The final product that you receive, will be the product you expect.
  • Substantial experience with Illustrator, Photoshop and InDesign.
  • Photography with extensive editing and/or compositing skills available for complete project designs all in one place!

If you need it printed or posted, I can design it.

  • Logos/Branding
  • Business Cards
  • All Promotional Material
  • Car Wraps
  • Indoor and Outdoor Signage
  • Tradeshow Walls
  • Banners and Posters
  • Murals – printed or painted
  • Invitations – printed or handmade
  • Web ads, Facebook cover images
  • T-shirts
  • Photography and photograph editing
  • Advertising design for any medium
  • Consulting

You can find me on Facebook, Pinterest and Instagram. You can also message me using our contact form.

This site is always under construction. Much more is on the way so come visit me again soon!