Change is good

I have a few examples of cakes that have been changed in different ways. From the ribbon colour, to a the shape and color of the cake.

The cakes you see on my website are just a few examples of what I can do in terms of technique. I want to encourage everyone to think outside of the box. I can turn pretty much anything into a cake. From something as small as your favourite brooch (see kamersvol blog) or the pattern on your wedding invitation, I can make it happen!



Pink Cascading Pearl - Lizelle Lotter



Pink and Black Cascading Pearl



It's all in the name

When I had a look around for possibilities of a domain name for my website, I came across one of Nelle's namesakes, Nelle handbags in the USA.

Laura Nelli creates the most beautiful bags and accessories, I can't help myself but to visit her website on a regular basis. It was one bag in particular that caught my eye and was the inspiration for one of my wedding cake designs.

Nelle Handbags Tuxedo Cherub Clutch

Nelle Cakes' Frills

Kamersvol

I've been to the kamersvol geskenke  recently and felt so inspired by all the creative people out there.

It's very difficult NOT to buy everything you see when visiting this market. Here's just some of the lovely little things I bought that inspired me to play around with some cake designs.



A FAB Weekend

Nelle had the chance to show off some cakes at the recent FAB bridal expo in the CTICC.

It was my first bridal expo and hopefully the first of many more. It was great to meet all the brides-to-be and
I had the chance to meet some lovely people in the wedding industry.

Thanks for everyone's support and well wishes.



Shooting the Cake

Please note: there were no cakes harmed during this process.

When I met Lizelle as the photographer at my brother’s wedding, I knew that she would be the one to photograph my cakes when the day comes to set up my own business. Not only is she fun to work with, but also an extremely talented photographer with great ideas up her sleeve!

After two days of styling and shooting, we managed to get the perfect set of pictures for the website.
I hope that you enjoy them as much as I enjoyed creating them.

behind the scenes

Day 1

Blank Canvas

With a new venture, you need to start from scratch. That’s exactly what I had to do in just a few days.

Having to wait for the ship to arrive with my tools from London, I had 9 days to decorate all the cakes and cookies for the website. With many late nights and early mornings, I managed to get it done in time for the photo shoot with Lizelle Lotter.

Thanks to my lovely mom and sister for the helping hand and support. From washing dishes, to keeping me company until late at night, styling until 5 in the morning and transporting everything to the shoot, I would not have been able to do it in 9 days without you.

Thank goodness for strong black coffee and family!!

Cakes in the making...