So. I am finally back! I can't believe how long it has been since a post. A lot has happened since February! I am currently in my third trimester of pregnancy! Obviously much time has been spent growing this little baby of ours! Everything is going wonderfully with this process and I could not be more thankful for that. I have been doing some cupcake/cake business in the midst of this which has kept me busy and happy.
I am currently planning a holiday menu. This will include the classic pies: Pumpkin, Apple, and Pecan; cookies, goodies, and side dishes. Also, I am creating a "light fares" type of menu to offer for showers, small get-togethers, and what-not. Basicallly a menu of cold items such as sandwiches, wraps, meat/cheese/fruit platters, dips, and appetizers. I believe that the love that I have for food can be expressed through much more than just cupcakes. However, those little sweeties will always be my favorite!
I have thought about changing the name "Sugarplum's Cupcakes" to something that would reflect more extensive offerings. I just have a hard time actually parting with this name - I have become so attached to it. It is a part of me. With it being so specific - it seems that it may be hard to market other items through that name alone. If I get a wild hair - you just may pop into this site and see a new header soon... Ya just never know.
To completely change the subject... My mother's on-line business is booming! She is selling designer fabric and patterns all over the world! The latest one that we shipped to was Isreal! It is amazing to see the success she has earned. I am actually toying with the idea of learning to sew! Being around it and talking about it everyday takes the intimidation out of it - completely! My first attempt will indeed be something easy - like a pillowcase. That's easy, right? Ultimately, I would like to start creating those fun, flirty aprons and make them available through Sugarplum's Cupcakes, join my good friend Liz in setting up booths at craft shows, etc. Liz has been working like crazy in creating her new business, "Bagging Rights by Liz". She has great talent and is fun to work with. Needless to say, the three of us (my mother, Liz, and myself) are quite the trio of talent! We have all that we need to encourage each other and offer great things to the world!
As you can see... The time spent away from this blog has been a "soul searching" kind of absence. It has been inspiring to experience the thought process of channeling talent to create happiness. We all learn through trial, error, mistakes, encouragement, support systems, and finally - just doing! Look forward to seeing more... much more from Sugarplum's Cupcakes. This is only the beginning!
Thank you to everyone who has supported me and offered kind words, suggestions, criticizims, and love. I appreciate each and every one of you!
