It’s 2am. My Brain Has Other Plans.
An entirely unscientific explanation of what happens inside the head of a cake designer who really should be asleep. It’s 2am. The […]
The Art History of Timeless: When Did We Decide It Meant White?
The idea of timeless wedding cake design has always fascinated me, particularly the assumption that timelessness requires restraint, neutrality and an almost […]
Are We Designing, or Are We Just Rearranging?
At what point did looking at other wedding cakes become the starting point for original wedding cake design? It’s something I’ve been […]
Why Is the Wedding Cake Often the Last Traditional Thing at a Modern Wedding?
After 15 years working in wedding cake design, I’ve seen some extraordinary wedding styling. Bold floral installations. Unexpected colour combinations. Beautifully considered […]
Colour Is Coming Back. Some of Us Never Stopped.
Colourful wedding cakes aren’t a new phenomenon. They’re simply enjoying another moment in the spotlight. Apparently, colour is making a comeback in […]
My Rebellion Against the Expected: How I Found My Way Back to the Cake Designer I Used to Be
There’s a funny thing about looking back as a wedding cake designer Scotland through 15 years of your own work. You start […]
The Reality of Running a Wedding Cake Business | Behind the Scenes at CDU
Self Employment: Surprise! You Are the Entire Company There is a persistent myth about running a wedding cake business that you get […]
Why My Wedding Cake Gallery Isn’t a Catalogue
If you’ve been scrolling through my previous wedding cake designs looking for the one, I’ve got some slightly inconvenient news. My wedding […]
Those Flowers Look Beautiful. But Do They Belong on Your Wedding Cake?
I love flowers. Really love them. And yes, I absolutely use fresh flowers on wedding cakes. But I have one very strict […]
Why I’ve Changed the Way I Design Wedding Cakes
I’ve been making cakes for around 15 years, and I haven’t always thought about wedding cake inspiration or the design process the […]