I still can’t believe I made this cake… but I really did! Thank you for all your lovely compliments when I posted photos on Instagram, Facebook and my Silent Sunday post. I had so many lovely comments at my niece Amelia’s 3rd birthday party on Sunday too. I’m feeling very proud of myself and a teeny bit big headed!

Lots of people  have asked me when I’m going to set up my own business making and selling my cakes. Well I’m not! Yes I’ve thought about it but there are a few reasons why I don’t want to. The main reason is that I’m not willing to sacrifice what little spare time I have to focus on a new business. I already work part time in a job I love which gives me the flexibility of a great work/home life balance. Plus I’m not ready for the stress of having deadlines to work to and having to stay up into the early hours finishing a cake. Also, maybe I’m not confident enough in my abilities yet to want to actually make someone pay for my offerings? Above all, the thing that holds me back is that my kitchen is TINY! I barely have enough room for all the regular kitchen equipment, never mind drawers and boxes of cake tins, decorating implements, packs of icing and all the other paraphernalia. So for now I’m happy to just bake for family and friends.