Cupcakes and macarons
Cupcakes and macarons seem to be the dessert of choice this October. I had so much fun making these and thought you all would want to see what this obsessive macaron maker was up to. The above dessert table was for a bead store opening. The Fandangled Bead store is located at the Shops at Stony point. I can’t believe the selection of beads in this store. I can see how gorgeous it would be to decorate a cuppie with beads except I have to make sure that no one eats the beads: "Warning, take beads off before eating!" 
My other store event was for the 30th anniversary of Rostov’s Coffee. The "Hungry" hubby has been getting coffee from them since 1985 and they have the best selection in my opinion. We like to mix the following beans (equal amounts): Excelso and Yirgacheffe. And boy, did we underestimate how much macarons and cupcakes were needed. Since the owner was also having an oyster roast with other finger foods, I told her not everyone was going to eat dessert. Well, that day the weather was freezing and it was raining. Guess what the customers wanted first when they came in: coffee. And what went so well with coffee? Macarons! The 200+ macarons disappeared in 45 minutes. The 156 cupcakes? 30 minutes later.
Cupcake tower 1
Cupcake tower 2
Chocolate-Espresso/ Vanila Vanilla macarons
Caramel/ Pistachio/Passion fruit
In hindsight, it probably was not a good idea to put the macarons by the coffee area.
Chocolate cupcakes were the first to disappear
Owner said, she would order 500 of each next time. Ofcourse, I hope she was joking.
And here’s another little project for a small wedding. Rose cuppies.
The cupcakes and macarons just look divine. You have such a talent for making the most beautiful looking sweet treats.
I love them all! They are so pretty!
Gorgeous! Thanks for sharing…almost too pretty to eat
Everything looks so pretty! Wonderful!
Cheers,
Rosa
well done Veron, this is awesome, well executed!
We just adore you!
Veron, you seem surprised that macarons and cupcakes that look as good as yours would disappear so quickly!
You know, you could probably make fake beads with gum paste, fondant or something. My sister does wedding cakes and could probably figure it out. She’s done some pretty amazing things.
Wow, look at all those gorgeous cupcakes and macaroons! Heaven! The flowers on top look really stunning!
I wouldn’t be able to look at anything in the store with all that beautiful food laid out! Very nice work. The flowers are just gorgeous
Your cupcakes are always stunning… It’s hard to imagine such a silly little cake being so elegant, but you manage to pull it off, and then some!
And hey, busy-ness in the food industry is a very good thing, so congrats.
Oh…incredible. I’m glad to see the story behind the tweets. How on earth did you make all of those perfect cupcakes? They are absolutely gorgeous. What I wouldn’t give for a bite right now!
It’s great to hear that you are so wonderfully busy lately! Love that second to last shot where we can see a cupcake “in action” too
It all looks wonderful.
Everything is gorgeous. Love the displays. That’s beautiful!
Amazed at your output. And everything looks so perfect too
Thanks Everyone!
Cakespy – that is my favorite pic, too!
mlaiuppa – I actually have a bead maker, but it’s too much work…I am not the most patient of bakers.
500 of each? Yikes! They do look absolutely gorgeous though – no surprise they were gone so quickly!
The towers are a thing of beauty. Look at those hands claiming their prizes!
Just beautiful, Veron. As a fellow macaron fan (obsessed fan!), just love what you have done. Can I ask, what tip did you use to pipe the cupcakes?
Incredible!!! What an astounding display of goodness, Veron!!!
I would want to clarify that it was not 500 of each this time, the owner was pondering a future order.
what a beautiful display veron!
Everything is so pretty! I love the bead opening store display – so French chic!
Everything looks delicious and pretty.
Julia – the tip I used was the 1M tip by Wilton.
the whole selection looks incredibly delicious, lovely photos too, well done, cheers
I’m not surprised they disappeared very quickly. I would ask for seconds, thirds of fourths. They look absolutely fantastic. Congratulations on that one. You’ve done so many macaroons in your business. I haven’t done it not even once. I should try it soon.
You do beautiful work. I like your rosets very much. I will be contacting you for my daughters wedding. Thanks for all your post.
Beautiful displays and beautiful goodies. Where did you find your vintage looking cupcake stand? I love it!
Beautiful work and beautiful presentation! I love everything you put up there.
Gorgeous cuppies, gorgeous macs, gorgeous photos! You do stunning work, Veron!
Hi lindsay – the stand was custom-made.
Was wondering which brand of cupcake liners you use? Do you buy them on line? Love your blog! Beautiful cupcakes.
These pix make me glad I have a keyboard protector on my computer- you are amazing!
The rose cupcakes look absolutely gorgeous! Did you make the roses? If so, oh please, please share your method!
So wonderful cakes!
Arum A – I cut the petals individual with rose petal cutter and then flattened the tips with my thumb. The method is by Peggy Porschen pretty party cakes.
I LOVED reading about the kitchen stores in Paris. One of my friends went to Paris last month and didn’t visit a single one! I envy you that beautiful jam pot–enjoy it well.