This little cupcake is takin' it to the streets, people.
You know I love baking my cupcakes and cookies. And you know that I love packaging them up so sweet, with tags, and ribbons, and boxes even more. Well, I am stepping things up, from baking for friends and family to a full blown baking business (once again, this is on the side of my grown up girl job) under the umbrella of A Cottage Industry.
A catering /restaurant owner friend met with me last week to talk about being their "cupcake supplier" and another catering friend has offered me time in her commercial prep kitchen, so it all fell into place. (I love it when things happen like this!) Now I'll get to be even more creative with my cupcakes, from wedding and baby showers, to cupcake towers, to new flavors and all sorts of fun little details.(..and hopefully I'll even make a little money while I'm having so much fun!)
Oh! And there are new additions happening all over the place. I've now added the jumbo sized cupcakes to my menu (I call them "Big Boys") and they are going to be filled with yummy cream or fruit fillings. I'm adding a webpage to my website, showcasing the fabulous cuppy cakes,(sorry, local delivery only) and I've designed an online flyer for emailing clients,as well as a hard copy printed brochure, and business cards.
I am working on the last details for the wedding cupcake brochure now. Once that's complete I am going to do a small photo album of themed cupcakes and details that I've already done in the past...an inspiration book of sorts. (having those three weddings and showers within twelve months has really paid off for me in this area...)
*sigh* I am having too much fun.
Oh my goodness congratulations! How wonderful cupcakes all day, you are living a dream very similar to one I wish for, making cakes or cupcakes for a store buisness, I currently work from home and I love it but the orders are small so I dont get to bake and decorate as ofetn as I would like *sigh*, I dream of my own label.....oh well one day! I am really pleased for you and I love the cupcake packaging, I look forward to hearing more.....
Priscilla x
Posted by: Priscilla | May 14, 2008 at 03:35 AM
Congratulations! I know you will be successful because your creations are amazing! Much luck with the cupcake business, sounds like a "sweet" deal to me:>)
Posted by: kathleen gace | May 14, 2008 at 04:46 AM
Thats so wonderful Tracey! Im so thrilled for you.
Posted by: Junk 2 Jewels | May 14, 2008 at 05:06 AM
Well, just how COOL is that, girl? Congrats on your budding business!! I know it will be successful.
Posted by: suzanne | May 14, 2008 at 05:19 AM
How exciting! Congratulations and very best wishes for your new venture from over the pond. Can't wait to see photographs of all the new cupcakes so hope you find time to keep posting amongst all your busy-ness!
Posted by: Liz | May 14, 2008 at 05:21 AM
Congratulations on the start of your new business! I can't wait to see where this all leads you. And I can't wait to see more cupcakes. And hear more about your cupcakery. ~Adrienne~
Posted by: Adrienne | May 14, 2008 at 05:24 AM
Oh, Tracey! I'm so happy for you! We need to talk! I'd like to add you to our list of preferred vendors for my wedding planning business.
Posted by: Cyndi | May 14, 2008 at 05:30 AM
The cupcakes look wonderful! Congrats on your new venture, I am sure you will be very successful! I love doing cupcakes too, there is just something FUN about them!
Posted by: Judith/Sweet Designs | May 14, 2008 at 05:41 AM
Good luck on your new venture, Tracey. This is so exciting! I think I've said this before but, I wish I had just 10 percent of your energy. You are one amazing woman!
Posted by: shari | May 14, 2008 at 05:52 AM
Tracy I am so happy for you , Best of luck
Posted by: sharon | May 14, 2008 at 06:07 AM
Congratulations, Tracey!
I just knew you were up to something fabulous once again. I'm sure you will be successful because you have such amazing talents and drive. Best of luck to you in this endeavor. Any luck on selling the house yet?
Posted by: Connie | May 14, 2008 at 06:15 AM
What a great adventure... it's one of my dreams to have some sort of business like that in the UK... maybe one day!
Victoria xx
Posted by: Victoria | May 14, 2008 at 06:15 AM
wow...thats awesome!!!
Posted by: Fina | May 14, 2008 at 06:18 AM
So many heartfelt congratulations! So many wishes.... And oh, is Missouri considered local???? Oh, I wish.
Posted by: Gayla | May 14, 2008 at 06:39 AM
Congrats Tracy...you are stretching and growing and I hope you are as proud of yourself as we are for you ( how is that for bad sentence structure?)!
Janet
Posted by: Janet | May 14, 2008 at 06:51 AM
Fantastic!! Oh how I wish I lived in your local area!! Blessings on your new venture!
Teresa
xo
Posted by: Teresa ~ French Poppy | May 14, 2008 at 06:55 AM
Wow! The Lord is taking care of you!
Suggestion: Make a holiday selection of cupcakes in your book as well
Your friend, Harpo
Posted by: Sooz in Dayton | May 14, 2008 at 07:21 AM
Tracey -
I'm so excited for you! You have taken lifes lemons and turned them into lemonade for sure.
I know you are going to have a thriving business. Maybe you will be able to quit your big girl job in the near future.
I will be keeping you in mind for our next party. We aren't exactly "local" but maybe we could meet halfway.
~N
Posted by: GiantsPrincess | May 14, 2008 at 07:28 AM
The brochures came out too cute!
Posted by: newest newlywed | May 14, 2008 at 07:52 AM
Goood luck........I know you'll be successful. You've already inspired me to be more!
Posted by: kristy | May 14, 2008 at 07:52 AM
You go, girl!
Lorrie
Posted by: Lorrie | May 14, 2008 at 08:01 AM
Oh Tracey, this is so fun!
I am excited for you!
When everything seems to fall into place you know it was meant to be!
Best wishes on your new venture!
Hugz, Dolly
Posted by: from my cherry heart | May 14, 2008 at 08:08 AM
Congratulations! If anyone can do it, you can! You'll be oh-so-good at this!
Smiles,
Jen
Posted by: jennifer gordon | May 14, 2008 at 08:15 AM
Oh my gosh, Tracey! There you go! "just put one foot in front of the other"..... Now that you are "steppin' out" with your cupcake business, can your sweet Victorian home in Oregon be far behind?? I think not!! "A Dream Is A Wish Your Heart Makes" ~~ remember??? so happy for you!!
Posted by: Joyce | May 14, 2008 at 08:22 AM
Tracey, how exciting! I wish you the very best! Wish I lived closer so I could order some of your cupcakes for myself!
Posted by: Kimberly | May 14, 2008 at 08:30 AM
How absotuley wonderful of a new endeavor.
I am so excited for you.
You are doing something you enjoy!
Good for you!!!!
Congratulations!
Posted by: Meghan | May 14, 2008 at 08:51 AM
I have the feeling that this is the start of something BIG for you! I'm so happy for you! It couldn't happen to a nicer person!
Posted by: cindy~my romantic home | May 14, 2008 at 10:06 AM
How exciting! I know it will take off with flying colors. Who could resist your beautiful cupcakes. I know I would be placing an order if I lived near you.
This is a big step and I'm so happy for you!
Hugs,
Joanne
Posted by: Joanne Kennedy | May 14, 2008 at 11:09 AM
What's that saying "God helps those that help themselves" Well, your certainly proof of that. I just wish you lived closer to me. I love to cook but hate to bake. Now I'm having a craving for a cupcake. Whenever thing falls in line like this it's meant to be.
Best,
Kathy
Posted by: kathy | May 14, 2008 at 02:29 PM
Congratulations, this is wonderful news.
I just wish I lived close enough to you.
Posted by: Beverly | May 14, 2008 at 04:31 PM
How exciting. I can so relate, as I have just decided to open my own website with all my art featured. Isn't it incredibly exciting? I wish you the very best. I know you are going to do great! Your cupcakes look amazing! Amy :)
Posted by: Amy | May 14, 2008 at 04:57 PM
Well hawt dog, you go there girly!!!! Best wishes in your baking business!!
Blessings,
Sher
Posted by: sherscreativeexpressions | May 14, 2008 at 06:09 PM
I am so happy for you! I have some wonderful "cupcake ideas" via pics for you....will email them for you to file away in your ideas!
jessica
Posted by: Jessica | May 14, 2008 at 08:14 PM
It's so wonderful that things are falling into place for you! I've been a lurker for quite some time now but I know that this has been a passion and dream of yours for a while - just another stepping stone to owning your own shop someday! Congrats on this major milestone!
Posted by: One Woman's Cottage Life | May 14, 2008 at 09:20 PM
Is this the news you hinted at a while back?
Sounds like a wonderful idea! I have always thought that cupcakes for a wedding seemed to practical. Sure beats cutting a cake for 100+ people.
~elaine~
Posted by: Elaine L. | May 14, 2008 at 09:53 PM
Congratulations! You are and amazing woman. I am so impressed by all that you have done in your life.I want you to know that you have really inspired me to make changes in my own.
Posted by: Stacy Sayah | May 15, 2008 at 07:28 AM
YES!! And Yippee! Oh, good for you friend. I know it will all be so wonderful, as is everything you do. Love the three sizes of cupcakes.:)
xo Lidy
Posted by: Frenchgardenhouse | May 15, 2008 at 02:50 PM
Congrats Tracey,
I wish I lived closer to you.
Those cupcakes look amazing.
You are going to be famous. Maybe get on Oprah. All she needs to do is taste your cupcakes.
Lots of luck to you,
Rosemary
Posted by: Rosemary | May 15, 2008 at 04:27 PM
I just wanted to congratulate you on your newest venture. I love reading your blog, and I start my mornings off with you. I wish you much success with the cupcake biz.. now if we could only get a taste test.ummmmm... Kathy H.
Posted by: Kathy Hansen | May 15, 2008 at 06:43 PM
Congratulations, I know you have been working towards something like this for a long time. Good luck in your endevours.
Kindredly, Lynne Laura
Posted by: Lynne Laura | May 16, 2008 at 08:40 AM
Good luck in your new venture. They cupcakes look sooooo good!!!
June
Posted by: June | May 16, 2008 at 11:08 AM
Well, after reading this blog post, I am really feeling like such a slacker......my friend...how do you do all these things and work a full time job? I am totally inspired to "get busy." Pat at birdnestontheground
Posted by: Patricia Eaton | May 16, 2008 at 08:37 PM