A&D Loves: Tazzy Cakes (A Fairy Theme Birthday Cake)

Two Sundays ago, my little niece A celebrated her 1st birthday. My assignment was the cake and the giveaways. So I made it a point that my sister will like the cake! And she did!

I've been hearing a lot about Tazzy Cakes. I've seen cakes done by Cat (owner of Tazzy Cakes) and they were really good so I was excited when achi said to find her a good baker. This was the perfect time to try Tazzy Cakes!

A's birthday theme is fairies. And my sister already had a peg for the cake. I emailed Cat two months before the date and I showed Cat the photo below plus achi wanted it to be Cath Kidson-esque.

Photo from HWTM and Lee Bird Photography

There's no downpayment, she does by honesty policy. :) After a week or so, She emailed a sketch of the cake which I emailed to my achi for approval. We had minor changes and we just waited until the day of the party to see the cake!

Ok, before I show you the cake. Can I just say that I love her and the cake! I actually booked her na for my R's birthday in June. #pangsuspenselang

Here's the cake!`

Tadahhhh!!! Ang ganda ng cake promise!!!

Love the details!

Grabe the details!

Another view of the cake

Everyone loved the cake! :) I'm happy they did. Even my shobe wanted to get her for her 2nd baby's birthday which she haven't even given birth yet to! They're that impressed! Can't wait til R's birthday party!

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Hong Kong Sojourn Part 3

This is the last installment of my Hong Kong Sojourn series. This is my 3rd and last day in Hong Kong. 4 days is just right for a nice trip. 3 days is bitin! Hopefully next time I go back will be with the kids for a trip to Disneyland! :)

I didn't take much photos on the 3rd day. I met with my college barkada who were also in Hong Kong for a food trip TRIP! G and B came to my hotel around 11AM, we had a little breakfast at IKEA (again), then they had a look around while I bought Y and R's toys. I was suppose to buy a duvet cover but I can't remember the measurement of ours so I didn't. I brought my things to our hotel room and headed out again.


Our agenda for the day was to find Cath Kidston shop, H&M and Cotton On in Central. But first, LUNCH! I took them to Tsui Wah (yes, again for me) hehe! Then had ice cream at Haagen Daz and meet with the Jubilee boys! We met them at the new mall in Causeway Bay, Hysan Place which is just in front of SOGO. I'm surprised to see more and more American brands in Hong Kong, there's a Hollister, A&F and Gap! We didn't go around the mall anymore, I don't know why. We then went to Times Square to check City Super and buy make up for a friend of Achi's. We were supposed to meet with my mom and achi before going to the Cath Kidston store but they're still at the post office so kami na lang.

I didn't know where the Cath Kidston store is. All I have is the address, thank God for Google Maps and WI-FI in malls! We eventually found the quaint little store! Sorry no photos as I was busy picking what to buy. I can't choose between the bags I liked so I just bought I came there for: a new wallet, which I've been using since we came back!

We then headed to Central to H&M, Cotton On and M&S where I shopped mostly for the kids and the BOS. We met the boys there then had dinner at Cafe de Coral. It was nice catching up with them! :) After dinner, we went our separate ways and met my mom and achi back at Causeway Bay. We did some last minute shopping, ate dinner at went back to the hotel to pack our things.

Asado and Soy Chicken with Rice

Day 4 came, we woke up later than usual as we finished packing at 3AM. Took a bath, achi checked us out while I went to IKEA again to buy some Swedish meatballs for achi. We ate breakfast in the room before heading out to wait for the Airport Express bus so we can go to Central for city check-in which is super convenient except when you're flying with Cebu Pacific.


After checking in, feeling ko may kulang! My breast pump was accidentally left by my achi in the bus! My gulay! I was already mentally readying myself that I would have to start pumping manually when I come back to Manila! But good thing when we went to their information desk, they let us checked a bus they thought we rode. They called the driver to ask if a bag was left inside the bus, they told us that the bus just went out and would be back in 20-30 minutes so we waited. Whew!!! I got the pump back!

Yes I do! Giordano store at the airport!

By the time we got to the airport we're super hungry na. Went thru immigration then off the restaurants we go! I ordered my lunch at Saboten! I've read it from Chuvaness. I always order at Ajisen Ramen or Popeye's so this time I wanted to try something new so I ordered their mixed katsu. Super yummy katsu, never mind that it's  expensive! Hehe!

And had my last cup of HK Iced Milk Tea from Tsui Wah. Oh how I miss you so!

We had a few hours before our flight so we went around the shops in the airport. While they still had energy to walk, I was so tired and excited to come home. I love how HKIA is so breastfeeding friendly!

Changing and Breastfeeding station near our boarding gate

Me and achi's precious BMs and breastpump

Our plane while waiting for boarding

I had a great trip! Though we didn't really cross out what we had for our agenda, I had a great time eating and shopping! See you again soon in HK.

Pumping in the plane.. Gangnam style!

Dreaming of Cath Kidston

My trip is still a month away and here I am looking at things I want to buy! Baka naman by the time of my trip wala naman pala akong pera! LOL!

Just this week, I saw on Instagram that Cath Kidston opened a store in HK! I DIE! Then I remember I need to replace my old wallet! By old I mean I've been using my wallet since 4th year high school! So that's about 10 years na? Wow ang tagal na pala!
I checked Cath Kidston online and I'm drooling! Online window shopping muna!

Spot Folded Zip Wallet £26.00

Royal Rose Zip Wallet £26.00

If you convert it to PHP, it's around 1,700! Not bad right? I hope it's around the same price in HK.

For maarte mommies like me..

Antique Rose Changing Bag £65.00 (approx. PHP4,300)

Victoria Rose Plimsolls £24.00 (approx. PHP1,600)

They also have cute stuff for kids! Tea sets, aprons which I want to buy! It's so much fun to have a girl talaga!

Kensington Rose Kids Mock Lace Up Pumps £16.00 (approx. PHP1,100)

Circle Ditsy Mini Rucksack £15.00 (approx. PHP1,000)

Kids Cooking Set £12.00 (approx. PHP800) (this can go with her kitchen set!)

There are some stuff for boys but I think the prints are too girly (hehe!) so I have to look for other stuff for shoti.

So many cute bags, things for the kitchen, and beddings!!! I hope I don't get carried away when I go to the store and buy everything I want!

Just looking at their online store is making me super excited!!! Can't wait for October!


*All photos are from Cath Kidston