Sweet Confection, Indeed!

I have a new friend! Her name is Cheryl and she is the queen creator at "Confections" where everything is sweet! To see what I'm talking about, visit her Etsy shop. You'll know EXACTLY what I mean!

And look what I won on her blog! This DARLING cake tag. I mean who could enjoy this more than I? It was definitely meant to be! She was having a blog-a-versary giveaway on her SWEET blog and I was one of three lucky winners.

I'm bad. I took this photo right from her blog and put it here. When I get back from being away all summer I'll put it in my studio and snap a photo. Thanks, Cheryl!!!

For those of my readers that live in Utah, there's a new location to purchase my faux cakes, cupcakes, and other yummies! I met the owner of Just a Bed of Roses through Make Mine Pink and she ordered a shipment of Jenni B Originals. She received them this week and already has them displayed in her shop. If you get a chance, drop by her store in Farmington for a special treat. I'll be excited to see her in person in the next couple of weeks when I'm visiting the area. See her blog for information and pictures about her shop.

Women Who Inspire - I was featured!

If you are familiar with the lovely online community of Make Mine Pink, you probably know what a wonderful place it is! I've been a huge fan for awhile and now I'm a member! Make Mine Pink is a group of women that sell fabulous romantic and shabby items. There are also forums, contests, and special shopping sales that are constantly happening (like the Christmas in July sale).


Among these great features, there's a section called "Women Who Inspire". This month I had the honor of being interviewed by talented Dianne Hadaway (who also makes darling purses). She did such a great job with the story that I wanted to post a link to it. Click here to read it.

I've Been Tagged!

Ok, so I've never done this kind of post before but I've always wanted to. Thanks to Devonia at Many Shades of Shabby for tagging me! She is an extremely talented artist that I truly admire. And her blog is fun and fresh. She's a fabulous writer!

As a part of being tagged, I get to share 7 things about myself most of you don't know. And then I get to choose 7 people to tag as well. How fun! I believe most of my readers don't know me very well. I hope you find this interesting!

1. I was the proud purchaser of a ROUND bed. Yes, that's right! I really do wish I had a picture of this bed. Next time I am at my mom's (she still owns it!) I will see if I can snap a shot. This thing uses king size bedding and has - get this - a large upholstered/tufted purple velvet headboard. When I saw this vintage bed in college, it HAD to be mine. I only used it for a year or so, but it was lots of fun!

2. One of my favorite things to do is travel. OK, that isn't anything strange. I know. But I really do enjoy seeing new places! Within the past few years I've been to Italy, Spain, Switzerland, France, Germany, England, Monaco, Australia, New Zealand, and Mexico. We're planning a family trip to Costa Rica next Spring and there are lots and lots of other places I want to see: Thailand, the Caribbean, Africa, Ireland, Greece, Morocco, & Turkey.

3. Fluffy clouds are one of my favorite things. A couple of weeks ago I was on a flight and we were flying through the big, fluffy Care Bear-types of clouds. I wanted to just jump out and bounce around on those plush-looking surfaces.

4. Getting wet is one of my least favorite things. I don't like swimming, brushing my teeth, washing my face, taking a shower (yes, I still do it regularly), or doing the dishes. I decided it's because I just don't like water all that much.

5. I have always been a really shy person. Within the last year or so I feel like I've come out of my shell quite a bit, but in the past have just always kept to myself. Believe me, being on live national television had a way of forcing me to face my fears. Overcoming shyness is something I'm working on.

6. Starting my business was something I did out of boredom. I never thought I was a crazily crafty person. But somehow having my own house brought out a need for me to create. My husband has been a law student for the past couple of years and after I got home from my full-time job that first Fall I was terribly bored. Not anymore!

7. I've always wanted to take cake decorating classes. Just thought it sounded fun. I've been making all of these faux desserts for the past year but still haven't gotten around to taking a class. Maybe I will one of these days!

Okay, there are 7 things you may not have known about me before!

Now, I get to tag 7 people. And here they are:

1. Brenda @ Just a Bed of Roses
2. Jennifer @ The Old Painted Cottage
3. Cathy @ Treasured Heirlooms
4. Connie @ La Maison Rose
5. Rebecca @ Baby Walters
6. Joy @ Cupids Charm
7. Andrea @ Vintage Paper Bella

Note: If you have been tagged, here is what is requested:

1. Link your tagger and list these rules on your blog.
2. Share 7 facts about yourself on your blog, some random, some weird.
3. Tag 7 people at the end of your post by leaving their names as well as links to their blogs.
4. Let them know they are tagged by leaving a comment on their blog.

More About Good Things Utah

Okay, so I have been meaning to write more about the last couple of weeks while I was in Utah. But as I mentioned in my last post, my roof caved in while I was away. And the only thing it damaged was my computer! Luckily, the hard drive was perfectly fine so I got a new computer (my husband bought it for me - yay!) and just transferred everything over. Bad deal, but at least I got a new computer to replace the one I've been wanting to replace for a year.

I wanted to share some pictures at the actual set of Good Things Utah and then some of my Dear Lizzie open house. Enjoy!

This is my FAVORITE dessert EVER! My mom and I designed it together. Did I ever tell you she's my secret weapon? That woman is amazingly creative! She doesn't understand why I have to "bake" all the time when we're together, but I can tell you it's because I just love her creative energy! So, without further ado...here's what I call the "Piece de la Resistance". You can't tell very well, but around the bottom there are different quotes about cake. Like "Let them eat cake. --Marie Antoinette". And on the top the pennant says "Have Your Cake and Eat it Too." Then there's just tons of paper that's from an old piano book.

Here's me with my set-up for the craft we're going to make on the show. If you saw the segment (link in post below), you can see that I made the faux tarts with two other ladies. Fun!

I just love the new sugar cookies. Check these out! The top one has the silver balls on top. I think they're called non pareils. And then the pink cake and cupcake tree. Gotta love those!

After the Show

This is a picture of me and my mom (the lady that does it all!) with the hostesses. On the right is Reagan and on the left is Angie. Really nice ladies!

Many of my friend and family came to the show to sit in the studio audience. It made everything so much fun standing in front of all of the people that I love so much!

My mom and her sister.


My in-laws. Love them!

These cute ladies are some old family friends - The Hunts.


My sister, Grandma, me, my sister-in-law. So supportive!

Dear Lizzie Open House

The night before the show, I took some of my products to My Dear Lizzie for my open house immediately following the show. She has a fabulous knack for decorating. I simply love her style! So she set up a display with my products including the sign in the picture below and a her daughter even made me a crown to wear! Doesn't the Piece de la Resistance fit in here perfectly?

One more! This is the banner the shop owner of Scrooge and Marleys made for my open house at her shop. Check this thing out!

Good Things Utah Appearance

Good Things Utah was a blast! It was so much fun being in Utah with these fun ladies demonstrating some of my faux cake techniques on live television. You can view my segment! (As promised.) Below is a little image of the show. I know it's not very clear but my photo editing software is on the computer that was crushed under our roof that fell in (eek!) the day after the show...story on that another time! There are also photos of my friends and family that came to watch the show in the studio and they'll be posted later.

Whew! What a week! I absolutely loved the open houses at the businesses that carry my products and had a load of fun meeting people that were interested in the products I make. And helping customers select their own faux cupcakes, cakes and candied apples for their own homes and businesses was a blast! Thanks to all that made this week a success for me and for Jenni B Originals.

Jenni B Open Houses in Utah Valley

Are you in the vicinity of Utah Valley? If so, you HAVE to come and meet me because I would like to meet you! In conjunction with my appearance on Good Things Utah on June 18, I'm going to be hosting some fabulous open houses and gift shows at my very favorite shops in and around my hometown of Lehi, Utah. Stop by one of the locations below for lots of treats, Jenni B Originals prizes, and fun! Who doesn't like sweets and prizes?? Bring all of your friends for a fantastic girl's afternoon out!

First, join me at My Dear Lizzie in Highland, Utah. The darling owner, Laura, was one of the very first store owners to fall in love with Jenni B Originals. Her shop is chock full of shabby chic, Parisian-inspired, and one-of-a-kind gift items. Pink, feminine and stylish are just three words that describe the cozy atmosphere. The Dear Lizzie Bistro even adjoins! All Jenni B Originals products will be offered at 20% off original price!

Wednesday, June 18
1:oo pm - 5:00 pm
10953 N Alpine Highway
Highland, UT 84003

*photos courtesy of http://www.mydearlizzie.com/

The following day, come to Tammi's Finders Keepers in American Fork for a cupcake sale! This cupcake sale isn't any ordinary bake sale. The cupcakes here are all faux decorative cupcakes. Not only will there be cupcakes, but faux cookies, faux chocolate dipped strawberry magnets, faux cakes and cream tarts, and more! Certainly a feast for your eyes!

Tammi's Finders Keepers is the home of the ultimate stylish distressed furniture for the best value. Tammi and her husband, Mike, search far and wide to bring great deals to anyone that wants an updated decor. They even make some of their own furniture! Their decor accents are to die for as well. Whenever I go to Utah, this place is definitely on the top of my list as far as places to shop.

Cupcake Sale
Thursday, June 19
11:oo am - 1:00 pm
63 East Main Street
American Fork, UT

*photos courtesy of http://www.tammisfinderskeepers.com/

Finally, on Friday, I'll be heading over to Scrooge and Marleys in Lehi for a Tea Party! How fun is this? We're even going to be set up outside if the weather is nice. This little party is going to be a terrific kick-off to the Lehi Roundup Days. The shop owner, Donna, is a big supporter of Lehi City and all of the townsfolk. Lots of yummy treats will be served for sure!

The first time I met with Donna to show her my faux chocolate truffles, she just fell in love. This store has a wonderful country feel that carries extremely high quality furnishings. Not only is there furniture, but fabulous gifts for any occasion. My mom and I like to call this place "Scrooge's" for short since we talk about it so much we had to shorten the name. If you're EVER in Lehi, Scrooge's is definitely a must-shop!

Tea Party!
Friday, June 20
2:00 pm - 4:00 pm
791 N 100 E
Lehi, UT

CB Photography

Anyone live in Central Virginia and looking for a fabulous photographer? I have the perfect solution! Cassie Bushman of CB Photography has definitely got some talent. She took all of my product photographs below. If you have an online business, you know how important great photography is to aid in sales. You can contact her through the company website. She and her husband run a great business.

Online Interview at Nature Manipulated

This great blog, http://www.naturemaniuplated.blogspot.com/ featured my online interview yesterday. Yay! She just emailed me and asked me some questions about me and my business and I replied. Great fun! This is a fabulous blog that features great products from artisans mostly from Etsy. Check out her blog!

Take a look at the latest!

This past week I received a custom order for a woman for some faux sugar cookies for a display she's doing with antique pieces. I liked the way they turned out so much that I'm offering them for sale in my shop. The icing color and sprinkles can even be customized!

It's been such a long time since I've been able to just have the time to create something new. It feels quite refreshing, actually. And these little faux cookies make me want to have a bite of the real thing. Enjoy!

Jenni B to be featured on Good Things Utah 6/18!

Tune in to Good Things Utah on Wednesday, June 18 at 10 am (if you live in Utah)! Jenni B of Jenni B Originals will be a featured guest. She will share her techniques for making Faux Cream Tartlets. They look exactly like real tiny cakes (see photo below). Jenni shared these same techniques on the Martha Stewart Show on December 7, 2007. If you live outside of Utah, check back for updates and a link to her Good Things Utah segment.