Hello sweet friends!
Today is my young friend's 31 birthday. She is a lovely, sweet and kind girl, who cleans my house sometimes and comes when I have large dinner parties. I know her for at least eight years.
Carmen is like my own niece and we have a close relationship beyond been her boss, sometimes, lol..
Alejandro and me are her only daughter's Godparents and she was named after our own daughters, Sofia-Alexandra.
I always bake a cake for her birthday and today was no exception. I pinned this great looking "Kentucky Butter Cake" and it's now on my 'Bundt Cake board at Pinterest.'
( I give her a present too, lol)
Here is the link to go and get the recipe as the instructions are step by step.
http://cookiesandcups.com/kentucky-butter-cake/
With that said, here is the setting for Capuccino that she loves with my Bistro cups, specially for it.
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| I use these cute Bistro kind of cups for Capuccino, or just plain coffee. My young friend loves coffee that's why the set up and the cake for her birthday. |
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| The 'Kentucky Butter Cake' baked in another 'Nordic Ware' bundt pan. At the beginning of this post you will find the link to the recipe. |
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| The cute Bialetti coffee filter, with the ceramic pot is almost vintage from the sixties and was my mom's... and it's a very sentimental piece for me cause my dear uncle in NYC gave it my beloved dad who loved espresso... and they are both not with us anymore. |
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| I love this silver tray cause it looks vintage, but it isn't. It also has an etching in the center with flowers. |
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Thank you so much for your sweet and kind comments my friends, you always make my day. Thanking the lovely hostesses for having me at their great parties. I specially thank and appreciate so much to the generous hostesses who feature me at their parties. SIMPLE AND SWEET FRIDAY A MORNING CUP OF JOE IMPARTING GRACE A MORNING CUP OF JOE LOVE, FABBY I will join: A Morning Cup of Joe http://thecottagemarket.com Saturday Show Off http://maleviksrosentradgard.blogspot.com PINK Saturday http://howsweetthesound.typed.com Saturday Sparks Linky Party http://piecedpastimes.blogspot.com The Chain Linky CLIMB http://sewcraftyangel.blogspot.com Simple Saturday Blog Party www.sunnysimplelife.com The Bouquet of Talent Party www.lifeonlakeshoredrive.com Make it Pretty Monday www.thededicatedhome.com Inspire Me Tuesday www.astrollthrulife.net Show and Share http://linda-coastalcharm.blogspot.com Sundays Down Under Link Party www.natashainoz.com Creative Mondays Blog Hop www.clairejustineoxox.com Food and Recipes Block Party www.keepingitsimplecrafts.com Mix it up Monday www.flourmewithlove.com Pretty in Pink and White for Tea http://sandimyyellowdoor.blogspot.com Inspire Me Tuesday www.astrollthrulife.net Tuesday Cuppa Tea www.antiquesandteacups.info Tea Cup Tuesday www.marthasfavorites.com Friends Sharing Tea http://blog.berneedins.com A Return to Loveliness www.adelightsomelife.com TUESDAYS AT OUR HOME http://mariaselenasdecor.blogspot.com Inspire Me Monday www.create-with-joy.com THE SCOOP www.stonegableblog.com Home Matters Linky Party http://lifewithlorelai.com Brag About it Link Party www.vmg206.com Tuesdays with a Twist www.godsgrowinggarde.com Cooking and Crafting with JJ Link Party http://julieslifestyle.blogspot.com The Wednesday Blog Hop www.clairejustineoxox.com Wow Us Wednesday www.savvysouthernstyle.com Wake up Wednesday www.godsgrowinggarden.com Mod Mix Monday http://modvintagelife.blogspot.com Making Memories Monday www.threekidsandafish.com Vintage Inspiration Party www.villabarnes.com Tablescape Thursday http://betweennapsontheporch.net Share your Cup Thursday http://jannolson.blogspot.com Home and Garden Thursday www.adelightsomelife.com Grace at Home www.impartinggrace.com It's a Party http://acreativeprincess.blogapot.com Share Your Style www.nominimalisthere.com Chain Linky CLIMB www.godsgrowinggarden.com Home Sweet Home http://thecharmofhome.blogspot.com |
Good Afternoon Fabby, It is lovely to stop by to catch up with you. The Kentucky Butter cake which you made for Carmen's 31st birthday looks delicious and I will certainly be popping over to find out more about the recipe.
ReplyDeleteFabby, I love your coffee filter, it is so very pretty, much nicer than the enamel ones which I see around and your flowers are lovely.
As usual you are 'top of the pops' at table decoration.
Have a wonderful weekend.
Best Wishes
Daphne
Absolutely delightful as always! Happy Birthday to your friend Carmen!
ReplyDeleteHi Fabby,
ReplyDeleteSuch a beautiful gift of cake and cappuccino for your dear friend Carmen's birthday. Your dishes are so pretty! what a lovely way to celebrate.
Have a sweet day, Elizabeth
Hi Fabby! Oh, you are just the sweetest one to do this for your friend Carmen! I'm sure she loved it. That cake is absolutely gorgeous looking and I'm sure it tasted just as good as it looks! I love how you set a table for tea or for dinner. The little cups are precious! Bless you, sweet lady and have a great weekend.
ReplyDeleteBe a sweetie,
Shelia ;)
So lovely!
ReplyDeleteFabby, your gestures toward Carmen are so sweet (HB, Carmen!), and I just love this little tablescape. I am a coffee lover, and boy, does that cake and those little cups look inviting! I know Carmen must have felt very special with your kindness.
ReplyDeleteRita C at Panoply
O, my...what a lovely cake..I just have to get one of those bundt pans. You were so sweet to make it for your friend. And that is the prettiest cake plate I've ever seen. xoxo
ReplyDeleteThe Kentucky Butter Cake looks delicious. I love your silverware. Happy birthday to Carmen.
ReplyDeleteHappy birthday to your friend, Carmen! Yummy looking cake...and the alstroemeria are gorgeous.
ReplyDeleteYou always, always have the most beautiful flowers, Fabby.
Have a wonderful weekend.
There is nothing like celebrating one's birthday with a friend! How thoughtful you are! The setting is so beautiful, so dainty. Lucky Carmen!
ReplyDeleteYour cake looks so moist and delicious...must give it a try! The ceramic pot is adorable. I don't I've ever seen one like it. So sweet of you to treat your friend on her birthday!
ReplyDeleteCelebrating birthdays with friends is so much fun! I love the presentation so inviting and the alstromeria was a beautiful floral choice.
ReplyDeleteCarole @ Garden Up Green
Celebrating birthdays with friends is so much fun! I love the presentation so inviting and the alstromeria was a beautiful floral choice.
ReplyDeleteCarole @ Garden Up Green
Happy Birthday, Carmen! The birthday celebration looks lovely, Fabby. I'm going to try the recipe. Thanks for sharing.
ReplyDeleteFabby, I know your friend was so blessed to have you host such a lovely party for her birthday! I'm also loving how you showcased that delicious looking cake on your new cakestand!!! I'm going to give that recipe a try soon. Happy weekend!
ReplyDeleteHugs, Zenda
Hi Fabby,
ReplyDeleteLovely to discover your blog, via Mariette.
The birthday celebrations look wonderful with the delicious looking cake and love the pretty cups and coffee pot.
Enjoy the weekend
hugs
Carolyn
Dearest Fabby,
ReplyDeleteHow lovely you arranged this birthday cake for this special friend. Quite an honor for naming her child after your daughters´ names!
So happy you found the tutorial handy. I´m grateful to my sister for telling me and of course I like to share this, as usual.
Sending you hugs,
Mariette
Hello Fabby,
ReplyDeleteHow sweet and thoughtful of you to host such a beautiful and elegant gathering for Carmen. I am sure she was very flattered and grateful. Everything looks gorgeous. The bistro cups look like Henri Bendel pieces and the cakes looks amazing sweet friend.
You are a good soul Fabby. Many blessings to you.
Enjoy the rest of your Sunday.
Janet
What a gorgeous-looking cake! And you got to use your new cake stand, too! Everything looks beautiful; I'm sure your friend felt very loved on her birthday.
ReplyDeleteAnd congrats to you for another 5 pounds!! xo Deborah
It all looks so nice!!
ReplyDeleteLaura
Hi Fabby, what a beautiful setting! The cake looks wonderful, but how special to have the coffee pot from your mom. Birthday wishes for your friend!
ReplyDeleteWishing you a great week!
Karren
ReplyDeleteDear Fabby it is a wonderful gesture of you to throw a birthday party to your friend Carmen. How lovely. Love the beautiful display. Kept looking at the pretty peculator. Love the cake too. Belated wishes to her. Hope you and everyone had a great time. Love and hugs.. Sujatha:)
Goodness, Fabby. I believe you spoil everyone you know!!!!! What a lovely coffee-scape! Love the cups and the cake looks sinfully delicious! Happy Monday and Happy Tea Day!
ReplyDeleteLovely setting for a girls tea or coffee party. Love the motifs on the mugs! Everything looks wonderful! Thanks for linking to Tuesday Cuppa Tea
ReplyDeleteRuth
HI Fabby! Thank you for the kind words and your prayers. I have missed visiting your beautiful home. Your friend Carmen is one lucky lady. Have a wonderful week. Hugs, Marth
ReplyDeleteFabby, you are such a wonderful friend and hostess! That cake looks fabulous on your new cake stand. Love the mugs and your coffee pot is a sweet one with lovely memories attached to it. Thank you for joining me for tea and have a splendid day.
ReplyDeleteBlessings,
Sandi
It all looks wonderfully delicious!
ReplyDeleteciao xoxo
Fabby ..You make everything special...Your friend will be absolutely delighted with her birthday cake. The tablescape is coffee time perfection..very memorable indeed... HAVE A FABULOUS DAY !!! Hugs
ReplyDeleteA lovely cake and table setting to honour your young friend. The bundt pan creates a beautiful design for your yummy cake!
ReplyDeleteWhat a lovely birthday treat...the cake looks sinfully good!
ReplyDeleteVery nice, Fabby! Your Kentucky butter cake and cappucino are the perfect combination!
ReplyDeleteThis is so lovely! Thanks for sharing at the #HomeMattersParty and I hope you'll join us again next week!
ReplyDeleteHi Fabby, your table looks beautiful! I could sit here and have a slice of your amazing cake and a cup of cappuccino :)
ReplyDeleteThanks for sharing at Creative Mondays
oh Fabby this is such a beautiful presentation for your friend's birthday. That cake looks and sounds delicious! I love the pattern of that bunds cake pan and your beautiful cake stand. Those coffee cups are the cutest! I'm sure she was thrilled with this and loved the gift you gave her!
ReplyDeleteHi Fabby, wow your bundt cake looks amazing and the table beautiful. I would love to have you share this at our Cooking and Crafting with J & J party I co-host on Mondays.
ReplyDeleteThanks.
Julie xo
Bonjour chère Fabby,
ReplyDeleteJe t'envoie un petit coucou de la galerie où j'expose actuellement dans le sud de la France. La connexion Internet n'est pas bonne et j'ose espérer qu'elle donne le temps de te féliciter pour cette belle publication accompagnée de superbes photos.
Je suis sous le charme de la délicatesse apportée dans chacun des éléments qui constitue les photos.
Bravo ! et j'espère à très bientôt.
Gros bisous ♡
I think my invitation got lost! :) YUMMY! I've pinned this because everything sounds so great!
ReplyDeleteThanks for joining Cooking and Crafting with J & J!
What a beautiful cake!!! I would love for you to share this at my link party Making Memories Mondays going on now! There’s a great cash giveaway too!
ReplyDeleteCathy
I would like a slice of that yummy cake with my cappuccino. :) pleeeeeeeeeeez?
ReplyDelete~Liz
You are blessed for having a friend who helps you out and she's blessed in having you as a friend who looks after her, her needs and likes.
ReplyDeleteI'm sure she loved all the trouble you went to put this homage to her birthday.
She's a person to be celebrated in your lives.
Everything looks very Fabby and that's says all.
Love,
Teresa
The cake looks delicious, and I love the table setting! Oh how I wish we lived closer so we could enjoy a cappuccino together :)
ReplyDeleteOoh that cake looks so good Fabby. But I too adore the Bistro mugs! What a sweet friend you are. Hugs and blessings, Cindy
ReplyDeleteHi Fabby! coffee and cake sounds delish! That cake looks really yummy--thanks for sharing the recipe :)
ReplyDeleteFabby, the cake looks delicious and I bet the birthday girl loved it. I'll check out this recipe.
ReplyDeleteHugs,
Sherry
Fabby, you are such a sweetheart and I bet she loved it all! The cake looks delicious and I love the mugs. The coffee filter is a wonderful heirloom piece with special memories! Thanks for sharing with SYC.
ReplyDeletehugs,
Jann
That is so sweet of you to always remember Carmen's birthday in such a nice way! The cake is beautiful, and looks so pretty in your tablescape.
ReplyDeleteWhat a fabulous cake! I love the design on it! Thanks for sharing with Home Sweet Home!
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