Sweet Dreams

Thursday, May 12, 2011

When my parents were first married, they lived in a little cottage in Malibu on the beach. One birthday, my mom came home to find my dad had painted their house precisely this shade of blue green, which my dad named "Happy Birthday Blue"-and when I saw this photo, my heart stopped! Not only is this confection by the Cakery an unwitting tribute to my folks, the combination of buttercream pearls and sugar anemones is darling! Can't you imagine find tangy lemon curd and raspberry filling in that gorgeous cake?

Photo by Untamed Heart Photography.
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32 comments:

  1. Krysten @ Why Girls Are WeirdMay 12, 2011 at 8:39 AM

    That is SO pretty!

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  2. LucindaMay 12, 2011 at 8:40 AM

    One of my favorite colors too!! Gorgeous cake!!!

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  3. thaisMay 12, 2011 at 9:34 AM

    what a sweet story! and precious gift to your mom ;) this cake looks incredible, and the thought of tangy lemon with raspberry just makes it better. :)

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  4. Rhiannon BosseMay 12, 2011 at 9:36 AM

    That cake made me stop in my tracks. It's stunning.

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  5. Mighty BurnsMay 12, 2011 at 10:20 AM

    Ok.. that is such a sweet sweet story. "Happy Birthday Blue"? Stop it thats adorable!
    These flowers on here are so pretty {and Im sure yummie} I hope I have a similar cake!

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  6. postcards and prettiesMay 12, 2011 at 10:45 AM

    Aww i love that "Happy birthday blue" so sweet just like that cake!

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  7. NikkiMay 12, 2011 at 12:03 PM

    What a sweet story. I want a Malibu cottage in that color, and a slice of cake on the porch!

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  8. AnonymousMay 12, 2011 at 12:04 PM

    I love that color! One of my favorites :)

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  9. lizzieMay 12, 2011 at 1:18 PM

    love that story...beautiful cake, lena...you have the best taste.

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  10. Spun Sugar SuiteMay 12, 2011 at 1:19 PM

    I can't get over those anemones, absolutely gorgeous!!

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  11. Greer LovesMay 12, 2011 at 1:33 PM

    Such a pretty cake! And those anemones... seriously.

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  12. AmberMay 12, 2011 at 2:45 PM

    how sweet is your dad?!?

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  13. Mighty BurnsMay 12, 2011 at 3:38 PM

    lol If I knew how to ship them I would! hope your weekend is filled with an amazing cocktail, chocolate and relaxation!

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  14. Claire GallamMay 12, 2011 at 3:42 PM

    Gorgeous cake!

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  15. JoytiMay 12, 2011 at 3:55 PM

    How very sweet of your dad!
    And the cake is just exquisite...

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  16. PalomaMay 12, 2011 at 4:02 PM

    i love all of the stories you share. and what a blue it is!

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  17. S and OMay 12, 2011 at 4:05 PM

    Mmm...it does look delicious! That is such a lovely color 'happy birthday blue' :)
    xoxo
    Olivia

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  18. AshleighMay 12, 2011 at 4:15 PM

    I'm assuming your Mom loved the color??? I might have a heart attack if hubby did something like that without a consult with me first but I'm not one for suprises :) The could be the sweetest little cake I've ever laid eyes on!

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  19. UnknownMay 13, 2011 at 1:34 PM

    Happy birthday Blue..oh my...soooo romantic!
    I adore reading about you, Lena darling..
    Laura@RicevereconStile

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  20. ag.May 13, 2011 at 2:09 PM

    What a sweet, sweet story! And that cake is just perfect! I love the flowers!

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  21. GloriaMay 13, 2011 at 3:11 PM

    this story is ADORABLE - what cute parents you have!

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  22. Colleen / Inspired to ShareMay 13, 2011 at 9:18 PM

    What a cute story! And a sweet, sweet cake!

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  23. JohannaMay 13, 2011 at 9:21 PM

    I ♥ this cake and I love the anecdotal story that goes with it. Sweet!

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  24. Kimia KlineMay 15, 2011 at 12:10 PM

    happy birthday blue is the exact shade i painted my bedroom walls at my parents house :) that color is so magical! and on a cake....divine.

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  25. katieMay 15, 2011 at 4:32 PM

    "happy birthday blue" - I love it! reminds me of a martha color!
    ps- thanks for your amsterdam recs!

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  26. Soulful MamaMay 16, 2011 at 12:04 AM

    What a sweet, sweet little tale!

    ~ Clare x

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  27. UnknownMay 16, 2011 at 1:02 PM

    such a romantic cake! the love story of your parents sounds so romantic as this cake! sweet!

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  28. jacin {lovely little details}May 16, 2011 at 1:23 PM

    oh what a sweet story!!! love the cake!

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  29. Gina ThomasMay 16, 2011 at 9:10 PM

    love the colors of this cake:)
    gina

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  30. Life,StyledMay 17, 2011 at 7:36 AM

    OMGoodness what a sweet story!!! And what a sweet, sweet man. This cake is darling ~ but what I love most is the memories it brings you!

    xoxo
    kristi

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  31. ticklishfromadistanceMay 17, 2011 at 3:43 PM

    So sweet!

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  32. Kate/MagnoliaRougeMay 23, 2011 at 5:51 PM

    I'm not sure that I could bear to cut into that cake. And how funny that your Dad painted the house that colour!

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