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White Cream Pin-tuck Turban

by Ilona on December 21, 2018April 26, 2020

Description: This turban uses a soft Paris Net as a base, with layers of white cream pin-tucked medium weight silk dupion. It features a tight front crossover. Designed to sit… [Continue Reading]

Sea Green Calot Half Hat

by Ilona on December 21, 2018April 26, 2020

Description: This vintage inspired calot half hat has a base of sinamay and wire. It has viscose silk velvet draped over it and is decorated with handmade velvet leaves and… [Continue Reading]

Too scared to pipe?

by Ilona on December 14, 2018May 22, 2019

Use this method to pipe text or any other form of intricate decoration onto a cake. You can use buttercream or chocolate.

Cacciatore or Italian Hunter’s sauce

by Ilona on December 14, 2018December 14, 2018

A classic style tomato based sauce, perfect with chicken. Serve with baked sweet potato and sprouting broccoli.

Reclaimed Fur Headband Half Hat

by Ilona on December 9, 2018April 26, 2020

Description: This vintage inspired headband half hat has a base of buckram and wire. It is lined in silk satin and features vintage reclaimed wolf fur and a satin ribbon… [Continue Reading]

Melody Cake

by Ilona on December 4, 2018January 2, 2019

An interesting chocolate cake that reveals vertical layers when cut.

Melody Cake – Gluten and Dairy Free

by Ilona on December 4, 2018January 2, 2019

An interesting chocolate cake that reveals vertical layers when cut.

Pistachio and Raspberry Cakelettes

by Ilona on October 25, 2018June 13, 2019

Inspired from the artist Claude Monet’s favourite birthday cake – Le Gateau Vert.

Light Blue Pillbox

by Ilona on July 6, 2018April 26, 2020

Description: This pillbox hat is a perfect circle using buckram and wire as the base. It is fully lined on the inside, and covered in sky blue brushed cotton, overlaid… [Continue Reading]

Pineapple Hummingbird Mousse Cake

by Ilona on June 14, 2018April 26, 2020

A tropical cake perfect for a birthday party. Contains nuts.

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