1st Birthday Party

The little one is turning 1 next month! I've planned quite a few events before but this time will be a little tricky (couple that with the humidity & a cranky baby) as the patissier is none other than the unglam homebaker, ME. Still, I'm so excited as I work out this list of stuff to prepare for her party:

Cakes

1. 8" Strawberry Shortcake covered with Cherry Kirsch Whipped Cream & topped with plenty of strawberries
2. 1/2 dozen of Nutella cupcakes with Nutella frosting (plus a little powdered sugar)
3. 1/2 dozen of Strawberry Yogurt Cupcakes with whipped cream
   
4. 1/2 dozen of Carrot Cupcakes with Cream Cheese Frosting

Dessert

1. Blackforest Trifle to be served in dessert cups (mini ones)
2. Millionaire shortbread bars
   

Gift Party Pack

1. Ultra Fudgy Brownie wrapped in gold/red/silver candy foils
2. Chocolate Cookies iced with the words 'Thank you'
3. 2 dozen orange butter cupcakes covered with marshmallow fondant

To do list:

• Gift boxes with tags
• Italian ladyfingers (or maybe just buy off the shelf?)
• Print more namecards?
• a cake stand?