How many things are as anxiously anticipated as the arrival of a new baby? Whether it's a friend, a family member, or even yourself playing the Waiting Game, it is absolutely a time for celebration and preparation.Of course, it also doesn't matter if it's your first - or your 10th - new babies need "stuff" (in fact, it's pretty amazing how much stuff they need, isn't it?). And what better way to bring all that 'stuff' together than at a Baby Shower?You have to know

Pastry Palace Las Vegas 991 Beaded Handbag You know one of them. An acquaintance, a friend, a family member – whose purse collection far outnumbers their shoes. (No easy feat – pun-intended – since shoes travel in pairs!) She’s addicted. Any stroll past a department store window always includes an “Oh – I LOVE that bag!” comment. She has the “Perfect” purse to go with any outfit (even some that haven’t been designed yet.) She admits it. You can, too. She’s a “handbag addict” – and

 Obsessed with bling. Sugar diamonds. Fondant quilting adorned with gems. Hey - you're getting married in Fabulous Las Vegas! Your wedding cake needs to keep up with the Jones's, right?We've had a little bit of experience with that. Okay - a lot of experience. And quite honestly, these are some of our favorite cakes to make (perhaps it's because we love it when "all eyes are on the cake"!).There's no doubt that some well-placed sparkly accents can bring just the right touch of elegance to

 Nothing will liven up your child's birthday party like a cake featuring their favorite animated characters. Okay, maybe the presents will, too. But you have to admit that when it's time to carry out the cake and candles for the "Happy Birthday" serenade, it's great to see your child's eyes light up with joy because their mom and dad got them the Best Birthday Cake Ever!Can you just picture it now - Woody and all his Toy Story friends in all their three-dimensional glory?Or perhaps

 Being based in the Marriage Capital of the World, Pastry Palace has a long history of designing wedding cakes for the Las Vegas bride. (Oh - and the grooms, too.) Actually, a Las Vegas-themed cake is also a great idea for birthdays, anniversaries and pretty much any special event that you're planning to bring to town. Here's just a few of our casino-styled designs to give you a great place to begin planning your amazing cake:   Whether your wedding affair is large or small, formal or

Whether you're planning a wedding, a birthday or just looking for an excuse to par-tay -- keeping the change of seasons in mind as you plan your event can result in some dazzling displays of color.This time of year (at least here in Las Vegas!) - trees are leafing out and gardens are beginning to bloom already (we know that's not the case in a lot of places!). Our bakers enjoy recreating vibrant colors and floral designs in fondant, cream, and sugar form that in

Actually, it's not just for a wedding, but any time you find yourself preparing for a lavish event where a cake is going to play a central role in the celebration - you want to make sure both you and your baker know exactly what you want, what you expect, and that everything will go exactly according to plan.So we've put together a checklist of the things you should be prepared to tell your baker, and also what kinds of questions to ask of them.

It’s been said that a wedding cake is to the reception as the wedding gown is to the ceremony. (See how well these photos tie in to that concept?)With that in mind (and given the widely popular sport of posting photos of bridal cake wrecks that prove the point) – a bride should give serious consideration not only about what cake design she wants, but who will actually be able to produce both the look and the taste she demands. As we mentioned in our last