Great Festive Cake Idea

I was looking at cake recipes and came across this fantastic cake, but particularly, the icing sugar dusted over the top.

The example here used doilies placed on top of the cake to use as a template, but how about using paper snowflakes that you hand cut yourself as a template?

 This was my version and I think it is super festive.

I served it up to my friends at my Christmas crafternoon last week. 

We ate food, drank mulled wine and made some simple Christmas crafts. It was a hit with everyone and got me feeling all Christmassy :-)

Car Booting Cushion and Cake

I thought I'd try Cushion and Cake at a car boot sale yesterday. I didn't take my hand made items but I did take cakes. The cakes completely sold out and made me quite popular with fellow stall holders.

I took some other bits along with me like shoes I've never worn and some clothes and purses. Sold NONE of them. So glad I didn't take my cushions.
I spoke to lots of nice people however. One woman in particular used to have a tearoom in Sussex and she still has most of the china from her place. I bought one of her trios. It is exactly what I'm looking for.

I got this too. I'm not really sure what it is, but it is a very pretty box. It will be nice to display smaller items in at craft fairs or eventually, in the tearoom.

And finally, this lovely little plate and dome. for £3!

So I suppose any money I made on cakes I spent immediately on tea and cakey stuff. Success!!