Cake Tuesday: ranunculus.

It's remained awfully gloomy outside since last week, and the tomatoes in the garden are sulking accordingly. Granted I got them in late this year, BUT. The rest of the yard is finally lush and blooming, fully recovered from the disruption of the remodel. (I'll share pics as soon as I get some sunny ones.) Speaking of the remodel, I've been meaning to show you the new kitchen island I designed, which has turned out to be one of my favorite things in the room.

It holds full-sized sheet pans on one side, and stacking stools slide under the other. It's on locking wheels, so I can move it around easily (since the kitchen in still very tiny). And a lot of it is recycled! We used a leftover slab of marble from the counters for half, and part of the butcher block top from the old torn-out kitchen island for the remainder. And I had the legs shaped to match the stools, just for kicks (no pun intended). LOVE.

Marble counters are wonderful and I wouldn't trade them for anything but it is very nice to have a little bit of wood where I can slice lemons or spill red wine (both of which I do quite frequently...).

And back to favorite things - the cake today. Pale yellow buttercream tiers, with just a few sugar ranunculus tied with edible twine.

The whole wedding was gorgeous - rustic and elegant with just a touch of whimsy. I'm not sure how long this link will work but you can see the bee-YOU-tiful couple here, at least for the moment.  Enjoy!