So, it was one of those regular days in the funny little place at the edge of the desert. Where the cacti meet the trees, and heat looms but winter surely takes a decent peek. Not quite the Sahara, but not quite Washington State either…
A day, where the clock strikes three, reminding it is time for a magical kind of tea… The creatures were getting cozy, gathering around… Two had arrived early, when an odd thing occurred…(click on photos to enlarge)
You see, one could not clearly recall every detail… However, the distinct memory was that of a sound… A sound accompanied by song, and then a smell of sweetness all too tender…
It was the tiny song of the rare Cupcake Duncecap Goldy Winged Bird…
Yes, it was quite certain… He was sitting on a tree. He appeared every few hundred years… Luring creatures to a place so sweet, so divine, one taste, and you would never be the same… We followed him…
He chirped, telling it was something special for you and you and you and, all of you! A caged event. A splendid event. A curious party perhaps?
Could it truly be a fact? Not an urban legend? That when you see the Cupcake Duncecap Goldy Winged Bird, a sweet caged curious tea party awaits? One that with one taste of the caged splendor, brings waves of neverending creativity and imagination?
I am here to prove it to be a true tale… For what awaited us, as we peeked inside….
Were the very treats themselves…
The door slowly opened…
Which one would you choose? Which one would you eat??? They all called out… Beckoning…
We soon found, those were not peppermints, but strawberry creamsicle swirls of delight…
I can here you exclaim? Did you choose the one??? With sprinkles and shiny red flair?
Or was it the one with enticing swirls?
Wasn’t it impossible to choose?
No you say? You say you knew right away???
I should have known better. You closed right in… The one that tickled your fancy… And how did it taste??
Mr. Lovee had several, his eyes closed in bliss. He slowly chewed, he muffled, mmmm, mmmm, mmmm… So moist, so perfect. The best ever… Hooray!!!
A morsel to take all those sorrows away… (if you have any at all, which we hope you don’t)
We shall set one aside for our trusty gnome… Who guards us and cares for us, whenever we are alone…
So, here I am, just a delivery girl… Bringing you an endless sweet curious cupcake feast, while I am away. Oh, don’t worry, it is just for a few days. I must see the Lioness Queen Mombie and her hilarious storytelling funny mother (my granny). For that very special Sunday, that is right around the corner…
So make yourselves at home and eat up all those wonderful treats…
Oh and, since you offered 😉 I am leaving you in charge of the place while I am gone… You have to be careful with all the little characters… They like to get out and cause mischief…
Beware of the sweet sheepish faces…
You remember what happened with the rabbit and the porcupine and the costume chest while I was away last time? Oh, and I presume you are going to tell me that my three wheel bike got dented on its own?? Hee heee……
Okay, here are the rules…
Have a marvelous weekend!!!! Eat your treats and hang from the chandeliers! Make sure not to brush your hair, or to wear matching socks to the grocery store!! Oh, and please, make sure you play in bubbles and make a mess!!
Don’t forget your free Mother’s day cardlettes in the post right below this one… Oh and, I popped a new little treat in my shop… Sweet Day – at the fair…
See you really really sooooon!!! xoxo, V
Oh!!!the responsibility…to be first to comment…then to have to follow the rules.
Have a wonderful time…can’t wait to hear of your adventurers with your Grandmother. xoxoo
Mmmm, I’m hungry now, after looking at all those cakes.
Have a marvellous time visiting your family!
Ah, yet another impecable event hosted by miss vanessa! I choose the one with the big blue thing on top! Have a wonderful time at your mom’s!
cuppiecakes!
Thank-you so much for visiting my blog…and thank-you for your kind comments Vanessa.
Hope you have a wonderful little holiday.
Talk to you again soon!
Hugs, Nancy
OOHHH yummy! There won’t be a single cupcake when you return I’m afraid. ;~)
XX Nancy
Oh, sure …. Mombie’s Mom is the storyteller….. it doesn’t look like the apple fell very far from the tree….hahahhah
love it….a party while somebody is away…whoohooooooo!! look out chandelier..hope it can hold me …..hehehe… and…
I hardly ever wear matching socks ….. stay in my ‘jammies til at least noon and just ruffle my hair if I have to go out for milk….by the time you get back there will be just enough sweet crumbs for a wee mousie to taste….I’m sure you have one of those somewhere…..I just haven’t found it yet….
I just love your imagination. What a wonderful delicious tale. I could almost taste those cupcakes. I love your little creatures they are so sweet.
this has made my day.
thank you
Karen
ta ta…we’ll finish up the cupcakes for you and make sure that everyone misbehaves… come back with grand stories!
mmmmm a cupcake party, woopeee!!! Don’t you woryy you have left the place in good hands, i’m sure we’ll all have lots of colourful fun 🙂
Dear VV,
I want to move in? Will that be alright?
Can you ask Mr. Lovee for me please?
You see, I want to live in the land of CupCakes too!!
Have fun and we’ll see you soon.
xox
Constance
I think I rather fancy that wee cake with the great, red magical something atop!! 🙂
Oh, and it tastes like a lost and ancient wooded glen…all covered with sugary faerie dust…and the mushrooms are candy coated…and the fauns know all the best chocolate recipes (but of course!) 🙂
I am so happy I came here to start out my day! I truly needed a cute cupcake…now I can get through the day!
Have fun with the girls!
You never cease to delight. Have a wonderful Mother’s Day adventure. I’m afraid you made a big mistake leaving all those cupcake treats behind. No telling what could happen once that sugar high kicks in…hehe
What a sweet party!!! I’ll take the cupcake with the red cherry on top! Or if I can ALL OF THEM! lol! What a cool key!!!!! I LOVE old keys and try to collect them! Oh and thank you for the kind comment on my blog! ^-^
Auberne’ Ancalimon @-`—
Hello Vanessa! I love your blog! So colorful and creative, and the story…. how wonderful! Thank you for your sweet comment on my blog and the opportunity it gave me to find YOU now! Really wonderful writing and art! I’ll come visit again when you get back. (Oh, and the cupcakes…send them right over!)
xoxo
Karen
I may need to share some of your cupcake images on my Cupcakes & Yoga blog. 🙂
I’m rather obsessed with birdcages & cupcakes so cupcakes in birdcages is just too much excitement for me 😉
A magical bird that sends tidings of cupcakes?! Thank goodness it’s not a dream! And I promise to carefully watch over the little characters…especially that rabbit. He looks a bit mischievous 😉
You take such beautiful pictures! I just may do the same and bring my cupcakes in a brid cage to our Mother’s Day brunch! Thanks for the inspiration!
Sandyxox
http://www.sandy-sandyscreations.blogspot.com
P.S I am mentioning you in my Mother’s Day blog post, so come and visit on Sunday!!
oh dear god please don’t electrocute me as I lick the screen trying to get a taste, a morsel of those delicious cupcakes across my PC.
*sigh*
I truly believe I stepped across the gates of heaven here today, your blog post is DELICIOUS as usual. GOOD thing I can’t gain calories by visiting. lol But, I wouldn’t regret it if I did. xo, Monica 🙂
Oh wow, gorgeous pictures!
I hope you’ll have a great weekend too!
I gobbled up the one with sprinkles and PINK flair! I couldn’t help it, it looked so delicious!! And there are those pretty ribbons again… I am inspired to play with some ribbons myself sometime =)
Have a lovely weekend! But, I fear that all the delicious treats will be gone before you come home…that is, if I can figure out which one really captures my fancy…I am thinking I may have to have more than one after all.
And that key?! You know I may have to go up to the attic with it and just sit outside the door and listen…very curiously…
I know I could hear Adam’s music among the branches Curiosa! And I can’t wait to see what you bring us from Nogales…like tales of Cadoleena 😉 I like to say Cadoleena.
sooooo delightful!!! Sounds like you have a fabulous weekend planned:) Enjoy Vanessa!! xoxo…jenn
Yum! I’m going to your house, and thank you for the key, and I promise to avoid the attic.
Christine
thanks for yet another lovely little escape. 🙂
cheers to a lovely weekend!
Ok, I think I just got a sugar high. 😀
Have a wonderful trip! And thanks for the delicious treats – who can resist such cupcakes and company? : ) xoxox
What a party. Don’t you find that cupcakes always taste just a bit better than cake for some reason? Have a happy weekend with your mom!
I am trying to watch my weight…how boring. Then I come here and what do I see??? A delight to my eyes and tummy!!!
Shame on you girly…you taunt me to no end with all those goodies.
Love your cards and your generous spirit too…enjoy your weekend!
Hello,
What a great time I had visiting your blog and admiring your fantastic work and photos!
Warm regards,
Gabriela Delworth
I’ve been away from my bloging friends too long. How I’ve missed your delightful world!!
Thanks for sharing the yummy treats. I’ll do my best to help out in your absence, but I just can’t resist a sheepish face!!
Enjoy your time away!! Bring us back a story or two.
I am in love with every colourful thing that you do! You make the www such a blessed place to dwell in!
I hope you are well and happy!!!!!!
xox
these cupcakes are too artistic to be eaten *drool*
A Fanciful Twist is so much fun! I had to add ur link to my blog http://blognow.com.au/makemyheartsing
Happy Mother’s Day~
Love to you and yours.
Hurry back.
Love Jeanne
Your color made me happy today! Well, even happier. I am happy because I am not doing schoolwork. I am organizing my new studio. Hooray!!! When you get home, don’t forget to back up your computer. ;o)
Haha! Another magical post – and after such a long time away from your blog it was just the remedy for a world weary soul. I hope your trip was blessed and wonderful!
Oh, you Glorious girl,what Delicious treats you have created! I think I am in Heaven!
Sandra Evertson
Oh dear – which one do I choose? They all look delectable! I’m fretting! Sometimes, after making a choice, I change my mind in mid-bite! I just can’t choose right now! Just can’t!
Love this blog post and the cupcakes, those scrumptious cupcakes, the cupcake cage, love it all!
Now I want some cupcakes of my own! LOL!
Magic and JoY!
Lisa!
Oh my!~ how fantastic! Such wonderful whimsy! I would love a sneak peak in that attic! But, I know the rules!!!!hahaha!!
Enchanting little world {{Blissful}}
Did you make the cupcakes Vanessa?
My Marta plans to open a cupcake business all of her own, inspired by an article in British Country Living last month. I’ll let you know how it goes and I’ll show her your ideas.
Hurry up ‘Nessa!
Miss V.! I hope the cupcakes at Marmee’s house were as scrumptious as those that you left for us, and that you had a wonderful time away!
I think it was very brave of you to leave all of us in charge of the joint while you were gone….what with that dented bike thing that happened before and all.
Personally, I tried to abscond with a wee shy forest lad with polka dot gloves but he would have none of it! He told me he was quite happy with his life in the “Fanciful Attic”….and really, who wouldn’t be with all that shroom-nog that was flowin’! 😉
Oh, MY TUMMY!!!!
(small feeble honking noise from my rumbly tummy)
xoxo
I love the note! What a great idea!!!!
Ooh…key to your attic? did I miss the fun? swoon over the caged cupcakes idea…delicious! *making me drool, excuse me :P* So much eye-candy, makes me want to dance with joy!