Hello there! I have sooo many things to tell you, my goodness.
Where does one begin?
(when he fit on my desk, sniffle)
First of all, I started a new blog.
Yes I know, insanity.
And, I am crazy excited for the Halloween Party.
I am working on the sidebar party list, to go live soon.
Anyhow, about the new blog.
I had built it and added the banner a long time ago, and as months went by I thought….
"Either I do this now, or I do it never."
The name?
So excited about it.
Just a lil' place for all things sweet & lovely.
I plan to post regularly there.
Oh all sorts of goodies I have up my sleeve.
Nothing will change here at AFT of course.
But, for all things sweet you can visit me there if you'd like.
I put a few tester posts up to begin, and will add some new things right away.
As you know, I looooove pastry things.
The tools, the baking, the delicacy, the photos and more.
I stole the pic above and below from the post I did about my imaginary pastry shop.
Also, pleeeease bear with me as I make some exciting little changes around here.
On, the blog.
Isn't blog such a weird word?
Blog.
Anyhow…
I am working on some ads and sponsor things in my right hand sidebar.
I always felt funny about ads, until I fell into a love relationship with them.
I never realized how great they were, until in doing research for two years, I realized…
Hey, there are sometimes great coupons and things to gain from some of these ads.
(I love coupons! Lovee taught me this concept, free money!)
Have you seen the Target ads on some blogs lately?
I love that scarecrow.
Tons of coupons too!!
Plus.
Sponsors rock.
Really rock.
New businesses to discover, new people to meet.
Sublime.
I always look at sponsors on blogs, you?
So, I am trying to find my own happy ad balance.
This is going to be a good thing.
And if it isn't, we can blow it up and move forward.
The thing is.
I need to try it out.
That way I can keep blogging forever.
I know you will understand.
I love blogging.
And sometimes, yes, it takes me two days to even create 1 post.
What with photographing and editing and all that jazz.
I have been doing it for 6 years.
It is in my blood, this blogging thing, and you.
You.
Such a major part of the puzzle.
Even the very quiet you's.
I know you are there, somewhere.
(hi there 🖤 )
So, if you could bear with me, while I change some things in my sidebars and test
things out. I would really greatly from the bottom of my heart appreciate it.
There are lots of changes in the behind the scenes here, and in life in general.
And, so, I am going to plunge.
It's for the good and wonderfulness of it all.
I hope you take advantage of the offers and such, and visit the lovely businesses that sponsor.
On another note…
Remember when I had little little babies?
Of the fur variety?
Loves.
I have these photos below blown up in my house.
But I veer.
About this new blog I've started.
To celebrate it, I took a book of mine from my fave fave fave book section…
I love this book.
Hard to decide, but…
I am gifting it away.
Yep.
And, ordering another for myself 😉
It is full of fun and whimsical ideas.
But even better, you can learn techniques to make different things as well.
I looooove these chocolate monarchs, sitting on top of cupcakes baked in brown paper bags.
LOVE IT!
So there you have it.
Some of what I have been up to.
Along with a ton of cooking and major caring for the boys.
If you'd like, simply leave a comment to enter to win the book.
Fun fun!!
See you super soon.
Love, V
ps: I have redone my sponsor page.
Pricing, and stats info can be found here.
A new blog? Yay! More wonderful Miss V! heehee 🙂 I’d love to give that book a try. i love baking and cooking. have a wonderful day!
love & blessings
~*~
Vanessa, you are amazing. I regularly check A Fanciful Twist (more than one time a day, I will admit) and Through the Secret Keyhole on a regular basis. And now a new blog??????????????? Yes! I think I freaked out when I saw the title of this post. I love baking and I love cupcakes. As a matter of fact, I want to open my own bakery some day. So this new blog is going to be so fun to watch progress!
Hugs and hexes, and good luck with all of the changes! (Autumn does bring change, after all) ^~^
Love the baby pictures! I just checked out your new blog. Yum!
I have this book. It’s great. I love making cupcakes & cake pops. You can have so much fun with them. Good luck to you!
Yay!!! A new place for me to travel to… and a place of sweets & treats to boot! =D
If only you could have seen me a minute ago, squeeing over the baby pictures… and demanding my sweety to come & see!
Me: Britty! Come here!!!
Her: But I’m busy…
Me: It doesn’t matter… YOU HAVE TO SEE THIS!!!
Her: Ooooooooooohhh… what cuties! =3
Anywho… Those are two of the cutest fur babies ever to grace the interwebs. <3
Glad you're taking a running leap off into new adventures! =D We'll be here right along with you.
XOXO
I have already checked out your new site and, as expected, it is delightful. I am so excited to enjoy more of your writing whimsy.
OK then, WOW Wee more “Vâ€!
AND
What about those ADORABLE Matty and Miles baby pictures, they are tearing me up!
Ssooo much to look forward to!!! Bring it on Miss Vanessa! <3
Sweet, sweet fur babies!!
I know I don’t often comment (I’m a bit shy), but Vanessa please know how much I enjoy getting a little peek into your magical world!
Excited for the new blog and all of the yummy eye candy!
Yay! As many Vanessa blogs as possible is fine by me. Also those baby pics of Matty are pretty much the cutest thing ever!
Hi 🙂
I just started following your blog. I really like it. I like how you write. I like your photos. I like your style. You have humour. Yea, that’s all I wanted to say. I really like your blog 🙂
Your new blog looks beautiful! How I’m going to resist not eating cake while reading it I never know! 🙂
Oh plus I love seeing sponsors on your blog, it’s a great opportunity to find new amazing people!
We’re with you, Vanessa. Love your blogs! Whatever it takes to keep you blogging! Sandy.
The behind the scenes and life changes you mentioned–I pray they are positive ones and nothing painful. If anything is difficult, I hope our sweet Vanessala will have the ability to make something sweet out of life’s lemons. Yes, do whip up some Fancy Lemon Curd White Chocolate Cheesecake or Lemon-Hazlenut Biscott. : ) Speaking of goodies . . . I am off to check out your other blog full of sweetness! Oh, I am excited to find a double dose of Vanessa goodness in Blogland! Best of fanciful wishes as you embark (furboy lingo in honor of your babies!) on your new adventures!
What an amazing and awesome idea…I know how much you enjoy making sweet treats.
I know that you will have major success with it a long with everything you touch.
Your fury babies photos are wonderful and I’m sure the photos look wonderous on your wall.
I would love to enter your giveway.
Thank you for sharing it all.
Oops. Proofread fail. Make that “Biscotti” in my post above, not “Biscott.” ; )
Congratulations on your new and exceedingly yummy blog, Vanessa!
I think of pastries and sweets as edible media sculpture and painting.
Really, really looking forward to more cakey fabulousness 😀
Cheers,
Meg
It took all my self control not to click on all of your links while I was reading this post!!! Your posts always make me smile…and today was no different. *Trying to think of all the things I wanted to say while I was reading* hmmmm…..pictures of puppies and kittens always make me feel good…so thanks for that 🙂 I don’t bake, so if you pull my name out of the magic hat for the drawing…throw it back in, and pick another. Your little side message to the quiet ones reading also made me smile…loved the little pink heart. (I’m still itching to scrap this comment and go look)And last but not least, I don’t mind ads and sponsors here at all…it’s kind of like seeing the ads in my favorite print magazines by Stampington….it’s more eye candy! Your blog is my fave. Okay….going to his “Post” so I can go and see your new blog!
“even the quiet ones”! I bet you have tonnnnnnnns of followers who don’t comment ~ been studying and not commenting, but I never miss my Vanessa fix……you must spend a lotttttt of time on these magazine quality posts.
Your teacup cabinet KILLS ME ~ it is the most charming thing (besides Miles & Mr. Mattsters, of course)
so excited for your new blog……
“even the quiet you’s” ~ love your Mz. V style
The puppy pics of Matty and Miles are the best. I’m wanting to find a pup for the girls to grow up with by no later than Christmas. I would love for them to grow up with a big fuzzy brother. We already have two rotten to the core kitties, and it’s about time we had another baby in the house. I’m even dreaming of sweet puppy breath recently!! 🙂
A new blog?????
Sooooo many tricks up those lacy sleeves of yours.
Miles is gorgeous, but nothing beats that tiny baby Matty.
So fat and thinking he’s tough.
OMG a new blog!!!!?!!!!!! thats awesome!!! Im going there next after this!!!
and i’d love to be entered into your giveaway. im not a baker, but lately because i have kids i am thinking of teaching them to bake… I think it’d be so fun!!!
I love baking, too! However, I have had to learn (am learning) it all over as I found out I am gluten intolerant. New challenges keep life interesting.
Those are the cutest little furry babies I have ever seen! And such a great picture with the baby pumpkins.
I also bake a lot. For my party this weekend I’ve prepared yummy bread and two different kinds of cupcakes 🙂 I would love to win your book!
Love Love Love the new blog! Also, love the pictures of your baby furs. <3 Makes me wish my monster fur was tiny again. ^.^
Congratulations on your new blog it is lovely! So pretty and fun! Good luck with your life changes and sponsors. Love the dog pic’s my poor old grumpy bot had to get a shot yesterday cause he hurt his foot, he was not happy. Matty remindes me of my boy as he is cranky and only loves a few people. Looking forward to your halloween party, I am going to be a green dinosaur this year!
Thank you for sharing with us I love reading your blog.
Heheeehehe….I’ve already been peeking at your new blog. I saw it run through my twitter feed! It’s is delicious and lovely and full of all sorts of goodness. Congratulations!!
Oh my oh my, I can’t believe the teeny weeny goodness of Matty and Miles. It makes me smile and cry all at once. My how they have grown. I miss my little one so very much.
xoxo
Kim
Gerushia’s New World
So interesting that you’ve started a new blog about pastries and other sweet stuff 🙂 I’ve been thinking in similar directions but with low calorie meals (just because I need to think about my food intake). The puppy cupcakes on the front cover is soo cute! Looks like little masterpieces!
Wonderful changes in the air…..more Vanessa Magic is never a bad thing!
Love puppy pictures…always!
Must comment, because I have some more-than-slight affinities for monarch butterflies, cupcakes, and a bit of fanciful Vanessa to boot (lace ’em up, I say!)
<3,
L
Goodness me, where have I been? I have been to London to see the Queen. Not really, but I wish. I’d love to sit down to dinner with her…in my wild imagination, I can do it all.
I have had a ton of issues with commenting but I’m gonna press on anyway and try it here.
I see you are still up to your magical ways that make all of us love a visit to Fanciful Twist.
I totally support women and ads in motion as long as they are on the up and up!
Happy to hear to are creating another blog…expand! Create, dream bigger!
In kindness,
Jacqueline (once Upon a Fairyland)
Oh loving the new blog! It’s magnifique! Off to hop over there immediately and share some love! And yes, I do remember when you had little babies 🙂 I specifically remember the first post with baby Miles in it. I remember running across the house to show my mom what a little precious munchkin you had. Hehe.
I”m sure I’ll love your new blog as much as I love this one – especially if those cute pups are included!
Oh my Miss Vanessa!!!! I am so excited that you have created a new blog geared to sweet things…Of course I will follow you there my dear🖤
As always,
xoxo,
Dena
Once I had a dream to visit Cafe V.V…..now my dream has come true.
Oh how glorious – cake, cupcakes and colorful candies too.
Puppies and yummies and pastries full of love.
With surprising tidbits carried on the wings of doves.
It is time to celebrate , congrats to Pastries and Sweets!
Ballerinas dancing on pure sugar feet.
Faires having a tea party in a wee tiny place,
Thank you for giving us all such a sweet place…
A new blog!! Total Excitement abounds!!! I will pop right over directly.
The snaps of baby Matty and baby Miles are WONDERFUL!!!
My world continues to be a bit crazy busy so I’m not sure if I can come and play for Halloween but I did put your beautiful blog party button on Queenie’s side bar.
I’m off to see the new blog!
Have a wonderful weekend.
Always, Queenie
Love the cupcakes and the sounds of your new site.
Can’t wait til the Halloween party.
I had already checked your new Blog, since I am following you on Twitter. It is amazing how you can manage to split your time between blogging, baking, taking care of your loved ones, making art, hosting parties, etc. etc. etc…I am sure you get some help from fairies, don’t you? 😉
So precious when our little fur loveys are babies, and in our hearts they stat way, don’t they! but blogs must be allowed to grow up, and sometime expand and start new lives of their own.
Wishing you the best with your new ventures and adventures!
Congrats on your new blog, Miss Vanessa! And what a sweet topic, as well. 🙂 I hope it is a smashing success!!!! 🙂 I am sure that the lucky winner of this cookbook will love it…I own it, and it is so much fun. I do indeed check out sponsor ads. You can always discover something new and exciting that way. 🙂 I applaud you for introducing us to some fabulous artisans. And I agree that coupons rock!
A new blog!! Total Excitement abounds!!! I will pop right over directly.
The snaps of baby Matty and baby Miles are WONDERFUL!!!
you have show very nice puppy in your blog is really good i like it very much keep it up….And thanks for great article…..
Pastries and Sweets dot com is really very nice i like it..Thanks for this post.