Happy friday. I hope you've had a lovely week. I've been swamped with some exciting news and a new opportunity, which are my excuse for being super quiet in this space for the last couple of days. The weekend is here now and two big projects are waiting for me to tackle ~ one of which is a new project waiting to be announced soon. I'll keep it a suspend for a while longer. I'm feeling mostly good.
How sweet it is! I have to introduce you to Delectable in this city of shared stories. There's always something to love with all their sweet fabulousness. I first discovered it while searching for a local craft shop last spring and i've been visiting it ever since.
After a few correspondences, sweet Su, owner of Delectable, invited me to meet with her for coffee at her lovely shop. It was a dream come true to be able to meet Su. She is so nice and open, very easy to talk to and shares her experiences/views with me about being a striving artist working towards her creative dream. It's refreshing to listen to her and be instantly connected to a voice that is speaking my language, and i don't mean English.
Our little coffee time meeting reminded me of the value of positive female friendships ~ friends that listen, support and advise ~ women that care. I respect, admire and above all, cherish Su for her wisdom and how genuine she is. These are all very important things to me.
Thanks Su, for all that you are, for all that you do and everything you share with your growing base of fans {i am one of them!}.
I hope that if you're ever here you'll seek it out and support this business because their desserts are the best ever! Plus Delectable is darling inside. Too cute and a total eye candy, don't you agree?
Have a lovely sweet cupcake kinda weekend, lovely friends! Love to you and yours!
Update : Come join me at talented Katie's Art Wall fan favorites column! Thanks Katie!
Thanks for the visit to the cute world of Delectable! It's great to make friends, priceless and I'm happy to hear you've found a new friend! Congratulations on your new mysterious opportunity!
Posted by: Kate England | May 14, 2010 at 07:43 PM
Oh, so great to see and it makes my day and let me feel a little bit better.I was a little ill this week.So these cute cupcakes bring me back to life...;)...Thanks for sharing this wonderful shop.And i wish you a great creative and sunny weekend...Enjoy your time and your secret projects...cheers and hugs...i...
Posted by: frauheuberg | May 14, 2010 at 08:35 PM
You torment us with anticipation and sweets!
Can't wait to hear about your new opportunities and plans!
Have a great weekend, dear :)
Posted by: lisa h. | May 14, 2010 at 08:37 PM
What a cool shop! I wish I could visit it. I love hearing about your meeting with the owner. Those kinds of meetings can be so energizing and inspiring!
Posted by: Terriaw | May 14, 2010 at 08:46 PM
the pictures of all the sweets are...SWEET. that stuff actually looks too pretty to eat!
and yes, finding female friends (fff- isn't that called an alliteration or somthing?)is so important and valuable!!
have a great weekend--
:)
kerri
Posted by: kerri | May 14, 2010 at 09:28 PM
Oh what a lovely shop...just my kinda place! I am off to visit her right now..thank you for sharing the Joy with us. Hugs for a wonderful weekend ahead. xoxo
Posted by: koralee | May 14, 2010 at 09:35 PM
Oh how simply STUNNING!! I am drooling right now looking at all these amazing cakes (I have a total sweet tooth!)...I am so glad that you are embarking on this creative journey...it is a little scary isn't it but SO exciting:)
Posted by: soraya nulliah | May 14, 2010 at 09:46 PM
this is wonderful! thanks for sharing, sweetie!
xo Alison
Posted by: and flowers pick themselves | May 14, 2010 at 10:08 PM
I just quoted you on twitter! =)
That shop looks adooooorable!!!
I'm eating with my eyes! :D lol!
hummm... I wonder what you're making :) can't wait to see the surprise here!!
Have a lovely weekend my sweet friend :D
Posted by: Nia | May 14, 2010 at 10:20 PM
Such lovely photos- I want one (or two) of everything. How great that you were able to meet with SU and that she is great-
SO happy for you both.
Have a great weekend.
Posted by: Ren | May 15, 2010 at 12:08 AM
Oh my gosh, love this so much! I am all about pastry, these are so clever, and I bet they taste delicious too (though I'm the type who would let them sit until they rotted just because I was loving looking at them! So glad you came by Little Blue Deer from my guest blog at Miles of Style! Much appreciated! XO!
Posted by: shari @ little blue deer | May 15, 2010 at 12:39 AM
Oh, dear, Jacqueline! What a beautiful post, images and thoughts! Truly, it is a marvelous shop and I only wish I could visit! But most special are your words about friends and support. You are a great friend to many and our lives are sweeter for knowing you. Thank you for your visits and comments – they always brighten my day. Have a fantastic weekend and can't wait for your news! love, – g
Posted by: Georgianna Lane | May 15, 2010 at 01:08 AM
Wow, what a beautiful shop! It's so true that we all need positive relationships and for women...there is something to be said for the girl-friends type of friendships...wonderful!
Posted by: linda | May 15, 2010 at 01:10 AM
Excited to hear your news! Have a great weekend!
Posted by: Little Brown Rabbit | May 15, 2010 at 01:18 AM
I so wish I did live close enough to visit with you and Su - I will have to do it in my imagination! Genuine friends are a thing to be treasured and you deserve many! Can't wait to hear more about that secret - have a happy, happy weekend Love Em x
Posted by: Mousy Brown | May 15, 2010 at 01:27 AM
Can't wait for the great news! Delectable sounds so amazing, and love the pictures :)
Posted by: Elle | May 15, 2010 at 01:41 AM
Oooh can't wait to hear what your exciting news is! Sounds like fun whatever it is. :)
boy oh boy does that shop look like fun! What lovely pictures, I wish I could see it in person.
And thank you so much for your lovely comments on my blog, it was a very meaningful piece and It is one of my favorites. :)
Have a great, lovely, fun, and exciting weekend!!
Posted by: Michele | May 15, 2010 at 03:22 AM
Wow, that shop looks amazing. Yay for making new friends.
Posted by: Amber | May 15, 2010 at 07:02 AM
It looks beautiful and so yummy! I enjoyed reading your interview at art wall too! And congratulations on your new opportunities! Go girl! Can't wait to hear about it!
Posted by: Kaili | May 16, 2010 at 08:29 AM
What a sweet place that is! I can see why you like it. All of that beautiful packaging. That is so wonderful to find a kindred soul too! Hope your weekend is great!
Posted by: Dana Barbieri | May 16, 2010 at 09:35 AM
how great it is to make new friends and share creative ideas. :D the cupcakes look loveeeeely... happy sunday to u jacqueline!
Posted by: Grace | May 16, 2010 at 12:43 PM
OMG!!! I adore her work! Those cupcakes are to die for! Her work is so delicate and sweet, kinda similar to your work, that's why you two connected easily!
I also loved her weblog and visit it aften :)
Have a lovely Sunday dear Jacqueline and lots of love to you xoxo
Posted by: Afi | May 16, 2010 at 03:15 PM
this is the ultimate store! i NEVER EVER seen a store in germany that sells sweets that are so well designed. i would love to have such a wedding cake. ooohhh... i really can't stop looking at these!!
Posted by: lou | May 17, 2010 at 12:13 AM
Glad that you have found someone who speaks the same 'language.'
Happy that positive things are coming your way! :)
Have a lovely merry happy week and love to you.
Posted by: BK | May 17, 2010 at 03:31 PM
It's always a special thing that happens when two positive, creative women get together. A special bond is forged and it just feeds the soul. I love that shop and I wish I could visit it in person.
And I am happy to see you on flying lessons too! I think it is going to be great! Thanks for stopping by my blog too!
Kelly Thiel
Posted by: Kelly Thiel | May 17, 2010 at 07:15 PM