The Night Circus...

While exhibiting at my last fair of 2011 one of my regulars was telling us about a miniature scene she was creating based on the book 'The Night Circus'. She briefly gave me & my Fiance a quick synopsis of the story & we both agreed that it sounded fantastic & something that we would both read. The very next day, unbeknown to the other, we both went out and bought the book as a Christmas present for the other, lol.
Without giving too much away, the story is about two 'magicians' or 'illusionists' who each raise an apprentice for a future challenge and in between the Night Circus arrives. The reason why I am writing about this is because the author has written the book so beautifully & with such detail that I think it will be a great source of inspiration to all miniaturists, even food artisans. To me the characters are not just characters in a book, they are real people, just because of how they are described. The scenes are set so magnificently that you can actually imagine yourself walking through the circus tents and 'seeing' exactly what the characters are seeing. It is full of magic, fantasy, intrigue, and wonder. (And apparently talks are underway for it to be made into a film).
I hope eventually to make a few of the 'sweet treats' that are mentioned in the book, in miniature of course!! Meanwhile, here are some of my 'Honeydukes' inspired candy treats which are now available on Etsy...

...and my Easter inspired chocolate treats & cupcakes.

Hope you like these.

Have a fantastic week, hugs, Kerry.x.

Chocolatier Table & 'Best Of The Web'

Just a quick post today as I am uber-busy at the mo (not just with minis but real-life, too), and I should have posted these piccies early as they all finish on eBay tomorrow evening, so I am a little bit behind. After making the 'Autumn Roses' cakes last week I decided to make a 'Candy Cane Stand' & 'Candy Jar' in a similar design as I really love how the colours compliment each other...

...and chocolate is one of the loves of my life (lol), so I couldn't resist making this...

...Chocolatier Table. Filled with an assortment of chocolatey treats. I think my favourite has got to be the chocolate cherry cups :o).

A few weeks ago I was contacted by Scott, from Become.com, who wanted to feature my blog on his blog. All I had to do was write a little bit about myself along with a photo, which I submitted recently. Here is the link: http://pocketchange.become.com/2011/07/best-of-the-web-be-home-31.html
Have a fantastic weekend, hugs, Kerry.x.

Chocolate Fountains & Wedding Gifts

I hope everyone had a fantastic Valentine's Day yesterday & spent it with someone they love. I, myself have been a little bit poorly so I spent most of the day in bed (which, incidently, I do love!! my bed, that is, not being poorly!!) I managed to get up to open my pressies from my beloved (chocolates, flowers, Stephen King DVD 'IT' & a packet of chicken noodle soup, LOL) & enjoy my heart-shaped ham & scrambled egg toastie that he made me, bless him, & then I went back to bed to try & catch up on the sleep that had evaded me the night before. The rest of the day I spent slobbed out in the front room watching trashy horror movies & generally feeling unwell, not the best way to be waited on hand & foot but at least I had my dinner cooked for me ;o). Anyway, just before I became too poorly to venture into my workroom I made these little chocolate fountain sets & wedding gift sets that will be coming with me to my next fair. Enjoy. Hugs, Kerry.x.

New Minis for website

Phew!! It seems like ages ago since I last posted on my blog. Preparations are going great for our Halloween Party & I have finally got my website up & running, I think (?!!!). http://www.ellaroseminiatures.com/

The items that are on sale there at the moment are limited editions, so, once they have gone, they're gone. At the moment I only have four items for sale: Strawberry & Chocolate Tiered Charlotte, Truffle Shuffle Charlotte, Caramel Sponge Gateaux & Berry Cream Crunch Cake.

I have a limited amount of these miniature delights, but I will be making similar miniatures in the near future. Well, it's back to the workdesk to create more originals for you all to enjoy. :o)