Happy Belated Birthday to my dearest friend, Julianna!

Here's the perfect cupcake for the perfect friend ~ Dark chocolate cake dipped in tempered chocolate ganache topped with a cloud of Bailey's Irish Creme butter creme and hazelnuts. It's their specialty cupcake, deep, rich and elegant with just a touch of alcohol. Just the way Jules would like it! Cheers!

Happy Birthday to Lily, Stephanie & Suzanne!

Three special friends celebrating three special birthdays.
Wish I were at home to wish you the warmest of days and give you a big birthday hug!



Red Velvet cupcake from my favorite bakery, Cake Couture, in Aina Hina, Hawaii.

Couture Pet Accessories

You don't need to be a dog owner to appreciate the humor in these clever squeak-toys:

The products are listed on the company's website under the fashionable cities that inspired their creation: Paris, New York, London, Miami and Hollywood.

The Paris collection offers: "Chewy Vitton" and "Pawda" purses along side bottles of "Dog Perignonn Champaign" (Cute and clever? Oui Oui!) The New York line has "Kate Spayed" purses, "Manolo Barknik" shoes, and "Sniffany & Co" jewelry. Hollywood sells "Woof-gang Puck Pizzas" and London, a pair of "Jimmy Chew" shoes. Other accessories such as the "iBone" (iPhone) and "iDog" (iPod) are also avaiable.

Where to Get It:
Online: http://www.hautediggitydog.com/
Bark Avenue: Koko Marina Shopping Plaza, 7192 Kalanianaole Highway, #C-126, Honolulu, Hawaii 96825. (808)394-2343