April 18, 2011
{Kate's 4th Birthday Party} The Barbie Cake…Then and Now!
{kim’s 4th birthday ~ 1981}
When I was little, my mom made the most fabulous cakes! I always love going through her photo albums and seeing the beautiful creations she made for my brother & I’s birthday parties. When my own daughter decided on a Barbie party this year, I instantly thought of the doll cake that my mom had made for my own party. Had I seen this picture again before Kate’s party, I think I would have asked Melissa {Decadent Delights} to match the ruffles. Instead, I googled to find some examples of Barbie cakes and found a pretty purple one that inspired this design {source unknown}. The swirls, rhinestones and edible glitter turned out absolutely gorgeous! My mom didn’t have a chance to pull out this photo until after Kate’s party but when she did I was so excited that it happened to also be for my 4th birthday! It just shows how you can pull beautiful memories from the past to inspire new ones!
{kate’s 4th birthday ~ 2011}
Thank you, Mom for making my beautiful cakes and beautiful memories. Love you!
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wow!they are both amazing!
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You’re creating such great memories for your kids, Kim! I loved picking a themed cake for my birthday’s when I was little – I have many similar pics! 🙂
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How amazing! Both versions were great. I loved seeing the photos from Kate’s party. Job well done!
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So adorable! Love the “Polly Flinders” smocked dress and the Strawberry Shortcake pin, too!
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Margie – It’s very likely you attended that party, 30 years ago! Isn’t that crazy? XOXO
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How beautiful!!!!!!!!!!! Good memories are the best!!!!!!!!!!
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aww love the flashback picture, how special for all of you!
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awww I love both cakes!!
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I had a Barbie cake that my mom made for my birthday when I was little, too! Your pics brought back good memories!!!
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That has to be one of the most prettiest cakes i have ever seen. I have 4 kids and recently moved toward making their cakes myself every year. I can see the detail that went into the dress. OMG… it is to die for.. Great job!!! My little Chloe is turning 1 in Sept and I hope to pull off as precious of a party as your daughters!! Great job!!
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What a fun memory to be sharing with your daughter. The picture is adorable
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This is so awesome! I have a picture from my birthday in 1981 (I turned 5, I’m a year older than you) and I was wearing a smocked dress (but in light blue) and the EXACT same strawberry shortcake pin. How fun to see! You are an awesome party planner but an even more awesome mom!
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Kim, that has got to be the most adorable idea, cake I have ever seen from your 4th birthday! It’s so wonderful that you use it as inspiration for your daughter’s birthday, priceless. What a great memory to share with her. Lisa
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You get your amazingness from your mom! I love that she threw you fabulous parties as well when you were little! Such great memories and pics Im sure =)
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I love the picture of you Kim so adorable!! Kate’s party looks amazing as usual!
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Like always is just beautiful! You are so talented.
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love the new barbie look…the swirls on her dress are very hip!
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How sweet!
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I had a Barbie cake for my 7th Bday. Can’t wait to have one for my little girl! The one for your daughter’s Bday was gorgeous.
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What a special connection between you and your sweet Kate!
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This was a very special party and post! Thanks for sharing with us.
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Aww, what sweet memories! It brings me back to my 3rd birthday and the doll cakes that my own Mom made for me. 😀
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Lovely cakes! My mum made me some lovely ones when I was little and I have also been thinking about recreating them for my little girl, I just need to get some practice in first!!
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Oh my goodness…do i remember the Barbie cake!! Thanks for taking me back…and i love both of the party pics and cakes!
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So cute, i love love love love it!!! Your mom was doing as great as a pro! I love your outfit too!
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This is such a sweet post! Gorgeous cakes!! 🙂
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Kim, this is adorable. I love seeing where the inspiration comes from. Our moms were so crafty!!! Darling photos and perfect party. I love it!
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Kim, it’s so nice to see it come full circle! You two are both so adorable!
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I had that same barbie cake when I was little (born in 1980). It is so fun to do the same parties for my own daughter’s now!
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Amazingly beautiful Kim your cake and your daughters. You look adorably cute in your photo so does your daughter. Blessings
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