Bit of Ivory Meets Ghent: A Cupcake Adventure

Yesterday, Dawn emailed me to let me know some of my photos were up in the new Carolina Cupcakery Ghent location. I did excessive mini-claps and a mini-happy dance in my chair. If someone were around to watch, they would say I look like one of those cymbal-clambering monkeys sitting on a musical box. Well, hey, this is kind of a big thing! My work! Displayed in a very public area! Showcasing the very things I love!

I had a client meeting yesterday afternoon and some other errands to run, so it wasn't possible to drop everything and go. Patience is a virtue, I told myself. So what did I do? I waited a day, and I begged my BFF Elaine to make an adventure with me to Norfolk.

So in Elaine's new car (really, it just rolled off the dealership's lot this morning!), we rode in fancy red Ford Focus style all the way to Ghent. (P.S. Her car has the best new name in the world-- it is Red Velvet. And can be sung to the tune of Alannah Myles' Black Velvet, of course.)

We arrived at the corner of Colley Avenue and 21st Street to the gloriousness of the new Cupcakery, still in renovations. As we posed in front of the pink-papered windows, we had some onlookers with quizzical expressions from passing vehicles.

Don't worry, nothing to see here except some enthusiastic-for-cupcakes-and-photos young women who clearly have not a care in the world.

Pardon the quality of these photos. Forgive a girl who forgot her good ole camera at home and embrace the trusty purse point-and-shoot. :)










(I owe Elaine a cupcake for the lack of cupcakes... haha)





I can't wait until the grand opening!
- Chelsea :)

Cupcakes and Prom Dresses at the Carolina Cupcakery - Chesapeake, Virginia

It's been a hectic kind of week! It was the final week of school for teachers (YAY!) and just a lot of general housekeeping stuff. The amount of laundry my husband accumulates makes me rethink the whole "let's have babies in 3 years" idea. haha We did, however, get this beautiful laundry basket for the bathroom two weeks ago, and it's quite magical. Since then, clothes have not ever been found on the floor. ;)

On Monday, I did the cupcake graduates shoot for Carolina Cupcakery. Dawn wanted some portraits of her employees who were the Class of 2010 to hang up in the Chesapeake shop. These girls donned their prom dresses and caps and gowns in some pretty terrible humidity. Nevertheless, they were beautiful and exuded enthusiasm and excitement. When clients have fun in front of the camera, it makes my job so much easier and more fun. It's contagious. I love laughing, and I love the spirit of "I'm going to be goofy and be proud!"












- Chelsea :)

Photos + Cupcakes = Love.

There is some exciting news for Bit of Ivory! It's been in the works for awhile, but it's official now!

Bit of Ivory Photography and Carolina Cupcakery have formed a bit of a partnership! Two great small businesses with two great products. If you're not "friends" with me on Facebook, then you wouldn't know the abundance of cupcake love declarations from me over the years. Really, my bridal shower was THEMED cupcakes; one of my best friends even KNITTED cupcakes out of Cupcake brand yarn for it. This gal looooves her some good cupcakes. :)

So, what does this mean for our clients? Well, for new Bit of Ivory clients, if you book your wedding cupcakes with Carolina, then you will receive 5% off any wedding collection with me. (Inquire for more details.) For past and present clients, you'll have to wait and see what we're "baking" up, but exclusive cupcake appreciation parties have been on my mind. ;)

We're taking little steps right now. After all, the best long-lasting friendships are built gradually. :)

So without further ado, I present to you our new friends, Dawn Eskins and the entire Carolina family, and three of their scrumptious cupcakes in photo form.

And if you ever are thinking of me and are dying to get me a delicious cupcake? Two words: Pink Champagne. On Fridays. The best sparkly cupcake in existence. I may just love you forever. :)

Carolina Cupcakery
http://www.carolinacupcakery.com
237 Carmichael Way,
suite #221 at Edinburgh Commons in
Chesapeake, Virginia, 23322.
757-204-4775


Fuzzy Navel


Party Cake


Real Strawberry


- Chelsea :)