I have this friend. My friend loves cupcakes. I mean, really loves cupcakes. Her name is Julie. I like to call her Cupcake Julie. She doesn’t know that though. Well, maybe now she does. When she invited me to her Christmas Party this year, I was really excited because I knew she would have some sweet decorations. But, never… never did I expect to see such a visual delight. Let’s just say, when I walked in… I felt right at home… and I didn’t want to leave… ever. Each room was filled with candy and sweets and yes, cupcakes! And I’m not just talking about what there was to eat. I’m talking about the decorations. Here are some of the pictures I took … in low light. Sorry, they don’t come close to doing the decorations justice, but they’ll give you a good idea.
This is Julie’s tree. It is stunning. And it’s guarded by her very own Colonel Cupcake. I think I’m in love.
Another view. I think I want to cry. This is the sweetest thing I’ve ever seen.
Until I saw this. This is her dessert table. It’s gorgeous! Gorgeous! Gorgeous! She made lots and lots of sweets.
Including cake pops! Oh yeah – one tiny little detail. She also made the house.
She needed a little something to serve her brownies on. She’s crafty like that.
Stunning! Lollipops and cupcakes and candy canes and all. She did all of the decorating down to every last detail.
Julie’s collected many of these decorations over the years, but she also makes a lot of them.
She made these stockings, too.
I don’t think she made this. But seriously, where does someone find sugar cone castles?
And chocolate covered strawberries…
…and sparkling chocolate cake ornaments? She will be getting a full interrogation soon.
Look at these Gingerbread men! Ummm… she made them, too. They were shipping boxes in their former lives. They are much happier now.
I love the colors. So cheerful and fun and the inspiration for the cupcakes I made last weekend.
This was a sweet surprise. She also has a Lollidoll figurine like the one I have from the Lollipop Workshop.
She even has some Jenny Holiday artwork. Okay, now I’m going to have to get one of these paintings, too. I’ve been trying to resist, but no longer.
Having fun yet?
Well, prepare yourself for this.
Julie has a miniature play cupcake bakery.
It’s completely as cute as it looks. Get this… Julie and her husband made it. The stand, the awning, everything.
And Julie made all of the cupcakes on display, too. They are made of felt and they are beautiful.
Right about here, I started to feel like a real slacker. I mean seriously. I’ve got to learn how to sew or something.
Sugar cookies and cakes… oh my.
By the way. Julie doesn’t do any of this for a living. Not a bit. Her day job is the complete opposite of her passion.
She does all of this for fun and because she really loves cupcakes and making people smile. She’s the sweetest.
In front of the bakery is the cutest little table with wood block ice cream sundaes. I’m definitely shopping in the wrong places.
Okay, just a few more decorations. The sugar coma will be over soon, I promise.
In her kitchen is a display of glass jars filled with the brightest candies.
I think this made me smile the biggest… The jars and the candy stay on display all year long. That just makes me happy.
Here’s something else that makes me happy.
See this toy soldier nutcracker guy?
Well, he’s really tall.
And he’s not alone… there’s two of them.
They guard the outside of the house. And, ummmm… she and her hubby made them, too…from scratch.
They’re not quite done yet. The hats will be finished off … as cupcakes no less – and they’ll either be holding candy canes or lollipops. Love that!
I hope you enjoyed the tour. I just had to share. I love learning about people’s untapped talents and Julie has many of them.
Now, if you’ll excuse me, I have to go make a two-story toy soldier. I’ll see you in a couple of weeks or ten.
NOTE: A lot of you have asked if Julie has a blog. I’m sorry to say, no she doesn’t. And no etsy store either. I told ya … she really just does this kind of stuff because she loves it. But, maybe I can convince her to show us a few things in the future. I’ll work on her.
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THIS IS ABSOLUTELY STUNNING. IVE NEVER SEEN ANYTHING LIKE IT!!!
BODACIOUS!
wow! They look so beautiful to eat and I would definitely like to visit this place nice article Angle (y)
Wow! every product look so delicious you have done a good job Angie.
Wow, I love Julie’s heart! Such a special person to create so much joy that she generously shares with others! This post was like a trip to a fantasy land and I loved it! Hope Julie does start a blog, would be wonderful to see some DIY tutorials showing how she makes such wonderful pieces. I loved the house she used to serve some of her desserts. It’s gorgeous! She could totally design sets for movies and such. Thanks for sharing her home and the party, Angie!
ElParaiso!!!! que belleza!!!
Sparkling Sweet Tooth..Beautiful
Sweet-Tooth Sparkling!! ALL are Beautiful..thanks for sharing her site on your site.enjoying :)
I LOVE IT!!!!!!!!!!
Will you make one and sell it?
That’s super cute
Me encanta esta decoracion de navidad en dulces como o donde la podria conseguir
To anyone who didn’t like this (notice how there was only one person), I feel sorry for you. Her designs are magical. Negative comments for her obvious amazing talents don’t
belong here.
Wow – amazing and I just read the humpty dumpty baby shower that she did as well – I want her to throw me a party!! LOL The attention to detail and the creativeness is out of this world …uber talented!! hats off to her
Can we have a DIY from Julie and her hubby for the Buttercup Sweet Shoppe stand? I’d love to make one for my daughter’s birthday, but include real food and treats!
These are awesome. I’m so envious of crafty people.
I’m in awe of such talent and creativity! She DEFINITELY needs a Blog!!!! I’d be there all
the time if she did, but for now we’ll just all
have to live vicariously through your lovely
Blog and the gorgeousness that you share
with each of us … thank you! <3<3<3 WOW!
Dom itp also has a great selection of Christmas ornaments available online at http://domitp.com/seasonal/christmas-ornaments-1/
Sob, sob, sob!!!
TAKE ME TO HER!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Oh my! This made me cry1 :)
Do you know where I can get those Lollipop balloons? They are too cute and my daughter is having a lollipop theme b-day party!
Thanks
Mo
Wow!! I also LOVE cupcakes, i have a homing in device whenever I see anything cupcakey. I LOOOOVVVEE the cupcake bakery it is sooo sweet!! I have made a few felt cupcakes before, but this is just BRILLIANT! I love it soooooo much! XD
Where did you find all those candy jars??
Hey for those who wanted to know how to make the lollipops….I think I figured it out. a styrafoam circle, with shaved edges. Then buy chrome vinyl from tip top signs (the only place I have found so far) Then either have a machine like cricut or silhouette cut the vinyl, and apply to styrafoam that has been sealed. (so it sticks better) Then seal once more with something like mod podge. I can’t wait to make mine. ;0)
Your friend Julie Seman was just in the December 2011 mag . of Romantic Homes. Her home is out of this world. Just awe some.
Soooo cool!
I pinned this. These decorations are simply, amazing!!
Wowzers! Just incredible! The soldiers are amazing. I am in awe!
WOW!
Oh, my goodness! What a talent your friend, Julie has. I want to be invited to her next Christmas party!! God bless you both and Merry Christmas!!
those pictures are wonderful and the first thing i thought of was my alltime fave game … candyland
Holly Molly. Wow!
OMG please do an update……maybe you can get her to tell you how she made the nutcrackers…not that I will ever make them…SO CREATIVE…..im in LOVE!!!!!!
Wow! How does she get her decorations so perfect like that? It must have taken her A LOT of time!
this has got to be my dream holiday <3
this is so so SO amazing.
omg, i am in love with it all! i am putting together a party for my daughter who will be 5 years old and shocker loves candy, we are having lots of fun trying new treats along the way but on the other hand having lots of trouble finding large props such as your large pepermint lolipops and candy canes. please share with me where i can buy them.
thanks, Melinda
What a wonderful amazing job…I could only wish my house looked like that for my grandchildren..my kitchen is done in candy theme but does not even come close to this house…Should be very proud of yourself…
*picks jaw up off floor* I can’t even hem pants-seriously. When my kids need something sewn, my husband gets the thread, looks at me, shakes his head, and goes off to do it…in secret.
On the other hand, if your friend ever has a tag sale, I’ll be camped out on her lawn…a week in advance!!!
LOVE IT!!!
oh. my. goodness. love… i want to go there!
U can find most of those ornaments at the following websites:
http://www.christmasplace.com in the food section they have crazy foods even ice cream sundaes lol
AND
christmascentral.com also plenty of guilt free deco sweets
Oh. My. Gosh. This is absolutely AMAZING. Christmas is my most favorite holiday ever and this made me want it to be December A.S.A.P!! Absolutely beautiful!!!
wow, I’m 13 years old ,and i want to play there ! it’s so amazing ,i have no words ,tell her i love everything;and if she invited me i will be there! I’m on shock .IF SHE ,SOME DAY , DONT WANT ANY OF THOES THINGS SEND IT TO ME!!! i can’t stop seen the pictures ,i think (i hope) I’m going to dream about these tonight :) but i have to wake up some day :(
My gosh, this almost knocked me unconscious! It all looks like how my dream home would look, only more extravagant and with alot of homemade stuff.
She must have a nanny to have this amount of time on her hands.
” Walking in a Winter Wonderland” wow i have to go there.
Truly inspiring! Thank you for sharing….she is so talented!!!
Where do they keep the nutcracker soldiers in the off season?
Wow…that Candy Land Christmas decor is just too cool for words! Unbelievable! A-MAZING.
Yes….Julie is so very, very talented. We love her!
Wow! Great job! To be blessed with such talent, it’s amazing! :D
I feel so inspired by all of this! Those little felt cupcakes are wonderful.
It all looks so magical!!! I love all the decor. Thanks for sharing :)
Are you going to her party again this year?! Would love to see pics—and of her—like does she really exist?! ;)
In case you’re looking for treat-shaped ornaments still, I saw a bunch of cute ones on http://www.modcloth.com . They have doughnuts, cupcakes, and even other things like hamburgers and tacos. :) Just thought I’d share!
Love your website- I plan on making some pretty Christmas treats this year!!
I just came a cross the pictures and they are just
out of this world. Good job
Hi, I live in Chile and I´m just startin making cupcakes for selling. Hope one day my store looks like that!
Es increíble lo que esta mujer es capaz de hacer!!!!
You have to put her picture up there so we can worship her! lol.
I bought your book and I will see if cake pops sell over here, I´ll let you know.
Cariños
Loreto.
How AMAZING! She is so wickedly talented and I adore the fact that she doesn’t do that full time! Thanks for sharing!
Oh god. That is like, pur-etty!!
THAT IS JUST TOO AWESOME!!! I have been on the hcg diet; i can see that after Christmas I will have to go back on it!
Love your blog. I just found it a few days ago when I bought the Betty Crocker Fall Baking Book. I am totally addicted now.
Regena
wow wow oh wow wow thats great wow
woooooowwwww! she is sooo lucky to have such a husband who accepts this fettish of sweets & helps her accomplish all of this. Plus they have some skills. Beautiful. I’m jealouse.
DANG!!! Why isn’t she selling this stuff or teaching us how to do it? She could do her own blog and end up with a book just like you :)
What a wonderland of delight! Thank-you for sharing these gorgeous photos. I am working on my first felt cupcakes. What an inspiration this post was. I hope that you can talk Julie into blogging or at very least sharing her creations with us. I think that both of you would be fun swap partners. Take a peek at http://askmichelesomethingspecial.blogspot.com/
Love your blog!
Now I will just lay down and die. My life is fulfilled. I am changing my name to Julie…
Hmmm… if I promise to be good, you think she will adopt me? because if I ever make it to that house, I don’t think I’ll ever want to leave!
like you bakerella, cupcake julie made me happy just by looking at her delicious crafts :) i super love cupcakes too and i am loving your blogs and pics bakerella…i am one of your biggest fans! more power to you :))
I really enjoyed the pictures. I have a question, sugar cookies, the ones that looked like ornaments. Do you have a recipe? I love the thick cookie with the straight edges, when you decorate them they look so professional. Then after you fllood the cookies, what kind of frosting to you use the finish the decorations so that you can stack them. Thanks for taking the time to help me on this.
OMG. Seriously…OMG. I’ve never seen anything like that! How yummy, yummy and WOW. How long did it take for her to make all of those things? I’m so inspired, impressed and intimidated all at the same time! Thanks for sharing!
WOW! Thank you for sharing these pictures with us! I am SO inspired! What a fun, playful way to decorate for Christmas without the traditional (and sometimes boring) red and green decor. I think I want to start my own collection of candy/cupcake decor!
Oh my word……she is absolutely completely and entirely amazing!!! How does she do it??? I MUST know more!!! ^_^
She is AMAZING! Found a lot of great idea’s for my daughter’s b-day party. :)
OMIGODDY GOD!! this is FABBITY FAB FAB! neva seen a place like this b4… so wanna go!!!!!!!!!
OMG U totally screwed my diet.
Fully filling my FANTASY!!!
Unfair – I want to be Julie’s friend too! Never seen anything like it, I think I would have cried!
O.M.G that is amazing!!!!! I so want to see it in peson!
Hi everyone!
If anyone is interested in purchasing the colonel cupcake…I offer them in my store!! My website is still under construction but you can contact me at jenx867@yahoo.com for pricing.
I love these decorations!!
that is one of the most magical thingsi have ever came across,or seen. It’s like something from charlie and the chocolate factory! honestly i would be in heaven right about now. I really hope she gets a blog! :)
x
Oh my gosh, I’m going to get started for this christmas…
I guess I just THOUGHT I was a detail person! Actually, I sorta am a detail person…which is why this entry is having the same effect that I can only assume one would get from some sort of chemical substance that would be addictive. While I’ve never ‘been under the influence’ of any substance other than a Venti Bold with 3 shots…the layers of details in this decorating event is making my eyes roll back in my head. This needs to be a book. It needs to be recorded, documented, step-by-step. This is the Mount Rushmore of human effort with regard to sweets and Christmas and decorating. I’m hyperventilating now. Please make sure this gets published. I want the book. I want to be able to hold this in my hands. Please. Amen. The End.
I am stunned. It looks like a store display! She is a window dresser/store designer waiting to be paid :)
Wow I love Julie. Can I apprentice her non-job? It makes me so happy! I can barely imagine it.
does anyone know where she got the large colorful lollipops?
wow bakerella, those pics look really great, this girl, julie, has to be awsome!!
be still my heart i can hardly breath! I find it impossible to believe she made all that!! Oh how i wish i could do the same!
Holy moly is this impressive. I want to come back when I have more time and drool over the beautiful presentation. This was for a party? All sweets? Geez, how many people were attending, there is a TON OF FOOD!
Really inspiring and yes, I feel like a slacker too.
FANTASTIC!
HOLY CRAP! I need to meet this lady, and I need to be her friend for next year. Not to eat all her goodies, but just to SEE, that is serious talent! How FUN! :)
It’s like visiting the Wonka factory for real. She needs Oompa-Loompas! Fantastic in the very best sense of the word.
Hi!
I really love those lollipop balloons!
Where can I find them??
Thanks!
Hey. My jaw fell in surprise and awe when I saw all the fantastic stuff your friend Julie’s done. It is NOT possible to be as talented as you and your friend seem on this blog. OH MY GOD. I am in complete and total shock at how talented you are. I just found bakerella today and I am in love. I bake some and love to write about it. But two babies and a lack of confidence in my baking-writing has made me kept my blog a secret. You and your blog are a true inspiration!
One word AMAZING! You’ve made a dream of mine come true.
it is possible to imagine it and do it!
I’m having a CandyLand birthday party for my little girl, she’ll be 1! I was wondering about the huge metallic lollipops with the bows tied on them. Did she make those? If so…do tell!
Emily
SWOON! This is so totally amazing!
Some ornaments look store bought can you find out where she found anything that she bought? I have been looking for similar things for a long long time!! Thank u! :)
I teared up as I saw this and when some got in my mouth it tasted like sugar. This is so brilliant and sweet. I had the same reaction as you when you said you had to learn to sew or something.
Can Julie and her husband please adopt me?
OMG! those designs are totally awesome! im even still in awe even tho i looked at this like 3 hours ago! THATS AMAZING!!!!!!!!
Wow…I absolutely LOVE her work!
Thank you for sharing….your friend Julie rocks!
This is so awesome.
Oh My! She has amazing talent. I want my house to be like hers!
I cannot believe someone lives there, that is phenomenal!! The soldiers my son would luv seeing that he collects nutcrackers and such. I can only imagine how long it takes to set this up!!!! Where does she keep those soldiers and everything else?? Sheesh
Absolutely amazing. I had to show everyone in my department at work, they all wanted candy afterwards so needless to say we have to raid HR for her candy now.. lol
are you kidding me??? THIS IS AMAZING! More then that, I just can’t tell you how much! Wow, Julie you rock!
Please tell me you do have kids, cause I wish I could be one of them :) I nurish myself with creativity of beauty I see around, but you are just making me drown!!!
I wish I could see more. I wish I wish :)
Ok one last thing COngratulations, you are amazing!
Oh she does need a blog. Lots of ideas for what I want to do for my fireplace mantel and kitchen next year!
Absolutely amazing! She is one talented woman!!! :)
Cupcake Julie is AWESOME! The miniature cupcake bakery is my favorite. Too cute for words. What a fun party that must have been! I’m on a sugar high just thinking about it, though. ;)
And I have to say… you are so NOT a slacker. Your creativity always amazes me. Thanks for maintaining such a fun and enjoyable blog. It always makes me smile. :)
Wow! That is nothing short of magical!
WOW!! My eyeballs just popped out of my head. That place is amazing!!!!!
Oh my, she is so blessed to have all that talent, and best of all she has so blessed us for letting us enjoy it. What a gift, I am in awe.
Oh my gosh! I have to know how they made the giant soldiers. Would she share her plans? I have to make them for Christmas 2010!
Oh my goodness this is totally awesome and amazing! Get this girl blogging :-)
WOW – that is so cool! I don’t know how she finds the time!
This woman is awesome !!!! And to get her guy to join in with the program….WOW !!! You need to have her write about these endeavors and post them on your site. What a friend to have, are you lucky or what ? Can I come and play at her house ?
I can glitter and bake.
Hey there,
Just wanted to let you know that she most likely got the choc covered strawberry ornament from Sur La Table. I work there part-time, to support my culinary addiction (lol), and we sell out of those every year. We have them in white and milk choc! :)
Also, she may have gotten the sparkly cake ornament there as well, maybe in years past? We have several cake/cupcake/dessert ornaments each year, and they change from year-to-year. I myself have a cupcake and an ice cream cone I’ve bought over the past 3 years I’ve worked there.
You should check out the website, they may still have some ornaments marked down that are still available for ordering. :)
Enjoy,
Kerrie Sparks
Oh my goodness. That house is incredible. And, yes, I too now feel like a total slacker :) The chocolate-covered strawberry ornament is from Sur la Table — I may or may not have just written a post about their ornaments (http://www.thenewlywedchefette.com/2010/01/sugar-and-spice-and-everything-nice.html) — they have GREAT food-related ornaments (and they’re on sale right now!)
Holy CAKEPOPS, Bakerella……where has this lady been hiding?! No blog? WHAT?! It’s time you got her to fix that little problem :)
Oh, my goodness! Tell her to quit her day job immediately and she and her husband can do this for a living. What an absolute delight. She has a gift. She definitely needs a blog, and a STORE!!!!
I can imagine how Hansel and Gretel must have felt! Absolutely amazing!
This is one of the most fantastic things I have ever seen.
oh my gosh! This is unbelievable! I can’t believe you made most of this stuff yourself! You are so talented!
Absolutely Amazing!!! You are beyond talented. I believe you should do this for a living.
Holy cow! I think that from now on, I will be calling the craftiest people I know Julie instead of Martha. Absolutely amazing!
OMG! I am on holiday sweets overload and I haven’t even eaten any since last night! Over the top fantastic!
BTW, I love your site (found through pioneer woman) and I think I love you. Not in a stalker-ish way, but if you receive cards from your new BFF, don’t worry, it’s just me. My parole officer said it would be fine as long as I didn’t cut the letters out of magazines and newspapers again. Just kidding! (I do love the site, though)
The most magical place I’ve ever seen!!!
Really with a friend like that, who needs any other friend?? How cool, neat, beautiful and yummy!! Did you gain about 50 pounds that night?? I seriously would have.
OMG, she’s either an artistic geius or a lunatic! LOve love love!!!
Unbelievable!! I am a bit confused, who is this woman? Why did she make all of this stuff and how long did it take? Where did she get the ideas. This is something you would see in a magazine, maybe? I don’t even know if magazines would even have the creative genius to make this beautiful sugary dream.
Oh Em Gee! This is so cool. I would love to have a friend like that. I’d be at her place all the time. That’s so up my alley. How fun, amazing, and inspiring!
Thanks for sharing such awesome photos. They make me very giddy while looking at them.
OMG, I don’t think I can leave a place that wonderful! I’m sorry to say I can’t show this post to my kids! :P LOL.
Absolutely inspiring in every way!
Whoa, how cool is that?! I have a Christmas tree in the kitchen that is filled with food ornaments – would love to find her sources for a few of the ornaments (love that chocolate cake one!) – very impressive!
I’ve never seen anything quite like this before — it’s a holiday wonderland. Your photos are great, so I can only imagine being there and seeing it. WOW.
Um, hello…your friend is in the wrong job! :0) Other than that, I am speechless! & wishing I was there, too!
I’m sure 400 people have said this already, but Julie should quit her day job and open a candy/decorations store, because SHE ROCKS! I so LOVE those huge Toy Soldiers. Fantastic pictures you took. Thanks for sharing.
oh my gosh…. absolutely amazing! i seriously have never seen anything like that! she sure has talent! oh yes…i hope you manage to convince her to start a blog!