Mad Hatters Tea Party

Tim Burton’s Alice in Wonderland pulls viewers down a whimsical, yet all-too familiar, rabbit-hole. In this newly adapted sequel to Lewis Carrol’s novel, Alice is a pale nineteen year old who despises corsets, stockings, and more generally, the altogether restrictive nature of life in Victorian England. Eager to escape from a rather intimidating marriage proposal, Alice chases after the scurrying White Rabbit and tumbles into Wonderland (or Underland, as it is referred to in the film), where the hot tempered, big-headed Red Queen reigns supreme.

Some of our cake stands would happily sit at the Mad Hatters tea party, so we've named two (Alice in Wonderland & The Rabbitt) in honour of this visually exciting and maverick film, which bottled up would say 'Watch me and eat Cake'!

New Year Greetings and fruitiness..

Belated and very happy 2010 Greetings to all our fellow cake stand lovers. Thanks for supporting Clare and I in our new business venture in 2009, long may all things vintage be celebrated and enjoyed.
We had a very busy time at the East London Design Show, which continued throughout the Christmas period; which made all the hard work, new wrinkles, neglected kids and hubbies worthwhile (I think). Hiromi Stone bought one of our rarer platters at the show and as you can see has piled it high with gorgeous fruit. Maybe like many of us she's ditched the cake for a while to shed those Christmas pounds - or is that just me? We're really keen to see more pictures of your cake stands in action,do send them in.
For the next few months we're going to be hunting and gathering rare and special china, so our next collection won't be available until Spring. Do drop us a line if you'd like to be one of the first to know when they've been released. Meanwhile enjoy not being able to get to work, hot chocolate warmers and the quietness that the snow brings..

Cake Stand News Flash!

This little beauty will be taking a starring role on 'Market Kitchen' a television programme on the Good Food Channel, tonight between 7 and 8pm. Our cake stands have been selected by none other than Jo wood, from Strictly Come Dancing and ex-wife of Rolling Stone Ronnie Wood. She's giving her guide on what you need for Christmas entertaining and considers our stands a must-have item.

Slight problem in that I don't have Sky, in fact even Channel 5 is viewed through a crackly haze..so if you do get this channel, let us know how they looked please.

Christmas Sparkle

Clare and Danny have been very busy in Mile End and are still shaking the residual glitter from two unhappy cats and very sparkly children. These beautiful glitter cups will be on sale at the East London Design Show in Shoreditch this December and we hope that for £9.50 will bring a friend or much loved relly a warm vintage glow.

Cookie Girl

If you need cookies or cupcakes then Xanthe Milton aka 'Cookie Girl' is your woman. Famous for her delectable Pina colada, Margarita and Cosmopolitan cakes; cupcakes inspired by classic desserts like Banoffee Pie and Tiramisu; and cakes and cookies for every occasion throughout the year - Christmas Pudding cupcakes, Easter nest cakes and Valentine's Day Lavender Heart cookies. If you can't get to Portabello Road on a Saturday to buy them fresh from the oven then you can purchase her finger lickin 'Eat Me' book now from March 2010, pre-orders can be made on Amazon. Plus you can see our 'Pansies and Plums' cake stand featured in the book and laden with her delicious creations.



Cupcakes are incredibly fashionable - they are easy to make and customize, stunning to look at and have become ubiquitous at A-list parties. Cookie Girl's unique and delectable creations have become hugely popular. Now Cookie girl is running her own baking/icing and even hen party decorating classes, so there's no exscuse not to make your own creations with 80 recipes to drool over. Email info@cookiegirl.co.uk to get the dates, the venue, the know how and the taste of home baking..makes me want to eat one now.