The Cupcake Avenue turns 10 this year! I guess this blog post is a mini celebration, but it was another event that inspired me to write this. I recently achieved something which, whilst probably not a big deal for others, was a huge accomplishment for me. It reflected my journey, growth and ability persevere. In the moment, it made me think, we don't really celebrate the little wins, do we? Not just for others, but for ourselves as well. Like passing your driving test, gettin

Check out my latest Fabulous Finds for the festive season that make perfect gifts.   M&S mini Panettone - available in stores for £3.85 Fortnum & Mason Christmas blend ground coffee  - £17.95 Fortnum & Mason Christmas silky black tea  - £18.95 Dunelm Eleanor Bowner festive mug  - £20 The Cupcake Avenue special Christmas collection - £32 Pretty gift wraps and packaging from Next. There are only a few cupcake Christmas tree boxes remaining, so get your orders in early.

The best time of the year is here! A season of pumpkin-spiced everything, maple, cinnamon, and brown sugar - what I like to call the flavours of autumn.  You can’t go wrong with autumn baking because of the warm flavours. Put on some Ella Fitzgerald and a Nancy Meyers movie in the background, and you’ve got yourself the perfect cosy evening.  I’ve already been busy in the kitchen baking pumpkin pie, homemade pancakes (always), had a go at pecan pie - a crowd favourite, cinnam