I have a new favorite dessert place. It’s ideal for me because I can pick up some pick-me-ups from Vanilla Bake Shop on my way home after a long day.
The white on white, oh-so-girly interior.
The aesthetics of these treats are so mid-century yet very now at the same time.
[all images from Vanilla Bake Shop’s website.]
If only they’d opened sooner than a few days before my wedding. If only my wedding cake budget had been higher. If only my catering budget had been higher so as to accommodate for a dessert bar filled with icebox treat shots and cupcake minis. If only I could have spent a handful of bucks per favor for a bagful of macarons or other less perishable treats to send home with my guests.
Some treats I’ve inhaled recently, minus the cakes. I only looked at those. Sigh.
Speaking of macaroons, I discovered another shop in town that makes these confections via Daily Candy. I haven’t had a chance to try them yet, but talk about eye candy that [probably] tastes as good as it looks. If you’ve got favor budget to spare, please consider these gems, and don’t forget to invite me. 
why must you torment me with such beautiful sweets?
I want to lick my monitor.
Were you slightly disappointed with the size/cost ratio at Vanilla? Mr. Lemon and I went back in August and were pretty sad with their non-cupcake offerings. I guess I just expected grandma size portions …. not smaller-than-tiny-for-$3 sizes to even exist at a bake shop.
I enjoyed the decor and the red velvet was ok, but I really considered the spot a Santa Monica fad.
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Mrs. Lime, Los Angeles
Age and Occupation in 06: 25, Design
Fiance's Age and Occupation: 25, IT
Engagement Date: July 7, 2006
Wedding Date: August 5, 2007
Venue: An historic estate
About Me: Between work and wedding planning, I try to squeeze in napping, drawing, random spurts of craftiness, tennis, and eating lots of Sprinkles cupcakes, dark chocolate, and noodles of all kinds. Mr. Lime and I have spent our adult lives growing up together, and we're very excited to finally be getting married!
yum mrs. lime! i’ll have to pay them a visit! i need a pick me up anyway.