I have a real thing for summer. In particular, the temperatures experienced here during the summer months. I mean, there’s nothing like a warm breeze to lift my spirits, make me smile… and to make me want to bake happy, beachy, pastel, whimsical treats.
As you may have seen if you’ve been following me here and there, especially on Instagram, our home is being renovated, and the lack of a kitchen makes it a little more challenging to bring my baking ideas to fruition. They’ll just have to wait, for a few more weeks until I visit my lovely friend Kim again, who graciously has offered her kitchen up for use. Until then, I’m sharing some summer sweet ideas with you, perhaps to help feed your summer baking desire, or to inspire you for a particular decorating theme. I hope you have fun, and I would love to see what you come up with, if you’d like to share your photos on Google+, Facebook, Instagram (tag @sweetopia_), Twitter, or just leave me a comment here.
Happy baking!
xo,
Marian
Summer Cookie and Cupcake Ideas
Click on the link below each photo, to find the corresponding post:
Citrus Cookie Recipe and Tutorial
Rose Themed Cupcakes & How to stop cupcake liners from peeling away from cupcakes
How to Avoid Spots on Icing ~ Beachy Decorated Cookies
Asmita says
How talented are you. I am in awe of your work. Brilliant!!!
Diane {Created by Diane} says
Everything looks so wonderful. I’m sure you can’t wait to have your kitchen back, but I’m really sure you will LOVE it when it’s completed!
niner bakes // ninerbakes.com says
Ohhhh what a lovely collection you posted here, Marian.
Love all the blogposts, really rises my mood and it feels all summary up in here 🙂
Thanks so much for sharing your summer cookies with us all.
Wishing you a happy Monday, love.
Much love,
niner 🙂
A Canadian Foodie says
What a fabulous collection of summer cookies and cupcakes! I am definitely ready for summer, and these little works of art have pushed all sorts of my summer memory buttons… absolutely stunning.
🙂
Valerie
marian says
Hi @ Diane {Created by Diane}: I am reeeeallly looking forward to it, yes. 🙂 Practically jumping up and down!
Wishing you a happy Monday as well, @ niner bakes // ninerbakes.com! xo
@ A Canadian Foodie, @ Asmita: Thanks for your lovely comments!
Kevin @ Closet Cooking says
What a great selection of pretty treats for the summer!
the baking cup - carolina says
the beehive cupcakes are so cute! everything looks lovely 🙂
naomi says
I love this round-up! Everything is so adorable and made with such precision. wow.
Novi says
Lovely creations you have Marian!! You are such an inspiration.. thank you for sharing your expertise.
marla says
So many beautiful ideas!!!
Sommer @ ASpicyPerspective says
Great collection of cookies! Thanks! 🙂
Laura (Tutti Dolci) says
Such a fab round-up, you are so talented! Love the cherries especially :).
marian says
Thanks for the lovely comments! xo
Gaby says
Love all these summer inspired ideas!
Heather says
These are awesome! I love the sailboats. I can’t wait to make some summer cookies soon.
Aimee @ Simple Bites says
Girl, you are so talented.
I hope the reno isn’t driving you nuts. Remember, it will all be worth it!
marian says
@ Heather, @ Gaby: Thanks! 🙂
Julie @ Table for Two says
LOVE that plate in the first picture!! so picturesque of summer!! love these ideas and they’re always so perfect!
YTM says
For some reason, I always have loved the citrus cookies. They look so yummy! You are an incredible inspiration 🙂
Kelly Senyei | Just a Taste says
Oh my word! You are honestly one of the most talented people on this planet! Those crab cookies are too cute… pinning!
Angie says
These are all just so gorgeous!!!
Tina Tsourtsoulas says
Your work is marvelous!
Demettre says
Un vrai souhait, se rencontrer un jour quand je serais en bonne sante de marche, pour vous exprimer mon admiration pour votre talent, desoleee, je n ecris pas en anglais
Patricia, de Paris- France
Joan says
Hi Marian,
You are a very talented lady! Everything here is just beautiful. I would like to try my hand at making those Chocolate-Beehive cupcakes, but the link seems to be broken and I can’t access the directions. HELP!!
Marian (Sweetopia) says
Hi Joan,
I tried the link a few times and it’s working. Maybe let the page load for a little longer and then try clicking?