Well I’ve just got to brag a bit today. My friend Jay Qualls is becoming a big, bright star right under my nose. I met Jay when he did our wedding cake in 2008. Now, he’s one of 5 remaining contestants on The Next Great Baker hosted by Cake Boss, Buddy Valastro.

Isn’t he the cutest? You’ve got to watch the show. TLC on Monday nights at 8CST/9EST.

Here’s a photo of our wedding cake. This is totally a stolen idea and gosh I wish I still had the tear-out! I found it in a wedding magazine and loved the simplicity of it. Plus, the caption said it had fondant ribbons on buttercream. For me, that was PERFECT since I think fondant is beautiful but buttercream is delicious. Jay called up the cake designer at a fancy boutique in New York to learn how she attached the fondant ribbons to the buttercream cake. He told me that he could not be held responsible if those ribbons slid right off that cake but OF COURSE they didn’t. And now Jay is teaching cake decorating classes that include fondant applique for buttercream. AND he’s a national television star. Um, shouldn’t I at least get a free orange dreamsicle cake out of this (Jay, are you reading)??! Come to think of it, this makes Jay an accomplice in idea thievery. I knew I liked Jay the moment I met him!

My florist, Chase Rivers, added the dahlias and berries to the design. And we used a cake topper from the 40′s that belonged to my husband’s grandparents.

If you are in a wedding kind of mood, check out the slideshows of our wedding from our totally hip photographer, Keoni K. The day was planned by the fabulous Angela Proffitt of Elegant Weddings by Angela. We had a photo booth, did the tw0-step for our first dance, had an excellent country band. Man, that was a really great day.

Plus, check out the hottie that I get to call mine from that day until forever. Dimples to die for – swoon!

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