First year, part one.

So, here we go. A little journey of a family and cake.

Long story short, we married (young) fresh out of college, jumped into youth ministry immediately, and quickly started a family!

(just fyi, not our kids and what we wouldn't have done for a real cake and photographer! yikes.)

Growing up in the restaurant business, I have always had a passion for food, but none as much as a good sweet treat. I began decorating cakes simply as a hobby for friends and family, and next thing you know, a cake company developed in 2004 on the beautiful coast of North (& South) Carolina.

We have had the pleasure of creating hundreds of cakes for some very amazing couples at some breathtaking venues, such as Bald Head Island, St. James Plantation & Grande Dunes just to name a few...

So... why Nashville? My husband and I also share a passion for music - and where better to end up for that than where nearly EVERY other musician ends up? But beyond that, when we visited just to get a feel for the city, we simply fell in love with it!

After 14 years in ministry, 3 kids, and a thriving cake business, we decided to pack up and head to Music City. No promises of jobs, nothing lined up. Just our family and a lot of faith! A very tough decision, to say the least. But, we told ourselves that we didn't want to look back in 10 years and say "I wonder what would've happened in Nashville?".

We decided to keep the shop in the Carolina's up and running under the watchful eye (and talent) of our beloved manager Niki! She. Is. Amazing. She's had a great year with some gorgeous cakes, and we miss her dearly. I do travel back and forth from time to time to help with the really hectic weeks, but she rarely needs me anymore!

We arrived in Nashville just barely a year ago, and we've not stopped since.

Stay tuned for the ups (and downs) of cake life in Nashville, year one.

What are some serious leaps of faith that you've taken?