Nashville's Source for Holiday Cake Pops, Cupcakes and Pushpops

Christmas will be here before you know it.....so order early!  In addition to last years designs - I have a few new designs and flavors for Christmas 2012.

Christmas 2012 Collection - Includes 4 designs (12 pops total) - 3 Santas, 3 Gingerbread houses, 3 Stockings and 3 Snowflakes

1 Dozen in Death By Chocolate........................$26/dozen
1 Dozen in Strawberry Creme............................ $26/dozen
1 Dozen holiday flavor Assortment..................$28/dozen
(3 eggnog cake, 3 Peppermint Mocha, 3 Gingerbread and 3 Death by Chocolate)

Christmas Designs

2012 Christmas Collection

Tacky Christmas Sweater Pops

All Christmas Designs are also available by the dozen (one flavor/design per dozen)

Push Pops and Cupcakes

Push Pops - Pushpops - are delightful mess free gourmet cake layered with gourmet buttercream frosting.  I've jazzed these up with a few holiday inspired ribbons.  Order while my "pushpop" container supplies last.................$35/dozen $65 for 2 dozen (same flavor)

Cupcakes - .........................................................................................$24/dozen

Pushpops and Cupcake  Flavors (1 dozen minimum per flavor, please)

Eggnog Cake - Subtle, but delicious eggnog flavored cake, layered with eggnog buttercream

Peppermint Mocha - So much better than your coffee, I don't know where to begin

Gingerbread - Layered with cream cheese icing

                                   

Nashville's Party Pops - Thanksgiving Cake Pops

 This Year I've gone a little crazy with the Thanksgiving cake pop collections - I just had a few too many ideas - hope you enjoy!  Collection 1 includes 6 pilgrim pops (3 boy/3 girl), 3 Native American Pops, and 3 turkeys.....you pick the flavor - $36/dozen for any basic flavor

 Also available......turkeys by the dozen - I made these "stick up".....wouldn't they make cute placecard holders?  (I can also make yours stick down (see picture below).......$26/dozen

......If you just can't decide what flavor then Collection 2 is for you - Included in this Dozen are 3 of each design:  Turkeys, Pumpkins, Candycorn and leaves in Pumpkin Spice, Devil's food, Vanilla and Stawberry - $26/dozen

2012 Halloween Collection

BOO!!!  Yes, I know Halloween is really still a month (or so) off, but with that chill in the air, it feels like Fall and the perfect time to offer some festive cake pops.  This year, I'm doing things a little different.....I'm offering a "collection" of scary, delicious treats.  Each Halloween Assortment will include 3 Pumpkins, 3 Mummies, 3 'tombstones' and 3 ghosts.  The assortment will include all my basic flavors - Strawberry, Chocolate, Vanilla and Red Velvet.  All for $26/dozen.  I may even throw in a green monster or an eyeball....don't be scared or surprised.    You don't want to be left out in the cold on this one, so please order early.  Arrangements and shipping available for an additional charge.  Please visit the "order Cake Pops" tab on this page or contact me at Partypopsbyjulie@hotmail.com with any questions.

3 Tier Cake Pop Cake in Nashville, TN

Its been a long busy week (and its not over yet).  So I'll make this post short and especially sweet......This might be my favorite cake pop cake yet.  3 Tiers, about 190 pops and some beautiful cake stands that gave it a touch of glam and class.....congratulations to Chelsea and Jeremiah - I wish you both many years of happiness together!

Lung Cancer Alliance Pops in Nashville, TN

Now I know what many of you (may) be thinking....what on earth is that design in the middle?

These pops were created for the Lung Cancer Alliance which will have a TN presence in the very near future.

If you are like me, you tend to think of lung cancer as a disease that only strikes heavy smokers.  In fact the only time I ever remember hearing of a non smoker getting lung cancer was when Dana Reeve was diagnosed several years ago.

I guess that what makes this story behind the cake pop so important and special to tell.  You see, one of my very close friends was diagnosed in October of 2010 with stage 1A lung cancer.  As she was (and still is) a lifelong non smoker, it was a shocking diagnosis.  What turns out to be more shocking though was that, statistically speaking, 20% of all lung cancer diagnosis are in non-smokers.  Add to that the 60% of diagnoses are in smokers who have quit at some point in their lives and finally 20% are smoking at the time of diagnosis.  Add that up and nearly 80% of patients diagnosed with lung cancer are NOT smoking when they learn they have lung cancer.

That Jenny is alive to tell the tale is an amazing story in itself.  One day while cleaning she mixed the wrong cleaning solutions together and inhaled so many fumes she had to get an x ray of her lungs.  The x ray revealed a small 'spot' on her lungs. The doctors really didn't think much of it, but decided to monitor her with more x rays every few month.  No changes occurred until the third  x ray, which revealed the spot had grown.  Not wanting to take any chances, they removing the spot (biopsied it and determined it was cancer) and then removed a portion of her right lung.  She was so lucky.   Most cancers like this aren't discovered until they advanced.  

 In Jenny's own words:

"I learned that more women will DIE from lung cancer than those with breast, cervical and ovarian cancers COMBINED.  Lung cancer is the leading cause of all cancer deaths yet is the LEAST funded both at the grassroots level and the federal level.  But it's the stigma of lung cancer that is the most horrific fact about the disease.  Smoking is not the disease, lung cancer is the disease.  No one deserves to die from lung cancer!!"

"I soon learned that there was NOT a pink army to join, that lung cancer survivors and fighters mostly suffer alone.  This is why I am so excited to bring Lung Cancer Alliance - TN chapter to Nashville.  "Our mission is to lead the movement to reverse decades of stigma and neglect by empowering patients, elevating awareness and changing health policy".

Again in Jenny's own words:  "To thank Lung Cancer Alliance for trusting me and all those who want to join me to make the mission real in Tennessee, I thought it a brilliant idea to send them a Welcome To Tennessee basket from Party Pops by Julie!!"

I am so grateful to be a small but sweet part of LCA's mission in Tennessee and even more glad that today, two years post diagnosis,....Jenny is cancer FREE!!

Shelby's Celebration in Nashville, TN

In my work as a baker, I'm so blessed to be a part of so many celebrations - birthdays, weddings, baby showers, thank you's  and 'just thinking about you's.  In many ways this cake, made in honor of Shelby Morgan Hercula was no different.....and yet it was different in every way.

This 3 tier cake pop cake, with its three shades of pink and 3 flavors, was made for a celebration of Shelby's short and cherished life.  Shelby was born and passed away just one week shy of her June due date.  There really aren't any words that I can write to capture her sweet parents unspeakable grief.      

In their sadness, her parents decided to do something unexpected to honor her and to share the sweet memories of the daughter they lost before they really had a chance to get to know....they decided to have a celebration of her life, for the many family and friends who had eagerly anticipated her birth, who loved her, and love her still.

Shelby's celebration was filled with all the things a little girl loves.  Lots of pink.  Balloons.  Flowers.  Candy.  Stuffed animals....and yes, cake:

Her family also decorated the room with the wisps of tiny memories of her, ultrasound pictures, decorations from her room and some beautiful portraits from a wonderful company her parents asked that I mention here:  Now I Lay Me Down To Sleep (NILMDTS).  NILMDTS is a non profit company that comes to hospitals and hospices to provide free photographs to parents who suffer the loss of an infant.  On the wall of the room where Shelby's Celebration was held, her parents hung a beautiful picture and tribute to her:

I know its hard to read due to the glare, but here is what it says:

I never got to hear you laugh, you never saw me cry.  I didn't get a chance to say "hello", you never said "goodbye."  I didn't think I could feel so sad, lost and forelorn.  I never knew God chose his Angels, before some of them were born.  

Your life was short yet special, I shared it all exclusively.  I felt you breathe, I felt you kick, you were alive inside of me.

Every Baby is an Angel and every Angel is divine.  God needed one in Heaven, he came down and took mine.  And although we are not together, we're not really apart, for you will always occupy a space, deep within my heart.  

Time has begun to ease my pain. It's only some days now I cry when I think I wish I could have said "hello" and heard you say "goodbye"

Please keep this sweet family in your thought and prayers as they journey through difficult days and weeks ahead....

Kenzie's Mended heart Cake Pops

The Story behind these cake pops, with their pretty swirls and mended hearts, is by far much sweeter than the cake pops themselves.....for its the story of faith, love, friendship, family and healing.....its the story of Kenzie's Mended Heart.

A year ago February, my sweet friend Alicia gave birth to their second daughter Kenzie.  Unknown to them, to all, in fact, was that she was born with a life threatening heart condition.   Thankfully, the condition could be surgically repaired, but, the surgery could not take place until baby Kenzie was about 7 months old.

All you moms and dads out there can appreciate what the next few months (waiting) were like for my friend and her family.  In fact, I'm not sure that my friend Alicia slept much in those months.  During that time they were surrounded by a host of family and friends who fed them, loved them and most importantly prayed for them and for Kenzie.

In July of last year, Kenzie had her surgery at Vanderbilt, right here in Nashville.  It was a success!!  I wish I had her picture to post here.....she's now a chubby, precious 1 year old with adorable blonde curls and a completely infectious smile.  To celebrate, her family held a party to thank all the friends and family who stood by them during the past year.  I was honored to make a few (o.k. 100) cake pops for the event.  When Alicia contacted me, she said she pictured  "hearts with a band-aide".  I have to admit, I had my doubts about pulling it off....but I love how they turned out.  When I delivered them she said they were exactly as she had them pictured in her head......(you really couldn't have given me higher praise, my friend).

Nashville Wedding Cake Pop Cake

This week I had the opportunity to make A LOT of pops......Graduation pops, birthday pops, housewarming pops and  yes wedding pops.  It was the kind of week I wish that I could 'clone' myself.  Many, Many, Many thanks to my helpers this week:  Judy (aka Mom), Jenny (BFF), and Laura (BFF, future business partner and owner of Laura's Custom Cookies) for their assistance not only in wrapping pops, but in keeping me (somewhat) sane.  

This beautiful cake pop cake was made for the sweetest couple, that I met several months ago.  When the bride to be called me, she shared that they were having a small, intimate backyard wedding at their home.  They wanted something truly unique to celebrate the occasion.  Due to our mutual busy schedules, we eventually decided to meet one Saturday afternoon....only to discover that we lived in the same neighborhood, less than 1 mile apart!

The couple tasted and tested, and eventually settled on death by chocolate and strawberry creme cake for their cake pop cake.  Their colors, green and cream with coral accents were utilized in the pops and the coral roses that topped the cake.  It really is nice to work with nice people....which fortunately I get to do a lot!  And lets just say it was my easiest delivery ever.......

Nurses Cake Pops in Nashville, TN

May 7th marks the beginning of Nurses' week across the country....I was lucky enough to have the opportunity to make these cute nurse cake pops  this week for a recent graduate of nursing school (congrats!).  It made me think of all the nurses in my own life....2 aunts, 2 neighbors, and many many friends.  A nurse even delivered my 3rd baby, sans doctor (it really wasn't planned that way, but that's another story, lol!).  Thanks to all the nurses out there for all you do on a daily basis, and happy nurses week!

New Stuff....Push Pops

I guess you could say I'm a sucker (pun intended) for anything on a stick.  I ran across the "push pop" idea a while back and I've been 'itching' to try them ever since.  I'm always inspired by anything new, creative and fun.....the fact that these are (almost) a mess free alternative to a cupcake....bonus!

So....drumroll....introducing the Party Pop "push pop".  I've added them to my "menu".  The hardest part about this was deciding what flavors to include.  Really, really....a tough job....but someone had to do it.  So I settled on my customer's top picks, plus a "newby"....Pink Lemonade cake (its delish!).

You may begin ordering these....now....I can customize your push pops with stickers or ribbons, and they fit nicely on my cake pop stand for larger events.

Jr. League of Nashville Cake Pops

This week I was honored to participate in the Jr. League of Nashville's 90th Birthday Celebration. Pictured to the left are the pops I did as one of the centerpieces. Not pictured, the 370 other pops I did for dessert.....I actually can't believe I forgot to take a picture...fortunately other photographers were there!

These pops were inspired by the beautiful colorful ribbon surrounding the container....they were so bright and cheerful, and a joy to make. I'll be honest, here....I needed a little joy this week. I cake popped this week with a very heavy heart. Our community here in Nashville, and specifically here in Spring Hill, TN lost a loving husband and father. I was lucky enough to know him as he was a member of my Sunday school class. He died suddenly, unexpectedly....It so reminded me of how important it is to take the time to appreciate ALL the people around us...not to sweat the small stuff so much, and yes, to find joy in the little things....even cake pops.

Many Many thanks go out to the folks at Wedding 101 and the Jr. League for including me in the very special 90th birthday celebration. Additionally, I want to thank Prim and Paper (right here in Franklin, TN) for the GORGEOUS tags she made for the cake pops....and again thanks to Tiffany at Wedding 101 for cutting out said tags....all 350 of them! Enjoy - Julie

The Story Behind the Cake Pops

Funny thing about making cake pops....there is always a story behind the pop. Not surprising, I guess, as most people that order are celebrating something....a wedding, a birthday, a baby shower. These pops, however, are a little different as the 'story' this time is a little bit my own.

When I received a call a little over a week ago asking if I could do cake pops with a logo for a fitness company, my main thought (honestly) was how??? How will I get these done with my other orders? How will I get the logo to look just right? So I did a few demos...try 6....maybe 9. I painted that image, I piped it, I traced it. You get the idea, there were a LOT of copies of that little logo hanging around. The logo seemed familiar, somehow....but then, after you pipe something 150+ times, its going to feel familiar, to say the least....so I thought.

And then, it happened. My Ah-ha moment. I went for a very early morning run and got into my sock drawer (above).....see anything....familiar? Balega!!!! My favorite brand of socks....the only ones I've worn for at least the past 7 years (if you are a runner you MUST get a pair or two of these....pure awesomeness). Many thanks and much success, Balega and the Genesis Agency....they were a blast to make....and now you know the rest of the story.

Cake Pop "cake" at Wedding 101 in Franklin, TN

Labor of Love pictured to the left....I have (half jokingly) shared with friends and family that I experienced less labor giving birth x 3 than with the cake pop "cake" pictured to the left. I do love how it turned out, though!

This design is made up of almost 200 pops and 3 tiers. Its a beautiful though non traditional cake, sure to make any event extra special.

Let me take a moment to ouuu and ahhhh over the "cherry blossoms" on the side. They were made be the creative and uber talent Lisa Poel of WhimWed. You MUST check out her site at www.whimwed.com. Whimwed makes beautiful handcrafted bouquets and home decor products as well. You can see more of the WhimWed products and this cake pop "cake" (this one is a display) at Wedding 101 in Franklin....and check out my facebook page or Wedding 101's for my next cake pop tasting.

2012 Easter Cake Pop Assortment

I know that it seems ridiculously early to be posting a picture with "Easter" pops.....Seriously, though yesterday I was playing outside with my kiddos in short sleeves....so it seems appropriate to just go ahead and introduce these Springtime Cuties.

This year's assortment will include 4 designs, in 3 flavors: chicks in chocolate, bunnies in strawberry and eggs in lemon creme. Order early and the 'big guy' (that would be the Easter bunny, front and center) will be thrown in free. Hop over to my "order cake pops" page to place your order...and don't wait, like the springtime flowers in my garden., they'll be gone before you know it....

Puppy Cake Pops and other fun stuff in Nashville, TN

2012 has brought so many new cake pop designs (I have to thank my creative customers), that I really struggled in deciding what cake pop picture to post today. In the last few weeks I done hundreds of pops....everything from elephants, to babies, to birds, owls, giraffes, swirls, oh yes and a few hundred hearts and cupids...but who doesn't love a puppy, or at least a puppy cake pop? These pops were for a repeat customer who just asked for something 'cool'....no pressure, right?

Now that Valentine's Day is behind us, I'm already thinking about Easter Cake Pops. Look for a "collection" of pops in a variety of flavors (I'm testing running a new flavor today:)....in the next few weeks. If your looking for cake pops for your wedding or other special event, I'll be at Wedding 101 in Franklin, TN on March 3 from 1-3 for a free cake pop tasting....don't miss it! Please visit my "gallery" to see my other designs (or visit my facebook page), and order cake pops by clicking on my order cake pops link at the top of this site. Happy Friday!

Cake Pop Cakes and other fun stuff in Nashville, TN

The past few weeks (honestly most of 2012) has been a blur of baking....leaving little time for blogging:)....But if you are following me on facebook, you've probably noticed a few "new" things....wedding shows, more wedding and groom's cake pops, "painted" pops, and something I'm very excited about.....(insert drumroll here)....the "cake pop cake". This beautiful "tiffany" inspired cake pop cake is made from over 3 dozen individual pops in death by chocolate and strawberry creme...yum. I cannot wait to make a 2,3,4 or even 5 tier version of this for someone's special event! Also check out my site for lots of new designs....everything from "camo" pops to ladybugs and baby carriages. Such fun.

Another new "venture" for 2012., I'm now participating in a site called "Cake Pop Connection". Its a great resource designed to link eaters and bakers of cake pops.

Lastly, don't forget: next week is Valentine's Day.....I'm already super busy with Valentine's orders...in fact I'm shipping over 16 orders this week alone....to faraway places like California and even Afganistan! Contact me at Partypopsbyjulie@hotmail.com if you have questions about placing an order

Cake Pop "Conversations" in Nashville, TN

Can you think of a cuter way to converse with your sweetie? I know its only January 15...but....Valentine's Day is only a few weeks away. I would love to make you some Valentine's Day conversation hearts like these (or customize your own). Be sure to also check out my other "Valentine's Day" special several posts below., and feel free to contact me with any questions: Partypopsbyjulie@hotmail.com

Wedding Inpiration at the Pink Bridal Show Nashville

This past weekend I was able to participate (along with a lot of other wonderful vendors) in the Nashville Pink Bridal Show, thanks to the wonderful ladies of Wedding 101 in Franklin, TN. The theme for this vingette was Tangerine Tango, Pantone's 2012 color of the year. This beautiful tablescape and ensemble (see Wedding 101 for all the pictures!) was created with the help of "Something Detailed" of Franklin (Stationary), "Creative Inspiration" (centerpieces), "The Spoiled Lady" (dresses), "Stella and Dot stylist Kim Wright" (accessories), and of course, CAKE POPS, by well.....you probably have already guessed who created those! I love the fresh look of the orange paired with the lime green...it makes me think Spring.....even in January!

Valentine's Cake Pop Assortment

First off.....Happy New Year!

Over the past few months I've had many requests for flavor / design assortments. If your a returning customer, you know that as a rule, I sell all my pop designs and flavors by the dozen. This year I'm going to bend that rule a bit and offer an adorable (just my opinion, lol) Valentine's Day assortment of my most popular flavors. The assortment will include 4 Strawberry pops dipped in chocolate, 4 Death by Chocolate Hearts in "Cheetah" print, and 4 Red Velvet Pops in Pink swirl design. ($25 for the dozen). As an added bonus, place your order prior to February 1, and I'll include the cute little cupid you see pictured as well. All your pops will be individually wrapped and in a bakery box (gift baskets also available for a small additional fee).

Please note, I do have many other Valentine's Day designs and flavors available by the dozen, including "conversation" hearts, heart with drizzle,etc and pink and chocolate owls, and my "Un-Valentine" "men are pigs" collection that I did last year.

Place your order online by clicking on the "order cake pops" link on this site.