Happy Tea Party Tuesday!
WOW
What a WILD and CRAZY WEEKEND!!
In the past 3 days I have designed over 80 cupcakes!
WHEW
I was going to post another fillo mini tart recipe but
I received an amazing call on Friday and I wanted to
share this experience while it is fresh in my heart.
The call was to ask me
if I would be interested in donating
CUPCAKE CENTERPIECES
for the
Ronald McDonald House
Charity Dinner
This dinner is being put on by volunteers
who serve a home cooked meal
to the parents of sick children who are
receiving treatments for their respective diseases.
I wished I would have had more time
to put into my designs but they needed the cupcakes
by Sunday and I was also hosting a fun
Halloween Extravaganza for
some families at my daughter's school
so I had to chose some designs that were
quick, yet seasonal and meaningful.
Here is what I whipped out:
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| Excuse the photo quality I was rushing like a mad woman!!! |
I might not have made the most
glamorous, elaborate designs...
and looking at the photos I see tons of
flaws in my piping and technique...
but in the end, I hope this brings a smile
to a person who needs their heart lifted.
And here is why I chose what I did:
1. SUNFLOWER – ALWAYS WITH ITS FACE TO THE SUNSHINE
““The positive thinker sees the invisible, feels the intangible, and achieves the impossible.”
2. BEAUTIFUL FALL LEAF AND THE IMPORTANCE OF EMBRACING CHANGE
“Without change there would be no butterflies”
3. THE RONALD MCDONALD HOUSE – A SYMBOL OF HOPE AND COMMUNITY
"It is one of the most beautiful compensations of this life that no man can sincerely try to help another without helping himself."
We talk about the importance of "taking time for tea"
and this weekend I realized that my "tea time" was spent
doing something for others, not myself, and in that
simple action my cup is overflowing.
The words ring true..."no man can can sincerely try to
help another without helping himself".
The POWER of saying, Yes...Yes I can.
I am excited to see what YOU are bringing for Tea!
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37 comments:
Hiya, Trish! Cute cupcakes for a worthy cause. My son and daughter-in-law stayed three months in a Ronald McDonald House while baby Mackenzie was in the NICU last year at this time. She was born three months early - they were amazing - and the convenient accommodations across from the hospital was such a blessing during a traumatic time. Bless you for your generosity!
Joy!
Kathy
Trisha,
Your cupcakes are wonderful! Blessings for helping in this event. Wonderful sentiments ring so true. Thanks for having us over!
Sherry
Hi Trisha,
Your cupcakes are adorable and your post, heartwarming! I am amazed at the way you throw yourself into making others happy. You are so sweet! Thank you for sharing and I know you are such a blessing to so many.
Blessings and hugs,
Sandi
Oh Trish, I think it is such a wonderful thing that those good folks called you to make the cupcakes. You did a fantastic job, as you always do, I love the symbolism. Thanks for sharing with all of us. xo
Your cupcakes are beautiful to behold and so are the sentiments behind each cupcake design!
They are beautiful!!! I bet you were so honored to be asked to do that...God Bless :)
Very sweet cupcakes. You do wonderful work for a very worthy cause. Sorry, I am new to this linking and made a mistake trying to link up. I'd like to try again but don't see how to delete what I posted. I'll try again another time. Deb
Hi Trisha
You are so generous to others and the cupcakes you made for the RM House are really sweet. You may notice imperfections but the rest of us just see how big your heart is.
Judith
What a wonderful cause, Trisha!! You made the most beautiful cupcakes...what an inspiration you are. xoxo
Oh Trisha, not only did you make the most beautiful cupcakes, you made them with labor of love! You are a wonderful inspiration to us all. Thank you!
-Marie
You just whipped those up, Trish? Wow! They're beautiful!
-Karen
I think your cupcakes are fabulous! One of my favorite creative desserts...to eat! And yours look divine!
R
These are so beautiful, Trish! You are so good...Christine
What a fabulous cause you support! I know they were thrilled with your beautifully decorated cupcakes~
Oh Trish what a beautiful post and your cupcakes are all just perfect. And you are so right - the things in life that are most important are what you give not what you receive. That is where true blessings are found. BTW, if you EVER need any cookies done for things like this, give me a shout and they will be in the mail lickety split.
Lisa
You've been a busy bee! i always love the cupcakes you made and those are definitely the most adorable cupcakes i've ever seen and so meaningful too! I salute you, Trish!
Love,
Susan
Beautiful cupcakes for a wonderful cause! I love how you just say you whipped them out...they look amazing!
Thanks for hosting! I posted a profile of poppy seed, which is of course a great ingredient for muffins and other baked goods, but can even be used in tea.
Wonderful cupcakes for a wonderful charity! :)
Those are beautiful cupcakes! :)
You are Terrific! Just love these! You have been given great opportunity to share your talent! You do so much for others - do take the time to stop - rest and enjoy the blessings of the day - for yourself!
Hugs,
Kathy
Love those cupcakes! I decided to share my recent canadian thanksgiving, using the idea of "tea" very loosely. Hope that's okay! So happy to have found your lovely blog
Jenny
www.simcoestreet.blogspot.com
No need to excuse the photos, they are as beautiful as this post. You are living the sentiments expressed under each of your decorations and as such are a true example of what we all should be doing.
YES! Yes you can, yes you do and yes, you are a beautiful soul. So happy I found your blog, you are not only inspirational but extremely motivational.
Yay for you! What an awesome contribution to such a worthy cause. I don't see any flaws ~ I see beauty and love. Thanks so much for sharing!
xo
Pat
Oh Bless you . What a fabulous way to GIVE!!!! I love your cupcakes, they are wonderful. Thanks so much for joining TTT. Hugs, Marty
Trisha,
Bless you for having such an open and giving heart. Your cupcakes are so lovely, they don't
look the least bit easy to me. Darlings designs
I would say, and I am sure they made a lot of hearts and tastebuds happy!! What a blessing
Ronald McDonald house is to so many, and wonderful that you could contribute your adorable cupcakes.
Blessings, Nellie
Trisha, my sweet friend ... a I read your post ... I know that your cupcakes will be more than appreciated... the meaning behind each one brought tears to my eyes; you are most thoughtful and creative. I still hold dear a little change purse that was filled with caramels and given to me when I was in the hospital after my accident at Christmas (this year I will of had it for 5 years). It's a reminder that someone was thinking of me while I thought the world had forgotten me. I pull this little purse out each October 28th - date of my accident- and keep it close until the end of each year). many blessings to you...xo HHL
Such adorable cupcakes, so much detail and hard work.
- The tablescaper
Tears filled my eyes...for the children of Ronald McDonald House, and their families. Tears of love and kind thoughts of my sweet friend who is always doing for others! They are lovely Trish!
Hello Trisha, your cupcakes look amazing to me...delicious even! The Ronald MacDonald house was blessed to have you help out! It is such a good cause isn't it. My heart goes out to every family that need their services. I am thankful that it is available to help.
That is a very pretty tea cup in your picture. It is a good reminder that it is just as important to say "yes" to yourself, for rest, for relaxation, for contemplation...for self loving really.
Be good to yourself : )
Hugs of Love,
Terri
Your cupcakes for the Ronald McDonald house looked great and thanks for the sentiments too.
You just "whipped these out" huh?!? They're gorgeous, and I love the meaning behind each one! You're a sweetheart:)
Trisha, You are AWESOME!!
You make me smile, because you are always "paying if forward!"
I love the McDonalds House! they do so much for so many!
The sunflower fondant cupcake is especially adorable!
I think they are beautiful! We spent some time at the Ronald McDonald House in Chicago when my youngest was born. It's a wonderful place!
Bravo to you for sharing with them!
Thanks so much for joining us on Cupcake Tuesday!
~Liz
Look who made my TOP 3 picks at MADE IT ON MONDAY......YOU!!!
Thanks so much for linking up Trish!
I am not seeing any flaws -- and the heart behind these cupcakes was absolutely perfect!
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