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EXCITING NEWS ALERT! We're on the move in the next few weeks, we've bought our friends sugarcraft supply shop, All About Cakes! This means we can now offer wedding and celebration cakes, plus all of the supplies you need to make your own! I'll be holding regular masterclasses and product demonstrations, so if you're a keen sugarcrafter and fan of our cakes, you're going to want to get involved! We're moving both shops into the Market Street premises (which will be rebranded as Vanilla Nova) but we will also have the flexibility for evening appointments in Liverpool and the surrounding areas for those who can't get in to see us. We will keep you all posted as to our exact moving date, but can guarantee it's not on anyone's wedding week so no one has to worry! We can't wait!
25 Jan 2018

The big move! What’s happening next.

Vanilla Nova Vanilla Nova will be carrying on as normal, but from a new address and with a few welcome upgrades. When we move into Market Street and consolidate the two businesses, we will be turning the back room into a cake consultation space for wedding appointments and cake tastings. This means that you can have your appointment with no interruptions as it will no...

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One hell of a Christmas cake! #christmascake #tallchristmascake #christmas #southportcakeshops #liverpoolcakeshops #cakegoals
23 Nov 2017

December/January Opening Hours & Appointments

Oh my goodness, Christmas is nearly upon us! And with that, we have our amended December/January opening hours. It’s a bit higgldy piggldy, but we will make sure that everyone who wants an appointment gets one! 3rd-12th December: Closed 12th – 22nd December: Open as usual 23rd – 29th December: Closed 30th December: Open 31st  December – 3rd January: Closed 4th January onwards: Open as...

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We're at the West Tower open day today and it's looking AMAZING. We're here from 12-4 today along with the fabulous @flowerstylebylaurieformby @aedesignsx @ianmacphoto @rubyslippermua @onefineday_bridal @stevemitchelldj @west_tower 
#bestdamnweddingsuppliersintown
06 Nov 2017

6 years of Vanilla Nova Cake Boutique!

So, this week, Vanilla Nova hits 6 years old (although it’s over seven if you count our previous incarnations). I’ve never been one to share any personal information on our social media because, let’s face it, you’re here for the cakes, and cakes are what we do best! But as we’ve reached this milestone this week, I thought I would pop together a little post...

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Free gingerbread demonstrations this November!
29 Oct 2017

Free gingerbread demonstrations this November!

Hello All! I’ve been a bit quiet on the blogging front lately, thanks to the 207 weddings we have done so far this year, plus my sneaky side project, The Boho Baker. I’ve been quietly working away on a different project that focuses on the organic, natural baking that I enjoy at home when I’m not working on wedding/celebration cakes and advanced sugarcraft. Stepping away...

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Gorgeous health/wellbeing offers from lovely people we work with
21 Feb 2017

Gorgeous health/wellbeing offers from lovely people we work with

OK, so this blog is primarily about cake, but today is a little different. I work with some fabulous people who offer some amazing services and, as someone who pushes cake on people on a daily basis, I feel it’s only right for me to pass these on in case any of you are lying on your sofa in a cake-induced coma, cursing the day...

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Something old, something new: Cakes, flowers and photography at The Venue, Royal Liver Building
05 Jul 2016

Something old, something new: Cakes, flowers and photography at The Venue, Royal Liver Building

    Whether you are from Liverpool or London, chances are you have heard of the Royal Liver Building. It’s an iconic North West landmark and a beautiful building, so you can imagine how excited we were when we discovered that, not only did the building now contain “The Venue”, a bespoke wedding and celebration space, but we were able to go in for a photoshoot!...

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07 Jun 2016

Feeling HOT! Dealing with (and storing) wedding and celebration cakes during a heatwave

The current heatwave has resulted in many frantic calls from our customers asking how to look after their wedding and celebration cakes. Fear not, there are steps you can take to ensure your cake stays perfect. For starters, please, for the love of cake, DO NOT PUT IT IN THE FRIDGE! Placing an iced cake in the fridge may seem like a good idea when...

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What to ask your baker when ordering a cake with special dietary requirements
24 May 2016

What to ask your baker when ordering a cake with special dietary requirements

A couple of years ago, I was beginning to lose count of the number of brides and grooms who came to see us to book a wedding cake, only for one to pipe up “I can’t have any cake myself, I have a food intolerance”. Fortunately, the number of bakers willing/able to cater for those with diabetes, crohns disease etc has increased dramatically over the...

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Drippy drippy cakes!
17 May 2016

Drippy drippy cakes!

This week I finally caved and made an Instagram favourite: the drippy cake! Whilst these are very popular in Australia right now, I hadn’t seen many over here that have embraced the use of vibrant colours (primarily because most brighter shades are banned by the EU, but that’s another rant for another day). The great thing about these cakes is that they can either be...

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