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hocus
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I'm a Graphic Designer/Illustrator living in Toronto, Canada
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I'm so glad you posted this. It's exactly what I've been looking for. There's something satisfying about seeing an elegant white cake getting the horror treatment. I dig it :)
Commented Oct 12, 2010 on How to Make Edible Fake Blood at Clockwork Lemon
How to Make Edible Fake Blood
Halloween is quickly approaching so I thought that I would share a quick, cheap way to make really impressive fake blood. The secret is using chocolate. Either chocolate sryup, coco powder, or hot chocolate powder will work. note: use the cheap liquid food colouring and not the expensive g...
I can't wait to try this one of these saturday mornings. I'm a sucker for anything with cream cheese in it, and this looks gorgeous :)
Commented Oct 6, 2010 on Braided Lemon Bread at Clockwork Lemon
Braided Lemon Bread
I made this bread for my weekend brunch and I can't wait to make it again. Sweet soft dough is braided on top of lemoncurd and cream cheese filling and then baked into warm golden goodness. I had spotted the recipe for the bread a while back on Smitten Kitchen and added it to my 'I want to ma...
this is just the kind of brunch menu i dream about! it's my favorite meal of all. and such a lovely housewarming gift! you must have some very lovely friends :)
Commented Oct 4, 2010 on Brunch at Clockwork Lemon
Brunch
Is there anything better than brunch?? This weekend my boyfriend and hosted a brunch for six. As per usual when cooking together he made the meal menu and took care of all the prep and cooking while I was in charge of any baked goods that we would need. This arrangement worked out well becau...
Mmmm, this looks to be autumn dessert perfection! And to think you just whipped this up out of thin air. Brilliant, you are :)
Commented Sep 30, 2010 on Upside Down Apple Caramel Cake at Clockwork Lemon
Upside Down Apple Caramel Cake
I have been searching for recipes that will make delicious use of our apples that we scored during our weekend at the farm. All I have to say is this: there are a lot of recipes for apples. and yet... nothing was exactly what I was looking for. I love apple crumble and apple pie but what I r...
this is just the kind of get away i dream of every fall. vivid forest, wide open fields, and derelict buildings just begging to be explored. looks like you had a magical time!
Commented Sep 29, 2010 on Weekend At The Farm at Clockwork Lemon
Weekend At The Farm
This weekend surprised us all by magically turning into summer after a whole week of cloudy, frosty mornings. My boyfriend and I packed up and headed to his grandfather's 640 acre farm to take in the autumn scenery. His grandfather has retired from farming so some of the pastures are rented t...
Gorgeous! I feel refreshed just looking at this. Those shoes are particularly rad.
Commented Sep 23, 2010 on Style Me: Sunshine Honeybee at Sexy Super Natural
Style Me: Sunshine Honeybee
1. Vintage Daisy Do Beach Bag 2. Yellow Rose Vintage Clip Earrings 3. Vintage Ladybird 60s Sundress 4. Rawnie Hat in Blanco 5. Yellow 60s Broderie Crop 6. Garden Line Daisy Enamel Earrings 7. Whodunit Heel 8. Miss Farfalla Vintage Yellow Roses Skirt
Mmmm, I don't doubt the deliciousness of this for one second. It would be an incredible finish to Thanksgiving dinner. I can't wait to try my hand at the leaves :)
Commented Sep 14, 2010 on Pumpkin Cake with Caramel Cream Cheese Frosting at Clockwork Lemon
Pumpkin Cake with Caramel Cream Cheese Frosting
This cake is the perfect autumn dessert: warm spices baked into a moist cake topped with a tangy, smooth cream cheese frosting with homemade caramel swirled in it. I was bringing dessert to a dinner party and for some reason I could not.. just could not choose what to make. My boyfriend ...
I've Moved!
Hello friends! You can find me here at my new site: http://rpphillips.squarespace.com I hope you'll drop in and say hello! Continue reading
Posted Aug 6, 2010 at HOCUS
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Trees and Cats
Posted Jul 30, 2010 at HOCUS
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Daily Grind
Posted Jul 28, 2010 at HOCUS
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Thanks guys!
Stephanie- You just helped me name my photograph. I was trying to think of a title for the shop listing. I'm going to call it "Tiny World Inside." Thank you!
Commented Jul 27, 2010 on Blowing bubbles at HOCUS
Blowing bubbles
I learned it's not easy to photograph bubbles. It's a race to zero in on them while they wobble about. Then when you get one dead in your sights, it pops! Great fun though.
New Photograph - Bookshelf
Posted Jul 26, 2010 at HOCUS
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Black and White on Etsy
Posted Jul 22, 2010 at HOCUS
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oh, mouthwatering cuteness! i'd eat that cake all by myself. it looks so, so delicious.
the kit looks like heaps of fun. i would have killed for that when i was little. i love that it comes with a display case :)
Commented Jul 19, 2010 on Sweet Treats Cake at Clockwork Lemon
Sweet Treats Cake
This cake is so so cute. First of all, the cake itself is only a little bit bigger than a cupcake. Secondly, its topped with tiny fondant desserts. Its a mini-cake with mini-mini-cakes on it!! Its not a grown-up sophisicated cake that you serve at fancy luncheons or black tie affairs. Its more ...
Summer Drive
Posted Jul 19, 2010 at HOCUS
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they're perfect! they'll be a hit for sure!
Commented Jul 16, 2010 on Chloe Angus Cookies at Clockwork Lemon
Chloe Angus Cookies
Chloe Angus just opened a store and fashion design studio here in Vancouver. If you haven't seen her dresses before you should take a look at her website because they are beautiful! Many of her gowns were worn on stage by the Leo Award presenters. For their grand opening Chloe wanted some coo...
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Jul 16, 2010
Blowing bubbles
Posted Jul 16, 2010 at HOCUS
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Stunned Kitty
Posted Jul 14, 2010 at HOCUS
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Dreamy weekend
Posted Jul 12, 2010 at HOCUS
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New Print - Black Bird
Posted Jul 9, 2010 at HOCUS
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Armchair Kitty
Posted Jul 8, 2010 at HOCUS
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Ferns and flowers
Posted Jul 5, 2010 at HOCUS
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I love the colour of these! Even the batter looks irresistible.
Commented Jul 5, 2010 on Strawberry Cupcakes at Clockwork Lemon
Strawberry Cupcakes
These just might be my favorite cupcakes of all time. Fresh strawberries are pureed and poured into the batter turning the cakes pink. Then the cakes are topped with cream cheese frosting that has a bit of sour cream and brown sugar in it. Mmmmmm. You can taste the strawberries in the cake and...
Black Bird
Posted Jul 1, 2010 at HOCUS
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