Marion's Vintage Bakeshop

Mimi’s Attic…for me?…”Happy Hour”

Marion — Thu, 14 Feb 2013 03:33:29 +0000

Mimi is my friend- Even though we have never met-and never will.

You see…Mimi is the grandmother of Kelly Moreland who is the owner of Mimi’s Attic…who is the owner of Mama Goose. Are you following me?

Mimi’s Attic was established two years ago in May of [...]

Featured in ” Where Women Cook” Autumn, 2012

Marion — Mon, 27 Aug 2012 08:10:26 +0000

I’ve been featured in “Where Women Cook” fall 2012

Last year I was overjoyed to have been asked by Jo Packham to be included in this falls issue of:

” Where Women Cook”

Here is what WWC had to say about the fall issue debuting [...]

marzipan strawberries-miniature

Marion — Thu, 02 Aug 2012 20:22:01 +0000

Miniature Marzipan Strawberries

I wasn’t able to pick strawberries this summer…which really bums me out. I always pick them. My birthday falls around strawberry picking season and I have alway’s loved that about my birthday. So…since I wasn’t able to pick them, I decided to make this fun mini pint [...]

The Vintage Motherload!

Marion — Tue, 05 Jun 2012 03:22:32 +0000

old spice racks I plan to Dr.-up!

A few weeks ago I went to a yearly sale at our local Methodist church. It’s held once right before summer and again in September right after school begins. I look forward to them every year and alway’s find stuff to use or re-purpose. This [...]

Miniature Croissants for Easter-Marions Vintage Bakeshop

Marion — Sun, 25 Mar 2012 21:17:27 +0000

Easter is a great time to bring out all of the pastel plates, vintage finds and Easter decor to host a fun holiday brunch.

I alway’s make fresh croissants for Easter brunch ( as well as baked ham, my Mother’s Scalloped Potatoes, asparagus with a lemon [...]

Miniature Cinnamon Rolls and Caramel Rolls-Marion’s Vintage Bakeshop

Marion — Wed, 08 Feb 2012 22:21:24 +0000

I’m Not sure that I know anyone who doesn’t love a good cinnamon roll, most of all me.

I really love caramel and I really love nuts too. So for me, the quintessential breakfast yeast-raised roll is a sticky bun. Especially if it’s covered in thick caramel and roasted [...]

Miniature Buche De Noel-Marion’s Vintage Bakeshop

Marion — Thu, 22 Dec 2011 07:30:16 +0000

Miniature Buche de Noel

Last weekend I decided to make a Buche de Noel. Roughly translated, that means: “Yule log”. They are VERY European and delightful to look at ( not to mention to eat). Customarily, I create at least 25 of them for the holiday’s.-However, I create the [...]

Miniature Gingerbread House-Marion’s Vintage Bakeshop

Marion — Fri, 16 Dec 2011 05:32:49 +0000

Miniature Gingerbread Houses… are the cutest little things ever! Many years ago, when my father was still alive, I had envisioned a miniature gingerbread house to sell as gifts to anyone interested in purchasing one for their holiday celebrations, or to give as a small token of love. I liked [...]

Miniature Pumpkin Pies-Marion’s Vintage Bakeshop

Marion — Wed, 23 Nov 2011 04:47:49 +0000

It’s that time of the year!

For eating, sharing, enjoying the company of friends and family and celebrating and giving thanks for all of the blessings that we receive in our lives.

I LOVE pumpkin Pie, when it’s cooked perfectly and with an a smooth ,non-mushy custard filling. [...]

Cupcake Cereal and Nostalgia

Marion — Wed, 09 Nov 2011 17:14:06 +0000

Mmmmmmmm Cupcake Pebbles!

Although this post isn’t exactly about a cereal from the 1940′s, it IS about a cereal from the 1960′s…or at least a “spin”on it.

Fruity Pebbles….NO…Cupcake Pebbles!

Let me start by saying: I am a very adventurous gal when it [...]