Living the Sweet Life

Thanksgiving is just around the corner!

2011-10-14T12:08:00.004-06:00

Hi there all you sweet treat fans!

Can you believe it's already Fall? This year is flying by and here at the bakery we are preparing for Thanksgiving and ready to help you get ready too!

In case you haven't stopped in and talked to us about our delicious Thanksgiving Menu, we wanted to share it with you here and get your mouth watering!

Caramel Glazed Apple Pie: $25
Pumpkin Creme Brulee Pie: $25
Traditional Pecan Pie: $20

Homemade Cranberry Sauce: $12
Aunt Polly's Potato Rolls: $6 for 6 or $10 per dozen
Pumpkin Bread: $14 per loaf
Cinnamon Rolls: $21 for 6 or $35 per dozen

We're taking orders now and it's best to get those in before we get all booked up! Stop in the shoppe, give us a call or drop us an email - we look forward to helping you out and making your holidays delicious!

Pies! Pies! Pies!

2011-07-16T11:13:00.006-06:00

It's that time again...our monthly tasting at the shoppe! On Thursday we hosted a delicious pie themed evening! And to be more specific...a scrumptious apple caramel pie, a fresh blueberry pie and a delectable raspberry and peach crisp. We also had an extra special tres leches cake, topped with strawberries and some refreshing strawberry lemonade.

Don't miss our upcoming themed tastings...to give you a sneak peak for what you can expect:

September 29th: Cupcakes! We will have a variety of cake flavors up for sampling.
October 13: Fall Themed Desserts!
November 10: Pies! Some heartwarming fall flavors.
December 8: Assorted sweets!

Please RSVP for a tasting if you are interested in attending. We welcome brides & grooms-to-be, as well as anyone in the event industry in learning more about Living the Sweet Life's offerings.

Check out our photos from the latest tasting!

Our whimsical June Tasting

2011-06-15T09:36:00.007-06:00

We're keeping busy here at Living the Sweet Life and what better way to start off June than with our monthly complimentary tasting! Last Thursday we hosted a creative & whimsical array of tasty treats - cake pops, mini apple pies on a stick and some coconut & chocolate cupcakes...mmm! Check out our pictures to get an idea of what a dessert bar could look like!

Each month the shoppe hosts a complimentary tasting for brides, grooms, family members and those working in the industry. Join us for an upcoming tasting - each month is a different theme - look out for pies in July - a decadent spread of lemon, cherry and blueberry pies.

If you're interested in attending an upcoming tasting, stop on by or give us a call to reserve your spot! We'd love to see you.

Celebrate Dad with some sweet treats!

2011-06-15T08:49:00.004-06:00

Father's Day is upon us this coming Sunday, June 19th...so don't forget to treat the dads in your life to something special. Living the Sweet Life will be making some extra goodies to treat dad - in addition to all of our regular sweets, we'll have mound balls and golf themed shortbread cookies - yum!

Just to give you a headstart on ideas - think about stopping in/ordering an assorted box of cookies, a tasty Saturday cinnamon roll, a combination of desserts (brownies, pecan caramel bars, cupcakes, etc). We'll have lots of treats to choose from, so you can find the perfect combination of sweets for dad.

And don't forget, since we're closed on Sunday, you'll have to stop in before then :)

Check us out in the June 5280 Magazine!

2011-06-01T13:17:00.005-06:00

Living the Sweet Life has made it back into Denver's 5280 Magazine! Check out the article, "In My Kitchen" to learn a little more about Erika, owner and baker of the shoppe. Not only will you find out a little bit more about Erika & Living the Sweet Life, you'll also get a sweet treat of a recipe for Mounds, modified from her Grandma Cunha.

Follow the link to see the full article:
http://www.5280.com/magazine/2011/06/my-kitchen-erika-cunha-baker-and-owner-living-sweet-life-bakery-and-sweet-shoppe

May's International Dessert Bar!

2011-05-17T14:21:00.007-06:00

Last Thursday, Living the Sweet Life hosted our monthly tasting with an international themed dessert bar. Yum! We served Linzer torte, Mexican Wedding cookies, French Macarons and some delicious cupcakes. We were fortunate to have Lola from Mansurovs Photography document the evening in photos!

If you couldn't make it to this month's tasting or wonder what our tastings are like, feel free to give us a call or stop by the shoppe for more information. Tastings are hosted monthly. Brides, grooms and industry folks are welcome!

In the meantime, check out some of the lovely photos from May's event.

And for a full spread of all the photos from the evening, check out the Mansurovs Photography website:

http://mansurovs.com/weddings/living-the-sweet-life

Life is Sweet...for Dogs!

2011-05-17T14:02:00.008-06:00

Living the Sweet Life is making life a little sweeter for people and our doggie friends! Metromix Denver compiled a list of dog friendly bakeries in the area and we found ourselves on there for our tasty peanut butter dog treats. If you're coming in for a sweet treat for yourself, don't forget to pick something up for that special animal friend in your life too!

Check out the complete article at:

http://denver.metromix.com/restaurants/roundup/denvers-dog-friendly-bakeries/2615217/content

Royal Wedding Fever!

2011-04-26T15:22:00.002-06:00

The happy couple is finally tying the knot! And in celebration of Prince William and Miss Catherine Middleton's happy union, we at Living the Sweet Life will have some special treats to make you feel like royalty too.

Stop in on Friday and grab a scone or a couple petit fours to enjoy with your afternoon tea. If you are not familiar with petit fours, they are basically a dainty little cake glazed in fondant or chocolate. We'll be taking orders for them as well, if you would like to share with friends on the special day! Don't forget, we have a variety of Tea Spot teas to enjoy as well.

And of course we will have all our regular goodies, so feel free to grab some cookies, brownies, pecan caramel bars, cupcakes, and more!

Order Treats for an Eggstra Special Easter and Passover.

2011-04-12T08:28:00.002-06:00

Every Easter I would wake up to a house filled with Easter eggs and GAME ON... it didn't matter that my sister was significantly younger than I, I was ready to compete in the hunt. I still am known to host a neighborhood Egg Hunt and it is just as fun as always. After the hunt I get together with family and friends for a fabulous Easter brunch or dinner. These are some of my favorite treats to serve and I hope they become yours.

Let Them Eat Cake!- Thursday April 14th

2011-04-12T08:25:00.002-06:00

Join Us for our Complimentary Tasting Events

5:30 – 7:00 p.m.

Our doors are open for brides and grooms-to-be, as well as anyone in the event industry interested in learning more about Living the Sweet Life’s offerings.

April 14, 2011
Let them eat cake! Living the Sweet Life will be offering samples of cake balls, cupcakes and whole cakes to showcase different ways of making your special day even more unique. Once you find a flavor you like, we can dress up your cake with creative touches to fit your theme. Let us replace some of the stress on your plate with sumptuous cakes that will leave you craving more!

We would like to give thanks to our ever-present friends as well!
Mondo Vino, Linen Hero, Plum Sage Flowers and Colorado Party Rentals

We look forward to creating a delicious dessert display that is perfectly you!

Space is limited. Please RSVP to:

303.477.8088 | 1535 Central St., Denver, CO 80211
livingthesweetlife.com

Living the Savory Life

2011-03-24T09:09:00.007-06:00

Savory is a term used to describe a food that is not sweet, but piquant and full-flavored. Here at Living the Sweet Life we offer a wide variety of sweet and savory baked items! Some of the various savory items that have been seen around our kitchen include Bacon Cheddar Quiches, Tomato Dill Quiches, Moroccan Chicken Puff Triangles, Gougeres and Cheddar Jalapeno Scones. If you have been to the bakery before and tried our sweets, we encourage you to give us a call and place an order for some of our mouth-watering savory flavors we have to offer.

Thank you to Andrea Flanagan for the beautiful photos.

Birthday Party a Success!

2011-03-15T14:49:00.010-06:00

Lane Cutler's party for her daughter's first birthday was a smashing success! We were so honored to be a part of the party and to make some savory treats. The beautiful photos were taken by Andrea Flanagan and the birthday girl could not have been cuter. The menu included mini quiches, gourgeres, moroccan chicken puff pastry trianges and a darling smash cake. Here is too a fabulous year for the Cutler family!

Thank you to Andrea Flanagan for the beautiful photos.

Tasting - Thursday, March 10th

2011-03-09T14:00:00.006-07:00

It's time again for our monthly tasting. In the spirit of Spring, which is right around the corner, we are offering an array of delicious pies. Our colorful tablescape will include lemon pie, blueberry pie, tollhouse pie and individual cherry pies. We'll also have champagne for sipping.

Our monthly tastings are a great way to sample some of our goodies and get ideas for your upcoming wedding or party.

Thursday, March 10th, 5:30 p.m. to 7:00 p.m.

Please RSVP to info@thesweetlifedenver.com

(Photo courtesy of FromTheHipPhoto.com)

Wedding Season is Upon Us

2011-02-26T14:06:00.005-07:00

The bakers here at Living the Sweet Life are working around the clock to provide brides and grooms the most delectable desserts for their most special day! Here at Living the Sweet Life we provide more than just the traditional wedding cake. Many couples have chosen to do various pies, candy bars, & other non-traditional dessert bars. From cookies and brownies to french macaroons and chocolate covered strawberries, the staff at Living the Sweet Life can work with you to plan the perfect sweets for you and your sweetie. When it comes to fun & fabulous desserts, there is only one place to turn; Living the Sweet Life!

Our next tasting will be held here at the bakery on Thursday, March 10th beginning at 5:30pm and will go until around 7pm. RSVPs are greatly appreciated! Weather you know exactly what you're looking for for your beautiful wedding, or need help coming up with some creative desserts, stop by the tasting or give us a call, and any of our staff would be glad to discuss what you are looking for and what we have to offer to make your day as special as you've always dreamed of.

Check out some photos below of past weddings and feel free to call or stop in with any questions! We look forward to making your day sweet!

Photos by Luse Photography

Photos by Trevor Brown

Photos By Studio S Photography

A special thanks to all of our photographers.

Share treats with those you Love!

2011-02-01T13:23:00.003-07:00

Give a Valentine's gift that is more than just a box of Chocolates.
Made with Love from our kitchen to your Loved Ones.
Raspberry Marshmallow French Macaroons, Raspberry Creme Brownies, Chocolate Covered Strawberries and more.

Also be the first to be part of our Secret Supper Club. Bring your Valentine but make sure you keep it a secret. Shhh!
We will be offering a 4 course artisan dinner along with entry to our custom dessert bar on Saturday, February 12th. Guest chef Daniel Cook will be focusing on local, sustainable and organic ingredients. Dinner will be held in our private Skyline view Terrace. Spacing is limited- RSVP necessary. Dinner is $50pp or with wine pairings $75pp.

After dinner we will open the bakery to a dessert bar and bubbly. Bring your friends or a date to a casual evening of our favorite treats. $25pp RSVP necessary.

Call us for more details!

Hot Dog!

2011-01-18T13:43:00.005-07:00

Living the Sweet Life is more than just a bakery: We're a total sweet shoppe! We just received an order of retro candy for our candy bar, and the jars are now overflowing with all kinds of goodies. Some of the new arrivals include Hot Dog gum (remember those??? They're totally cute!), Good & Fruity (the name says it all), Candy Buttons (just pop 'em off the paper and eat), Candy Necklaces (all girls love these!), LemonHeads (a classic favorite), Pop Rocks (the ultimate fizzy sensation for your taste buds!) and adorable Haribo gummy frogs (that beg to leap into your mouth!). Some of these sweets are just too cute to eat, but we know that once you come in and grab a baggie full, you'll travel back to the days when you were a kid spilling all of your pennies on the candy counter to buy as many goodies as you could get! Who knew reminiscing could be so sweet?

Hot Stollen will Steal Your Heart!

2010-12-01T10:59:00.002-07:00

We'll have hot Stollen coming out of the oven in about an hour! This artisan-style sweetbread contains rum-soaked raisins, marzipan and plenty of love. We're sure that just one bite of this delicious holiday bread is sure to make you giddy. We invite all of our fans to stop in for a sample, and we hope to see you soon!

Create Your Own Centerpiece!

2010-11-30T08:49:00.006-07:00

Join Living the Sweet Life on Dec. 9 from 6:30 to 8:30 p.m. for a Gingerbread House Making Class, and take home your masterpiece for the holidays. The class is $55 per person and includes a gingerbread house, candy and cocktails. Only 10 spots remain, so grab your friends and sign up for a night of holiday cheer. We'll be having a sweet time decorating our houses, and we want you to be part of the fun!

While you're here, also be sure to order your holiday gift baskets for clients and friends. We offer super cute packaging filled with an assortment of goodies. Take it from us, they'll love you for it!

Book Your Holiday Party at Living the Sweet Life!

2010-11-16T08:43:00.004-07:00

Come in today for hot apple cider and a blueberry muffin, and, while you're here, be sure to book your holiday party! Our beautiful upstairs loft can accommodate up to 25 people, and it's the perfect place to host everything from secret Santa parties to work get-togethers. Or, if you really want to go all out, you can rent the entire bakery space and host a party for up to 65 people. Gather all of your closest friends, and plan a party that they'll remember well into 2011. Just be sure to book soon to ensure your preferred date is available.

Join us for a Complimentary Tasting Event Tomorrow Night!

2010-11-10T12:35:00.005-07:00

Things just got a little sweeter at Living The Sweet Life! We are hosting a complimentary tasting event tomorrow night from 5:30 to 7 p.m., and we hope you'll join us. The event is open to brides and grooms-to-be who may be looking for a unique approach to wedding desserts, as well as any of our fans who are interested in learning more about our pies. This also is a great chance to sample a pie before you place your Thanksgiving orders. We are filling up fast so place your order by Saturday. The highlight of the evening includes sweet bites of Pumpkin Creme Brulee Tarts, Caramel Glazed Apple Pie and Tollhouse Pie. Otto Schultz Photography also will be on hand to discuss wedding photography options for your special day. RSVPs are appreciated, and we hope to see you (and your friends) here!

FALL in love with Living The Sweet Life!

2010-10-27T15:29:00.006-06:00

It's Fall, and the start of the Holiday Season....

What better way to celebrate than with 10% OFF all your Holiday Special Orders!

This Saturday, October 30th ONLY!

Pumpkin Creme Brulee Pie... made with a shortbread crust to add some hearty sweetness, the pumpkin creme brulee has a light texture and pairs perfectly with our delicious homemade cinnamon whipped cream

Caramel Glazed Apple Pie... if you haven't tried this spectacle of an apple pie yet, now is your chance! Made with at least two types of crisp seasonal apples, and our homemade caramel glaze... the flavors are bursting with every bite, and the crumble of the flaky crust completes the perfect apple pie that is.... to die for.... just ask our fans!

Traditional Pecan Pie... You've seen what we can do with a Pecan Caramel Bar... just imagine what we can do with an entire pie! One word.... yum, yum... (ok, I guess that was two words).

Are You Drooling Yet?

Build a Basket... Fill a Holiday Gift Basket with your choice of fresh baked chocolate chip cookies, homemade english toffee, coconut filled chocolate balls, or any assortment of our delicious treats... Items may be individually wrapped in clear cellophane, and are then positioned in a decorate gift box (sizes vary) of your choosing! What a SWEET way to say Happy Holidays!

Come Celebrate with Us!

2010-09-30T10:40:00.002-06:00

We're Celebrating Living the Sweet Life's First Birthday this Saturday Afternoon from 12-5PM! Come Celebrate with Us!

We'll have Complimentary Treats, Cotton Candy, and Lots of Fun!

Hope to see you all there!

Kristen Got Married!

2010-09-21T17:41:00.005-06:00

OUR LITTLE GIRL IS MARRIED!

That's right folks our own lovely shoppe girl Kristen tied the knot with her wonderful fiance (now hubby) Chris! Like Kristen the wedding was elegant and cute as a button.

Kristen and Chris wanted to share their love of sweets with their guests and ordered 10 cake combinations! Rather than traditional floral centerpieces, they chose to go a tastier route. Each table was decorated with its own 2 layer 7 inch cake!

Because Chris has lovingly nicknamed Kristen "Button" they wanted to make that a subtle part of their special day. The bride and groom cut a 3 layer white cake coated with vanilla buttercream and ornamented with an array of fondant buttons. In accordance each of their centerpiece cakes were decorated like different buttons from their cutting cake. Hope Duke (the couples adorable bull dog) got a little slice too!

2010-09-21T15:39:00.003-06:00

Mimi and Dustin shared a groovy day at Evergreen Lake House this August. This fun funky couple celebrated their special day embracing the 70's!

Along with baby blue, yellow, orange and brown decorations, their tables were ordained with false mustaches for their guests. The desserts too embraced Mimi and Dustin's love for lighthearted fun. Their delectable red velvet cutting cake, covered in baby blue fondant, was adorned with 3-D mustaches and topped with a fondant replica of a "Here Comes the Sun" vinyl record! To finish off the dessert table we made an assortment of banana, white, chocolate, and red velvet cupcakes each of which was topped with it's own retro 'stash.

Thanks for such a memorable arrangement!

Peace, Love, and Sweet Lives!

Meet the Bakers...

2010-09-11T11:35:00.004-06:00

Jene

Q: If you were a treat, what would you be and why?

A: Snickerdoodle. Mostly I just enjoy the word itself. Though, I am a lover of both snickering and doodling.

Q: You just had your last meal on earth. If you could pick anything, what dessert would follow?

A: Tiramisu.

Q: What's the most interesting request you've received from costumers?

A: I once decorated a cake to look like the character Bonafet's (from Star Wars) helmet. When I finished, a man picked up the "helmet" to put on his head... not knowing it was a cake. It's probably not necessary to say it didn't end well.

Q: What is your first baking memory?

A: (With much giggling) The door fell off of my family's oven when I was eight years old and my father didn't have it replaced until I was twenty-two.

With more giggling, she pondered if that was the reason she decorates cakes as opposed to baking them.

Diana

Q: If you were a treat, what would you be and why?

A: A rice krispy treat. Because I snap, crackle, and pop.

Q: What baking project are you most proud of?

A: Making Dessert for Mayor Hickenlooper.

Q: You just had your last meal on earth. If you could pick anything, what dessert would follow?

A: Rocky road ice-cream.

Q: What is your earliest baking memory?

A: When I was very young I used to always want to bake with my mom whenever she was baking. (Again, with laughter)Listening to directions and following my mom's orders weren't quite as important to me at the time.

Erika

Q: If you were a treat, what would you be and why?

A: A fruit pie because I am pretty sure that the girls in the kitchen think I am crusty at times while still coming across saucy and bubbly at other times.

Q: You just had your last meal on earth. If you could pick anything, what dessert would follow?

A: Pecan Pie. It is my favorite and I really only eat it on Thanksgiving and the morning after with coffee (that is the best).

Q: What is your earliest baking memory?

A: When I was a little girl I always wanted to bake when my mom was so she would pull down the dishwasher door so I could use the flat surface as my own table. Thanks for being so patient Mom... I think I learned a bit about baking.

Q: What baking project are you most proud of?

A: Having the opportunity to open my own shoppe and celebrating it's first birthday.

Happy Birthday, Living the Sweet Life!

Adorable Tasting Events!

2010-08-13T11:16:00.005-06:00

Brides, Grooms, and all those who get excited about gorgeous weddings....

Checkout these photos from our latest tasting events hosted here at the shoppe!

We love to be creative and give brides a new spin on the traditional wedding cakes...

Did you know... during the middle ages guests would bring small bridal cakes to the wedding celebration; each cake was stacked on one another and piled high for the bride and groom. The couple would then kiss over the stack of towering cakes in order to bring them good luck in their marriage!

How wedding cake traditions have changed!

Pairing at the Wine Cellar

2010-06-23T10:53:00.003-06:00

We here at Living the Sweet Life are excited to let you in on our latest pairing. We have joined forces with The Wine Cellar! Located on the west corner of 15th street and Boulder street the Wine Cellar opened their doors earlier this month and features a wide selection of reasonably priced wines, a few beers, and delicious meets, cheeses, and desserts to accompany your drink of choice. The knowledgeable staff make choosing the right wine for you a sinch!

We have been working with the staff at the Wine Cellar to provide the perfect tantalizing treats to enhance your experience. Right now the desserts you'll find there are our creamy dark chocolate mousse, mini fruit tarts filled with rich pastry cream, and extra bittersweet chocolate and pistachio biscotti. Perfect choices to pair with your red or white wine!

So come get some delicious specialty treats while sharing a glass at the newest wine spot in Lo-Hi!

Break me off a piece of that candy bar!

2010-06-23T10:06:00.003-06:00

Most everyone has a special place in their hearts for that special candy that sucks you in every time you see it. Last month we had a blast putting together a retro candy bar for a tasting event here at the shop. For our retro theme we got old fashioned pulled lollipops in swirling pink, white and yellow. To add a little glitz we got white crystal rock candy and for the gentlemen we added some candy cigars! Gum balls and select gummy candies also gave an easy nibbling option.

The best part about the candy bar is that it's a fun way to incorporate not only your favorite candies but also wedding colors and themes. Together we can put together rainbows of color or use our candy connections to find the perfect treats to play into your special day.

Ice Cream Bar - Wedding Tasting

2010-06-08T12:18:00.003-06:00

We are so very excited for this month's featured wedding tasting: The Ice Cream Bar. Teaming up with us this month is the fabulous Little Man Ice Cream. On the menu is full-on summertime fun with the most delicious Ice Cream Floats and Sundaes. In true Living the Sweet Life form, we are going to feature old-fashioned soda, homemade toppings, sauces and sprinkles.

In addition to celebrating our brides and grooms - we are celebrating Erika's BIRTHDAY WEEK! So we are opening up the complimentary event to ALL of our fans. Come in and celebrate with us and maybe learn a few new things about the bakery while you are enjoying the treats.

Tasting: Thursday, June 10 from 5:30-7:00 pm.

Forever Frosting... A Cake Decorating Series!!!

2010-05-21T12:00:00.004-06:00

Yay for Summer...

And Cake Decorating!!!

Sign up today to reserve your spot.... Spaces are limited! Class includes four two-hour sessions, complimentary treats and wine, and you'll learn skills to make a masterpiece of your cake!

Beginning Cake Class: June 8, 15, 22, 29

August 3, 10, 17, 24

Intermediate Class: July 6, 13, 20, 27

Featured Wedding Tasting Menu

2010-05-11T11:59:00.002-06:00

Brides and Grooms, the 2nd Thursday of the month is fast approaching. Come rain, snow and anything in between, we are throwing a "Cupcake Garden Party" featuring a plated presentation of our delicious cupcake and mini cupcake flavors with all of the beautiful blooms of spring. Bring yourselves, parents, planners and curious friends to our complimentary tasting. Give us a call before Thursday to reserve a spot; 303.477.8088.

See you there!

Cupcakes for the Cure

2010-05-04T09:44:00.002-06:00

Mother's Day Week event to benefit

The Denver affiliate of Susan G. Komen for the Cure.

Announcing the Third Annual

CUPCAKES FOR THE CURE

Tuesday, May 4 through Saturday, May 8, 2010

Our business will donate 50 cents of from the sale of each of our Sparkling Pink Vanilla Cupcakes. Come in and buy our special designated treat or order some for the office. Living the Sweet Life along with many other local bakeries wants to help these ladies reach their goal of $10,000.

Please help us make this a sweet success!

Mother's Day is this Sunday!

2010-05-04T09:26:00.004-06:00

Surprise Mom with Breakfast in Bed... a box full of scones, muffins and sweet breads or maybe an afternoon treat of cookies including Madeleines, Chocolate Chip, Peanut Butter Surprise and Mexican Wedding Cakes. We will make sure to have lots of beautiful cupcakes on Saturday and Strawberries dipped in Bittersweet Chocolate. If you want to make sure we have your treats please call ahead to place an order! The bakery is open Tues. thru Sat. 10am-6pm and can be reached at 303.477.8088.

Easter

2010-04-07T16:10:00.005-06:00

Busy like a bunny rabbit last week at the bakery... we made marshmallow eggs, sugar cookies, caramel apple pies, cheddar jalapeno scones, festive cupcakes and not to mention William (see above).

Cake Tasting

2010-04-07T14:59:00.004-06:00

First off thank you to Lisa Hodnet who took some amazing photos of our February Cake Tasting. We were trying to present cakes in a different light, as centerpieces, mini cakes, cake buffets and with Miss Lisa's help I think it was captured. In this photo you will see a 6 Layer Messy Chocolate Cake filled with Pastry Cream. Erin from Plum Sage embellished the cake with Gladiola and Tulips, Linen Hero and Colorado Party Rental helped to make the tablescape look fabulous. Thank you to all for making the event so special.

Valentine's Treats for Friends & Lovers

2010-02-09T13:44:00.004-07:00

Don't forget the ones you care about...

Order Treats by Wednesday, February 10, 2010

Chocolate Lover's Box

3 Traditional Brownies, 3 Chocolate Chip Cookies, 3 Homemade Oreos

$20

Chocolate Covered Strawberries

$15/Half Dozen $25/Dozen

Sweetheart Cupcakes

Chocolate, Vanilla or Red Velvet

$15/Half Dozen $25/Dozen

Pecan Caramel Bars

$15/Half Dozen $25/Dozen

Homemade Oreos

$12/Half Dozen $20/Dozen

Add a Dozen Red Dutch Tulips

Plum Sage Flowers

$25 and up

Call: 303.477.8088

Email: info@thesweetlifedenver.com

Come In: 1535 Central St. Denver, CO 80211

View Full Menu: www.livingthesweetlifedenver.com

Valentine's Skyline Dinner

2010-02-04T11:01:00.007-07:00

Valentine's Day is one of our favorite holidays here at the Bakery. We are hosting a Valentine's Day Dinner with our friends at Serendipity Catering in the upstairs seating of our Bakery. Four course meal with local wine pairings and a beautiful view of the Denver Skyline.

Thanks to those who showed interest, it will be a great night. To those that have not RSVPed unfortunately we are SOLD OUT! Look for another seasonal dinner this Spring.

Best Bites

2010-02-02T11:28:00.003-07:00

Running a small business is ALOT of work so it is those moments that make you smile that are a wonderful reminder of why you do what you do. In early December we received a phone call that a photographer wanted to do a photo shoot for 5280. They specifically wanted to shoot our Pecan Caramel Bars. We said "Sure". Thank you to Amanda, Sarah and Laurie as the photos and review are just perfect and more than make me smile.

http://www.5280.com/issues/2010/1002/feature.php?pageID=2116

Stellaaaaaaaa!

2010-01-23T15:59:00.003-07:00

Our latest tasting was all about the desserts. The Dessert Bar showcased our Pecan Caramel bars, Brownies, Elegant Raspberry Cookies, Colorado Cherry Pie, Chocolate Chewy Ginger Cookies and English toffee set off beautifully with a dramatic black and white linen affectionately called “Stella” by Chair Covers & Linens. We offset some of that drama with playful flower arrangements by the endlessly creative, Plum Sage Flowers.

Maybe it was the black and white theme shot with bright splashes of orange, pink and green flowers, maybe it was how Peter Holcombe framed the shots and captured the evening, maybe it was the champagne cocktails. Whatever it was or maybe it was all of those things - everything looked so very special.

Living the Sweet LIfe on CBS's Morning Show!

2009-12-31T11:10:00.003-07:00

For the past few months, we've had the pleasure of being a stop on Chelly's Denver Gourmet Walking Tours! (Scroll down to our Nov 18th blog for more info!). This past weekend, Chelly was invited on CBS's Morning Show to show off some goodies and tell the world about her amazing, oh-so-delicious walking tours.

We were so excited to supply her with some goodies to show-off!

Check her out on the CBS morning show talking about Living the Sweet Life's Chocolate Chip Cookie - the best in Denver!

http://cbs4denver.com/video/?id=65956@kcnc.dayport.com

'Tis the Season

2009-12-23T13:12:00.002-07:00

Life has been very busy here at Living the Sweet Life.

From Thanksgiving to Hanukah, Client gifts and Christmas - we've been blessed with abundance this Winter! Thank you to everyone for thinking of Living the Sweet Life and including us in your special holiday plans.

This week, we've been so excited to welcome so many of our regulars - and their kids! With school on break, many of our regulars have had the chance to bring their kids in and introduce them to our special shoppe. We couldn't be more flattered!

Have a wonderful week and a very merry Christmas!

-Erika & Jen

Anna Be Pops the Top!

2009-12-05T13:20:00.004-07:00

We recently had a great night with the ladies of Anna Be. Anna Be popped the top at their new location in the lower Highlands. Their beautiful new space is ideal for finding that perfect gown for your special day.

We were excited to provide the desserts - hand-rolled mint patties, vanilla mini cupcakes glistening in white sprinkles and homemade marshmallows!

Visit Anna and Breanna at http://anna-be.com/. Pictured here are Erika, Jen and our friend Jason, of Genghis Kern Letterpress and Design Shop.

Denver Gourmet Tour Du Chocolate

2009-11-18T10:51:00.006-07:00

The past few Saturdays we have had the pleasure of hosting Denver Gourmet's Tour du Chocolate. This gourmet food tour led by Chelly Vitry is a behind the scenes view of what and how us local foodies do what we do. Chelly's clients get to meet Will at Wen Chocolates and learn about his Prize Winning Truffles, watch Kristen from Little Man Ice Cream make her premium Ice Cream and Frost Chocolate Cupcakes at Living the Sweet Life. What a Sweet Day or Date! Read more about her amazing tours at http://www.chelseagreigh.typepad.com/denver_gourmet_tours

or www.girlstrektoo.com

Last Call for Pies - Get your order in by Tuesday!

2009-11-15T22:04:00.015-07:00

Can you believe Thanksgiving is in a week and a half?!

Here at the Living the Sweet Life, we are ecstatic about all our
friends and fans placing orders for Pies!

As many people have sampled at our recent events, Living the Sweet Life has an incredible Thanksgiving pie selection this year:

Caramel Glazed Apple Pie $25
(Pictured to the right)
Heaped full of apples and drizzled with homemade caramel.

Sweet Cream Pumpkin Pie with Candied Walnuts and English Toffee $25
(Pictured above left)
A layer of sweet cream and amazing toppings take pumpkin to the next level.

New England Cranberry Pie $20
Sugar cookie-like dough baked with cranberries.
The berries seep through to create the perfect balance of tart and sweet.

Traditional Pecan Pie $20
Just as good as you remember

Call or Email TODAY to place your order as our pies go quickly! There are only TWO DAYS LEFT to order your pie! Pair your pie with a quart of Little Man Ice Cream for $7.50.

Email . . . . . . . . . . . . . . info@livingthesweetlifedenver.com
Leave us a voice mail . . . . . . . 303.477.8088
Or stop by Tues between 10 - 6 . . 1535 Central St. Denver, CO 80211

Come say "HI" at our Cake Walk tomorrow - We'd love to see your costumes!

2009-10-30T14:50:00.003-06:00

We are ready for tomorrow's Halloween Walk on Zuni!

Living the Sweet Life will have our own booth with our fabulous (Cup)Cake Walk! Stop by between 1 and 4 to join the fun! Everyone's welcome!

Of course, back at the shoppe, Halloween will be in full swing as well. So come by and Trick or Treat!

We can't wait to see your costumes and show you ours!

Still scrambling for a last minute costume? We just got some uber-fabulous Cupcake Hats in - the perfect costume accessory! Designed by friend of Living the Sweet Life, Tiffy Tart. Check out her fun stuff here . . .

The latest developments on our Nov 5th Holiday Fair!

2009-10-28T22:32:00.007-06:00

Since announcing our Holiday Fair (details in our last post and on Facebook!), we've received such a huge response - we couldn't be more excited for next Thurs!

The evening is going to be a great chance to support local artisans and small businesses. And it looks like Denver is ready! What better way to get your shopping started right and have a fun night out with friends?!

Thursday night will be the perfect opportunity to place your Thanksgiving pie order with Living the Sweet Life and stock up on other delicious treats! In addition to sweet treats, look forward to . . .

Getting cozy with warm winter teas from Boulder-based The Tea Spot who will be showcasing their amazing loose leaf teas, always available at Living the Sweet Life.
Lalania's beautiful knitted items for everyone on your list - I don't know about you but today, with all this snow, I realized I need a nice knit hat to get through the winter!
Kristen's "retro” Christmas ornaments made from anodized aluminum and jewelry made from fun materials like anodized aluminum, rubber, silver, pearls and “zipper pulls.” Funky!
Custom holiday centerpieces and wreaths from Plumsage Florists (once again selected by The Knot as Denver's top wedding florist)
Melissa's beautiful and refreshing skincare baskets
Living the Sweet Life's cupcake-themed retail fun including Cupcake Hats & adorable baby "onesies"
The gorgeous artwork of Didier Ayeh, West African native and friend of Living the Sweet Life.
Some holiday beverages to warm you up from the inside out!

See you next Thurs! We can't tell you how much we appreciate you showing up to support us and being part of our Sweet Lives!

xoxo
-Erika and Jen

Local Artisan Holiday Fair

2009-10-22T13:26:00.005-06:00

Join us for our Local Artisan Holiday Fair

Thurs, Nov 5, 2009 5 - 8pm

Thurs, Dec 3, 2009 5 - 8pm

A fun night full of sweet treats, amazing gifts and warm apple cider. We are excited to showcase our talented friends and make your holiday shopping a joy!

Some of the items on hand will be hand-knit winter hats, darling purses, sparkling ornaments, beautiful skin care baskets and many more amazing gifts . . .

Don't forget to place your orders for beautiful holiday centerpieces, custom wreaths and holiday pies.

Hosted by Living the Sweet Life:

1535 Central Street,

Denver, CO 80211

in the Lower Highland neighborhood.

RSVP today - 303.477.8088

Ghouls, Goblins and Candy, Oh My!

2009-10-13T12:11:00.003-06:00

HALLOWEEN TIME!
Living the Sweet Life is gearing up for some Halloween fun.

SAT, OCTOBER 17
MINI PUMPKIN EXCHANGE
Bring your child (or your other "childlike" loved ones) in to trade his or her mini-painted pumpkin for a mini-cupcake of his or her choice. Proudly see your child's pumpkin displayed at Living the Sweet Life through Halloween.

SAT, OCTOBER 24
HALLOWEEN COOKIE DECORATING
Sign up today for our Kid's Coookie Decorating event. Each child will decorate 3 cookies and leave with a special goodie. We provide the supervision and fun - Mom and Dad enjoy an hour of free time!

Ages 4- 8 2:00 - 3:00pm
Ages 9 and up 3:30 -4:00pm

$15 per child. Contact the shoppe to reserve your child's spot - space is limited!

And the Winner Is . . .

2009-10-13T11:51:00.004-06:00

AND THE WINNER IS . . .
Thank you to everyone who came out to celebrate with us at our Grand Opening event two weeks ago. Many of you entered our raffle to get your sweet tooth satiated in the form of a gift certificate to the shoppe. But there can only be one winner . . .

Announcing the Winner of our $100 GIFT CERTIFICATE . . . . . ROSE KNOPPER!

Congrats Rose!

Grand Opening - Day two - Today 8am - 1pm

2009-09-27T09:24:00.006-06:00

Day Two of our Grand Opening is underway! By popular demand, we have increased our Red Velvet Cupcake production. But come early, as there are no guarantees we won't sell out again today. :)

Rest assured, there's always another delicious option on the dessert bar if your favorite item has already been gobbled up. Today, choose from Apple scones, raspberry linzer bars, chocolate chip cookies, Mama's pound cake and more! Yum

After a long, busy day it's always amazing to hear that someone's day was made sweeter by their stop in the shoppe. Becca, a brand new friend of Living the Sweet Life, took a minute to call yesterday afternoon, as we were cleaning up for the day.

"I just had to call and tell you that my mom and I shared one of your brownies and we both agree - it was the best brownie we've ever had in our lives. Seriously, it was life changing!"

Thanks for the call, Becca!

Come by today: bring your mom, dad, friend, baby or dog. And live the sweet life with us!

Today's Grand Opening!

2009-09-26T07:38:00.003-06:00

We couldn't be more excited for our Grand Opening today and tomorrow. We have been busy preparing for it - with tons of samples showcasing our yummy items. One of our fabulous bakers, Randa, Living the Sweet Life's resident vegan, has prepared some of her gluten free and vegan items to share with you all. We're so excited to see her share her talents and expand our already amazing array of treats.

Bring the kids by to make a candy necklace, happening in our upstairs space. Jackie Green, face painter extraordinare, will be here from 12 - 2pm! And look for live music in the morning - the amazing beats of West African master drummer Koffi Toudji and his group.

Stop by, enjoy a treat, join the fun and savory the Sweet Life with us!

Can't wait to see you!
Erika, Jen & the Living the Sweet Life team.

The most thoughtful flowers...

2009-09-25T10:55:00.003-06:00

This week we were fortunate to have some of Denver's amazing wedding vendors visit the shoppe for cupcakes and champagne. A local florist... Plumsage Flowers helped us out in making the space even more festive. Erin's designs are always beautiful and thoughtful. She definately tries to think of the best look for each client and space. Adding candy to the vases for the Sweet Shoppe was the perfect touch. Check out some photos at http://plumsageflowers.blogspot.com/

We are almost "Grand"!

2009-09-23T15:48:00.002-06:00

It has been over 3 weeks with the retail shoppe open, we have held 5 parties in the space and sold many chocolate chip cookies... what an experience! This weekend is our official "Grand Opening"! As Jen explains we are open and pretty fabulous but not yet "Grand". Please stop by and join us for some free samples, a chance to win a $100 gift certificate and to make candy necklaces. We will make sure to have our case full of delicious treats including Caramel Apple Pies and the introduction of the Gluten Free Cupcakes! MMmmmm! See you Saturday between 8 and 3!

We Are Open

2009-08-30T08:49:00.002-06:00

Our first day open was Friday and we could not have been more pleased. We sold out of our delicious treats by 2pm... thank you to the support of such wonderful friends and neighbors. Stop by as we continue to keep the counter full of our fresh treats... today on the menu: Mushroom Gruyere Quiche, Caramel Apple Pie, Old Fashioned Bisquits with Homemade Preserves, Chocolate Cupcakes and more... we hope to see you soon!

BAKE OFF....

2009-08-14T07:35:00.002-06:00

Last night was the Living the Sweet Life BAKE OFF where 5 very talented bakers submitted his or her favorite desserts for tasting. It is always so insightful to see what treats best represent someone. Thank you to the bakers for taking the time to share yourself and your sweets. It was a full table with the eye catching Ginger Cookies, Rustic Apple Tarts, Creamy Cheesecake, Homemade mmmmmm Snickers and Flaky Strawberry Tart. Thank you to the tasters... I know you went home with full bellies.

Moving into the Shoppe!

2009-08-14T07:33:00.002-06:00

The last few weeks have been very busy as we get closer to our official move in date. Today the loan closes for the bakery and the space is officially ours. The amount of paperwork involved and required by the Federal Government is amazing and overwhelming. 10am.... closing 12pm... Margaritas at Tamayo.

Construction

2009-07-22T06:54:00.003-06:00

When I found the space at 1535 Central St. there was dirt on the ground, no plumbing and no vision. With the help of some very talented designers from Cardboard Box Studio (www.cardboardboxstudio.com) a vision was created (thank you Elizabeth and Megan). With the help of Urban Ventures (thank you Susan and Greg) it is becoming a reality. Each day gets us closer to opening and bringing sweet treats to the Highlands Neighborhood. I can't wait for you to visit!

Wedding at Mount Vernon Country Club

2009-07-18T18:14:00.002-06:00

Last weekend I had the honor of making the cakes for Alex and Emily's wedding. It was a beautiful day at Mount Vernon Country Club. We did 7 types of Cake: Chocolate Cake with Mocha Mousse and Ganache, Chocolate Cake with Raspberry Creme and Vanilla Buttercream, Oatmeal Cake with Cream Cheese Icing, Chocolate Cake with White Chocolate Mousse and Chocolate Vermicelli, WhiteCake with Passionfruit Filling and Whipping Creme, Carrot Cake and Red Velvet with a Pecan Sweet Glaze. The couple's biggest request was that the cakes were delicious... hope they were enjoyed by all.

It's My Birthday!

2009-07-17T20:21:00.002-06:00

What a fabulous Birthday gift in your 30th year... to get to fulfill a dream (and eat all your favorite treats)! Happy Birthday to Me!

Fourth of July from the Stasko Blog

2009-07-09T14:31:00.001-06:00

Highland celebrated its Second Annual Old Fashioned 4th of July Parade this past weekend, and it was a sight to be seen! Over 850 neighbors showed up for the event, donned in red, white and blue and sporting fully decorated bikes, trikes, and wagons.As part of the festivities, participants entered a pie-baking contest to see if their recipe could hold up against the rest. The grand prize for the competition was a 1 Month Showcase of the winning recipe at Highland's own Root Down. Christina Cowan, pastry chef at Root Down, was kind enough to be the guest judge for the event and certainly had her work cut out for her. We saw a lot of amazing pies, but 3 really captured Christina's taste buds. Here are the results:1st place: Julie Cezadlos (far left) with a Raspberry Peach Crostata2nd place: Olivia Freidman (middle) with a Triple Berry Pie3rd Place: Ericka Cunha (far right) with a Hand-picked Hukleberry Pie

For more info please visit: http://thestaskoagency.blogspot.com/

Fourth of July in Highland

2009-07-06T12:27:00.003-06:00

Hand Picked Huckleberry Pie, 50 foot ice cream sundae, hundreds of beautifully decorated bicycles and an old fashioned fire engine, the Lower Highland neighborhood sure knows how to throw a Fourth of July celebration. Thank you to all of the participants for making this a wonderful neighborhood. Can't wait to see next year's celebration!!!

Best Birthday Cake Ever...

2009-07-06T12:19:00.004-06:00

There is a hotel in San Luis Obispo called the Madonna Inn. It is totally over the top in terms of the decorations... everything pink, kitchy and FABULOUS! They make these pretty pink cakes with hot pink chocolate shavings and curls. I was able to purchase some of the chocolate and bring it back to Colorado just in time to make my 30th birthday cake. Here is a photo of me with my Pink Chantilly Cream Cake... dreamy!!!

What A View!

2009-06-29T15:03:00.003-06:00

One of my favorite restaurants is definately Lola ( http://www.loladenver.com/) in Denver. Not only are the Margaritas out of this world but the view is AMAZING!!! I don't think I am the only one who thinks so given their patio is generally packed. So when a retail location opened up at 1535 Central St. (parallel to Lola- one block closer to I-25 and the pedestrian bridge) I had to take a look. Here is to cupcakes with a view! In the upcoming months Living the Sweet Life will be able to share that amazing view... I may even keep my margarita cupcake on the menu!

Dreams come True!

2009-06-29T14:24:00.000-06:00

It has always been a dream of mine to open a retail bakery. I assumed in my later life when I had some money saved and time on my hands it would become a reality. Then I realized "why was I waiting"... don't we all want to live a life that is full and sweet? So I took a leap of faith, I left my job in marketing and started a delivery based bakery called Living the Sweet Life.

Living the Sweet Life is my daily reminder to do just that... thank you to Mom, Grandma and Gram for spending hours with me in a kitchen. Thank you JP for allowing me to fulfill my dreams and to all of my dear friends and family who have done so much to spread the word and support making my own life very sweet. Here's to people making dreams happen. Retail location Coming Soon to 1535 Central St. Denver, CO 80211!