They say time flies when you're having fun...and man oh man is it true! I cannot believe it has been three years since I opened the doors to Steph's Sweet Treats. If feels like just yesterday that I bit the bullet and started transforming my building and forming this very "untraditional" style bakery of mine. I'm sure a lot of people thought I was crazy (I know I could name at least a few)...but I did it anyways...and now it's been three years! It's definitely a dream come true and I never want it to end; so keep those orders coming!! I thought it would be fun to take a look back on things and see how Steph's Sweet Treats has changed in a few short years.
 The day the building became mine |  My tiny counter and the way I use to do open days |
Pure joy of getting my commercial kitchen license/becoming a licensed bakery and being able to open my doors!
The biggest changes in the last three years are probably the personal ones. I've gotten married, had a baby, and have a forever home...to say it's been a crazy three years is an understatement! But to say they have been the best three years, is also an understatement.
But the professional changes have also been major. The number of weddings per year has almost tripled; I no longer have a second job-the bakery and being mommy to Wyatt are my jobs (so techinally I do have two!); and my skills continue to develop as customers want bigger, better, and more creative things all the time! Oh...and I now have over 175 cupcake flavors! Did I mention I made over 30,000 cupcakes last year?! Sooo let's look at a few of my very first orders....thank you so much to everyone for their faith in my business and the flavor of the goodies...because let's face it, my decorating skills have come a LONG way! (At least I like to think so)
But the professional changes have also been major. The number of weddings per year has almost tripled; I no longer have a second job-the bakery and being mommy to Wyatt are my jobs (so techinally I do have two!); and my skills continue to develop as customers want bigger, better, and more creative things all the time! Oh...and I now have over 175 cupcake flavors! Did I mention I made over 30,000 cupcakes last year?! Sooo let's look at a few of my very first orders....thank you so much to everyone for their faith in my business and the flavor of the goodies...because let's face it, my decorating skills have come a LONG way! (At least I like to think so)
 First cake order |  Oh my!! Looking back at some of the first cupcakes I can't believe these little dollops of frosting! I still don't use a ton of frosting, but it's definitely more than this! I think I have found a good balance since I have a lot of customers comment on how they like the cake to frosting ratio. |
Besides a whole lot of cupcake flavors, I've also added specialty pre-design cakes, macarons, decorated cookies, and all kinds of other specialty items. I look forward to all the new challenges that come with my line of work and to coming up with more goodies. Here's a look at some particulary fun challenges I've had over the last three years:
Each and every year brings new and exciting things. So what's in store for Steph's Sweet Treats??? Hopefully years and yers of baking for everyone! I hope to land a few "corporate" deals or businesses that order regularly. So if you know of one or work/own one hook me up! I am working to organize/improve my space because I REALLY do not want to move. I have definitely outgrown my itty bitty building, but hate moving and love my location-so my talented uncle is giving it a major facelift!
A major change for customers has probably been that I am no longer as easily accessible. With a baby I take a bit longer respond, can't always answer the phone or take on those last minute orders- but I'm doing my best and will at least shoot off a text or quick message to let you know I will get back to you ASAP!
i will continue to great new products,do my open days (even though they are a little shorter and have less after baby-I'll get back there someday). Right now I'm balancing the best of both worlds...being a mom and owning the bakery of my dreams; and thanks to you guys it's possible. Thanks for another week (and year) of orders!
A major change for customers has probably been that I am no longer as easily accessible. With a baby I take a bit longer respond, can't always answer the phone or take on those last minute orders- but I'm doing my best and will at least shoot off a text or quick message to let you know I will get back to you ASAP!
i will continue to great new products,do my open days (even though they are a little shorter and have less after baby-I'll get back there someday). Right now I'm balancing the best of both worlds...being a mom and owning the bakery of my dreams; and thanks to you guys it's possible. Thanks for another week (and year) of orders!
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