This cake was designed by the customer. She wanted this for her New Years Eve Birthday party. The apple represents the first book. The 2 sets of flowers(gumpaste) for the second book. The 3 freyed ribbons on the 3 tiers for the third book and the four chess pieces(fondant) to represent the fourth book. The Birthday girl wanted damask stencil on one of the tiers. She was thrilled that I was able to envision her cake and it turned out the way she pictured. I'm glad this one is over! It is very nerve racking when the person has every last detail designed out!!