I was in the bookstore killing time yesterday and found this book, "Pretty Party Cakes: Sweet and Stylish Cakes and Cookies for All Occasions by Peggy Porschen.

I was very impressed with this book and thought I would bring it to everyone's attention. Her cakes and cookies were so beautifully decorated and all included with step-by-step instructions with photos to accompany. Not only is it informative, but it has some great tips included, for example, when doing dots on a cake, one way to prevent getting the "nipples" when you pull off the tip (besides playing with the thinness of the icing) is to take a paintbrush dipped in water and brush the dot into a perfect circle.

I highly recommend this book, great inspiration and instructions.

Thanks for posting this. I am always on the look out for books!! Will have to see if I can find it!

I have that book! I absolutely love it, lots of great ideas. She does beautiful work. Her petit fours are gorgeous!

Hi: I have this book. It just came out in April. I LOVE IT. Great ideas and instructions. I also love collecting decorating books. Any other books out there that is a must to have? Vicki0052

Thanks for the info! I'll have to add that one to my collection. (and the hubby breathes a heavy sigh...)

I agree...great book! I just got it from local B&N. It has great ideas.

Thanks for that! I always love getting new cake deco books!!