The Real Thing?

They look real, but are they?

The answer is no. These realistic looking flowers are made out of what is called gumpaste - a sugarpaste mixture. And yes, the petals and leaves are edible. I make each delicate flower by hand, using cutters to achieve the shape of each petal and leaf, and then painting each one with colored petal dust to give it its realistic look. Even though, an arrangement can take numerous hours to make, I enjoy watching my efforts blossom (sorry, couldn't resist) into a unique creation, and I love the challenge of creating new flowers.