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Food photographer, baker, and dog lover 🐶
Creating elevated custom images for brands
Based in Michigan, USA
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There’s something powerful about seeking out the very best in your industry … not just to admire their work from afar, but to step inside it, experience it firsthand, and understand the craftsmanship behind every detail.

Spending time with the founder of these incredible designs was truly invaluable. The passion, precision, and pride woven into every cabinet and finish reminded us that excellence is never accidental… it’s built with intention, vision, and people who deeply care about their craft.

Grateful for the opportunity to explore, learn and meet those that are making a difference 🤍

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#tbdliveeasy #tannabydesign
#cabinetdesign
#customcabinetry
#luxuryinteriors

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We love to make Mother’s Day feel special at Stoffer Home.⁠
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Join us this Saturday, May 9 at our Wealthy St. Shop for a thoughtful day together. We’ll have fresh florals available for purchase, complimentary gift wrapping, and a shop full of meaningful pieces to bring home.⁠
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At The Bradbury, we’ll be serving a special drink along with pastries made just for the day.⁠
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Jean will be in the back garden signing copies of her book, along with @jeanstofferdesign and @grace_start’s new children’s book, from 10–12.⁠
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Bring the mom in your life and join us on Wealthy Street.

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New on market! Stop by & say hi
Open Saturday, February 7th 12-3
Two bedrooms, 1 bath with plenty of space to expand in attic & basement on this double sized lot

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From creamy Vanilla White to bold, indulgent blends waiting to be discovered, the Velvetiser turns every cup into something special. ✨

Which flavor are you pouring next?

📸 @frenchvanillabaker

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Flaky, cute, and Christmas-party ready: puff pastry gingerbread men 👇

Ingredients:
For Filling:
• 2 oz cream cheese, softened
• 1 Tbsp granulated sugar
• 1 Tbsp Harry & David Royal Riviera Pear Syrup
• 1/2 tsp vanilla extract
• 1 ripe pear, finely diced
• 1/2 tsp ground cinnamon
• Optional: 1 tsp flour or cornstarch if pears are very juicy

For Pastry:
• 2 sheets premade puff pastry, thawed but still cold
• 1 egg + 1 tsp water (egg wash)
• Coarse sugar or cinnamon sugar for sprinkling

Instructions:
1. Heat oven to 400°F. Line a large baking sheet with parchment paper.
2. In a small bowl, mix cream cheese, sugar, pear syrup, and vanilla until smooth.
In another bowl, toss diced pear with cinnamon. If the pears seem very juicy, sprinkle in the optional cornstarch to help thicken during baking.
3. Gently roll out each puff pastry sheet just enough to smooth the seams.
Use a medium gingerbread man cookie cutter to cut out 12 shapes total.
4. Place the cutouts on the baking sheet. Spread about 1 teaspoon of the cream cheese mixture in the center of each, leaving a border around the edges.
Spoon a small amount of the diced pears over the cream cheese.
5. Brush edges with egg wash. Top each with another cutout, pressing edges firmly to seal. Crimp edges gently with a fork to help prevent any leaks.
6. Brush tops lightly with egg wash and sprinkle with coarse sugar or cinnamon sugar. Bake about 15 minutes or until puffed and golden.
7. Cool on the baking sheet for at least 10 minutes before serving. Enjoy warm or at room temperature.

Makes 6-8 medium pastries

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Smooth, chocolate-led, and unmistakably festive: Velvetiser Choc-tails are made for Christmas gatherings, cozy evenings in, and those moments when dessert deserves its own glass. An alcohol-free twist on the classics, featuring Classic Cold, Peppermint White, and Mandarin & Orange.🥂

Comment RECIPE and we’ll send it your way.

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Holiday rule: everything tastes better with peppermint bark ❤️🍫 These chocolate peppermint bark cookies will be your go-to all season long. Full recipe below 👇

For the Cookies:
1 cup Harry & David Peppermint Bark, chopped
2 ½ cups all-purpose flour
1 teaspoon baking soda
½ teaspoon salt
¾ cup cocoa powder
1 cup unsalted butter (at room temperature)
1 cup granulated sugar
1 cup brown sugar
2 large eggs
½ teaspoon vanilla extract
½ teaspoon peppermint extract

For dipping and decorating:
1 ½ cup white chocolate chips
Chopped peppermint bark pieces
Crushed candy cane

Instructions:
1. Preheat oven to 350° F and line 2 baking sheets with parchment paper.
2. In a medium bowl, mix flour, cocoa, salt, and baking soda. Set aside.
3. With a mixer, cream butter and sugars together until smooth. Add in eggs, one at a time. Next, add in the vanilla and peppermint extract and mix until combined.
4. Add flour mixture to butter/sugar mixture and beat until just combined. Stir in chopped peppermint bark.
5. Scoop the dough using a medium cookie scoop, roll into balls, and place on prepared baking sheet, about 2 inches apart.
6. Bake cookies for 10 minutes and set aside on cooling rack.
7. To melt the white chocolate chips for dipping, add the chocolate chips to microwave-safe bowl and heat in 30-second increments, stirring in between, until it is fully melted and smooth.
8. Lay out a large sheet of parchment paper. Dip the cookies, halfway, into melted white chocolate. Place the dipped cookies on the parchment paper. Sprinkle with peppermint bark pieces and crushed candy canes.

Prep time: 30 minutes
Cook time: 10 minutes
Yields about 3 dozen cookies

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#NationalCookieDay, but make it festive 🍪🎄

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Make every day in December a ritual of warmth and wonder. ☕️

24 sachets of real chocolate from Salted Caramel to festive new flavors to share, savor, and sip your way to the holiday.

A gift that unwraps itself every day, find the perfect Advent Calendar online and in Chicago cafés. 🤎

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Ever wonder what “caramelization” or “fermentation” really mean? 🤔

Explore our Baking Dictionary and sharpen your skills because baking like a pro starts with knowing the basics.

Tap the link in bio to start learning!

#bakingtips #bakingtips #bakersofinstagram #dominosugar

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Prepping for the weekend by flipping through The Little Book of Ladurée and baking something sweet. 🍰📖

Find your copy at your nearest Ladurée boutique. 💕

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#LaduréeUS #Pastries

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