for the love of sprinkles

it is official!  i got my first real baking order.  to be completely honest, my goal of 1O commissioned orders for the year 2O12 isn't looking too hot if this is my first....but i'm still so so excited!  i love baking and i'm hoping to make enough of an impression to maybe get some more orders down the road.  this order is for a bridal shower, her theme is vintage.   i'm making 2 dozen red velvet and 2 dozen funfetti per the brides request.  to add my own personal touch & perhaps a little vintage style to the treats i'm wrapping lace and twine around each cupcake liner!  they should be adorable.  but tonight i tested out a new funfetti recipe.  if the batter is any indication of what the baked cupcake will taste like, i better attend a couple of classes at the gym tomorrow.  anyway, back to the cupcakes, i love using sprinkles and this was the first time i actually got to cut open a vanilla bean and use actual vanilla beans.  those things are cool and smell divine.  but really, who can turn down something covered with sprinkles?