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Roses, A la Cath Kidston

Hanni Collection — Mon, 07 Nov 2011 14:52:30 +0000

Mini Cakes with Roses Inspired From A Cath Kidston Design

My mum and my sisters are all big fans of Cath Kidston. Name it- from diaries to log books, tote, table cloth, tea towel, shopping bag, handbangs, clutch, purse and even holiday bags- they collect them all (the original ones, of course). Now that there are many Cath Kidston imitations products from China, they can collect even the rarest item!

So, with that inspiration in mind, I came out with this mini cake for an engagement gift. I had lots of fun throughout the process. Partially because I’m familiar with the theme and have all the equipment in hands, and mainly because I got to play with the colours that I love!

The roses before make-up session.

I decided to go with the 5 petals roses because they are a lot easier compared to the 9-3-5 version. Basically, I uses 3 different sizes of the 5-petals cutter to achieve the sort-of full bloom roses. The roses weren’t that beautiful before being dusted. I used a few different dusting colours until I was satisfied with the roses. One important tips I learnt about dusting is you have to wait until they have fully dried and harden. It’s a lot easier to mix the colours.

I personally think that it’s best to have the actual flower or picture in front of you when dusting. That way you can refer to the different shades or layers of colour. Initially, this was the final look of the miniature cakes. Somehow, I feel that something is lacking and couldn’t resist piping the dots on the cake. So below is the final look that I came out with.

Stunning aren’t they?

Classic Gold & White Peonies

Hanni Collection — Thu, 06 Oct 2011 15:10:12 +0000

Excuse me for the post title. I couldn’t resist myself. Aren’t they gorgeous? And they are my first too!! My first ever peonies gum paste, and I’m totally rocking it! Hahaha ..

Anyway, this peony, or should I say these gorgeous peonies (vain, I know, but I can’t help it! :*), were made some time ago..can’t exactly remember when. The client requested for a clean and solid cake with only white and gold colour. They didnt specify any type of flower, but I knew instantly that peonies would suit the theme perfectly. And I’m very pleased with the decision made.

I was quite nervous doing them as I had never make one before. Honestly, I get nervous very easily when I’m not familiar with the task. It took me longer than normal flowers or roses to complete the peonies. Not only I had to make sure the peony looked like a normal acceptable sugar peony, I had to come out with a clean and solid one too! Alhamdulilah, I somehow managed my way through it and completed the flowers…Wait for the final cake, I almost cried looking at it. It was, is, sooo cool!

Hydrangeas are a must in all my cakes, and no exception in this one too. To add to the elegant and classical theme, I added the white royal icing stencil. I know there are a lot that I need to work on and improve, but I couldn’t help admiring my own work. Haa! And I’m itching to make another one exactly like this

I’m sssoo loving the hydrangeas. They are live savers! Trust me

Close-up view of the final cake. A few ‘cacat’ stencil, was so nervous applying them.

All in all, it was a really refreshing experience and definitely the beginning of many more peonies to come ..And I’m working hard to improve my stenciling skill too. It may look easy, but it certainly isnt. In case you’re wondering, the petals are there to cover some cracks on the cake

Macarons: First Attempt

Hanni Collection — Wed, 07 Sep 2011 08:04:25 +0000

My first try at macaron~ing. Haa!

Macarons are currently the in-thing in Malaysia. If you step in ANY cafe or bakery around KL, you would definitely find them of the shelf or display rack. The bright and vibrant colours are their major attraction. The taste? I leave it to you to decide. If you have super-sweet tooth, you will like it. If you’re not one, then you would probably want to try it only once, or maybe twice .

Personally, I love macarons on my first bite. But sometimes, the too-sweet taste makes me feel light headed. Having said that, I could have a few in one go if the filling compliments and conceals the too-sweet taste. Not wanting to be left hand, I decided to try making them. Honestly, I’ve tried making them before and was very, truly disappointed. They turned out nothing like macarons, and the tttttoooo sweet taste was a major disaster. So, I decided that the experience didn’t count as a first try!

So, this is my OFFICIAL first try!

Not to bad isn’t it? Despite the ‘pimples’ and ‘crooked leg’, they are passable to be called macarons right?

I decided not to go with bright colours, afraid that people around me won’t feel ’safe’ to consume the macarons. So, pastel it is. As for the filling, normal and less experimental ones like peanut butter, chocolate ganache and vanilla are the best in my opinion. So, I came out with these

Wicked, aren’t they?

Coming soon, my second try!

ALL ORDERS ARE NOW CLOSED!

Hanni Collection — Mon, 08 Aug 2011 09:39:11 +0000

Assalamualaikum..

Dear Customers,

It is our utmos regret to inform that we have now closed all orders for Hari Raya Hampers and Cookies. Thank you so much for your support and trust. We wish you happy fasting and may Allah bless you throughout this holy month.

Sincerely,

Hanni Collection and Team

OUT OF STOCK- Boxes & Baskets

Hanni Collection — Sat, 23 Jul 2011 01:31:34 +0000

DEAR VALUED CUSTOMERS,

ALHAMDULLILAH. THANKS TO YOUR SUPPORT AND TRUST, WE HAVE RECEIVED VERY POSITIVE FEEDBACK FOR OUR HAMPER BOXES AND BASKETS SALE.

HOWEVER, WE REGRET TO INFORM THAT WE HAVE NOW OFFICIALLY CLOSED FOR BOXES AND BASKETS SALE AS MOST OF THE ITEMS ARE OUT OF STOCK.

THE GOOD NEWS IS, WE ARE STILL AVAILABLE FOR RAMADHAN AND HARI RAYA CORPORATE HAMPERS. PLEASE CONTACT US FOR ASSISTANCE. MANY THANKS FOR YOUR SUPPORT AND WE WISH THE VERY BEST FOR YOU.

KIND REGARDS,

HANNI COLLECTION

HAMPER BOXES AND BASKETS FOR SALE!

Hanni Collection — Tue, 05 Jul 2011 13:41:24 +0000

ASSALAMUALAIKUM AND GOOD DAY DEAR CUSTOMERS,

SO, THE GOOD NEWS IS HERE! WE HAVE DECIDED TO PUT SOME BOXES AND BASKETS UP FOR SALES..THEY ARE UP FOR GRABS NOW..YOU ARE WELCOME TO OUR SHOW ROOM AT TAMAN DAGANG AVENUE, AMPANG TO VIEW THE AVAILABLE BOXES AND BASKETS..HOWEVER, WE WOULD REALLY APPRECIATE IT IF YOU COULD KINDLY CALL FOR APPOINTMENT PRIOR TO YOUR VISIT..

WE WILL BE UPDATING THE BOXES AND BASKETS FOR SALE FROM TIME TO TIME..SO, PLEASE VISIT OUR PAGES REGULARLY

PLEASE VISIT OUR OFFICIAL HARI RAYA HAMPERS AND GIFTS PAGES AS AT THE BELOW LINK FOR MORE INFO AND PHOTOS..

HANNI COLLECTION OFFICIAL 2011 HARI RAYA HAMPERS & GIFTS PAGE

(http://www.hannicollection.com/harirayahamper2011/category/hamper-boxes-for-sale/)

SHOULD YOU HAVE ANY ENQUIRIES, PLEASE DO NOT HESITATE TO CALL US AT 013-3425897 OR EMAIL US AT hanniandco@gmail.com

KIND REGARDS,

HANNI&C0

2011 Raya Collection Is Here!

Hanni Collection — Fri, 17 Jun 2011 08:46:11 +0000

Dear valued customer,

Our Hari Raya and Ramadhan Hampers and Gifts are finally here! For full view and details about them please visit our official Hari Raya and Ramadhan Hampers and Gifts pages on the links provided below. Happy viewing!

2011 COPPER COLLECTION: CLICK TO HERE TO VIEW

2011 BRONZE COLLECTION: CLICK HERE TO VIEW

2011 SILVER COLLECTION: CLICK HERE TO VIEW

2011 GOLD COLLECTION: CLICK HERE TO VIEW

2011 PLATINUM COLLECTION: CLICK TO VIEW

2011 DIAMOND COLLECTION: CLICK HERE TO VIEW

2011 EXCLUSIVE COLLECTION: CLICK TO VIEW

2011 KEEPSAKE COLLECTION: CLICK TO VIEW

2011 RAMADHAN COLLECTION: CLICK TO VIEW

Please contact us at 013-3425897/ email us at hanniandco@gmail.com for further information

and assistance about the hamper.

BTS: Hari Raya Hamper (Part II)

Hanni Collection — Wed, 13 Apr 2011 18:33:07 +0000

Assalamualaikum and Hi all,

We are now in the month of April. Many things have happened along the way, but sadly very few of them are being recorder here in the blog. And one of them is this continuation from previous post. It took me exactly 5 months to begin uploading and writing again. Finally, as promised, this is the entry! Please enjoy the pictures and the stories that took place during Ramadhan last year.

Alhamdulillah, the first shipment that arrived just in time when we desperately needed them!

And alhamdulillah, they are all in good condition.

Throughout Ramadhan, one of the hampers that I enjoyed doing the most was probably these square candy boxes. They were so easy to make and can be completed within minutes. And they still looked presentable and exclusive even with minimum ‘make-up’.

We also had fun doing these. Although the basket design was from a few years ago, it was still popular among our customers and was often requested for various events.

And these are some of the corporate hampers/ gifts that we did on the second week of Ramadhan.

Anyway, we will come out with 2011 hamper collection somewhere next week. So stay tune ya!

Behind the Scenes of Raya Hamper (part I)

Hanni Collection — Sat, 23 Oct 2010 20:26:01 +0000

Alhamdullilah.. All done and settled for the moment.. With the last orders (for cookies and hampers) wrapped up and delivered just 2 days before Hari Raya, we let out a sigh of relief. It was quite an accomplishment really, having completed the orders earlier than expected. In fact, this was actually the first time in years we had the opportunity to go for last minute Raya shopping and had a good night sleep without having ‘nightmares’ about the hampers hahha..honestly, ever since we started preparing for Raya hampers and cookies, I kept having visions of hampers, ribbons, baskets and even cookies in my dreams. The pressure to complete the orders were so intense that we sometimes took our nap while waiting for the glue to dry or ‘curik-curik tido’ while dry blowing the hampers. Crazy, i know! but that’s the price we are willing to pay for this family business

Anyway, the blog entry for Hari raya hampers will be divided into a few parts since there will be lots and lots of pictures. The first part will be about the door gift style orders mainly for corporate Ramadhan dinner. They are also perfect for corporate dinner, company events, weddings and other special occasions.

Exclusively for Astro Entertainment. Ramadhan dinner door gifts for the guests. Each embroidery box is packed with home made acar buah and home made beef serunding (in glass bottles), mini sejadah and tasbih. Available in two colours, yellowish gold and sweet pink.

Some clients also requested for less eloborate gifts like these two below. We really love doing these are they are less time consuming and we dont need to worry about the arrangement.

However, the most orders and feedbacks we received are probably on this one here. Lifting up to its name, Ramadhan dinner is nothing without dates and we added dried fruits to give it more of Middle Eastern dessert felling ^_^.

The first package comes in round PU leather box with handle and the second comes in square shape. I will upload the square one in the second part coz i was too lazy to edit them. Anyway, this is how the round shape PU leather box looked like with the dates and dried fruits.

The ribbons look so much bigger that the dates in the photo. But this is the only decent photo I have haha..

Will update more soon..Toddles for now~~

Exclusive Ramadhan Hamper: HR13

Hanni Collection — Sun, 18 Jul 2010 05:00:41 +0000

With Ramadhan approching, here is 2010 Hamper Collection. We are open for orders now. To place your order, kindly contact us via phone or email. You may do so to request for samples/ personal viewing/ catalogue too. Please be informed that customization is welcome.

CODE: HR13

TYPE: PU LEATHER BOX

PRICE: RM 150

CONTENT:

Assorted Iranian Dates

Dried Kiwi

Dried Apricot

Decoration and PU Leather Box

* content may vary, subject to availability *