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Cakes in Bloom
If it is true you are what you eat, then consider us a bundle of love and perfection because that’s exactly what Bunny Bake’s creations are made of. Dubbing their signature flower design as “sophisticated vintage”, from first sight onwards their flowers mesmerize with realistic yet dreamy details, and a luxurious colour scheme. Crowned champions in the flower cake category of the 2018 ACADA Australia International Cake Show Competition and accredited by the Korea Cake Art Association (KCAA), it’s hard to believe that Yee Ling and Yee Wen only began their professional cake making journeys in 2016. After attending intensive courses over the years, the sisters now share their knowledge and skills as pioneers of Flower Cake artistry in East Malaysia through their workshop classes which attract bakers of all backgrounds, from hobbyists to 6-star hotel pastry chefs. A class and Certificate of Completion for every type of expertise, from absolute beginners to those looking to get certified by KCAA (Bunny Bake is also an official KCAA branch school), classes range from half-day to one full day. If you wished you could attend one of their classes (join the club!), don’t lose hope just yet! Bunny also Bakes in different cities and neighbouring countries such as Brunei and even Singapore (currently on hold). Because sometimes you just have to stop and pipe the roses—especially when they’re as breathtaking as this. •• Tel: 6017-2056116 / 6016-8776100 (WhatsApp) FB: @bunnybakeco IG: @bunny.bake W: bunnybakeco.com E: bunnybakeco@gmail.com
WORLD CONSCIOUS O’KIARA Beauty may fade but an awareness and consciousness of nature’s surroundings will last forever, O’Kiara believes—and we totally agree. If you’re not already familiar with O’Kiara, the earthy aesthetics of their intricately designed polymer clay jewellery basically speak for itself. Inspired by the laidback lifestyle of islanders, Andrea and Oliver work this natural vibe into the designs and textures of their jewellery while prioritizing ethically handmade products with a minimal production and packaging process. Drawn to beauty but driven by the state of the current climate, O’Kiara doesn’t lose sight of the bigger picture. Rightfully priding themselves on being the “Youth of the Future”, they extend these values to their customers with eco-conscious initiatives such as ensuring that one
tree is planted with every product purchased. A “Shop Other Artisans” section on their website is also where the duo collaborates and promotes other artisans in a bid to provide another platform for the creative industry during the MCO. Their Workshop Academy Classes is where the duo coaxes the creativity out of students in the form of a hands-on clay jewellery making experience because “everyone is creative in their own way and the arts should be expressed freely.” The realities of our ever-changing world rarely come in the form of pretty jewellery, but when it does, we’ll take it! •• IG: @okiaraborneo W:www.okiara.com
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