Playful arrangements using natural items such as edible flowers, mint leaves, and berries take plain old cake from ordinary to extra-ordinary!
Above: Echinacea flowers and mint leaves are added as decorative elements for a Tinkerbell party cake. Right: A plethora of berries and edible flowers have been added to this fairy themed cake. | 
photo & idea by: home is where the boat is |
Would you consider adding natural elements to a cake like the ones pictured above?
OR ...
Would you go completely "au natural" with cake-like creations using only fruit as seen in the photos below?
OR ...
Would you go completely "au natural" with cake-like creations using only fruit as seen in the photos below?
Melon "Cakes"! I love these eye-catching, super healthy stand-ins for cake. We could all use healthier ideas for our celebrations, don't you think? | 
photo & idea by: every last detail blog | 
Cupcake replacement? Hollowed out halves of citrus are filled with a variety of colored melon balls topped with a sprig of mint. |
We all do our best to eat healthier, but celebrations can prove challenging. Would you ever consider trying any of these ideas? Let us know in the comments below!
