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May 7, 2012

Beautiful confectioneries and a generous heart!





I have a sweet friend.  She makes sweet things.  She is the owner of “Chic” Decorated Cookies, Bouquets and Confection in Florence, KY…and she is so talented!

For our homeschool prom she donated these beautiful cookies for every senior’s swag bag.  

The theme was “Hollywood Nights” so she came up with this adorable “movie screen” cookie and put the graduation year on them.
Needless to say, the kids loved them…and not only are they cute but they taste amazing!
Here are a few of Alicia’s other creations.
This beautiful communion cake

Don’t you just love this zebra hot pink and black zebra striped cake? Perfect for a teenage girl!
This planet cake was one she recently created for a seven year old.  She even used “rock candy” for moon rocks! 

And how cute is this one for a first birthday!?  This color scheme is so popular right now. 



Alicia not only is available locally, but she will ship cookies or a cookie bouquet in the continental United States.  So, any of our readers can order some of her amazing cookies no matter where you’re located. 





Alicia generosity and giving spirit extends into her business.  10% of her profit on each order is donated to a non-profit organization of the buyers choice! If you have a favorite charitable organization you can let Alicia know when you place your order and she’ll make the donation in your name! That kind of business is worth supporting! 


To see more of Alicia’s creations you can visit her at her Facebook Page (please consider giving her a Like and telling her the gals from At The Picket Fence sent ya)

Chic Decorated Cookies, Bouquets and Confections Facebook Page

or on her newly created blog where she lists pricing, shipping information and has more of her creations on display!

Chic Decorated Cookies, Bouquets and Confections

We’d love you to consider using Alicia for any of your cookie or cake needs!

And a big thank you to Alicia for providing the cookies for prom!


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  1. Michele @ The Nest at Finch Rest says

    May 7, 2012 at 3:53 PM

    WOW. Her creations are absolutely amazing- and she is incredible with her charity donatiions.

    I am seriously impressed and will certainly consider doing mail order one day if needed.

    She is awesome – thanks for the heads up!

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  2. Judy says

    May 7, 2012 at 5:38 PM

    She makes the coolest cakes. I’m off to check out her blog.

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  3. CAS says

    May 7, 2012 at 6:24 PM

    What a wonderful business & truly generous heart. I used to have a cake decorating business (like a gazillion years ago), so I know how much work goes into all those creations — she does beautiful work!
    CAS

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  4. NanaDiana says

    May 7, 2012 at 7:16 PM

    What a great business. I LOVE her cakes and cookies but even more than that I love her generous heart. She does gorgeous work- xo Diana

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  5. Alicia says

    May 7, 2012 at 10:08 PM

    Thank you so much Heather and Vanessa. It brought tears to me. Thank you all for your wonderful comments and I must also thank a sweet friend Christina J. for teaching me and for coming to my rescue with her cakes and cookies. She is amazing with her wedding cakes and cookies as well. God Bless You All! Also, a huge thank you to Lisa Ball, owner of Velocity Bike and Bean in Florence for the privilege to sell my goodies.

    Alicia

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  6. Janette - The2Seasons says

    May 8, 2012 at 12:39 AM

    Those movie screen cookies would be perfect for Jordan and her husband’s annual backyard movie party.

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  7. Sherry says

    May 8, 2012 at 1:44 AM

    The Communion Cake is amazing! It’s too beautiful to cut…Thanks for sharing!

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  9. Courtney ~ French Country Cottage says

    May 7, 2012 at 10:17 PM

    Such pretty creations and what a sweet generous heart she has. Thanks for sharing this!

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  10. Debbie says

    May 8, 2012 at 11:44 AM

    You just got spammed right above me. Sigh. Irksome, isn’t it?
    In other news, I love those cookies, every single one. I think the flowers on a stick are my favorite of all, but the prom cookies are fabulous.

    And fabulous doesn’t even begin to describe the cakes. I have such admiration for those who have that particular talent.

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  11. Jordan@the2seasons says

    May 8, 2012 at 1:18 PM

    All of the stuff looks amazing. I love the cookies. Now I am craving something sweet!

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  12. Elizabeth says

    August 16, 2012 at 10:24 AM

    Would like to drop a note if permitted that the business has changed – now with a New Orleans twist.
    Confection Creations by Elizabeth (New Orleans Style)
    Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/confectionbyelizabeth
    Blog/Website: https://confectionsbyelizabeth.blogspot.com/
    Facebook (A more personal note): https://www.facebook.com/elizabeth.robicheaux.9

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