✨ Not quite a new me, but hey! While you're here let's watch another voice-over vlog... It helps keep me to stay relevant and 'in' with the latest trends! 😁
There are also some changes happening here at Sweet Revelations and if you want to be in know, follow, like and share my page so you don't miss out! Thank you! Fakaaue lahi.🥳
And while there is no cake or baking in this video, it does highlight an important message about juggling family and a small business, and how that works for me and my family.
If you're new here, welcome! And for my loyal supporters and 'far-away-admirers' you already know that I am not only a small business owner/baker/caterer; I am also a Mum, a wife and always dedicated to being the best I can be for my family.
Life is short and our kids are growing, expanding their own life experiences and we are totally here for the ride; guiding and advising them on how to be good humans. #lifegoals
So, shout out to my kids for posing for the one photo on this day🥴 and for always giving my husband and I purpose and motivation to keep going with this life 24/7, 365 days. This post is dedicated to you, kids! 💕
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✨ Tomorrow from 9am - 5pm we will be down at the Edgar Centre for the Port Chalmers Artisan Christmas Market 2024.🎄
🍽️We will have a lovely selection of our bakery treats and a magnificent opportunity for you to grab yourself a taste of the Pacific right here in Dunedin! Cuisine from Niue and Samoa, ready for you to try something different and new!
🤩Holding down the stall with so other many amazing artisans, this Annual Christmas Market will be one you will not want to miss!
💯 Bring your family and friends and come down for a fun day at the market and support your local businesses. 🥰
📍PCAM
- Sunday 24 November, 9am-2pm (Tomorrow)
-Edgar Centre, 117 Portsmouth Drive, Andersons Bay, Dunedin.
-Gold coin entry donation
Fakaaue lahi and thank you for your support. We will see you tomorrow!! 💕
✨ Watch with me as we construct a #11 Cookies & Cream Cake, decorated with Fortnite edible images & matching colour palette.💕
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✨ IMO the most stressful part of preparing and making your cake is-
the delivery. 😑
That's why I have ensured that being prepared for any mishaps helps to alleviate the stress when it comes to cake set-up and presentation once we arrive at the venue for your event.
I have a container filled with all the things I need (and possibly don't need) for those trouble shoot moments that may occur. I even bring spare candles! 🎂
My experience in packing and preparing for events is something that stems largely from being a mum and having to bring along bits of this and that, to ensure everyone has what they need, want and must have, but don't even use it.🥴
This first voice-over reel introduces you to the sweet sound of my voice, as well as this kit that I bring along to all my events to make sure your cake looks fabulous!
❗But my 'kit' needs a name! So if you have any ideas or suggestions, let me know in the comment section. I'm thinking something along the lines of a cake repair kit or cake repair vendor kit? Help me out and let me know. Do you have your own version of a 'repair kit'? 💕
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✨ It's here! Our website is now live. Go and check it out!
www.sweetrevelations.co.nz
🌺Save this post or share with your friends and family.
💖 Thank you so much for your support. The website has been in the works for some time and being able to finally launch it has me both anxious and excited!
Here's to more sweet baked goodies and tasty food coming your way.💕
✨ It's official! We will be launching our website tomorrow at 4pm. Get excited! A wonderful way to celebrate our 2nd birthday by joining the big world wide web!
🌺 Share with your friends and family that Sweet Revelations is now more accessible than ever.
💻Check back here tomorrow, Monday 15th July at 4pm to get our official website address.
🎊 Plus, I will also be announcing some time this week, our awesome giveaway as part of our month long celebrations of our 2nd year in business.
% Don't forget I also have a discount running all month. See details about that in a few posts before this one, if you're keen to take advantage of this special gift from Sweet Revelations.
📣 See you online tomorrow at 4pm! Yay!💕
✨ Sweet Revelations Pink Ribbon Raffle will be drawn this Wednesday 10th July.🩷
💗 A big thank you to all the sponsors who donated prizes for this raffle. I really could not have done this without your support and your generosity for this worthy cause. Thank you, Fakaaue lahi.🩷
Get your tickets and support my fundraiser for the Breast Cancer Foundation of New Zealand.
All ticket proceeds will be heading to the BCFNZ which will go a long way in their hard work in breast cancer awareness, vital resources and equipment, education and treatment.
Email me, Rachel- [email protected] attn pink ribbon raffle to buy tickets.
Good luck!
Thank you.💕
I am fundraising in honour of my dear friend Suzy, who was diagnosed with breast cancer, received treatment and is in recovery. She is a survivor and I am in total awe of her strength and resilience through her journey with breast cancer.
✨ For your next event, why not wow your guests with a Sweet Revelations Dessert Box?🎉
Catering for small and intimate or large, elaborate celebrations; there is always an option to suit your event.
👉🏽 How to order: Email is your best option to order your treats. Send your details to [email protected] or DM with an enquiry. Like and save this reel as reference. Or share it with a friend who may be looking for something like this.🥰
I also offer savoury boxes that contain a variety of your favourite savoury treats like cheese muffins, pani-popo and coconut bread.
▶️ The Humelie Dessert boxes start from $35. Each box will be filled with sweet treats, and if you prefer them to be themed, it can be arranged. For example, Mother's Day, Father's Day, 7th Birthdays, Christmas, Baptisms, Unveilings etc.
▶️ The Mafana Savoury Boxes start from $40. A variety of artisan baked treats suited to your event. Think morning tea shout with coconut bread and pani-popo. Yum!
▶️ Mixed* Box start from $40. Yes! You can mix'n'match your sweet and savoury boxes to take advantage of both types of treats!
*Still trying to come up with a name for this box.
🌱There will be times when I may offer these boxes at the end of the week, as a discounted 'leftover' box. Food wastage is a major concern in my local community and I am aware of my own food waste and try my best to ensure I am mindful of more sustainable practices.
❗Get in touch as soon as possible to have your delicious Sweet Revelations treats ready for your next event! 💐
🩷 Follow along as I share more insight into my world as an entrepreneur and my journey so far.
Fakaaue,
Thank you.💕
#dessertbox #dunedinbakerycaterer #dunedin #savourytreatbox #mixedboxoftreats #humelietreatbox #niueanbaker #smallbusiness
✨ I had to ask my kids what NGL meant when I came across it on a FB meme... Let's just say I was surprised and my mind- blown!🤯
And yes, I'm a Millennial and that acronym was not what I originally thought it meant.
What did you think it was? I'll tell you my thoughts if you tell me yours? 😎
And if you missed it, NGL is short for not gonna lie, or not gone lie.😁 New ones that I've come across are gtg, ikr and ttyl.
I have a few days left of collecting your Mother's Day orders. Closing it off this Thursday. Thank you so much for your orders. It's going to be a busy weekend at our house, and I'm anticipating the day my family has planned for my Mother's Day.🥰 @kalanimalaesilia🥳
If you want to know more about my journey as a small business owner, or find out what I get up to on my Mother's Day, follow and stay tuned for more!
📍I own a Micro-bakery and Catering business called Sweet Revelations, operating out of my registered home kitchen. I specialise in Pacific Island cuisine, Vegan Cakes and Artisan Bakes, local to Dunedin, New Zealand.💕
✨ Shout out to the South Dunedin Community for another great night market!
❓Did you stop by my stall on Saturday? Did you try the coconut buns or chocolate brownies? What were your favourite treats?
This was our second time attending the Gasworks Museum Market, and it was fun and enjoyed by all who came by. It was great to see a few familiar faces and always a pleasure to meet new people.
I had debuted my Mother's Day sugar cookies, which were a hit! As I mentioned to some who visited my stall, they were hand-crafted by yours truly (me), using an embosser tool I bought from a NZ business called @littlemonkey_nz.
These embossers have such an amazing effect on fondant and the technique- took some patience, but it all paid off for a beautiful design.
Thank you so much to the organisers of this market. Sweet Revelations will be back after the winter season and I look forward to sharing more treats with you all again. @dunedingasworksmuseum
❗Just another reminder, my Mother's Day Pre-order menu is still available, closing off this Thursday. Mother's Day is Sunday May the 12th. Have you sorted anything for your Mum yet?
Thank you,
Fakaaue lahi.💕
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✨ Peep our Mother's Day menu for all your gift giving ideas for your Mum.
See previous post for our full menu and further details about our menu.
We also have reduced our cake prices for this special pre-order so get in quick! Closes next Thursday May 9th.
There will be an opportunity to pre-order and sample our menu this weekend at the Wingatui Market, 10am - 2pm. An amazing Growers, Crafters and Artisan community filled with a wonderful range of things for almost every Mum; a market honouring the hard working women in our lives.
📍Wingatui Growers and Artisan Crafters Market
285 Gladstone Road North, Mosgiel, NZ
Sunday 5th May, 10am - 2pm.
Alternatively, I can send you a copy of our menu by commenting below, the word MOTHER.
Thanks for viewing my reel and happy planning for Mother's Day!💕
#mothersdaytreats #mothersdaysweettreats #mothersday2024 #dunedinbakercaterer #smallbusiness #supportlocal
✨ I thought I had it all figured out when I first started my small business.
Yet, I realised that I still had a bit of work to do and kinda missed a few things that really hurt my business. More about this below.⬇️
💐Mother's Day is fast approaching, May the 12th. I will have my menu for pre-order available soon. Bento boxes, dessert boxes, single tier cakes, and savoury options to spoil all our Mummas on this special day.
So, here are the 3 things I wish I knew about opening my small business earlier:
1. Marketing. Posting pretty photos with a caption or even just hashtags, didn't really work. I realised I had to tell people what I do, what I offer and where I'm located. How are my customers and the target market supposed to know I even exist?
2. Niche. I figured out that finding a niche and double downing on it doesn't necessarily mean I can't sell other products. I just had to make sure I can manage all the other products I sell, ensuring they align with my overall theme and values as a business.
3. Support. Not everyone will appreciate you and stand in your corner, including family and friends. I have complete strangers shouting my name from the rooftops! 🤯 THIS was mind blowing to me. I have the most loyal customers returning for more treats and it's an amazing feeling that I am creating a community that enjoys my food. I truly am grateful for the support I've had since starting.🥰
I have more things to share about my small business journey. These are just some of the most important ones that helped my business. COMMENT below if you have any tips to share.
I own a micro-bakery and recently branched out into catering, operating from my registered home kitchen, located in Dunedin, New Zealand.
✅ FOLLOW and SHARE if this was interesting to you or perhaps you have a friend or family member who is just starting out too.
Thank you,
Fakaaue lahi 💕
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Bakery & Catering, Dunedin
