Spoil Me Sweetly

07/25/2024

Time to Par-tee Themed 1st Birthday for Ryder 💚

07/09/2024

I've let it sink in long enough to make this announcement...

I have accepted the position of Baking and Pastry Program Coordinator at St.Louis Community College- Forest Park!!

This past semester being a full time instructor at the college confirmed more than ever, that teaching has the highest place in my heart ❤️ so the choice to apply for the Program Coordinator was a no brainer. I belong in the Pastry Classroom.

My love of Pastry started in the classrooms at Forest Park when I was a student there myself, and they haven't been able to keep me away for long since. Many don't know that this is actually my 8th year teaching! No matter what my work life has looked like, I have always held space to teach and give back to this program that has formed my career and me as a person. I have now seen it through all aspects: student, adjunct, full-time and now Program Coordinator!

Being able to share my passion and knowledge with my students and seeing their careers and businesses thrive beyond our program is what gives me purpose. I will work everyday to share my love of Pastry with the future chefs of St.Louis for years to come. Gratitude is an understatement 🙏

07/08/2024

Baby in Bloom Cookies 🌼 🌸 🌻 🌹 🏵 🌼

07/06/2024

Blank canvas for beautiful blooms 😍

07/06/2024

Love the white on white texture of this beauty surrounded by colorful blossoms 😍

07/06/2024

Mini Engagement Cake 💍

07/06/2024

Cookie tarts will forever be a favorite 😍

07/06/2024

German Chocolate Mirror Glazed Cake

03/18/2024

This Thursday!!!

Cookies and Cocktails is an event organized by local bakers to do our part in the fight for woman's rights!

Come support every woman's right to choice for her own body, her own future and her own family. Purchase sweets by means of donations, all donations go to Missourians for Constitutional Freedom.

Abortion is Healthcare. Healthcare should be a HUMAN right. 'Nuff said

01/07/2024

LIFE UPDATE- UPDATED!!!

As some of you may know, I was supposed to be on medical leave this month after getting my tonsils out, but that surgery has been postponed because life likes to keep me on my toes!

I will still be getting my tonsils out, but it will have to wait until summer break, because I have accepted a FULL-TIME Pastry Instructor position at St.Louis Community College- Forest Park so my focus will be on my new position and my students!

I have been an adjunct instructor at STLCC for 7 years and it's always held a special place in my heart being an alumni of the program myself, I've always dreamed of a full-time opportunity to open up to continue my teaching journey, and now it has!

What does this mean for my business and Spoil Me Sweetly? I will still be taking orders and servicing my regulars and custom orders, but it will be more of a side hustle again as I fully pursue my teaching experience and eventually going back to school myself to get my Master's (eventually!) I will also still be teaching classes at for beginner in cookie/cake decorating.

Thank you to everyone who has supported me in all the ups downs lefts and rights of my baking career. This opportunity is not just a job to me, it's my passion and nothing makes me happier than sharing my passion with my students and seeing all that they can achieve.

INTRODUCING... Chef Abby Benz- Full-time Pastry Instructor 🌟

12/22/2023

Need some last minute holiday treats? I will be at The Paper Crate tomorrow, 12/23, from 11-4pm with a selection of holiday goodies!

Cookie boxes and take and reheat cinnamon rolls will be available along with other individual goodies perfect for stocking stuffers:)

Come see me and get some holiday treats or craft supplies!

10/26/2023

What do bakers do when they catch up with their friends?

They bake and decorate a 4 tier wedding cake of course!

I had the pleasure of baking at my old stomping grounds with to create this 4 tier STUNNER! ✨️

09/18/2023

We are so excited to host our first "After Dark" Cookie Decorating Class this Friday at ! Grab some friends, byob and let's get decorating! Swipe to see our designs (for adult eyes only!) 👀

Information and tickets at https://www.thepapercrate.com/events-1

08/11/2023

Bluey Buttercream Character Cake! 100% Italian Buttercream 💙🩵🧡💙🩵🧡

07/31/2023

We have some spots open for our All Kids Cookie Class on Wednesday at 1pm at ! Kids ages 10 and under can come and decorate 6 of their very own cookies and better yet?! You get an hour and a half of free time because we will handle everything (the supplies, the childcare, all the fun!)

This class is a little less structured than our traditional instructional classes so all experience levels are welcome!

Sign up at:

https://www.thepapercrate.com/events-1

07/30/2023

Happy Birthday Harry, and Happy Birthday Hayden!

07/27/2023

Buttercream Beauty 😍

07/27/2023

Bluey Cookies! 💙

Check out those Bluey royal icing transfers! This is my new favorite technique for characters!

07/17/2023

Come hang at August 16th or 20th while we host our Back to School/Teacher Gift Class! These designs are perfect to send to school with your kiddos for them or for teacher gifts to start their year off sweet! Sign up at https://www.thepapercrate.com/events-1

06/05/2023

Hey there cutie 🍊

06/04/2023

The cookie cake of my pre-teen dreams, who else remembers Lizzie Mcguire?!

05/22/2023

Grad Season Cookies 🍪

05/14/2023

Happy Mothers Day to all the moms, grandma's, aunts, teachers and motherly figures. Mothers are the true shapers of this world while simultaneously being superheroes. I've been blessed to be surrounded by strong women to look up to and show the balance of resilience and tenderness.

Enjoy your day mommas, you can't be celebrated enough 😘

04/23/2023

"If you are what you eat, I only want to eat the good stuff"

🍅 Rata-TWO-ille Cake and Cupcakes 🥦

04/08/2023

Kitten Shower to help Tenth Life prepare for the busiest season of all! Kitten Season!

Our annual kitten shower fundraiser is right around the corner on Saturday, April 22nd and you won't want to miss out! We'll have KITTENS to cuddle, fun games and raffles, treats including cookies by the one and only Spoil Me Sweetly, a photo booth with Bailey Elizabeth Rogers Photography, and an opportunity to talk to Tenth Life foster parents and learn how you can get involved. Guests are also invited to spend time with our adoption lounge resident cats, who are always up for a good time.

Space is limited so snag your tickets at the link below. 100% of the proceeds from this fundraising event will help us provide veterinary care and necessities for needy kittens. Thank you for your support!

https://www.eventbrite.com/e/kitten-shower-tickets-608919242847

03/06/2023

Baby-Q Cookies

02/21/2023

KC Chiefs ❤💛❤💛

02/21/2023

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02/14/2023

These purrr-fect treats were donated to this past weekend for their Meow-lentines Day Party! It always makes my heart happy using my talents to help organizations that mean so much to me ❤️ if you're looking to adopt, volunteer or foster, check out Tenth Life and all of their amazing kitties 😻

01/18/2023

Only a few spots left for our Buttercream Brunch Cookie Class at this Sunday, Jan 22nd!

Not only do you get to decorate brunch themed cookies in a delicious BUTTERCREAM icing (which is a first for our cookie classes!), you get a fresh brunch made by ME! to eat while you decorate! (Pic of a plate from our last brunch class!)

Sign up at https://www.thepapercrate.com/events-1