Beautifully written book with lovely photos, but I think Annabel Karmel simply has too much time on her hands to create some of the delights in this book, I on the other hand have four children and have got some great ideas, but I don't have quite as much spare time. Love the butter icing on cupcakes in different colours, complete with cupcake stand and lots of pretty gems on the tops of the cakes, takes no longer than normal icing, but kids love them & they are very pretty. I recommend the book if not just for some inspiration. I own every Annabel Karmel book, I think she has some wonderful recipes & the kids do eat them.