Okay, maybe I shouldn't speak for Andrew (but even he admitted that these birthday cookie favours turned out pretty cute).
 
   Hello Kitty was created in Japan and unleashed upon the world in the 1970's and is now one of the most loved, recognizable, and enduring cartoon characters on the planet.

  You can check out Hello Kitty's official profile on the Sanrio company website.  Apparently her full name is Kitty White, she's 36, and she is very good at baking cookies.  Who knew? 

  While these cookies were made for a four-year-old, we know of many adults who also share a passion for Miss Kitty.  In fact, Hello Bella Weddings & Events, a company based in White Rock, BC, even created a Hello Kitty Baby Shower for one of their clients, complete with a Hello Kitty dessert bar!  Check out the photos below of their adorable event! 
-Mika

For more information about Hello Bella Events, check out www.hellobella.com

  Officially it may have been the Year of the Tiger, but for me 2010's animal inspiration of choice was the owl.  Those funny birds found their way into my jewelry, home decor and of course, cookies.
  
  This year, I'm already feeling more in line with the zodiac's official choice of beast.  The year of the rabbit is supposed to bring calm after a volatile tiger year... I'm not too well-versed on the exact fortunes, but peace and stability sound good to me!

  What I do know is that the rabbit would be an adorable motif for anyone celebrating a 2011 wedding!  A quick search on etsy.com yielded some squeal-inducing results for Alice in Wonderland/white rabbit wedding shower tea parties, and rabbit jewelry for flower girls and bridesmaids.  

  

  Packages of mini rabbit cookies could be customized in any colour scheme, and with monograms and other pretty designs to make a great wedding favor or shower thank you favour.

  For that matter, these would be great baby shower favours too!  Babies born in the Year of the Rabbit are supposed to be blessed with sunny dispositions and good fortune.

We wish you good luck planning your Year of the Rabbit events... we'll be waiting for our phone call from Prince William and Kate Middleton... I'm sure they'll be wanting rabbit cookie wedding favours for their April 2011 wedding.  One can dream :)
 
Happy New Year!
-Mika