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Friday, June 4, 2010
White Wonder Cake
From the kitchen of One Perfect Bite...Do you remember Lewis Carroll's famous verse, "You are old, father William..."? I do. Every foolish word is etched in my brain, claiming space that should be, but is not, used for things of more importance. Worse still are the insults omitted from the rhyme. I bumped bellies with another one of them today. To my horror, I've discovered that an 8-inch cake is no longer large enough to hold all my birthday candles. I'm bummed. I've dealt graciously with wrinkles and knees that squeak in the night, but this latest is the cruelest of indignities. I refuse to serve overflow cupcakes at my own birthday party. Especially cupcakes made with my favorite White Wonder Cake batter. I first had this cake when I was ten years old and, for sentimental reasons, it has remained my favorite birthday cake. I think the recipe was originally printed in a Farm Journal cookbook, but I can't find any reference to the cake on the internet. It is a truly white cake that is filled with lemon curd and frosted with a icing that is barley kissed with the scent of lemon. The candles are optional and I trust those of you who love me not to count them. All seventy are there. I like the cake enough to think you might enjoy it too. Here's the 9-inch version of White Wonder Cake.
White Wonder Cake...from the kitchen of One Perfect Bite
1/2 cup white shorteneing
1-1/2 cups sugar
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
2-1/4 cups sifted cake flour
2-1/2 teaspoons baking powder
1/2 teaspoon salt
1 cup whole milk
4 egg whites
Lemon Filling
3 tablespoons cornstarch
1 cup sugar
1/8 teaspoon salt
2 egg yolks, lightly beaten
1 cup cold water
1/4 teaspoon fresh lemon juice
1 tablespoon butter
1 teaspoon grated lemon zest
Lemon Cream Frosting
1/2 cup butter, softened
2-1/2 cups sifted confectioners' sugar
1 tablespoon cream
1 egg yolk
1 tablespoon lemon juice
1) To make the cake: Cream shortening. Add sugar and vanilla, beating until fluffy. Sift flour with baking powder and salt. Add dry ingredients to creamed mixture alternately with milk. Blend just until smooth after each addition. Beat egg whites until stiff enough to form peaks. Fold into batter. Pour batter into 2 well-greased 9-inch cake pans. Bake in 375 degree oven for about 20 minutes. Test for doneness with a toothpick. Cool in pan for 10 minutes. Turn onto racks to complete cooling.
2) To make lemon filling: Combine cornstarch, sugar and salt in a saucepan. In a separate small bowl stir egg yolks with water and lemon juice. Add to dry mixture. Cook until thick, stirring constantly. Remove from heat. Add butter and lemon rind. Cool.
3) To make lemon cream frosting: Cream butter. Blend in other ingredients and beat until smooth. Add a few drops of hot water if necessary to make mixture of spreading consistency.
4) To assemble: Sandwich layers together with lemon filling and frost top and sides of cake with lemon cream frosting. Yield: 8 to 10 servings.
You might also enjoy these recipes:
Poppy Seed Cake - One Perfect Bite
Orange Yogurt Cake - One Perfect Bite
Toscatarta - One Perfect Bite
This recipe is being linked to:
Designs By Gollum - Foodie Friday
Pink Saturday, sponsored by Beverly at How Sweet the Sound.
106 comments :
- honeysuckle said...
Yum! This was my mother-in-law's favorite cake. So delicious!
- June 3, 2010 at 9:58 PM
- Lori said...
HAPPY BIRTHDAY MARY! I hope you had a wonderful day. I hope those squeeky knees danced a little. Many blessings to you Mary- you are one kind person.
I always love to try out a new cake. This is one I am sure I will try. - June 3, 2010 at 10:08 PM
- Martha said...
I'm making this the next time I do a dessert -- looks absolutely delicious --
- June 3, 2010 at 10:10 PM
- Ren- Lady Of The Arts said...
Happy Birthday Mary- I hope you had a wonderful day- I assume that you enjoying your own cake- It certainly looks delicious.
I love the light pink candles. - June 3, 2010 at 10:18 PM
- shannon i olson said...
looks great can't go wrong with cake!!
- June 3, 2010 at 10:22 PM
- The Words Crafter said...
Happy Birthday! Strangely, I'm about the only person in my circle of friends who loves lemon (except in tea)...the cake sounds yummy!
- June 3, 2010 at 10:29 PM
- Mickey said...
Happy Birthday Mary! Your cake is beautiful, hopefully so is your birthday.
Mickey - June 3, 2010 at 10:34 PM
- Julie said...
Happy Birthday to You! Happy Birthday Dear Mary! Happy Birthday to You!
Hope it's a beautiful birthday. This cake looks delicious. Reminds me of some of the cakes I used to have as a child. - June 3, 2010 at 10:52 PM
- Susi's Kochen und Backen said...
Happy Birthday Mary! May today and the coming year bring you lots of blessings, happiness and inspiration for many more wonderful blog posts!
Your cake looks and sounds delicious, wish I had a piece right now :o) - June 3, 2010 at 11:06 PM
- Jaynie said...
Happy Birthday Mary, your cake looks delicious.
- June 3, 2010 at 11:29 PM
- chamki said...
WOW i would love a slice! Happy birthday Mary, you are still a young woman full of energy, i can feel it. May this day bring to you all things that make you smile. Happy Birthday!
- June 3, 2010 at 11:32 PM
- Sonia ~ Nasi Lemak Lover said...
Mary, Happy Birthday to you, nice to know you via blogging. This cake look so simple and beautiful. I hope you have a wonderful birthday celebration.
- June 3, 2010 at 11:35 PM
- faithy said...
Happy Birthday Mary! I love that little notebook of recipes with your handwriting! And i do like how the cake looks - simplicity is the key..so simple and yet so pretty with all the lovely pink candles! Happy Birthday!!
- June 3, 2010 at 11:35 PM
- From the Kitchen said...
Happy birthday Mary! Treat yourself well.
Bonnie - June 3, 2010 at 11:50 PM
- Susan C said...
70?!? No way! Of course, 70 is the new 50. Hope your special day was filled with wonder.
- June 3, 2010 at 11:53 PM
- Gloria Baker said...
Happy Birthday dear Mary!! Have a happy day! I love your cake specially the lemon frost!!(Im a geminis too, he,he) Have a lovely day and blessings! gloria
- June 3, 2010 at 11:56 PM
- Southerncook said...
Mary, This cake looks absolutely amazing. Thank you for sharing it. It does sound and look a little familar and I do have an old Farm Journal cookbook. I think I have made it before but it has been many years. I will have to make this cake very soon.
Carolyn/A Southerners Notebook - June 3, 2010 at 11:57 PM
- Selba said...
HAPPY BIRTHDAY, Mary! :)
The cake absolutely looks so delicious. - June 4, 2010 at 12:06 AM
- April@The 21st Century Housewife said...
Have a lovely birthday - your cake sounds wonderful!
- June 4, 2010 at 12:13 AM
- My Little Space said...
HAPPY BIRTHDAY TO YOU....<3 muakkkk
May many more happy returns! Such a special cake for such a special day. Hope you're having a great time with your family.
Lots of love,
Kristy - June 4, 2010 at 12:18 AM
- PeggyR said...
Happy Birthday! I hope you had a wonderful day/week, etc.! Wish I could have joined you in having a piece of your cake!
- June 4, 2010 at 12:20 AM
- Pondside said...
The Great Dane and I say 'Til lykke med fødselsdagen' Mary!!!
That cake looks delicious - more tempting us with lemon.... - June 4, 2010 at 12:23 AM
- The Cilantropist said...
Happy Birthday, love the cake and it looks amazing topped with all those pink candles! :)
- June 4, 2010 at 1:06 AM
- Zurin said...
Happy birthday Mary. 7o is ...oh so young! thats what my mom says. SHe's 84 and still driving, walking and has 6/6 vision. I dont think she believes shes 84. Others dont too. so youre still 70 years young.:))
- June 4, 2010 at 1:12 AM
- Dream It Up Cookies said...
Happy birthday!
- June 4, 2010 at 1:33 AM
- Jeannie said...
Happy Birthday to you Mary:D and I didn't count the candles, honest! hehe! I am so going to bake this cake too! Thanks for sharing..Cheers!
- June 4, 2010 at 1:42 AM
- La Bella Cooks said...
Happiest Birthday to you, my friend. Your cake sounds divine with the hint of lemon in the frosting. I can see why this has been a favorite over the years.
I hope you had a wonderful day. - June 4, 2010 at 1:56 AM
- Cooking with Kait said...
Happy Birthday Mary!! Wishing you the most wonderful day filled with lots of good food and great company.
The cake looks delicious and I love the pink candles. - June 4, 2010 at 2:05 AM
- SKIP TO MALOU said...
i want to have this cake and eat it too.. hahah...
i hope you had a fun birthday.. im sure you did with this white wonder cake, who wouldn't?
happy happy birthday... cheers! - June 4, 2010 at 2:27 AM
- Coleens Recipes said...
Happy Birthday to you Mary!!! I stopped putting candles on my cakes a long time ago, haha!! I hope you had a wondeful birthday, creaking knees and all.
- June 4, 2010 at 2:27 AM
- Alessandra said...
A very happy Birthday to you! The cake is spectacular!
I was intrigued by the frosting: Do you use egg yolk and not egg white? Does it come out so white?
Alessandra - June 4, 2010 at 2:37 AM
- Diane said...
I am not really a cake person but that looks fantastic. Diane
- June 4, 2010 at 3:33 AM
- Priya Suresh said...
Wishing u a beautiful birthday Mary..Cake looks marvellous and awesome..
- June 4, 2010 at 3:40 AM
- Mary | Deep South Dish said...
♫ Happy Birthday to Mary! ♫
I do remember that poem and the cake name seems somewhat familiar to me also. I quit doing the actual number of candles long, long ago lest I burn down the house. We just use the number candles and are done with it!
Hope you have (had) a great day. - June 4, 2010 at 3:42 AM
- Allie and Pattie said...
Mary, yours is one of the first I look for when I do my blog reading in the morning. I was so excited the first time you commented on ours as your posts (and comments) are always so kind. In honor of your birthday we will be having White Wonder Cake today. Hope you had a wonderful, happy birthday full of family, love and laughter.
xoxo Pattie and Allie - June 4, 2010 at 4:08 AM
- taste traveller said...
Mary, I wish you all the best for your birthday. I didn't count the candles but I hope that when I have to expand my cake to fit them, I will be an inspiration to others just as you are.
- June 4, 2010 at 5:06 AM
- Salsa Verde said...
Happy Birthday dear Mary!!!
Hope you have a fantastic day and don't worry because age means experience and knowledge.
Your cake must be delicious and I understand why is one of your favourites.
Lots of love for you,
Lia, - June 4, 2010 at 5:11 AM
- Khadija El Mary said...
Happy birthday Mary! Lovely cake, I hope you had a wonderful day.
Cheers - June 4, 2010 at 6:09 AM
- Red Nomad OZ said...
Hi again, and Happy Birthday! Love that the solution to the problem of the 8" cake being too small for the candles is to make a bigger cake!! FAAAAABULOUS! Sadly, my dental troubles continue, so what the hell! May as well have cake!!!
- June 4, 2010 at 6:13 AM
- Nisrine@Dinners and Dreams said...
So gorgeous and tantalizing. Great job! Happy Birthday! Have a a great one!
- June 4, 2010 at 6:34 AM
- GratefulPrayerThankfulHeart said...
Happiest Birthday wishes to you, dear Mary! Lovely cake with sweet memories. Most years my kids make a lemon cake with lemon frosting for my August birthday. It is a box cake, yet yummy and thoughtful. I might volunteer and make this delicious looking cake.
Kindly, ldh - June 4, 2010 at 6:35 AM
- Rachana said...
Happy Birthday dear Mary! The Cake looks gorgeous and I love the light pink candles :-)
Lots of love,
Rachana - June 4, 2010 at 7:07 AM
- Unknown said...
Mary, I'm sure the cake is delicious. If I were there, I'd ask for a slice :)
Have a wonderful, wonderful birthday. God bless.
Michael - June 4, 2010 at 7:33 AM
- Schnitzel and the Trout said...
Happy Birthday, Mary!! A beautiful cake with pretty pink candles. A toast to you...may the year ahead be good to you. May you find health, happiness and perhaps a glittering pot at the end of the rainbow. So nice getting to know you. God Bless.
- June 4, 2010 at 7:38 AM
- What's next said...
I am excited to try this cake, love cake, love lemon... and how I would love to go through the binder of hand written recipes!
Have a wonderful birthday... - June 4, 2010 at 8:14 AM
- Clarity said...
Dear Mary,
Thank you for your beautiful comment. It touched me that it reminded you of your daughters.
This cake seems lovely, frosting and lemon. Is there an alternative to shortening if I am making it for a vegetarian?
Peace, x. - June 4, 2010 at 8:16 AM
- Unknown said...
Happy Birthday Mary! What a wonderful milestone! Surely it is a badge of honour to have too many candles for your cake. And what a fabulous cake it is!
All my very best wishes for your birthday and the year ahead! - June 4, 2010 at 8:25 AM
- Sushma Mallya said...
Many many happy returns of the day mary, may god bless you with lots of happiness & success and wish all your dreams come true....Thats really very beautiful cake with lovely candles on it...hope you have a great day with your loved ones
- June 4, 2010 at 8:48 AM
- Valerie Harrison (bellini) said...
Count your garden by the flowers
Never by the leaves that fall;
Count your days by golden hours
Don't remember clouds at all.
Count the nights
by stars, not shadows,
Count your life by smiles, not tears,
And with joy on every birthday
Count your age by friends, not years. Happy, happy birthday my dear. - June 4, 2010 at 8:59 AM
- A SPICY PERSPECTIVE said...
Ah, don't feel bad about the birthday candles...that just a sign of superior wisdom! I'd top this lovely cake with blueberries and save the trouble of the birthday candles!
- June 4, 2010 at 8:59 AM
- Deana Sidney said...
Happy birthday, Mary!!! It is a splendid cake indeed... perfect for a Mad Hatter party with tilted cups and plates. The lemon is so nummy!
- June 4, 2010 at 9:09 AM
- The Fajdich Times said...
Happy Birthday Mary!! Your cake is perfect. I love lemon curd. Have a wonderful day:)
- June 4, 2010 at 9:52 AM
- Vidya Chandrahas said...
HAPPY BIRTHDAY MARY....MANY MANY HAPPY RETURNS OF THE DAY!!!!cake sounds spongy and delicious.... pink color candles are very beautiful
- June 4, 2010 at 9:59 AM
- black eyed susans kitchen said...
Happy Birthday Mary...so nice of you to give us the gift of this recipe. Coming from a bakery family, we never had home made cakes growing up, but I have made up for it as an adult. I will absolutely try this recipe.
- June 4, 2010 at 10:29 AM
- M @ Betty Crapper said...
Happy Birthday! Love how you just made a bigger cake instead of overflow cupcakes.
Is the egg yolk in the frosting raw? (not that I have a problem eating raw eggs, but some in my family do) - June 4, 2010 at 10:30 AM
- ♥ Kathy said...
You are old father William the young man said :) Happy, Happy Birthday Mary!! I hope you have the BEST day!
- June 4, 2010 at 10:56 AM
- giorno26 ¸¸.•*¨*•. said...
Hello mary,
felice compleanno !!!!
E la torta è veramente magnifica !!!
Possiamo venire a mangiare ?
Tanti tanti tanti auguri :-)) - June 4, 2010 at 11:21 AM
- Pam said...
Happy, happy birthday Mary. The cake looks beautiful.
- June 4, 2010 at 11:23 AM
- Miss Meat and Potatoes said...
Mary - you are such a great writer (and cook!) 'Squeeky knees in the night...' - LOL! Apparently, when it comes to cakes, you and I are soul mates. I get so much flack for wanting a simple (but really good) white cake for my birthday cake every year. I actually love a chocolate cake also but for my birthday it HAS to be white, and all the better with some lemon curd tucked inside.
I have been haunted by the most perfect white cake I've ever tasted that I had over fifteen years ago at my sister's wedding. It had the most delicate, yet flavorful crumb, and I had the honor of polishing off the leftovers (that held up in the fridge for a week without drying out!)
SO - I will try this recipe with fingers crossed that maybe, just maybe I've finally found a comparable recipe!
Happy happy birthday and thanks so much for sharing this gem of a recipe! - June 4, 2010 at 11:31 AM
- Trendsetters said...
Happy birthday MAry. Your cakes are always a delight.
- June 4, 2010 at 11:35 AM
- lily said...
happy birthday and many more to come - June 4, 2010 at 12:23 PM
- SallyBR said...
Happy Birthday, Mary! Having just turned 50, I appreciate the feeling of too many candles, we went with a 5 and a 0 :-)
You have a very young net-persona, 70 candles just glow as much as you! - June 4, 2010 at 12:38 PM
- Mary Bergfeld said...
Sally, you are very sweet. I've been blessed with health and a sense of adventure. Factor in a love of people and life and you'll know what keeps me young. Hugs and blessings...Mary
- June 4, 2010 at 1:07 PM
- Pam said...
Happy Birthday Mary! The cake is fantastic and what a great one with all that lemon flavor to celebrate with. We love white cake here and I will have to try this one soon. Don't worry about all the candles, I'm not too far behind you. Life is wonderful and you have a wonderful day!!!
- June 4, 2010 at 1:15 PM
- Lynne (lynnesgiftsfromtheheart) said...
Yummy..... can't wait to try this one... you are always so generous including the recipes for us...
hugs ~lynne~ - June 4, 2010 at 2:29 PM
- pigpigscorner said...
Happy birthday Mary! I love to see a lot of candles on my cake! It's so pretty when they are lit up!
- June 4, 2010 at 3:21 PM
- RamblingTart said...
Happiest of Birthdays, dear Mary! I'm so glad I met you in this blog world. :-) You inspire, delight and encourage me every day. :-) I love the picture of your handwritten recipe. My Mum and Grandma have similar books and it makes me smile. :-)
- June 4, 2010 at 4:08 PM
- Ana Powell said...
Happy Birthday.
Awesome cake ♥ - June 4, 2010 at 5:00 PM
- Janice said...
Oh Happy Birthday Mary, embrace your new age, not much else to do really. Hope the house didn't burn down with all those candles :p
- June 4, 2010 at 5:05 PM
- Unknown said...
Happy Birthday!! Hope that you had a great day! That cakl looks wonderful
- June 4, 2010 at 5:19 PM
- Holly said...
Happy Birthday!!! This cake looks so good I think I may just try another scratch cake:) Many blessing to you!:)
- June 4, 2010 at 6:54 PM
- Jen_from_NJ said...
Happy Birthday Dear Mary! Your cake is just beautiful. I agree - put all of the candles on the cake. Wishing you many blessings!
- June 4, 2010 at 7:16 PM
- Kim said...
Happy Birthday to you Mary!! I hope you had an absolutely wonderful birthday filled with love, friends and family :) This cake sounds out of this world fantastic. I really enjoy lemon flavors in my desserts.
- June 4, 2010 at 8:47 PM
- The Chef In My Head said...
Happy Birthday Sweet Mary,
Love the cake! Saving that recipe for our next special occasion. Enjoy your special day ~LeslieMichele - June 4, 2010 at 8:54 PM
- Coni said...
Happy Birthday, Mary! I hope you have had a wonderful day. Your birthday cake looks fantastic!
- June 4, 2010 at 9:44 PM
- Marci said...
I am so glad I stumbled onto your blog. You left a comment on Healthy Wife Happy Life, and I couldn't resist drooling over your post on this cake. It is so refreshing to see a white cake made from scratch, and not from a box. That's how I like it!
- June 4, 2010 at 11:20 PM
- Sara Chapman in Seattle, USA said...
I really love this blog and haven't visited for awhile, more's the pity. I'm featuring you as my Pink Saturday friend this week. I love your recipes and also your photos very much. Those candles! Happy birthday to you!
- June 4, 2010 at 11:54 PM
- Regina said...
Happy happy birthday Mary. Wishing you all the best!
Happy Pink Saturday. - June 5, 2010 at 2:42 AM
- Deb in Hawaii said...
Happy Birthday Mary! I hope you are enjoying that beautiful cake. ;-)
- June 5, 2010 at 6:07 AM
- Jacalyn @ rmebathproducts.com said...
Happy BD Mary! Have a wonderful day and enjoy that yummy cake!
Happy PS,
Jacalyn - June 5, 2010 at 7:59 AM
- Nancy said...
oops, Happy Pink Saturday! too!
- June 5, 2010 at 8:40 AM
- Nancy said...
Happy Birthday! I am most thankful for your experience and wisdom shared with the world! All those candles are a blessing to us.
You are an inspiration and I hope in the next few years to acquire just that so I can share, too. - June 5, 2010 at 8:40 AM
- Patricia @ ButterYum said...
You should have heard me chuckling as I read about your birthday candles no longer fitting on your cake - of all the indignities :).
Well, you certainly made yourself a lovely cake. Congratulations for reaching the big 70!!!!
Happy Birthday to You,
Happy Birthday to You,
Happy Birthday Dearest Mary,
Happy Birthday to You!
ButterYum - June 5, 2010 at 8:52 AM
- Jorgelina said...
Happy Birthday Mary!!
Lovely pink candles!
Happy pink saturday!!! - June 5, 2010 at 8:58 AM
- CC said...
Happy Pinks dear Mary..and Happy,Happy Birthday. I so hope it's filled to the brim with love,
happiness,good health... and beautiful things of the finest sort.
This cake sounds wonderful..I would love the lemon..xxxx CC - June 5, 2010 at 9:56 AM
- D said...
Dear Mary, Happy Birthday lady! If I were to bake a cake (I love cake but cannot eat many sweets), it would have lemon in it just like this. It sounds perfect. Beautiful cake, just like you.
- June 5, 2010 at 10:21 AM
- Rebecca @ Belle Blog said...
Happy Birthday!! What a lovely cake. I am a cheater. I only put one candle on my cake last year. I can't wait to try your recipe, lemon is a favorite flavor in our house.
Rebecca - June 5, 2010 at 11:04 AM
- Cristie said...
What a wonderful thing, to have a cake recipe that has lasted the test of time! I love that it is hand written, just love it, what a treasure. Can't wait to give this a spin. Hoping that you birthday was wonderful.
- June 5, 2010 at 1:12 PM
- Lucie said...
Happy Birthday Mary! This cake looks like such a delicious treat :)
- June 5, 2010 at 1:39 PM
- nannykim/spindlecottage said...
Well, it took me 70 years to scroll down to the comment box!! I am so tired....ha! Happy birthday--such a sweet looking cake with all those crowded pink candles (did I say crowded..ooooops). I love the pink and the white together and the cake looks great! You can always start sticking the candles out of the sides in porcupine fashion you know! ...that is just a note for future celebrations ;-)
- June 5, 2010 at 2:07 PM
- The Artful Diva said...
Beautiful cake! Happy Birthday and thank you for the recipe too.
- June 5, 2010 at 4:15 PM
- Anusce@Ciao-Chow said...
I wish I could bite the cake through the computer! What a great cake!!
- June 5, 2010 at 7:11 PM
- Sweet Bee Cottage said...
Happy Birthday and may you live long enough to need 12 inch cake pans to make a cake to fit all your candles. :)
- June 5, 2010 at 8:01 PM
- Maggie said...
First, a very happy birthday to you!
And I have to say that is the most beautiful cake and I can't wait to try it! Oh wow!
Happy PS!
Do These shoes match this purse? - June 5, 2010 at 9:16 PM
- Unknown said...
Hi Mary!
Feliz Cumpleaños!
Charo - June 5, 2010 at 9:50 PM
- caren said...
Mary ~ Happy Birthday to you! Your cake looks scrumptious .......wish I had a bite. Have fun today : )
- June 5, 2010 at 11:57 PM
- rosasdolcevita said...
Happy Belated Birthday, Mary! Hope you had a good one! 70 is a beautiful number. :-)
There's nothing like a recipe that has stood the test of time. Thanks for sharing! - June 6, 2010 at 12:39 AM
- Rettabug said...
Oh, Happiest of Birthday wishes to you, Mary!! I hope you are celebrating all month long. You should...its a milestone that not everyone is blessed to achieve.
Anything with lemon is an instant hit with me so I'm looking forward to trying your recipe. Thank you for sharing it with us & thank you, too, for this past year's worth of wonderful recipes & photos.
Rett - June 6, 2010 at 10:23 AM
- JEANNE said...
Hello dear Mary, first I want to thank you for the cherry info. When we arrived home they were still fine and now they are pitted and frozen. I am saving them for preserves to make with my daughter during grandkids week. Yum.
HAPPY HAPPY BIRTHDAY Mary. We are the same age. Seventy??? How did this happen? I still feel young! The mirror tells the truth. sigh!
Your cake is lovely and I love the story behind it. The candles really make me smile. I hope your day was wonderful.
Hugs, Jeanne
PS: I think my original comment timed out or something. If this posts twice I am sorry.:) - June 6, 2010 at 11:30 AM
- Beverly said...
Happy Birthday and Happy Pink Saturday, dear Mary.
Only you would be lovely enough to make sure we would be able to share your favorite cake with you.
I wish you days filled with love and joy. I count you among my blessings. - June 6, 2010 at 9:44 PM
Happy belated Pink Saturday (I'm sorry, didn't have time enough to visit everybody in one day!)
I hope you had a great birthday...congratulations (also too late..)
Have a nice week ! Love Es XX - June 7, 2010 at 9:35 AM
- Renée said...
What a luscious and perfectly lovely looking cake. Can I stand in line for my "one perfect bite," please? I adore anything with citrus and especially lemon curd and love all of the pretty pink candles!!! Thanks Mary for always sharing your best.
- June 7, 2010 at 10:48 PM
- ☺lani☺ said...
Be-lated Happy birthday!
- June 7, 2010 at 11:07 PM
- Renée said...
Your delicious White Wonder Cake made the Top 5 Hits at Singing With Birds this week. Hope it's been a happy week for you. Come check us out!
http://singingwithbirds.blogspot.com - June 11, 2010 at 2:21 AM
- Karen said...
Belated, but very happy birthday wishes for you, Mary! I love a white-white cake and the lemon in this sounds yummy!
- June 13, 2010 at 6:23 PM
- Gloria said...
Happy Birthday, Mary! I saw your cake on Pinterest and decided to stop by and I'm happy to see that it is perfect timing so I can wish you a WONDERFUL birthday!!!! God bless you, and may you have many, many more happy bdays!
P.S. Your cake looks delicious! - June 4, 2012 at 12:16 AM


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For products that have shipped, no product may be returned without a completed Return Materials Authorization ("RMA") form that can be requested in writing at firstname.lastname@example.com. We will not accept any returned product without an RMA and no returned product will be accepted until it has been inspected and determined to meet the criteria stated below. At customer's written request and cost, products not accepted for return will be shipped back to customer. The return policy applies only to products purchased from LPP.
- Returns must be within 15 days of delivery date.
- Product must be returned, shipping prepaid, in original packaging and be in unaltered, like-new condition.
- The return must include all original components.
- Refunds for unaltered, like-new products will be processed in the ordinary course for processing payables and may take up to one month.
- A 50% restocking fee applies to all returned LED fixture, light pole, and bracket products.
- In addition to the 50% restocking fee, the customer is responsible for original outbound freight charges.
Product Specifications
- Pole Shaft - The pole shaft is extruded and spun from seamless 6063-T6 aluminum.
- Pole Top - A removable top cap is provided for poles receiving drilling patterns for side-mount luminaire arm assemblies. Other pole top options include Tenon Top, Top Cap Only or Open Top which is typical when the pole top diameter matches the necessary slip-fit dimensions.
- Hand Hole - A covered hand hole with hardware and grounding provision are provided.
- Anchor Base & Cover - The hinged base is cast from 356 alloy aluminum and supplied with an aluminum two-piece base cover. The completed pole assembly is heat-treated to a T6 temper.
- Anchor Bolts - Anchor bolts conform to ASTM F1554 Grade 55 and are provided with two hex nuts and two flat washers. Bolts have an "L" bend on one end and are galvanized a minimum of 12" on the threaded end.
- Hardware - All structural fasteners are galvanized high strength carbon steel. All non-structural fasteners are galvanized or zinc-plated carbon steel or stainless steel.
- Finish - Finishes include anodized or painted. Please consult factory for special finishing colors and fixture matching options. When storing light poles outside, remove all protective wrapping immediately upon delivery to prevent finish damage.
- Design Criteria - Standard EPA (Effective Projected Area) and weight values are based on Standard Commercial Criteria (with 1.3 gust factor) for side and top mounted fixtures only. Satisfactory performance of light poles is dependent upon the pole being properly attached to a supporting foundation of adequate design.
Spec Sheet
Weight (lb)
Mounting Height (ft)
OD Base (in)
OD Top (in)
Wall Thickness
Bolt Circle on Center (in)
Bolt Projection (in)
Anchor Bolt Size (in)
Commercial Design Criteria
Wind Speed | Max EPA (sq ft) | Max Weight (lb) |
80mph w/ 1.3 Gust | 3.4 | 75 |
90mph w/ 1.3 Gust | 2.2 | 75 |
100mph w/ 1.3 Gust | 1.4 | 75 |
110mph w/ 1.3 Gust | 0.8 | 75 |
- The total combined EPA and weight of all fixtures, brackets and attachments mounting to a light pole cannot exceed the EPA and weight rating for a specified pole.
- Standard EPA (Effective Projected Area) and weight values are based on Standard Commercial Criteria (with 1.3 gust factor) for side and top mounted fixtures only.
- Satisfactory performance of light poles is dependent upon the pole being properly attached to a supporting foundation of adequate design.
Note: Additional sizes and configurations are available upon request. Specifications are subject to change without notice.
Does LPP offer pricing discounts?
The prices displayed on our website are based on low-quantity orders. While this allows for easy ordering of our most popular items, price discounts are available when you request a quote from our project support team. This is especially the case for light poles, as significant freight efficiencies can kick in at quantities as low as three units for some models.
We encourage lighting professionals and resellers to contact us for a quote on all projects to receive our best possible pricing at a given product quantity.
What about banners and flags?
Hanging signs, banners, flags and other non-standard attachments on light poles changes the pole's EPA rating and increases the likelihood of vibration. Our published EPA data and engineering criteria do not allow for these added stresses, which could cause safety problems and result in light pole failure.
If you plan on using any of the above non-standard attachments on your light pole project, please make special note of this during the quotation and design stages. This information needs to be incorporated into the design and light pole selection process.
What is EPA and loading weight?
EPA is one of the most important structural and safety considerations for outdoor pole lighting. It stands for Effective Projected Area and, along with attachment weight, helps calculate the wind force on the exposed area of light fixtures, brackets and other pole attachments.
The total EPA and weight of all light pole attachments cannot exceed the light pole's maximum allowable EPA and weight for a given wind zone and design criteria. To ensure proper selection of a light pole, we recommend that the customer consult a qualified engineer to analyze the loading and design criteria for the specific application.
What is Wind Zone and Engineering Criteria?
Local building codes and industry standards work together to identify the Wind Zone for a given region. The above map provided by LPP is intended to be a general guideline for standard commercial projects. Please review the map for special notes and considerations.
Local building requirements, such as the 2017 South Florida Code, use specific engineering criteria to calculate wind zone and pole requirements. Similarly, other design criteria, such as AASHTO 2001 and 2009, use unique standards as they relate to pole engineering.
LPP has decades of experience designing solutions for all engineering standards, including AASHTO, FL Code and Commercial Criteria. Please let us know if a specific standard is required for your application. This information needs to be incorporated into the design and light pole selection process.
What is harmonic vibration?
Light pole manufacturers and industry experts have identified certain applications that may cause a phenomenon known as Harmonic Vibration. This can result in severe structural damage to light poles, brackets and other metal parts, and often causes failure and safety concerns.
Harmonic Vibration is caused by environmental factors that vary by geography. It is typically unpredictable and does not result from improper materials or poor manufacturing processes. Our warranty specifically excludes light pole failure caused by harmonic vibration.
If you have concerns about light pole vibration for your project, please consult with a local engineer familiar with your environmental conditions and contact our project support team. Common applications that may cause harmonic vibration are:
- Airports, train or subway terminals, parking ramps and bridges
- Decks, piers and coastal regions
- Small EPA loads (typically 0.75 sq ft and smaller)
- Light poles being used as camera supports or having non-standard appendages attached to them

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For people in need of chronic disease relief, exercise can decrease discomfort, improve daily functioning, and enhance overall quality of life. There are many activity choices. Overall, find something that you enjoy doing and a place that is comfortable for you to do it in. Although being physically active is good for anyone, some exercises provide specific benefits. Here is how different types of exercise can help people with specific chronic diseases.
There are 3 basic categories of exercise:
Aerobic Exercise
These are exercises that raise your heart rate through repetitive movement of large muscles groups. The 2 types of aerobic exercise are:
- Weightbearing exercise —Your muscles work against the force of gravity. Examples include jogging, walking, and dancing.
- Non-weightbearing exercise —The force of gravity does not play a major role. Examples include biking, swimming, and rowing.
Strength Training Exercise
These are exercises that increase the power, tone, and efficiency of individual muscles by contracting isolated muscles against resistance. An example is lifting weights. The increase in heart rate is short-lived compared to aerobic exercise.
These are exercises that improve or maintain the flexibility of your muscles. Good flexibility is important to keeping a full range of motion and decreasing your chances of injury. Ideally, you should stretch after each exercise session.
Overall, all 3 types of exercises are important in a chronic disease relief program. However, the list below demonstrates how a certain types of exercise can directly impact your specific health condition.
Heart Disease
Researchers and healthcare professionals have found that regular exercise reduces the risk of having a heart attack, particularly for people with coronary artery disease (CAD).
Specific benefits of exercise for people with heart disease include:
- Stronger heart muscle
- Reduced cholesterol
- Reduced plaque build-up inside the arteries
- Better weight and blood pressure control
Type of exercise that can reduce risk of heart disease and heart attack: Aerobic
High Cholesterol
Cholesterol is found in cells throughout your body. Although it tends to get a bad rap, cholesterol is actually essential for life. It only contributes to heart disease when you have too much of certain types of cholesterol or too little of other types.
Exercise can help reduce cholesterol, and even better, it can help raise your HDL (good) cholesterol. Aim for at least 30 minutes of exercise most days of the week. Even short, 10-minute spurts of exercise can help. Exercise also has the added benefit of weight loss, which can also help to lower cholesterol levels.
Type of exercise that has been shown to improve cholesterol levels: Aerobic
Diabetes is a disorder of the body's insulin production and usage, and it is a major risk factor for coronary artery disease. If there is not enough insulin, glucose (fuel for all cells) cannot get from the blood to the cells. As a result, the body is essentially starved and the glucose builds up in the blood. Exercise can make the cells more sensitive to insulin, and more glucose can move from the blood into cells.
Since exercise changes the way your body reacts to insulin, you may need to check your blood sugar before and after exercising. Talk to your doctor before you begin an exercise program to learn about what your levels should be.
Types of exercise that influence insulin sensitivity and cardiovascular risk factors: Aerobic and strength training
High Blood Pressure
The risk of high blood pressure increases as we age. Exercise can help to lower your risk and even control your blood pressure if it's already high. Exercise helps with blood pressure by making your heart work more efficiently. This means your heart does not have to work as hard to pump blood, so there is less pressure on your arteries.
A good target for blood pressure is 120/80 mm Hg. Adding moderate physical activities to your normal routines can help you get there. You should aim for at least 30 minutes of aerobic activity on most days of the week. Even several 10-minute spurts throughout the day can help.
Types of exercise that have been shown to lower blood pressure: Aerobic and strength training
A stroke occurs when not enough blood is reaching part of the brain. This causes the cells in that area to die. People who have already had a stroke are at increased risk for recurrent stroke or other cardiovascular problems.
A stroke can create some physical impairments. Exercise may improve strength and coordination of the affected muscles. Exercise recommendations may vary depending on the severity of the stroke and the person's limitations.
Type of exercise for stroke recovery: Aerobic, strength training, and stretching
Studies suggest that people with cancer who do not have depression have a better chance of survival than those who do. Exercise is a great way to avoid depression and improve your overall mood. It's not clear exactly how exercise impacts mood, but it probably works by causing the brain to release chemicals, like endorphins, and increase body temperature, which can have a calming effect.
Types of exercise found to boost energy and mood: Aerobic and strength training
Lung Disease
Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD), including emphysema and chronic bronchitis, is the most common form of lung disease in adults. Exercise improves activity levels and decreases symptoms.
Types of exercise shown to improve respiratory ability: Aerobic
Continuous motion is essential for the health of your joints, especially arthritic ones. Regular exercise promotes strength and flexibility, and helps preserve the resiliency of joint surfaces.
Types of exercise shown to improve joint health: Nonweightbearing aerobic, strength training, and stretching (water exercises are ideal)
Osteoporosis is a bone-thinning disease that can lead to fractures. Weightbearing exercises maintain bone density and strength by tipping the balance in favor of bone formation. Weightbearing activities include walking, jogging, hiking, dancing, stair climbing, tennis, and other activities that you do while on your feet.
Type of exercise shown to improve bone density: Weightbearing aerobic and strength training
In any condition, a well-rounded exercise program will have all 3 types of exercise involved. Aerobic exercise will increase your endurance and ability to get through longer workouts. Strength training will build muscle strength and allow you to tolerate higher intensities as well improve balance and agility. Stretching can decrease stiffness and increase mobility.
Talk to your doctor before beginning any exercise program. You can also consult with an exercise specialist to help you develop a routine.
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2 | 30 | 24 | 24 |
4 | 32 | 26 | 36 |
6 | 34 | 28 | 38 |
8 | 36 | 30 | 40 |
10 | 38 | 32 | 42 |
12 | 40 | 34 | 44 |
14 | 42 | 36 | 46 |
16 | 44 | 38 | 48 |
18 | 46 | 40 | 50 |
20 | 48 | 42 | 52 |
22 | 50 | 44 | 54 |
24 | 52 | 46 | 56 |
26 | 54 | 48 | 58 |
28 | 56 | 50 | 60 |
30 | 58 | 52 | 62 |
32 | 60 | 54 | 64 |
Men's Sizes
AFROSWAGG SIZE | Neck (inches) | Chest (inches) | Sleeve (inches) | Waist (inches) |
Boy's Sizes
AFROSWAGG SIZE | Age | Height (Inches) | Weight (Pounds) | Chest (inches) | Waist (inches) |
4 | 3 - 4 | 38 - 41" | 35 - 39 lbs | 21 - 22" | 21.5 - 22" |
5 | 4 -5 | 41 - 44" | 39 - 45 lbs | 22 - 23" | 22 - 22.5" |
6 | 5 - 6 | 44 - 46.5" | 45 - 50 lbs | 23 - 24" | 22.5 - 23" |
7 | 6 - 7 | 46.5 - 49.5" | 50 - 58 lbs | 24 - 25.5" | 23 - 23.5" |
8 | 7-8 | 49.5 - 52" | 58 - 68 lbs | 25.5 - 26.5" | 23.5 - 24.5" |
10 | 8 - 9 | 52 - 55.5" | 68 - 87 lbs | 26.5 - 27.5" | 24.5 - 25.5" |
12 | 9 -10 | 55.5 - 58.5" | 87 - 100 lbs | 27.5 - 28.5" | 25.5 - 26.5" |
14 | 10 - 11 | 58.5 - 61.5" | 100 - 110 lbs | 28.5 - 30.5" | 26.5 - 28" |
16 | 11 - 12 | 61.5 - 64" | 110 - 120 lbs | 30.5 - 32" | 28 - 29.5" |
18 | 12 - 13 | 64 - 65.5" | 120 - 125 lbs | 32 - 33.5" | 29.5 - 31" |
Girl's Sizes
AFROSWAGG SIZE | Age | Height (Inches) | Weight (Pounds) | Chest (inches) | Waist (inches) |
4 | 3 - 4 | 38 - 41" | 35 - 39 lbs | 21 - 22" | 21 - 22" |
5 | 4 -5 | 41 - 44" | 39 - 45 lbs | 22 - 23" | 22 - 22.5" |
6 | 5 - 6 | 44 - 46.5" | 45 - 50 lbs | 23 - 24" | 22.5 - 23" |
7 | 6 - 7 | 46.5 - 50.5" | 50 - 57 lbs | 24 - 26" | 23 - 23.5" |
8 | 7-8 | 50.5 - 52.5" | 57 - 65 lbs | 26 - 27" | 23.5 - 24.25" |
10 | 8 - 9 | 52.5 - 55" | 65 - 75 lbs | 27 - 28.5" | 24.25 - 25" |
12 | 9 -10 | 55 - 58" | 75 - 86 lbs | 28.5 - 30" | 25 - 26" |
14 | 10 - 11 | 58 - 61" | 86 - 100 lbs | 30 - 31.5" | 26 - 28" |
16 | 11 - 12 | 61 - 62.5" | 100 - 108 lbs | 31.5 - 33.5" | 28 - 30" |
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Terms of use
Please read these terms of use ("agreement" or "terms of use") carefully before using the website and services offered by Afroswagg LLC the agreement sets out the legally binding terms and conditions for your use of the website at Afroswagg.com (the "site") and all services provided by Afroswagg on the site.
by using the site in any manner, including but not limited to visiting or browsing the site, you (the "user" or "you") agree to be bound by this agreement, including those additional terms and conditions and policies referred to here and/or available by hyperlink. This agreement applies to all users of the site, including without limitation users who are sellers, customers, merchants, contributors of content, information and other materials or services on the site.
Afroswagg acts as a venue to allow users, who comply with this agreement. Afroswagg is not directly involved in the transactions between buyers and sellers. As a result, Afroswagg has no control over the quality, safety, morality or legality of any aspect of the items listed the truth or accuracy of the listings, the ability of sellers to sell items or the ability of buyers to pay for items. Afroswagg does not pre-screen content or information provided by users. Afroswagg cannot ensure that a buyer or seller will actually complete a transaction.
Consequently, Afroswagg cannot and does not transfer legal ownership of items from the seller to the buyer.
Afroswagg cannot guarantee the true identity, age, and nationality of a user and encourages you to communicate directly with potential transaction partners through the tools available on the site and asks that you do not arrange to meet users from the site in person.
You agree that Afroswagg is a venue and as such is not responsible or liable for any content, for example, data, text, information, usernames, graphics, images, photographs, profiles, audio, video, items, and links posted by you, other users, or outside parties on Afroswagg. You use the Afroswagg service at your own risk.
Membership eligibility
Age: Afroswagg`s services are available only to, and may only be used by, individuals who are 18 years and older who can form legally binding contracts under applicable law. You represent and warrant that you are at least 18 years old and that all registration information you submit is accurate and truthful. Afroswagg may, in its sole discretion, refuse to offer access to or use of the site to any person or entity and may change its eligibility criteria at any time without notice to you. This provision is void where prohibited by law and the right to access the site is revoked in such jurisdictions.
Compliance: you agree to comply with all local laws regarding online conduct and acceptable content. You are responsible for all applicable taxes payable as a result of your activity on the site. In addition, you agree to abide by Afroswagg`s policies as stated in this agreement and listed below (if applicable to your activities on or use of the site) as well as all other operating rules, policies and procedures that may be published from time to time on the site by Afroswagg.
In addition, some services offered through the site may be subject to additional terms and conditions published by Afroswagg from time to time; your use of such services is subject to those additional terms and conditions, which are incorporated into this agreement by this reference.
Password: keep your password secure. You are fully responsible for all activity, liability and damage resulting from your failure to maintain password confidentiality. You agree to immediately notify Afroswagg of any unauthorized use of your password or any breach of security. You also agree that Afroswagg cannot and will not be liable for any loss or damage arising from your failure to keep your password secure. You agree not to provide your username and/or password information to any other party other than Afroswagg without Afroswagg` s express written permission.
Account information: you must keep your account information up-to-date and accurate at all times, including a valid email and address. To sell items on Afroswagg you must provide and maintain a valid contact information and postal address.
Account transfer: you may not transfer or sell your Afroswagg account and user id to another party. If you are registering as a business entity, you personally guarantee that you have the authority to bind the entity to this agreement.
Account ownership: sellers may only hold and operate one active selling account at any one time and the selling account must only be operated by the named account holder. If a secondary account is required then the seller must request prior written permission from Afroswagg. Afroswagg reserves the right to reject any such request and may, at its discretion, terminate additional selling accounts or selling accounts being operated by a person other than the named account holder without prior warning.
Feedback: Afroswagg takes feedback integrity seriously. Sellers may offer small incentives for general feedback, however manipulation and/or bribery is not tolerated. This includes feedback from a related account, offering incentives/bribes in return for specific feedback. Afroswagg reserve the right to remove any feedback which it suspects has been posted as a result of such manipulation or bribery and may close the seller account to which it relates.
Right to refuse service: Afroswagg reserves the right to refuse service to anyone at any time. Afroswagg` s services are not available to temporarily or indefinitely suspended Afroswagg members. Afroswagg reserves the right, in Afroswagg` s sole discretion, to cancel unconfirmed or inactive accounts.
Fees and services
Afroswagg charges a percentage of the sale price when the item sells. Afroswagg` s features and fees are subject to change, are incorporated into this agreement by reference. Increase to the features & fees for Afroswagg' s services are effective after Afroswagg provides you with at least thirty (30) days' notice by posting the changes on the site. However, Afroswagg may choose to temporarily change the features & fees for its services for promotional events; such changes are effective when Afroswagg posts the temporary promotional event on the site. Afroswagg may decrease the fees as stated in the features & fees with no notice to you. Afroswagg may, at its sole discretion, change some or all of Afroswagg' s services at any time. In the event Afroswagg introduces a new service, the fees for that service are effective at the launch of the new service. Unless otherwise stated, all fees are quoted in us dollars (USD).
Listing and selling
Listing description: by listing an item on the site you warrant that you and all aspects of the item comply with Afroswagg`s published policies. You also warrant that you may legally sell the item. You must accurately describe your item and all terms of sale in your listing. Your listings may only include text descriptions, pictures and other content relevant to the sale of that item. All items must be listed in an appropriate category with appropriate tags. You must not list an item more than once, unless the item's listing has naturally expired. If the "in stock" quantity is more than one, all items in that listing must be identical with the only exception being minor variations arising from items being hand-finished which must be included on the listing.
Binding sale: all sales are binding. The seller is responsible for either delivering to Afroswagg warehouse or shipping up to the point of delivery within 7 days, unless there is an exceptional circumstance, such as: (a) the buyer fails to meet the terms of the seller's listing (such as payment method), or (b) the seller cannot authenticate the buyer's identity. The buyer is obligated to deliver appropriate payment for items purchased, unless there is an exceptional circumstance.
Promotional codes: sellers may issue promotional codes for promotional purposes only and these are to be used against purchases from the issuing seller's boutique only. Promotional codes have no cash value and cannot be exchanged for money or credit.
Prohibited, questionable and infringing items and activities
You are solely responsible for your conduct and activities on and regarding to Afroswagg and any and all data, text, information, usernames, graphics, images, photographs, profiles, audio, video, items, and links (together, "content") that you submit, post, and display on Afroswagg copyright policy.
Restricted activities: your content and your use of Afroswagg:
1. Must not be false, inaccurate or misleading
2. Must not be fraudulent or involve the sale of illegal, counterfeit or stolen items
3. Must not infringe upon any third-party's copyright, patent, trademark, trade secret or other proprietary or intellectual property rights or rights of publicity or privacy
4. Must not breach this agreement, any site policy or community guidelines, or any applicable law or regulation (including, but not limited to, those governing export control, consumer protection, unfair competition, anti-discrimination or false advertising)
5. Must not contain items that have been identified as hazardous to consumers
6. Must not be defamatory, libellous, unlawfully threatening, unlawfully harassing, impersonate or intimidate any person (including Afroswaggstaff or other users), or falsely state or otherwise misrepresent your affiliation with any person, through for example, the use of similar email address, nicknames, or creation of false account(s) or any other method or device
7. Must not be obscene
8. Must not contain or transmit any code of a destructive nature that may damage, interfere with, intercept or expropriate any system, data or personal information
9. Must not modify, adapt or hack Afroswagg or modify another website so as to falsely imply that it is associated with Afroswagg;
10. Must not link directly or indirectly, reference or contain descriptions of goods or services that are prohibited under this agreement or other policy documents as posted on Afroswagg.
Furthermore, you must not list any item on Afroswagg (or conclude any transaction that was initiated using Afroswagg' s service) that, by paying to Afroswagg a commission fee, could cause Afroswagg to violate any applicable law, statute, ordinance or regulation, or that violates the terms of use.
License: Afroswagg does not claim ownership rights in your content. You grant Afroswagg a license solely to enable Afroswagg to use any information or content you supply Afroswagg with so that Afroswagg is not violating any rights you might have in that content. You grant Afroswagg a non-exclusive, worldwide, perpetual, irrevocable, royalty-free, sub licensable (through multiple tiers) right to exercise the copyright, publicity, and database rights you have in the content, in any media now known or not currently known, with respect to your content. You agree to allow Afroswagg to store or re-format your content on Afroswagg and display your content on Afroswagg in any way as Afroswagg chooses. Afroswagg will only use personal information in accordance with Afroswagg`s privacy policy.
By uploading content to Afroswagg you promise that you own and/or have the right to use such content in this manner and that such content does not infringe any third party intellectual property rights. In the event that Afroswagg receives a complaint in respect of any content posted by you it shall be your sole responsibility to deal with such a complaint and to compensate Afroswagg for any loss suffered. Afroswagg reserves the right to remove any such content immediately.
As part of a transaction, you may obtain personal information, including email address and shipping information, from another Afroswagg user. Without obtaining prior permission from the other user, this personal information shall only be used for that transaction or for Afroswagg-related communications. Afroswagg has not granted you a license to use the information for unsolicited commercial messages. Without limiting the foregoing, without express consent from the user, you are not licensed to add any Afroswagg user to your email or physical mail list. For more information, see Afroswagg` s privacy policy.
By uploading your images to Afroswagg, you agree that Afroswagg has the right to use your images to promote Afroswagg and/or your clothes/store in any external press as well as across all partner websites.
Re-posting content: by posting content on Afroswagg, it is possible for an outside website or a third party to re-post that content. You agree to hold Afroswagg harmless for any dispute concerning this use. If you choose to display your own Afroswagg-hosted image on another website, the image must provide a link back to its listing page on Afroswagg.
Idea submissions: Afroswagg considers any unsolicited suggestions, ideas, proposals or other material submitted to it by users via the site or otherwise (other than the content and the tangible items sold on the site by users) (collectively, the "material") to be non-confidential and non-proprietary, and Afroswagg shall not be liable for the disclosure or use of such material. If, at Afroswagg`s request, any member sends material to improve the site (for example to customer support), Afroswagg will also consider that material to be non-confidential and non-proprietary and Afroswagg will not be liable for use or disclosure of the material. Any communication by you to Afroswagg is subject to this agreement. You hereby grant and agree to grant Afroswagg, under all of your rights in the material, a worldwide, non-exclusive, perpetual, irrevocable, royalty-free, fully-paid, sub licensable and transferable right and license to incorporate, use, publish and exploit such material for any purpose whatsoever, commercial or otherwise, including but not limited to incorporating it in the systems, documentation, or any product or service, without compensation or accounting to you and without further recourse by you.
Interactions with other users and private messaging
Users are solely responsible for interactions with others. Users understand that Afroswagg does not in any way screen its users. All users agree to exercise caution and good judgment in all interactions with others, particularly if meeting offline or in person.
Messaging is your way to communicate privately with other Afroswagg members. It's essentially email, but purely for Afroswagg members. Messages are primarily intended for communicating about transactions and orders that are underway.
• You must not use messages to send unsolicited advertising or promotions, request samples, loans, donations or "spam". You must not pass on email addresses or any other information on to third parties.
• Please use common sense when giving out personal information to others via messaging, for example don't send someone your credit card details.
• You must not use messages to knowingly harass, threaten, blackmail or abuse another member.
• If someone explicitly tells you not to contact them, you must not use messages to contact them again, unless you are involved in an open transaction.
• You must not use messages to interfere with a transaction. This means… ◦ you must not contact another member to buy or sell an item listed on Afroswagg outside of the Afroswagg site.
· You must not communicate with a member involved in an active or completed transaction to warn the member away from a particular buyer, seller or item.
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Fall Festival of the Arts at Oakbrook Center
Fine Art & Fine Craft
September 6-7, 2014
Oak Brook, Illinois
100% Outdoors
Amdur Productions announces the Fall Festival of the Arts at Oakbrook Center, an all media show presenting the best art in all categories at the upscale Oakbrook Center.
30% of Oakbrook households have an income of over $200,000 and 54% of residents have a bachelor's degree or higher. With a community of smart, wealthy and art loving people, this is a great show to show and sell your art.
Oakbrook Center is a premier outdoor shopping center located in the affluent western suburbs of Chicago. The Center features more than 160 fine shops in more than 2,000,000 square feet or retail space that includes Bloomingdale's Home and Furniture, Anthropologie, Macy's, Neiman Marcus and Nordstrom. All artists are located throughout the mall's open air walkways among trees, flowers, plants, waterfalls and fountains.
Artists will have the opportunity to interact with the public through art demos and booth chats. Live music, great food and fun activities for kids make the festival a perfect experience for all. Daily drawings will take place and several lucky festival-goers will receive Art Buck$, courtesy of Amdur Productions, to spend on a piece of art at any of Amdur Productions' 2014 festivals!
Festival Information
Staff Support: Amdur Productions staff is present on site throughout the entire festival to assist artists from load in to load out.
Booth Sitting: Amdur Productions staff is available to booth sit for artists throughout the entire festival
Artist Parking : Amdur Productions reserves close day and overnight parking for artists at no additional cost.
Tent Rental: Artists may rent tents and tables through the festival. Tents are commercial grade and rental includes delivery, set up, weights and removal.
Set Up/Take Down Help: Booth set up and take down assistance is available on an hourly rate basis.
Break Room: An artist break room/area provides refreshments throughout the festival for artists.
Hotel Rooms: Hotel rooms are blocked to give artists the best rates in the area.
Awards: Bestowed during the festival weekend.
Marketing: A large multi-layered marketing plan supports this show with ads running in newspapers, advertisements, on radio, posters, street banners, social media and through direct mail postcards. Professional public relations insures high visibility for this festival.
Security: Overnight security is provided.
Art Bucks Program: To increase attendance and encourage sales, we run an Art Bucks program. Art Bucks are sold to the public and also given away as pre-show marketing. These special Art Bucks certificates are each worth $25 and good only for the purchase of art. Artists who receive these certificates, turn it in to Amdur Productions for a reimbursement check.
Contact Information
Amy Amdur, Festival Director
Amdur Productions
PO Box 550
Highland Park, IL 60035
Fax: 847-926-4330
Important Dates and Deadlines
- May 2, 2014: Applications due
- May 16, 2014: Notifications of festival status
- June 13, 2014: Registration forms and show fees due (generally half fees)
- July 11, 2014: Last day for refunds (less $50)
- September 6 – 7, 2014: Fall Festival of the Arts at Oakbrook Center
Festival Eligibility
- All artwork submitted to the jury process, displayed and presented for sale must be designed and executed by the accepted artist.
- Artist certifies that jury images submitted represent his/her current original work.
- Art collaborators that produce a single product may qualify as a single exhibitor. Such a team may not consist up to two people. If you enter as a collaboration, it must be clearly noted on the application and the collaborative effort must be clearly defined. Both artists must be present during all festival hours.
- No work by apprentices or employees will be accepted.
- Buy/sell vendors are strictly prohibited.
- Artwork created from commercial molds, mass-produced kits, embellished objects or other commercial methods or artwork produced in studios involved in volume production will not be permitted.
- Work made from ready-made items like clothing, glassware, furniture, etc. with painted, dyed or added embellishments will not be accepted.
Festival Policies
- Acceptance is non-transferable.
- The Fall Festival of the Arts at Oakbrook Center is a drug-free and alcohol-free environment.
- No smoking is allowed in artists booths.
- Accepted artists must be present and exhibit during all festival hours. No agents, representatives, family members or friends are permitted as a substitute for the accepted artists' attendance.
- Any artist closing his/her booth prior to the end of the show will not be permitted to return the next day or in subsequent years (unless illness so requires).
- Only artwork or crafts in the category accepted through the jury process are allowed to be exhibited. It is the exclusive right and responsibility of the Festival Committee to remove work that is not in compliance with the festival policies and requirements.
- Discount/sales signs, ribbons and awards from other shows are not allowed.
- Each exhibitor is responsible to collecting and remitting local sales tax to the State's Department of Revenue as required by law.
Reproduction and Limited Edition Prints Policy
Fine art reproductions must be clearly and individually labeled as a limited edition which is signed and numbered on the front of each piece. The method of reproduction and brief process description must be on the back. Browse bins may be used, but reproductions may not be mixed with originals. Framed reproductions may be hung on one wall not to exceed a total of ten linear feet. No laser prints or photo copies permitted.
Limited Edition Prints are printed works for which the artist hand manipulates the plates, stones or screens and which have been properly signed and numbered as a limited edition are. These hand pulled prints are considered to be originals. Printmakers are encouraged to identify their process.
Jury and Exhibit Space Fees
$25 Jury Fee (non-refundable)
$460 Exhibit Space Fee
Application Process
Applications will be processed online through Juried Art Services (JAS) at www.juriedartservices.com. Juried Art Services is free to participating artists and includes a detailed introductory tutorial. After reviewing our prospectus and the JAS Tutorial, if you have any questions contact us via email or phone, and we will assist you with the process of applying to our festivals.
When applying in two categories, work in each must be substantially different. Four images of the work and 1 of the display must be submitted for each category. A separate jury fee is required for each category.
Online jury payments are processed directly by Amdur Productions through a secure payment system. Email confirmation of your payment will be sent. Please follow online payment instructions if paying your jury fee with a credit card. Your jury fee payment will be posted to JAS within three days after you submit your application. All questions or concerns regarding the payment of your fees should be directed to the office at 847-926-4300 or email Lennette at firstname.lastname@example.com .
If paying with a check or money order (US currency only) please send via US mail no later than 7 days after the submission of your online application. Applications will not be processed or forwarded on to our jury unless your jury fee is paid in full. The non-refundable jury fee check will be deposited on receipt.
All checks are to be made payable to "Amdur Productions" and sent to:
Amdur Productions
PO Box 550
Highland Park, IL 60035
Please note the festival title on your check.
Exhibit Space
Spaces are 10' X 10' and work must be contained within the assigned space. You may not infringe on another space physically or audibly. Exhibitors must have a white tent unless exempted by festival director. All tables must be skirted to the ground. Only one artist's work or the work of two collaborating artists may be displayed per booth. Artist must keep their area clean and orderly. Double spaces are considered.
Special booth space or special needs requests will be accepted but not guaranteed. We will make every effort to meet all special requests on a first come, first served basis. Additional charges may apply. Please include all booth requests on the registration form.
During the festival, all exhibits will be visited by a festival representative to ensure that they are in compliance with our festival policies. It is the exclusive right and responsibility of the Festival Staff to call for the removal of work that is not in compliance with the festival policies and requirements. Non-compliance may result in expulsion from the festival or refusal of future festival participation.
All canopies are required to be white and able to withstand winds and rain and be properly weighted. You must respect the clearance of all fire lanes. If there is a requirement, Amdur Productions will let you know.
Jury and Selection Process
The artistic work submitted by each artist is juried based on the criteria listed below:
- Body of Work: How well the images represent a point of view
- Artistic Theme: design, vision, creativity
- Technical Competence: technique, skill, degree of difficulty, mastery of materials used
Notification and Booth Fee Payment
Once the jury process is complete, all artists will receive an email from Juried Art Services directing the artist to log into their JAS account to check the status of their application. Please keep your email up to date with JAS to receive this information in a timely manner.
Notification of status will be available at Juried Art Services on May 16, 2014. Accepted artists will be required to submit at least half of their booth fee payment by the deadline date of June 13, 2014 for participation. If the booth fee is not received by the deadline date, the artist may forfeit his/her participation in the festival.
Credit card payments are processed directly by Amdur Productions. All questions or concerns regarding the payment of your fees should be directed to Lennette in our accounting office at 847-926-4300.
If paying with a check or money order (US Currency only) please send via US mail no later than 14 days after the notification date (5/16/2014). Include artist's name and name of festival on your check.
All checks are to be made payable to "Amdur Productions" and sent to:
Amdur Productions
PO Box 550
Highland Park, IL 60035
If you have any questions regarding status notification or our payment process please contact us.
Categories - All artists must apply to a category
2D – Original two-dimensional work including graphite, charcoal, chalk, pastels, wax crayon, inks, and washes. All work must be framed and finished. 2D Artists must have panels in your booth.
3D Functional – Dimensional work that has a function – such as wearable fiber or wood furniture.
3D Non Functional – Art that serves an aesthetic not functional purpose. Generally "sculptures."
Painting – Original, two-dimensional work created with pigment, including oils, acrylics, watercolor, egg tempura, etc.
Photography – Signed prints created by the artist from his/her own original negative or digital files that have been processed by that artist or under the artist's direct supervision.
Jewelry – All jewelry, whether the work is produced from metal, glass, clay, fiber, paper, plastic or other materials, must be entered in this category. No commercial cast, molds or production studio work is allowed.
Sub-categories – All artists must select a sub-category
Ceramics – Original shaped and fired clay (including earthenware, porcelain, stoneware and terracotta)
Fiber – Original work created by the artist from fibers/fabric or leather including batik, basketry, weaving, and quilt-making. No factory produced items are permitted.
Furniture – Original work in any material which is functional as a piece of functional furniture or home accessory.
Glass – Original work created in glass by the artist including blown glass, fused glass or stained glass.
Print Making - Prints manually created by the artist using plates, stones or screens which have been signed and numbered.
Metal – Original work created by the artist without use of a production studio.
Mixed Media – Includes collage and handmade paper; incorporates more than one type of material. Generally flat, wall hung art.
Wood – Original hand-tooled, machine worked, built-up, turned or carved work in wood.
Acrylic Paint – Applied to a surface in any way
Acrylic Resin – Applied to a surface in any way
Batik – Technique used on fabric
Collage – Variety of materials applied to a surface
Drawing – Charcoal, graphite, and color pencils applied to a surface
Egg Tempera – Applied to a surface in any way
Gold and/or Silver – Precious metal or precious metal clay used in jewelry
Leather – Primary material used
Oil Paint – Applied to a surface in any way
Paper – Hand made
Pastel – Dry pigments applied to a surface
Photo – Black & white, color, black and white & color, hand color, digital. Select the area the majority of your work is in
Stone – Carved
Watercolor – Applied in any way
Other - If your category is not represented, you may add your own
Artist Statement
An Artist Statement describing the technique, materials, and processes used in the creation of your entire body of work must be included with each Juried Art Services entry. Co-artists must describe the collaboration. Your Artist Statement may be used in the promotion of the festival through public relations efforts and should be no longer than a maximum of 1000 characters (including punctuation and spacing).
Wait List Policy
A wait list is selected from the jury's scores in each category, and wait listed artists are invited as cancellations occur in that particular category. Wait list artists can be accepted up to and on the day of the show and will be notified by phone and email when a booth becomes available.
Cancellation Policy
Cancellations must be made in written form and submitted by mail, fax, or email. Emails should be sent to the Artists Director, Lisa, at email@example.com.
No refunds after July 11, 2014 for the Fall Festival of the Masters festivals. Booth fee transfers to next year's festival will be determined on a per case basis.
No Show Policy
Artists who have not checked in and/or notified Amdur Productions with a message via festival phone (224-619-4089), office phone (847-926-4300), or email ( firstname.lastname@example.com) by 7:00 am Saturday (first day of festival) will be considered a NO SHOW and the assigned space will be forfeited with no refund.
Artist Agreement
By applying to this festival, I hereby certify that these images represent my original work, and that the work is unique and made by me. I also agree to follow all festival rules as outlined in the prospectus. In partnership situations, we declare that our combined efforts made every individual piece of work we would exhibit, if accepted. I/We also agree to allow images of my/our work to be used in the event related to publicity and or materials.