HRO 2.0
As many of you know, I work two full time jobs. By day, I’m responsible for the cyber security of my company across two countries. By night, weekend, and nearly every other waking hour outside of work, I run my business. I’ve put my heart…
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HRO 2.0
As many of you know, I work two full time jobs. By day, I’m responsible for the cyber security of my company across two countries. By night, weekend, and nearly every other waking hour outside of work, I run my business. I’ve put my heart…
Quarantine Survival Kits!
Just like most of the world, you’re looking for something fun to pass the time or keep the kiddos entertained. DIY cookie kits have been sweeping Instagram! Whether you’re an experienced cookie decorator or a trying it for the first time, these kits make it…
Fun in the Sun
Congrats to my friend, Nancy McGee, on seven years in business with Fun in the Sun! Stop by her shop in Kirkwood for a bite-sized piece of sunshine and to check out the cutest little boutique in the area! Shop local and get a chance…
My Latest Obsession
I loves me some chocolate! Learning to make my own chocolate from scratch is on my bucket list but in the meantime, I am just experimenting with making chocolates and I’m obsessed! I get that way when I’m learning something new. I filled these chocolate…
Some Cakes are just…Special
I designed this cake for my good friend Claire and her blushing bride Carrie. I do my best work when I have complete creative license. Inspired by my roadtrip to Colorado with Claire and this couple’s love of the outdoors, I worked on this cake…
Centene Valentine Party!
Hello, Centene Cookiers! Welcome to Heather Reed Originals! If you’re reading this, you’ve probably received your Decorate Your Own Cookie Kit! Decorating cookies with royal icing can be so much fun! Create your own designs or follow my lead using these videos as a guide.…
World Wide Technology Cookie Connection
Hello, WorldWide Cookiers! Welcome to Heather Reed Originals! If you’re reading this, you’ve probably received your Decorate Your Own Cookie Kit! Decorating cookies with royal icing can be so much fun! Create your own designs or follow my lead using these videos as a guide.…
Gingerbread House Kit
If you’re reading this, you probably just embarked on your very own HRO Gingerbread House Kit. You’ve probably seen plenty of fancy architecturally accurate gingerbread houses these days on Pinterest and Instagram. I’ve been prone to make houses like that myself with realistic windows lit…
Centene Cookie Connection
Hello, Centenians! Welcome to Heather Reed Originals! If you’re reading this, you’ve probably received your DIY Quarantine Survival Cookie Kit! Decorating cookies with royal icing can be so much fun! Create your own designs or follow my lead using these videos as a guide. The…
Up, Up, and Away!
As many of you know, I entered a very intense 3D cookie competition at Show Me Sweets Edible Art convention. I have so much to tell you but I’ll try to keep it brief. If you know me, you know that I’m all in on…
Buzzing Love
Sometimes something unexpected is born from one simple exchange with another human being. Sometimes that something is magical! Two years ago, my friend Jaime Mowers launched a blog called Buzzing Love. You see, Jaime tragically lost her beloved father, Gary B., in a violent attack.…
Scrap It!
If you’re not a baker, you may not realize there is a LOT of leftover cake after a tiered cake order. You know that “dome” that forms when you bake a cake? No matter the effort to minimize that, there is always something to be…