GET TO KNOW THE A.R.T. OF CAKING
The preferred bakery for allergen-friendly treats and desserts that taste as good as they look.
Serving Lacey, Olympia, Tumwater, Yelm, Tacoma, Puyallup, Sumner, and surrounding areas.
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Serving Lacey, Olympia, Tumwater, Yelm, Tacoma, Puyallup, Sumner, and surrounding areas. 〰️
Let me tell you a little bit about me: someone who loves deeply, but also struggles with true anxiety.
My name is Kaylee Thompson, and when I was a little girl, I had big dreams. I wanted to go to Disney World. I wanted to travel the world. I also had little dreams. One of those little dreams was as simple as always wanting, but never getting, an incredible birthday cake.
I spent the entirety of my early childhood in and out of foster care. My mom died when I was 11, and at that time I entered foster care permanently. For most kids, a fun birthday cake is expected on their special day. For me, I never had the courage to wish for something so simple. Birthday after birthday was met with crushing disappointment for a little girl who just wanted a fantastic cake. I could write a novel about the traumatic childhood experiences I endured, but instead, I’d like to use that energy to create something positive and heal my soul. People say my self-depreciation and constant need to find humor are simply coping mechanisms. But, so what if they are? Is that a bad thing? I don’t think so. Finding coping skills that allow you to move forward in your life, in a profoundly positive way, is far from negative, in my opinion.
Today, I bake. I bake the cakes I wish I would have seen with candles blazing on my birthday as a kid. I bake the treats that everyone deserves to help make their memory that much more joyful and unforgettable. I bake, and I find humor in the chaos as I iron out every wrinkle to bring my customers their perfect orders. Each order that brings a customer joy is one more healed piece of my soul, and maybe one less panic attack as my soul heals.
I operate under the philosophy that every memory is made better and stronger by adding something tasty to the mix! I can take your dream design and make it a reality.
The A.R.T. of Caking is a one-of-a-kind bakery that provides beautiful, luscious baked goods for all of your special occasions. My greatest work of A.R.T., before my cakes, is my beautiful daughter, Alanna Rae Thompson (A.R.T.). The A.R.T. of Caking is dedicated to her, and providing her a better, happier childhood than the one I received. What began as determination to provide my daughter with childhood wonder through baked goods has turned into a business with a greater purpose of providing everyone with as much wonder as I can create with my ingredients.
every order is guaranteed to include:
Fresh, high-quality ingredients
Custom design (which can be tailored to suit any occasion)
Impeccable taste and presentation
Help designing custom orders (explain what you see in your head, and I’ll turn it into something incredible for you to eat!)
And truly heartfelt assurance that your baker cares about you!
