Chelle Holmes of Holmes Made Cakes, is helping small businesses by sharing the secrets to her success: viral videos and Terry's Chocolate Oranges are both essential.
Chelle has an eye for detail and can recreate almost anything using icing and a Terry's Chocolate Orange.
Back in 2020, it was her Grinch design that went viral, causing her stock to sell out in minutes and led to replicas of her icing design all over the world.
After selling over 150 Grinch designs, the Yorkshire baker turned to more extravagant designs like Leonardo Di Caprio's face and now shares her secrets to thousands of other baker-hopefuls across the world.
Burger or chocolate orange? Chelle's panistaking accuracy will have you guessing. / Image: Holmes Made Cakes
The page has over 16,000 members who can all learn for free and has inadvertently saved a number of small businesses as a result.
Holmes Made Cakes has been a hugely popular business as a result too.
Last Christmas, Chelle sold three times her anticipated target but saw some of her clients double even her own figures.
Looking ahead to this Christmas, Chelle will be creating more unique designs to share on her Facebook page.
Previously, classes showing bakers how to turn Terry's Chocolate orange turn into pumpkins have been held online and a range of helpful tips can be found on Facebook year-round.
It's not just Terry's Chocolate Oranges that Holmes Made Cakes offer though, a range of large-scale celebratory cakes, buns and sweet treats can be ordered from the York-based baker.
Christmas chocolate will be available over the coming weeks. / Image: Holmes Made Cakes
If your skincare routine has been needing an upgrade, there's some good news heading to Trinity Leeds.
Trinity Leeds gearing up to welcome moida, a brand-new beauty retailer specialising in authentic Korean skincare, bringing some of the world's most sought-after K-beauty products to Leeds.
Named after the Korean word meaning 'to gather' or 'come together', moida is all about making Korean skincare easy to discover and accessible for everyone.
Inside the new store that will take over the old Claire's accessories site, shoppers can expect an extensive range of handpicked products from some of the biggest names in K-beauty, including Beauty of Joseon, Dr. Althea, TIRTIR, Medicube, Biodance, and more cult-favourite brands.
The collection has been curated by a team of Korean beauty experts with close links to Korea, meaning customers can expect everything from viral TikTok sensations to exclusive products that are often difficult to get hold of elsewhere in the UK.
Steven Foster, Centre Director at Trinity Leeds, said: "With Korean skincare still increasing in popularity, moida brings an exciting new concept to the centre. Offering guests viral products alongside everyday essentials, plus the chance to browse new brands in-store will be a fantastic experience.
"We know moida is going to be a brilliant addition for both existing fans of K-beauty and those keen to discover it for the first time."
It's the latest announcement following the recent launches of Lane7, Footasylum, LEGO, Jerk Junction, The Fragrance Shop and schuh at Trinity Leeds.
Opening this summer, we'll keep you updated when we know more about moida's opening.
Dazzling Christmas light trail Northern Lights will return to Leeds this year
Clementine Hall
Temple Newsam will be transformed into a brand-new immersive festive story event.
Following a second successful winter, Leeds’ spectacular immersive light show Northern Lights is returning with a brand-new journey.
The Lost Light of Christmas is a narrative driven adventure that will lead visitors around the iconic grounds of Temple Newsam this winter, running from Friday 20 November to Thursday 31 December 2026.
With over 100,000 visitors each year, Northern Lights Leeds has been completely reimagined this winter with a showcase of exclusive art installations from some of the UK’s leading light artists.
Image: Supplied
There'll be special effects, interactive elements and bespoke audio compositions all tied together with an illuminating new narrative theme.
Visitors will follow a glowing trail through enchanted forests, along sparkling pathways and around shimmering lagoons with plenty of hidden surprises along the way as you help the fairies on their quest restore the Lost Light of Christmas before it goes out forever.
Approximately one mile in length, the light trail will host over a dozen illuminations with a curated selection of vintage fairground rides and a variety of classic festive treats, including mulled wine, hot chocolate and toasted marshmallows.
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Ben Robinson - Director, From The Fields said: “After two incredible years at Temple Newsam we’re thrilled to be reinventing Northern Lights Leeds. The team have excelled themselves with a truly immersive narrative experience unlike anything we’ve ever done before and we think Leeds is going to love The Lost Light of Christmas.
"Having worked with Temple Newsam closely over the past few years, we’re constantly improving the Northern Lights experience in order to make it as inclusive and accessible as we can."
Tickets for The Lost Light of Christmas will go on sale Thursday 2 July with prices starting at £12.00 for children and £17.00 for adults. Get yours here.
Sophie Smith -
4th November 2021 
