Where did you get that??

Hey lovers of cake,
I'm often asked where I get my supplies. Here in Alberta the pickins is slim! Michael's craft stores seem to be the first on people's minds for cake supplies but they only sell Wilton stuff and it's ok but there are many other products out there and some are of higher quality.

I thought I would fill you on where I shop. Guess what? It's online! I found some excellent shops online and they're in Canada so the shipping is reasonable. Here's a list of my faves:

1. Cake Mischief - based in Beaumont, AB. This cake decorator's supply business is so close to where I live that I often pick up my order and don't pay for shipping at all. http://www.cakemischief.ca/

2. Flour Confections - this supply shop is located in Pickering, ON but they ship anywhere. I love their in-house-made fondant! It's called Confectioners Choice and it's really quite good to work with, tastes great and is cheaper than big name fondants. They also have sales and special incentives including free shipping from time to time!
You have to check out the cakes designed by Lisa, owner of Flour Confections. She is so very talented! I have a soft spot for this shop because I have attended for a class with Bronwen Weber (so cute) and am on my way there in a few days to attend another class, this time with the awesome Ron Ben-Israel. Perhaps you've heard me mention this in passing?? :) I'm pumped!
http://www.flourconfections.ca/

3. Golda's Kitchen - a Canadian online retailer for cake supplies but so much more. They also have tons of housewares and gadgets. I love their selection, the site is easy to navigate but the best part - great customer service and very fast and accurate shipping. http://www.goldaskitchen.com/

Well, enjoy surfing the web for these little gems. I'll post more options as I find them. I do use a couple of good U.S. retailers online but with shipping, well, if you can buy Canadian then do it and save yourself time and money.