Meet Tasha Boone, the talented and passionate entrepreneur behind Sweet & Elegant Delights, a licensed, ServSafe-certified and fully insured online bakery. Tasha, a seasoned nurse turned baker, opened her side business to generate extra income. It has since evolved into a fulfilling career that blends creativity and personal touches with culinary artistry.

 

Originally hailing from Virginia, Tasha spent 30 years in the nursing profession. She and her husband relocated to Monroe in 2021, and she decided to pursue her passion for baking full-time after her husband retired. The move to Charlotte in 2023 marked the establishment of a permanent home and the creation of a new hub for their family.

 

Tasha launched Sweet & Elegant Delights in June 2012, initially as a part-time business. What started as a means of supplemental income quickly transformed into a passion project. Baking became a therapeutic outlet, offering respite after long days in the clinical nursing field. The business specializes in wedding cakes, custom cakes, custom cupcakes and dessert shooters, reflecting not only culinary expertise but also a genuine love for creating joy through sweet treats.

 

What sets Sweet & Elegant Delights apart is its personalized and intimate approach to baking and cake design. As a home-based business, every creation is a personal work of art, offering a unique "sweets experience" for each customer. Each cake tells a story, whether it’s a tale of love for a wedding or a representation of an individual's personality or passion.

 

March 2021 marked a pivotal moment as Tasha transitioned into a full-time business owner, pursuing her dreams of entrepreneurship while still prioritizing precious moments with her family, especially her grandchildren. With a B.S. in technical management and entrepreneurship, she continues to focus on growth, learning and generating both active and passive income to create a flexible schedule.

 

This seasoned entrepreneur also shares words of wisdom for aspiring bakers and entrepreneurs: “Starting a home-based baking business is not just about creating delicious treats; it’s about crafting a recipe for success that involves passion, quality, market understanding, effective promotion, continuous learning, customer relationships and adherence to legal and health regulations.”

 

Tasha is excited to introduce her latest creation: the Celebration Board. This delightful offering includes a six-inch cake accompanied by 12 matching cupcakes, serving 20 to 25 people. Perfect for small gatherings such as birthdays, anniversaries or memorable occasions, customers can choose the flavor and theme/colors for their board while Tasha retains design control to craft a stunning centerpiece for any event.

 

Tasha’s expertise and passion for baking have earned her several notable opportunities, including participation in several podcasts: Cake Chat with Ebonie Carzo of Virginia Marie Cakes (5/21/24) and The Cake Therapy Podcast with Dr. Altreisha Foster (8/2/24, on Spotify). Tasha also served as a guest Instructor for Back to School Treats with Roshell Ingram of Your Sweet Connect (8/15/24) and was a guest presenter for Bakefest Holiday Edition Online Virtual Conference (10/5/24).

 

Sweet & Elegant Delights is more than a bakery; it’s a testament to the power of dedication and the pursuit of dreams. Tasha Boone’s entrepreneurial journey serves as inspiration for those looking to turn their passion into a fulfilling career, reminding us that every creation can be a work of art infused with sweetness, elegance and excellence.