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Can baking make you happier? From Appliance City
Nov 10, 2022
Can baking make you happier? From Appliance City
Nov 10, 2022
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Nov 10, 2022
Baby Blues Connection hosts another awesome Depressed Cake Shop pop up!!
Oct 13, 2019
Baby Blues Connection hosts another awesome Depressed Cake Shop pop up!!
Oct 13, 2019

Depressed Cake Shop om the news in Portland in advance of this weekend’s pop up!

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Oct 13, 2019
Austin's famed Skull & Cakebones was DCS central for Mental Health Month
May 23, 2019
Austin's famed Skull & Cakebones was DCS central for Mental Health Month
May 23, 2019
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May 23, 2019
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May 17, 2019
Depressed Cake Shops popped up all over the place May 18-19!!
May 17, 2019
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May 17, 2019
Read all about Instagram legend Rachel Ryle here
May 12, 2019
Read all about Instagram legend Rachel Ryle here
May 12, 2019
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May 12, 2019
Austin's famed bakery, Skull & Cakebones, to morph into Depressed Cake Shop in May
Apr 30, 2019
Austin's famed bakery, Skull & Cakebones, to morph into Depressed Cake Shop in May
Apr 30, 2019
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Apr 30, 2019
Autumn pop ups all over the place
Oct 17, 2018
Autumn pop ups all over the place
Oct 17, 2018
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Oct 17, 2018
Some gray baked goods that were sold to raise funds for HEADS TOGETHER
Oct 16, 2018
We love Mindful Bakes! We met Laura when she popped up a Depressed Cake Shop as part of World Mental Health Day
Oct 16, 2018
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Oct 16, 2018
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May 17, 2018
Featured Bakery: Skull & Cakebones Bakery in Austin
May 17, 2018
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May 17, 2018
Miss Insomnia Tulip, aka Lou Lou P's Delights set the tone for the very first Depressed Cake Shop.  As we celebrate our fourth year with pop ups all over the place here are 7 reasons why we love her.
Sep 15, 2017
Miss Insomnia Tulip, aka Lou Lou P's Delights set the tone for the very first Depressed Cake Shop. As we celebrate our fourth year with pop ups all over the place here are 7 reasons why we love her.
Sep 15, 2017

"In recent months I have been unable to devote as much time as I would like to Depressed Cake Shop.  In this regard the project has become a victim of its own success.  Finding this refuge, this safe area of expression, has enabled me to externalize my insecurities and doubts in a way that no other therapy to date could.  Finding and sharing with others my inner most demons has proved that everyone has their demons and together can can module through to find answers, or at least further questions to ask.  I still have up days and down days, but now I know I can thrive, and I know what to thank for that:  Depressed Cake Shop."

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Sep 15, 2017
Meet Andrea Latona, our newest co-conspirator
Apr 11, 2017
Meet Andrea Latona, our newest co-conspirator
Apr 11, 2017

Meet Andrea Latona, our newest co-conspirator!

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Apr 11, 2017
Happy International Women's Day!!!
Mar 8, 2017
Happy International Women's Day!!!
Mar 8, 2017
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Mar 8, 2017
Jan 19, 2017
We're Partnering With The Mighty
Jan 19, 2017
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Jan 19, 2017
Dec 28, 2016
Carrie Fisher inspired me to talk about my own mental health issues by This is My Brave founder Jennifer Marshall for the Washington Post
Dec 28, 2016
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Dec 28, 2016
Jun 15, 2016
Yoga for Mental Health | Love Infinity
Jun 15, 2016
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Jun 15, 2016
BBC All in the Mind Radio Interview
Jun 13, 2016
BBC All in the Mind Radio Interview
Jun 13, 2016

Out of hundreds of applications Depressed Cake Shop has been named a finalist for the BBC's best mental health project award. 
Congratulations to the countless people who contributed to this achievement through organizing a shop, baking for a pop up, wearing our shirts, buying our cakes, or just being part of this community. 
We love you all! Have a listen below!
❤️🍰💜🍰💚🍰💙🍰

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Jun 13, 2016
WYL & DCS Collaboration
Jun 6, 2016
WYL & DCS Collaboration
Jun 6, 2016

We're so proud to announce our official partnership with the industry-changing, conscious clothing company, Wear Your Label. Buy a shirt before they're gone!

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Jun 6, 2016
May 25, 2016
BuBakes Spotlight on Mental Health
May 25, 2016

"I was given the opportunity to do a spotlight session at a networking event today. Rather than speak about my business (BuBakes) I chose to speak about mental health. As I battle with severe anxiety, it wasn't the most polished speech - and at times I did lose my place, as the words I had written were jumping while my hands were shaking!"

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May 25, 2016
Karen Ramus, Executive Director of NAMI Austin, discusses 5/13/16
May 13, 2016
Karen Ramus, Executive Director of NAMI Austin, discusses 5/13/16
May 13, 2016
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May 13, 2016
May 2, 2016
Seattle Pacific University's NAMI chapter hosted an incredible pop-up last Friday!
May 2, 2016
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May 2, 2016
Meet the Baker Monday: Rachael Relton
Mar 21, 2016
Meet the Baker Monday: Rachael Relton
Mar 21, 2016

Rachael has been integral to DCS since the very beginning and is the creator of our logo, the sad gray cupcake.

Bet you can't guess her favorite fictional character. Read here to find out!

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Mar 21, 2016
Happy Pi Day!
Mar 14, 2016
Meet the Baker: VIKI KANE pt. 2
Mar 14, 2016

Happy Pi Day! Celebrate by making this delicious Lemon Meringue Pie by Viki Kane (recipe here) or any of the other enticing recipes on the group, Shut Your Pi Hole. 

Read the rest of her Q&A below to learn her trick to making pies and more! Also, if you haven't already, read the first part here.

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Mar 14, 2016
Mar 14, 2016
Lemon Meringue Pie | Just a Little Dessert Co.
Mar 14, 2016
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Mar 14, 2016
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Mar 8, 2016
DCS Happiness Hack
Mar 8, 2016

Smile for 10 seconds every morning, whether that's on your way to work, while you're making breakfast or as you're trying to get yourself out of bed to start the day.

Just 10 seconds. Try it.

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Mar 8, 2016
Meet the Baker Monday: VIKI KANE
Mar 7, 2016
Meet the Baker Monday: VIKI KANE
Mar 7, 2016

As some of you know, we have a magical community of DCS co-conspirators all around the world. This is the first of a series of Monday posts highlighting the wonderful bakers of our DCS community.

Our first baker is Viki Kane of Just a Little Dessert Co. in California. Read her Q&A to learn what makes her laugh, what makes her flip tables and more. 

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Mar 7, 2016
Mar 4, 2016
Chocolate Chip Banana Bread
Mar 4, 2016
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Mar 4, 2016
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Mar 2, 2016
DCS Las Vegas
Mar 2, 2016

Michelle “ChefMitchie” Curran was inspired to curate a pop-up for Las Vegas, NV USA in 2014, when she read on Facebook about a group of decorators -- led by Valerie Van Galder --who were launching a Depressed Cake Shop in Los Angeles.

February 24, 2016 Depressed Cake Shop Las Vegas ‪#‎DCSLV‬ made its debut with four local bakeries and three “out of town” volunteer bakers benefiting Team Red, White & Blue (a non-profit that joins civilians and veterans in physical and social activity).

 

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Mar 2, 2016
Mar 1, 2016
Illness Often Shows the Real Meaning of Love | Maria Shriver
Mar 1, 2016

Guest Blog by our friend Diane Magnette, founder of Love Infinity, as featured on Maria Shriver. 

Love can often be taken for granted and reveals its true nature when it’s put to the test. Everyone will tell you they love their spouse, friends, and their parents. Love is like life, it is easy when everything goes well, but it becomes meaningful and real when everything goes wrong.

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Mar 1, 2016
Feb 29, 2016
Mental Illness and Artistry, Beyond the Myths | Flavorwire
Feb 29, 2016

A fascinating article by Moze Halperin about his experience at Fountain House Gallery, "the premier venue in New York City representing artists with mental illness" and the persisting, harmful "legacy of the tortured-artist myth." This is a must read.

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Feb 29, 2016
MHA OC Luncheon
Feb 26, 2016
MHA OC Luncheon
Feb 26, 2016

Guest blog by Depressed Cake Shop's chief co-conspirator Valerie Van Galder's sister, Jodi Margolin-Peterson.  Jodi talks about the keynote speech at Mental Health Association of Orange County's 22nd Annual MH Community Service Awards Luncheon. Jodi is a tenacious advocate for the homeless of Boise, Idaho and the founder of the Emerald House, a group home.

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Feb 26, 2016

 

  • 2022
    • Nov 10, 2022 Can baking make you happier? From Appliance City
  • 2019
    • Oct 13, 2019 Baby Blues Connection hosts another awesome Depressed Cake Shop pop up!!
    • May 23, 2019 Austin's famed Skull & Cakebones was DCS central for Mental Health Month
    • May 17, 2019 Depressed Cake Shops popped up all over the place May 18-19!!
    • May 12, 2019 Read all about Instagram legend Rachel Ryle here
    • Apr 30, 2019 Austin's famed bakery, Skull & Cakebones, to morph into Depressed Cake Shop in May
  • 2018
    • Oct 17, 2018 Autumn pop ups all over the place
    • Oct 16, 2018 We love Mindful Bakes! We met Laura when she popped up a Depressed Cake Shop as part of World Mental Health Day
    • May 17, 2018 Featured Bakery: Skull & Cakebones Bakery in Austin
  • 2017
    • Sep 15, 2017 Miss Insomnia Tulip, aka Lou Lou P's Delights set the tone for the very first Depressed Cake Shop. As we celebrate our fourth year with pop ups all over the place here are 7 reasons why we love her.
    • Apr 11, 2017 Meet Andrea Latona, our newest co-conspirator
    • Mar 8, 2017 Happy International Women's Day!!!
    • Jan 19, 2017 We're Partnering With The Mighty
  • 2016
    • Dec 28, 2016 Carrie Fisher inspired me to talk about my own mental health issues by This is My Brave founder Jennifer Marshall for the Washington Post
    • Jun 15, 2016 Yoga for Mental Health | Love Infinity
    • Jun 13, 2016 BBC All in the Mind Radio Interview
    • Jun 6, 2016 WYL & DCS Collaboration
    • May 25, 2016 BuBakes Spotlight on Mental Health
    • May 13, 2016 Karen Ramus, Executive Director of NAMI Austin, discusses 5/13/16
    • May 2, 2016 Seattle Pacific University's NAMI chapter hosted an incredible pop-up last Friday!
    • Mar 21, 2016 Meet the Baker Monday: Rachael Relton
    • Mar 14, 2016 Meet the Baker: VIKI KANE pt. 2
    • Mar 14, 2016 Lemon Meringue Pie | Just a Little Dessert Co.
    • Mar 8, 2016 DCS Happiness Hack
    • Mar 7, 2016 Meet the Baker Monday: VIKI KANE
    • Mar 4, 2016 Chocolate Chip Banana Bread
    • Mar 2, 2016 DCS Las Vegas
    • Mar 1, 2016 Illness Often Shows the Real Meaning of Love | Maria Shriver
    • Feb 29, 2016 Mental Illness and Artistry, Beyond the Myths | Flavorwire
    • Feb 26, 2016 MHA OC Luncheon
    • Feb 6, 2016 Superbowl 2016 Cookies
  • 2015
    • Nov 17, 2015 Depressed Cake Shop Los Angeles Pop-Up
    • Sep 16, 2015 Pittburgh premiere of the Depressed Cake Shop!
    • Sep 8, 2015 Robin Williams' Sweet Life Celebrated by 24 Sugar Artists from Around the World
    • Aug 17, 2015 Letter from the Head of DCS HQ
    • Aug 10, 2015 These Depressed Cupcakes Are Getting People to Talk About Mental Health
    • May 20, 2015 Valerie Van Galder at "This is My Brave" in Boston

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