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There's a new cupcake in town!

Every Tuesday at Uneek Findz in Tehachapi, you can meet the "Cupcake" Lady. Vicki Conroy said she started "Cupcake Tuesdays" so people can try the different flavors of cakes she makes. Working out of her home, Conroy creates custom and personalized desserts. Vicki says she loves to design things. Her inspiration comes from pleasing customers and creating things they like.

After working for thirty years in the grocery industry Conroy retired as bakery manager at Albertsons. Last August, she decided to follow her dream and start her own business. Her most famous client so far has been creating desserts for the Rosie O'Donnell Show.

Conroy has lived in Tehachapi since 1999. She said it was a great place for her daughter to grow up. Recently, Vicki's daughter got married. Even though Vicki loves doing designs for weddings her daughter didn't want "Mom" to be stressed out during the event and wouldn't let Vicki do the cake. So instead of a cake Vicki created iced sugar cookies with the bride and grooms initials on them.

Says Vicki "I think the thing that touches most people is the special care I give to what I do just to get that personalized service. Great service is very important to me. I want to make sure my customers get what they want."

Vicki is excited about this new chapter in her life. She loves what she does. It's Vicki's turn now and she is blooming like her cupcakes!