Member Spotlight

Cotton Ward is the owner and lead dessert stylist of Tiered & Petite. Tiered & Petite is an e-commerce dessert boutique specializing in exceptional artisanal baked goods made entirely from scratch. Their commitment to small-batch baking ensures a selection of perfectly balanced, richly flavored, and indulgent treats of the finest quality.

 

Cotton has harbored a passion for baking since she was as tall as her mother's hip. As a student at Howard University studying Electronic Studio Art, Cotton takes pride in being a self-taught baker, diving headfirst into her craft and excelling in baking, decoration, and customer service.

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In loving memory of her parents, James Henry Ward and Barbara C. Ward, and her cherished infant son, Byron Alexander Brown, Cotton founded a delightful small-batch baking dessert boutique. This establishment is dedicated to crafting old-fashioned cakes and baked goods for those who cherish the taste of well-crafted, delectable sweets such as cakes, chocolates, caramels, ice creams, and other delightful treats.

Cotton bakes just as many of your family members did: from scratch. Sweets are undeniably delightful. Cotton, along with her skilled team of creative innovators, eagerly anticipates bringing joy to you shortly!

#HappyFeelings!

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