Michelle Paxton wanted to attend the United States Military Academy at West Point. But life took a turn in a different direction.
"I never imagined owning a bakery," she said. "I wanted to go to West Point and be a pilot, but they didn't let women fly combat helicopters, so I ended up getting a business degree."
Paxton worked in marketing and advertising for Brazilian-style steakhouse Texas De Brazil for 10 years until a chance to take over a friend's business came up. Ruthie Stivers owns Delicious Cakes in Addison and previously owned the Southlake bakery. Paxton took over Delicious Cakes in Southlake on Aug. 1.
"It's fun," Paxton said. "It's been a labor of love."
