Happy Halloween Peeps

It Peep time!  Those of you who have read my blog for a while know that I love using peeps.  They are inexpensive, fun and can be made into the cutest little gift.  Since they are my favorite holiday “accessories,” I thought I’d start my first of many Halloween posts with ways you can use peeps frightfully fun season.  As always, I am happy to

It Peep time!  Those of you who have read my blog for a while know that I love using peeps.  They are inexpensive and can be made into the cutest little gift.  Since they are my favorite holiday “accessories,” I thought I’d start my first of many Halloween posts with ways you can use peeps frightfully fun season.  As always, I am happy to share

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Link Party and Uncommon

Before we start our link party, I want to share an amazing blog with you.  Uncommon is written by Bonnie and Trish, incredibly talented sister-in-laws, who love all things crafty.  Uncommon is so full of original holiday ideas and inspiration. I’ve shared a few of their craft ideas from our link parties but take a look at these… Don’t you want to share the holidays with

New Parties in Bloom

Late summer was a busy time for Bloom.  I worked on several new party designs which I just added to my shop.  I will be sharing the parties themselves over the next few months but I wanted to share the printables to get you excited.  I think all of these theme are very fresh and fun. Consider using one for your next party.  All of

New Party Themes in Bloom

Late summer was a busy time for Bloom.  I worked on several new party designs which I just added to my shop.  I will be sharing the parties themselves over the next few months but I wanted to share the printables to get you excited.  I think all of these theme are very fresh and fun. Consider using one for your next party.  All of

Pretty Perfect and Sneak Peek

I am so excited to share Hillary’s ninth Birthday Party theme with you- finally.  “You Are My Sunshine” was one of the first songs my husband and I taught our daughter Hillary, so I was very excited to create a party around this theme especially since song still expresses exactly how we feel about her. Here is my Pinterest inspiration board for the party- The

Make It Monday- Fake Cake

This may surprise you but not all of cake that you see on dessert tables are real.  Many, many years ago when I was planning my wedding, the cake lady suggested we do several fake tiers of cake and serve from a sheet cake in the back to save money.  I was very surprised and passed on this option but once I started planning dessert

A Year in Bloom and A Birthday Giveaway

The Photo From My First Post:) Happy Birthday Bloom!  Yesterday was my one year anniversary of blogging.  I have to be honest and write that I really didn’t think that I would enjoy blogging when I started. I thought it would be a bit to personal and intimate for me but it seemed like a necessary way to promote my Etsy store.  So, I committed

Link Party- All About A Bloom

First of all, thanks for the sweet comments on yesterday’s post.  I love hearing the feed back.  It makes it easier to judge which types of posts you enjoy reading.  Ready to see some amazing inspiration? It was so fun seeing the fall inspired pins from last week.  Here a last weeks most viewed picks… Salted Caramel Frosting and Simple Chocolate Ganache by Baking With

Party Planning 101- Desserts Part 1

Hi guys!  I thought it was time for another post in our party planning 101 series.  Hope this helps with your fall party plans. People are always asking me if I make the items on my dessert table or if I purchase them.  I guess the answer is yes and no.  I hardly ever purchase the items completely done from a bakery or caterer simply