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

Pretty Perfect

Hi Everyone- Hope you had an amazing Labor Day Weekend.  To me, this holiday always signals the end of summer and start of fall.  My favorite season- time to refocus, energize and prepare for special times at home with family and friends.  Need some ideas for parties this fall?  Check out my favorite party from the web last week. Peanut Butter and Jelly Party on

Love Bug Party

Don’t you LOVE this party?  This love bug themed party was styled by my friend Lauren for her daughter’s 3rd birthday.  Lauren always has the most imaginative ideas.  She comes up with such creative titles for food labels, games, and design which really make the themes of her parties come to life.  Honestly, when you walk into one of her parties, you feel like you’re

Link Party

Hey- I am so excited to see so much party inspiration on our last week’s link party.  On my to do list this week was to visit a salvage yard so I was very excited to see the submission below  Last week’s most viewed links were… Cute Lego Favor Bags by Piggy in Polka Dots Curious George S’more Pops by Kitchen Fun with My Three Sons

Halloween Party?

Thinking of having a Halloween Party? I just love the Thriller Halloween Party that I hosted for my daughter last year.  The theme and decor would work well for guests of any age and what better entertainment than tunes by the King of Pop? Here are a few photos from the event in case you missed it (and since I only had a hand few

Parties in Bloom

Happy Tuesday.  I am very excited to share this party with you. Haley from Ever Never Again linked  her Owl Party to our link party a few weeks back.  The party had so many fun and original ideas that I asked her if I could do a full feature.  I think you will be very happy that she said yes. These cupcake toppers were made out

Make It Monday- Chicken Wire Display Frame

Getting my kids ready to start school tomorrow has made me really excited for all the holidays between now and the end of the year.  The vacation is over and it’s time start crafting again!  I love this little vintage frame and have a lot of different things planned for it’s use this fall.  It’s usefulness goes way beyond a candy display board!  The possibilities