Summer Adventure

So, even though my blog has been “live” this past week, I just got back from the most amazing trip to Alaska!  My mom treated my family and my sister’s family to a fun filled week of hiking, biking, and exploring.  We went with an adventures tour group (no cruise) and we just had the most incredible experiences.  Since this is the last day of

Link Party

Hi! Sorry the party is a fashionably late- I have been having some technical difficulties. SUCH ADORABLE ideas linked up last week.  I am so happy to share these links Portable Homework Station By Uncommon- such a great organizing tool and cute to boot.    Simple Apple Pops by Pint Sized Baker- make these for your school staff the first week of school!  You’ll definitely earn

Parties in Bloom

I am excited to share a party this week done by Lauren, a Bloom reader. Lauren contacted me early last summer about doing printables for a preppy strawberry party for her daughter’s first birthday.  I thought it was such an adorable idea and was happy to help.  A pink and green color scheme is one of my favorites. She did such a great job.  I love how she

Make It Monday- Brown Rice and Tomato Salad

Don’t let this fool you!  Every time I serve this side dish, my friends are surprised by how much they love it.  The dressing on the salad has a great tangy flavor to highlight the nuttiness of the rice and with the tomatoes and basil going crazy in my yard, now is the perfect time for this side dish. As a bonus, it is so

Tiny Details

I always try to have a few tiny details to set my party apart and make it special.  Here are some amazing tiny details from recent parties that I love and will most likely “borrow” and adapt to a party I host one day:) Preppy Cake from Preppy Polo Party Done with ribbon, the stripes around this cake are so classy and best of all easy

Link Party

This hot, hot weather hasn’t slowed down your creatvity.  Welcome to our Thursday Link Party.   I wanted to welcome a new sponsor to my site  I will share more about this amazing blog in a few weeks but until then, you can hop on over and explore by clicking here.  Here are some great ideas from last week’s party.  Ice Cream Scoop Cookies by

What’s in Bloom?

 More fun, new items in my shop this week! Pop on over and check out the 36″ round balloons I have in 12 colors. (black, blue and light blue not shown) These work great for dessert table backdrops or make a huge impact lining a walk way.  Even the one behind this treat station makes a statement. I have wanted these adorable daisy cut mason

Pretty Perfect

Hi Friends- Hope you enjoy my favorite party from around the web last week. Horse Theme Party on Amy Atlas I’ve said it before- sometimes it is better to whisper than scream  The colors in this party do just that. It is beautiful, peaceful and has such a warm, welcoming atmosphere.  I am really going to try to style a party that whispers one day

Make It Monday- No Bake Caramel Cheescake Stingers

These mini cheesecake shots are so yummy and easy to make.  Use a clear vessels so you can see all the pretty layers.  Don’t like caramel?  Simply take it out.  Want to drizzle on some chocolate, top with fruit or mix in crushed Oreos- no problem.  This batter is very easy and forgiving, so be creative.  Add want you like or need to personalize the

Baby B’s First Birthday!

When my dear friend, Tracy, asked me to do the printables and dessert table for her son, Brendan’s first birthday, I was so honored.  Tracy has amazing style and knew exactly the feel she wanted for Baby B’s party- modern, classy with a little bit of vintage.  Tracy had picked the graphic marigold fabric for the tablecloth on the dessert table and wanted to use