Thursday, December 24, 2009

Atlanta’s Amazing Bloggers! They can cook, they can craft, they can tablescape and they can EAT! (Holiday Luncheon)

We were privileged to enjoy the company of some of the Atlanta area bloggers on December 11th for a fabulous holiday luncheon!    Come on in and join us!

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Step into the Foyer….

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Come on through the entryway to the dining room…

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See this little church, it is made of card stock and cut from the cricut.  My dear friend Angie made the front step. In honor of the 30 minutes it took her to fashion this tiny little step,  I wanted to make sure I pointed it out to you!

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Past the Powder Room

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Past the Butler’s Pantry…

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Through the doorway into the kitchen and keeping room…

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The Food was marvelous!  Everyone brought something to share and I can not tell you which thing was my favorite because these ladies all outdid themselves! 

Shrimp Pasta Salad, Chicken Salad packed with walnuts and juicy grapes served with croissants, Watergate salad…

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The BEST homemade bread on the planet!    Lemon Rosemary….  I ate two pieces!! At least :)

Brie and Fig/Walnut Topping…Amazing!

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Sandi brought a mouthwatering salad and these adorable marshmallow treats!
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Susan made an amazing chocolate Trifle and I can’t believe I did not get a picture of it! If any one of you ladies did get a picture, please send it to me so I can add it! 

From Left to Right: Sandi (http://chattycrone.blogspot.com/), Karyn (http://thebloomgirls.com), Rose (http://santamakersjourney.blogspot.com/) Susan (www.betweennapsontheporch.blgospot.com), Robin (http://www.allthingsheartandhome.com/), Empty Chair – Sue who is taking the picture (http://rue-mouffetard.blogspot.com/) and Nola (www.thebloomgirls.com)

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A huge thank you to Susan with www.betweennapsontheporch.blogspot.com, Michael at www.designsbygollum.blogspot.com and Julia over at  http://hookedonhouses.net/2009/12/10/hooked-on-holiday-house-tours-party-time/

Friday, December 18, 2009

Yes Virginia, there is a Santa Claus and The Bloom Girls are Alive and Well!

 

Happy Holidays to you all!  

We have been very remiss in regards to posting in the past few months!  There has been a lot going on and we have so many stories to tell so stay tuned, they are on their way!    It’s like we were too busy to stop and post!  We are still getting the hang of the “post as you go” system! 

Karyn has recently hosted a baby shower for her oldest daughter to celebrate the impending arrival of  a grandson in January .  Also,  her family took a trip on the Polar Express and toured the Smokey Mountains for a week. 

Nola has spent the last two months (and a zillion hours) as a general contractor/designer/painter/shop girl  on an upscale boutique clothing store.

The Bloom Girls hosted a Holiday Blogger lunch last week in Atlanta and had a wonderful time with old and new friends ! 

Look for these stories and pictures…coming soon!

Bless you and yours !