bloom does holiday...
happy friday dear readers! we're so excited for the holidays over here we just want to share EVERYTHING to make your celebrations a little sweeter. so, in that spirit, we're bring you holiday themed friday finds so you can get your local santa spirit on while giving and receiving.
these pretty wrapping papers from local resource penmerry design by katharine smaglinski, have got us smitten with the season. she carries a line of high quality line of gift wrap from waste not paper (sister company of the paper-source).
ohhh, paper-source products available in berks county! why yes! it's true!
normally they retail for $7.50 per roll, which is two large sheets of 26.5 x 39" but she is running a special this year, order 2 or more rolls and it will be $6.00 per roll!
contact katie at design@penmerry.com
hurry up though, we know she's selling out quickly!
contact katie at design@penmerry.com
hurry up though, we know she's selling out quickly!
better yet? host a girls night gift wrapping party! we are giddy about this idea and will keep you posted on a play-date :)
bloom goes greek for a day . . .
Sticky sweet baklava, pastitsio, moussaka, finikia for finger eating, piping hot Greek coffee, savory olives & cheese . . . a cultural meal shared in a church hall, with your neighbors, at a wallet friendly price. . . I'm not sure what's a better way to nosh.
Hope you didn’t miss the 54th annual Greek Bazaar at the Annunciation Greek Orthodox Church in Lancaster, the scoop was on our facebook page. The savory platter options were tantalizing. The line for dining in was long so arrive early. If you prefer avoiding the crowd take advantage of the drive up options.
Not only did we pick up sweets to enjoy during the week but we visited the pop-up shops that included the pantry (olive oil, cheese, olives, baked goods, bread, candy), the attic (second hand items for super cheap), gift shop, jewelry and books.
Saint Constantine & Helen Greek Orthodox Church, in Berks County, hosts their annual Greek Festival in mid October. Make a note, in your fancy smart phone, for the 2013 Greek Bazaar in Berks or Lancaster County and you too can be Greek for a day.
berks to nyc marathon 2012 for IM ABLE
handicap: a disadvantage that makes achievement unusually difficult . . .
. . . but not impossible
There is something afoot in Berks and it's inspiring.
A team of 5 locals (Janet Oberholtzer & Beverly Shantz sporting IM ABLE gear, right photo) will be running the 2012 NYC Marathon, representing and fundraising for IM ABLE. It began with the dream of Chris Kaag, founder if IM ABLE & Corps Fitness (top left, center).
The IM ABLE Foundation was created to build active lifestyles for individuals with disabilities. The mission of the IM ABLE Foundation is to remove obstacles that prevent people affected by disabilities from being physically active by providing resources, grants, fitness opportunities and motivation. They change attitudes about the potential of disabled individuals by exposing what is possible.
There are amazing roots building beautiful things in Berks.
Last night's send off party is where enthusiasm and motivation bloomed.
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