bloom does...the best of berks

{outtake of bloom girl christin at last year's BOB event}

it's that time of year again dear berks countians! the best of berks survey is up and ready for the taking; bloom girl christin is excited! can you tell? spend a little time showing the local places you love some support and vote for them here. we can't wait to check back in six months and see who the winners are!

xoxo

the bloom girls

bloom does...adventure (and beer!)

so, it's no secret we l o v e where we live. and the proof is in the pudding, or the beer and music, in this case. raise a glass and enjoy this epic collaboration between a few of our favorites: the manatawny creek ramblers, frecon farms, the other farm brewing company, in berks county's very own boyertown.

it makes our hearts all a flutter to sit back and watch as our creative friends collaborate and build community, culture and kick-ass experiences. kudos to you good people and thanks for doing what you do. you make us proud to bloom here and we're counting down the days until bluegrass n' brew fest!

bloom does 2013...

...with a sublime calendar from spread the love of course! 

we have so many fun and fabulous events planned for you and are bursting with excitement to bring you the best of berks all year long!

cheers to 2013!

xoxo,

the bloom girls

bloom pop-up shop tomorrow!

Join us this weekend for our annual Holiday Open House!

We can't wait to see you this weekend! Join us Saturday & Sunday for sweet treats, great local artists and handmade gifts, prizes, gift wrapping and more! Three "Pop-Up Shops" will be hosted on the 2nd floor, featuring local favorites such as A Little Sparkle jewelry by Kerry Rorbach, Dentdelion upcycled and eco-friendly childrens' toys by Dasha Gardecki, and Bloom Where You Are's favorite local finds (with Christin Kelley, Melanie Linder, Phoebe Canakis). Enter in-store to win one of 3 gift bags full of awesome handmade goodies! PRINT OR MENTION THIS EMAIL FOR 10% OFF OF YOUR PURCHASE (downstairs only).  Good through Sunday, December 9, 2012. HOLIDAY HOURS: (week prior to Christmas TBA) NOW OPEN MONDAYS, 12-4pm Tuesday 11am-6pm Wednesday 11am-6pm Thursday 11am-7pm Friday 11am-8pm Saturday 10am-6pm Sunday 12pm-4pm

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meet bloom...

our very own christin kelley!

 

 

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!

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 does adventure...

we promised you a full berks county social calendar over here at bloom, so let's get started! the holidays are the perfect time to get out and play enjoying the season here at home. here are two events we never miss and hope you won't either!

want to see what bloom girl christin can't live without this week? head on over to Monday's Child to check it out  and get the scoop on where to pick up these beauties in berks county!