bloom does...a good thyme for life

We did dinner with our friends for a good cause. Tuesday, March 5th was the annual Good Thyme for Life event which is a fundraiser to support Berks County's only organization providing support to those affected by HIV/AIDS and other sexually transmitted diseases. It's so simple and so fun to participate in - simply get a great group of friends together, pick a participating restaurant, make a reservation and have a amazing evening while supporting a good cause. Just the kind of evening the Bloom Girls love!

First up, Christin's visit to the Black Dog Cafe. Head over to Monday's Child and get the scoop on her foodie night out in the country!

And Phoebe tasted and toasted at the new and improved Hong Thanh: 

for more on her foodie night out, check out her blog.

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!

we came, we saw, we BLOOMED

just a little shout out of love over here on the blog from the bloom girls to everyone who made saturday a blooming success! we met so many amazing people, reconnected with fabulous friends and got lots and lots of inspiration for what bloom can be to all of you!

a huge heart-felt thank you, again, to alex at hello, bluebird for being our hostess with the most-tess! and to all the lovely local brands that participated with us :)

stay tuned to the bloom blog and facebook over the next few weeks to meet us, if you missed out over the weekend, or to just get to know us better. we've got some fun QA for you from the bloom girls you won't want to miss.

until then, check back for lots of eye candy from over the weekend and have a beautiful monday!

xx,
the bloom girls

Hello Bluebird,  have you been?   We bloom girls love cozying up to Hello Bluebird.  It is the go-to place for the kind of gifts you'd love to receive and would be proud to give (not all puffed up kinda proud...but proud you are gifting handcrafted, eco-friendly and socially-conscious goods).

There is a special reason we chose Hello Bluebird to introduce bloom.  Alex McCarty, owner, epitomizes the movement & support of local indie-made goods as she works to celebrate lovely things and people in her cozy nest of a shop, located in the heart of West Reading on the Brownstone Row.

  

A recent upstart, this cozy, colorful palette of all things hand-crafted is celebrating their 3 years.   The self-described Alex, is a "plucky gal who prefers maryjanes and pigtails to heels and a suit, is the mastermind of this indie art emporium" and has given voice to the small business folks with big dreams of creating.

Alex has been supportive in her community not such by representing about 250 independent artists, but buy hosting non-profit events, hosting DIY craft gatherings, featuring local artists on her porch for fun & family events, and organizing Handmade in the Shade, at Shupp's Grove.

  

As if you need us to talk her up...she was voted, by local shoppers, “Best In Berks 2010” for local gift shop (Berks County Living Magazine). Jump on her fan bandwagon via Facebook to follow her events, view her spotlighted artists and for shopping specials.

Be sure to stop by Hello Bluebird to celebrate her 3 years in happy, indie business this Saturday for the Fall Festival and to meet we three Bloom Girls and shop our area favorites!

xoxo,
bloom girls