• April Carrot Cake Scones with Cream Cheese Icing

    April's scone is a celebration of the carrot. I was inspired by spring, Easter, and all of the little bunny decorations. My favorite cake is carrot cake (sans raisins please), so these scones are a ...

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    April Carrot Cake Scones with Cream Cheese Icing
  • A Year of Scones: March Irish Soda Scone

    The Irish soda scone is a non-traditional take on Irish soda bread. Instead of dried currants or raisins, we incorporate dried cranberries in deference to lingonberry jam, which is a popular spread ...

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    A Year of Scones:  March Irish Soda Scone
  • A Year of Scones: February Chocolate Heart Scone

    The Chocolate Heart Scones are perfect for a Valentine's (or Galentine's) Day celebration or afternoon tea. The combination of the bittersweet chocolate with the slight sweetness of raspberry makes ...

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    A Year of Scones: February Chocolate Heart Scone
  • A Year of Scones

    Our January scone is the straightforward cream scone. A snow day in mid-January called for hot tea and scones. Simple cream scones sounded like the easiest option. Because we were snowed in, I had ...

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    A Year of Scones
  • Simple Dinner Party

    A simple dinner party can still feel like it has been planned for months with a few special touches. This particular gathering was an impromptu event. Unplanned events are difficult and rare with ...

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    Simple Dinner Party
  • A Home for Gathering

    The DetailsThe first time my husband and I visited the Gather in Bloom house, we fell silent. There were no words to describe the calm and tranquil atmosphere, and we left knowing that we were meant ...

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    A Home for Gathering
  • Charleston Girls’ Weekend

    The crew got together this year in Charleston, South Carolina. Charleston has been on our list for a few years for a girls' weekend, and we were finally able to make it happen. Leisurely, indulgent ...

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    Charleston Girls’ Weekend
  • Bluey Birthday Party

    Flowers may bloom again, but a person never has the chance to be young again.Bandit's fortune "takeaway"When my daughter said she wanted a Bluey birthday party, I was excited and overwhelmed because ...

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    Bluey Birthday Party
  • Bluey Chow

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    Bluey Chow
  • First Bee Day Party

    A first bee day bash can create quite the buzz. The event, of course, is more for the family and friends than the actual birthday babe, but the theme should still be childish whimsy. What better ...

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    First Bee Day Party

A Year of Scones: March Irish Soda Scone

The Irish soda scone is a non-traditional take on Irish soda bread. Instead of dried currants or raisins, we incorporate dried cranberries in deference to lingonberry jam, which is a popular spread for the traditional bread. To add a hint…

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A Year of Scones

Our January scone is the straightforward cream scone. A snow day in mid-January called for hot tea and scones. Simple cream scones sounded like the easiest option. Because we were snowed in, I had to use what was available in…

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Simple Dinner Party

The goal of a simple dinner party is to gather together for good food and conversation. With a few simple touches, you can elevate the table.

A Home for Gathering

The Gather in Bloom house is a Victorian home built in 1900, surrounded by magnolias. The layout and grounds are ripe for entertaining.

Charleston Girls’ Weekend

Charleston Girls’ Weekend – hotspots and hangs with welcome gifts all set for a relaxing and tasty trip to South Carolina.

Bluey Chow

Bluey-themed trail mix for your Bluey party

First Bee Day Party

A first bee day bash can create quite the buzz. The event, of course, is more for the family and friends than the actual birthday babe, but the theme should still be childish whimsy. What better than a First Bee…

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Beehive Tower

A Beehive Tower (croquembouche) is a simple and unique centerpiece that becomes a topic of conversation for your bee day party. It is a fun and inexpensive ‘fancy’ treat that is a great addition for your theme. See below for…

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