Tuesday, January 29, 2013

...Chalk Paint® decorative paint by Annie Sloan has arrived at Bloom...

...we have been working like crazy getting ready for our shipment of...
...Chalk Paint ® decorative paint by Annie Sloan...

...if you have been in the boutique in the past week...
...you might have seen this 'wet paint' sign...

...this is the room where the Chalk Paint®...
...will be displayed...
...and where the workshops will take place...

...this display hutch is awaiting it's coat of...
...Chalk Paint® by Annie Sloan...

...yippee...

...the delivery came on a rainy day...
...we were so excited to get it all unpacked...
...and checked in...

...we carry all 30 of the color choices...

...now you can see more of our hard work...
...The Studio is really coming together...

...the hutch has been painted with 'old white' and 'graphite'...

...we carry the paint pots...
...in all the colors...

...we carry the brushes in three sizes...
...and also the light and dark waxes...

...we can't wait for you to drop in and see our hard work...
...soon we will have the workshop schedule...
...to share with you...
...keep checking the blog...
....and Bloom on Facebook...

...can you tell how excited we are?...

Monday, January 21, 2013

...it's all about Chalk Paint® decorative paint...

...we are thrilled to let you know...
...that Bloom is a stockist for...
...Chalk Paint® decorative paint by Annie Sloan...
...our shipment should arrive by the weekend...


...meanwhile...
...we are working feverishly...
...on The Studio...
...where we will be offering workshops...
...in the use of...
 ...Chalk Paint® decorative paint by Annie Sloan...

...The Studio is getting a new coat of wall paint...
...soon you'll see more of our hard work...
...we think you will love the look...

...in the meantime...
...here are a couple of photos...
...showing just how hard we are working...

...we're so excited about all of the possibilities...
...for Chalk Paint® decorative paint by Annie Sloan...
...oops...
...better get back to painting The Studio...


...coming soon...

...more information about our workshops on...
 ...Chalk Paint® decorative paint by Annie Sloan...


...Bloom is open 7 days a week...
Monday - Saturday 10-5
Sunday 10-3

Saturday, January 12, 2013

...a touch of red...

...we love vintage...
..and we hope you do too...

...from miniature silver chalices...
...to old typewriters...

...in the paper emporium...
...we now feature origami birds...
...hand crafted out of Asian paper...
...they are simply delightful...

...since this photo was taken...
...a few red frames have been added...
...this is a great little hutch for display...
...any time of the year...

...you must check out our jewelry corner...
...lots of vintage...
...and many pieces hand crafted by local artists...

...a new shipment of fresh plants has just arrived...
...we love the green with our madonnas...
...gorgeous on the hand crafted mantel...

...well, of course...
...a little red...
...just look at the adorable banner...
...hand crafted, of course...

...and another...
...so sweet...

...another of the origami cranes...
...universal symbol of peace...
...so meaningful...

...another touch of red...
...darling little frame...
...don't you have just the photo that would be perfect placed inside...

..."be our valentine"...
...we have vintage valentines...
...red tinsel trees...
...and...
...glittering heart ornaments...
...it's all good...

...be sure to stop in...
...and pick up a little treat for your special valentine...

Tuesday, January 1, 2013

...welcome 2013...and welcome to our new look...

...warning...
...these pretty images only give you an idea...
...of how sweet Bloom is right now...
...you really must stop by...
...to see everything in person...

...handmade soaps...
...lovely and delicate...

...the red gives you a hint of what is so come...
...we like what it does for this gorgeous white hutch...

...little pops of red...
...have appeared all over the boutique...

...oooh la la...
...presenting our 'new' vintage sofa and chair...
...we love it with our whites...

...and we especially love our fresh green ivy...

...we love the new set with our darks, too...

...don't you agree...

...and now...
...a tiny room with so much impact...

...we are calling it our 'Paper Emporium'...

...so much to see...
...we love mixing our darks with our whites...

...this sweet piece is quite new to the shop...
...wonder who will find that perfect spot for it...
...will it be you...

...there are so many things to see in each of the images...
...but do you spot the little paper garland...
...at the top of our burlap curtain...

...back in the garden room...
...we layer, layer, layer...

...beautiful lotions and potions in this great cupboard...
...we have many lovely gift items...

...can you believe how much...
...we can tuck into a small space...
...we hope to inspire you to do the same...

...delightful signs of spring...
...beautiful, colorful pottery...

... a delicate pink display...
...do come in to see for yourself...

...fun spring green...
...in the garden room...

...our favorite Tyler candles...
...we have your favorite scent, too...
...beautiful selection of vintage chenille bedspreads...

...we adore old typewriters...

...don't you agree...
...you really need to stop in...
...to see all of the treasures...
...we have for you...

...warning...
...some of the items pictured here have already sold...
...call us if you have your eye on something...
...better yet...

...stop in soon...