Flowers For Dreams (Farm to Table) Event Photography

Flowers for Dreams, first ever, farm-to-table workshop was held at Brighflower Farm a few weeks ago in Illinois.

This Midwest farm was nothing short of beautiful; with a warm, host family and wonderful variety of flowers.

See a few moments here:

Local Spotlight: Islands of Brilliance

Do you ever feel (every once and awhile) there comes across something awesome in your path?! For me, it was nearly 5 years ago when I was first introduced and volunteered with Islands of Brilliance.

Furthering my love of community and empowering all people to make an impact, I hooked onto donating photography to Islands of Brilliance.

Started by parents of a son on the autism spectrum, Mark and Margaret created the organization to pair autistic kids with design professionals to create an opportunity to instill confidence. As someone who had babysat an autistic neighbor, then volunteered at the Brookfield Indoor Soccer complex with special ed students, my heart quickly became attached to the organization.

In my undergrad at Marquette University, there was a service learning component (where again I chose disabilities as a focus…) The Milwaukee Center for Independence (MCFI) became the organization I would work again with disadvantaged members of the Milwaukee community.

Furthering this love of community and empowering all people to make an impact, I hooked onto donating photography to Islands of Brilliance. The annual event, this year is celebrating the 5th Anniversary is at Turner Hall in Milwaukee on November 22, 2019 at 6:00 p.m.

See some photos from previous ‘Colors and Chords’ here:

Brides Love Cheesecake Stuffed Strawberries

🍓S-T-R-A-W-B-E-R-R-I-E-S🍓 that are cheesecake stuffed topped with sliced almonds are a timeless treat.
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Here's how to make these for your next summer party or bridal celebration:
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Ingredients: 8 oz of softened cream cheese, 1/2 cup confectioners sugar, 1/2 teaspoon vanilla, 1 pint strawberries
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Step-by-step:

1️⃣Beat cream cheese, confectioners sugar+vanilla in a bowl
2️⃣Spoon into a piping bag with the corner snipped
3️⃣Fill the cored strawberries and top with sliced almond

Every summer (typically around Father's Day) my family has gone to a strawberry farm in WI to pick strawberries.
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My mom would make homemade jam and we'd use those for hostess gifts, thank you gifts and sooooo many people would ask when they'd receive another jar.
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Other times... my mom would stuff strawberries with cream cheese frosting and top with slice almonds. 🥂(Message me or send an email if you make this!!) 😍