If you haven’t visited a cupcake shop before, Kiera Confections is one place you will definitely want to see.  It’s cute retro decor and unique variety of cupcakes, lollipops and cakes is pleasing to both the eye and the pallet.   And it’s founder, Kim Lowe, takes pride in everything that is baked and sold.

Kim is a firm believer in supporting local business and has set up several display tables providing information and products from selected specialty businesses.  As well, she holds regular awareness events with one of them being an Open House held on Friday, October 21st.  Not only did she provide samples of some of her most popular cakes and cupcakes, she invited a few businesses to showcase their products.  Participating in the event were:

Toni’s Serendipity Party & Event Planning — Provided beautifully prepared finger foods such as roasted pepper and cheese platters, pot stickers, meatballs in a mild chipotle sauce, coconut shrimp, spanakopita and homemade spinach dip and assorted crackers.  Visit their website at:  www.ToniSerendipityPartyPlanning.com

Creations by Delilah - Handcrafted custom hair clips, bows and combs as well as cute party tutus and flip flops.   Visit their website at:  www.creationsbydelilah.com

Elefawn Designs – Handmade needle felted figures, knitted scarves and needle felted jewelry.

Scrapping on the Spot – Handcrafted explosion books, mini albums, greeting cards and treat boxes.  We also provided information and had samples of our Event Scrapbook services which are perfect for any special gathering and occasion.

Kiera Confections also holds cupcake parties and has partnered with Toni’s Serendipity Party & Event Planning to offer Sunday High Tea Parties.  They are located at 2620 Schaid Court, McHenry, IL.  To learn more about Kiera Confections, visit their website at www.kieraconfections.com

Scrapping on the Spot participated in the McHenry County Fall Bridal Expo held on October 7th at the Hampton Inn in McHenry, Illinois.   It was a great evening consisting of over 20 vendor tables, raffle prizes and most importantly of all, lots of beaming Brides-to-Be and their families and Maids of Honor!

The McHenry County Bridal Expos have proven to be extremely successful and provide an excellent variety of local business vendors that give any bride a complete start-to-end solution to planning their special day.  There were tasting samples of food, wedding cupcakes and a variety of chocolates and other goodies. Raffle prizes ranged from free massages to discounts on travel and hotel accommodations.

Our table featured information and examples of our Event Scrapbooks and specialty picture frames,  as well as a few handcrafted gift items that make excellent bridal party thank you gifts.

Congratulations to our two raffle winners who each won a specialty wedding page and a $50. gift certificate for an Event Scrapbook!!

To learn more about the McHenry Bridal Networking Group, and to see the listing of vendors participating in the Expo, visit their website at: http://www.mchenrybridal.com/aboutus.html