The hand crafted pottery is made by artisans with the TARA project. The project is part of the Trade Alternative Reform Act for community and business. This organization enables hundreds of artisans to sell products internationally. In turn this program helps with fair wages, non formal education programs for children and women and additional skills […]

The smell of fresh pies, the laughter of the volunteers as they cut over a thousand pieces of pie, and The day we have heard about is now here. Starting tomorrow, we welcome road weary bikers and members of our Burlington community. At 4:30 we will began the food lines with Chicken Parmesan, green beans, […]

The road well be well traveled as bikers from across the country descend on Burlington. Hungry, tired and full of new memories… riders can find much appreciated air conditioning, clean bathrooms , a mobile charging station with a GREAT meal waiting! We will start serving at 4:30 P.M. on the second floor of the Loft […]

I am not sure where June went but July and warmer weather is upon us. The fresh fruit is what I love about summertime. I could make a meal of just fruit on hot days! I thought I would share a recipe from a website that I really enjoy called, Dessert now Dinner . I […]

First a big thank you to Devinn Foreman and Melaine Reynolds for introducing me to this idea. Mini Me, a complete mini version of you and your significant other for the top of the cake! This place is located at: 7501 North University, Suite 207, Peoria Illinois 61614, phone number 309 455-4500 . They have […]

Saturday June 15,The Loft Market is celebrating it’s Fifth Birthday and welcomes you to enjoy shopping with the added bonus of a 20% discount on purchases. Check out the new items that just arrived this week! It will be a great shopping day as there will also be a Vendor Blender on Loft One from […]

Today The Loft One has a Bridal shower and the simplicity of adding a few well placed lights and the room is transformed. It has been six months since I began event Planning at the Loft and I have enjoyed the community, and the great ideas that so many have allowed me to include in […]