Dreams Really Do Come True

The weather is warming up here in the Midwest. Kids are getting out of school, seniors are graduating, the days are getting longer and we are all coming out from our winter domains to be in the sunshine and welcome summer fun! As a fan of The Blue Owl you know we are always celebrating and having fun. In the summer even more so! We take advantage of our outdoor Read More…

Anyone who knows me knows that I adored my mother and grandmother, these two strong women truly were and are my foundation. To this day their words and actions guide me; I know they are watching over me. There is such honor in being brought up by women who were not afraid to put in a hard day’s work and who were committed to being loving toward others. Oprah Winfrey Read More…

Have you thawed out from winter yet? We in the Midwest bid adieu to winter and are welcoming spring with open arms. What a truly lovely time of year! As the days warm we open up our Veranda and invite you to come enjoy a café salad, iced tea and dessert.  As you have probably gathered, we have plenty of desserts to offer! As always, things are busy about The Read More…

There are more reasons than I could ever possibly count for why I love The Blue Owl. Of course, it is my business and my passion, but it has become so much more. It has blessed my family, my friends, our amazing staff and our fantastic customers many times over.  It allows for me to play in the kitchen and call it work. It gives me the opportunity, over and Read More…

Easter is here this Sunday! I love Easter! It is a hopeful sign of spring, and believe me after the snow we had last weekend we Midwesterners are VERY hopeful for spring. Easter is also a rewarding time for us grandparents; watching the kids make a mess of themselves with chocolate bunnies and egg hunts – so much fun.  As well, Easter gives us a time to reflect on renewal Read More…

I just got back from Nacogdoches, Texas from my niece Leslie’s wedding. I drove the food down for the wedding and my daughter Kim flew down with the cake. One of the guests was an adorable little boy named Korrigan. He made my heart sing when he said, “That’s the best chocolate cake I ever had in my whole life!” Congratulations to Leslie and her honey Hunter! It was a Read More…

Thank you for all who came out to see us at the Working Women’s Survival Show. Those three days just flew past; so many women, so much to see, learn and do and so much fun! I had a blast cooking on stage and sharing some of my treasured recipes with you! I have to say, there is something truly inspiring about so many women gathering in one place. Can Read More…

This year’s Working Women’s Survival Show is themed, “The Ultimate Girl’s Day Out.” I love the theme! As many of you know and have enjoyed, we celebrate girls of all ages throughout the year with our many Girlfriend’s Days Out.  We have already set up the calendar for this year, so be sure to check it out and make plans with your girlfriends to spend a day shopping and dining! Read More…

Happy Valentine’s Day to all of you wonderful people! We had an amazing turn out for our Candlelight Valentine’s Dinner last weekend, and things are filling up quickly for the one coming up this Thursday.  As are the reservations for the Valentine’s Day Dinner at our Blue Owl Sweet Shoppe in Festus. Our menu is absolutely scrumptious, we’ve already received so many compliments. It’s breathtaking to see The Blue Owl Read More…

Wow! We are already into our second month of 2013! The Blue Owl has been involved in so many different events and activities already. Thank you to all who came out to see us at the Home and Outdoor Expo in Farmington, the Wedding Show in Festus and the Country Treasures in Belleville! What a joy it is to be able to spend time with so many wonderful people. If Read More…