Joy House Bakery

Is it Spring yet? Kidding…I’m actually pretty excited that we finally got snow in Northern Virginia! But the kids can go back to school now…

I can’t complain. I’ve very much enjoyed my time off these last few weeks just getting to be “mom”. It’s been a blessing to not have to multitask too much (outside of the normal motherhood stuff).

My oven will be staying off for awhile longer as I soak in this time to just “be”, especially as we approach Lent. If this past Advent taught me anything, it’s that thinking you can do it all and still find time to rest is a big fat lie and totally no fun…for anyone.

We all need a moment to breathe and I’ve been so blessed to be able to take a step back and enjoy what’s going on around me and right in front of me. It’s a beautiful view, even if it’s currently covered in snow!

P.S. how adorable are these cookies that were for a dear friend of mine who welcomed her beautiful baby in December?! 😍

The cutest couple will be joining me at the market on Sunday!! 🎅🏻🎄🤶🏻

Come say “hi” if you’re in the area!

Saint Rita Catholic Church
St. Nicholas Market
Sunday, December 3rd, 11-3

Last chance to decorate with me this year!! Sign up today!!

Last chance to sign-up for next week's cookie decorating workshop with Andrea Palcic of Joy House Bakery in Leesburg. Next Wednesday, November 15th, from 6:30pm - 8:30pm Andrea will be teaching us the ins and outs of holiday cookie decorating. It's going to be a tasty time! Registration closes Thursday so don't delay!

https://waterfordcraftschool.coursestorm.com/course/holiday-cookie-decorating-workshop

All you Holy Men and Women, Pray for Us!

I’ve always wanted to make cookies of different saints, and thanks to our school’s kindergarten class (whose patron is St. Thérèse of Lisieux) I got the chance.

Happy All Saints Day!!

I can’t even believe I’m posting Christmas cookies already, but here we are!

Get excited, it’s cookie class time!! I’m so pumped to partner with to offer a holiday themed class on Wednesday, November 15th from 6:30-8:30. Perfect for a midweek girls night out or date night! Click the link in my bio for tickets!!

It’s been a great weekend in our house for our football teams! The Steelers pulled it off last night against the Browns and the Mounties beat Pitt!
🖤💛💙 wins like these always make for a much calmer week around here 😅

Speaking of football, have you signed up for my class on October 7th from 1-3 at ?! No?! Well don’t drop the ball, get your tickets today!! Click the link below to snag a front row seat!

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🏈Football season is finally here!🏈

No matter which team you root for, one thing we can all agree on: Cookies are a fan favorite!

Join me for some Fall fun on Saturday, October 7th from 1-3pm at for a cookie decorating face off! 💪🏻Kidding, there’s no competition here…only fun - and you might learn a thing or two!

Check out the link below for tickets!! I promise you won’t need to scalp these in the parking lot before class 😉

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🎶Back to School, Back to School, to Prove to Dad that I’m not a Fool🎶

✏️📚🚌Happy first day of school, everyone! Praying for a fun, safe, and successful year for all of our students…and especially praying for those educators who work so hard to ensure that happens! You sure have your work cut out for you! 😁

After a whirlwind couple of summer weeks, my creative brain is fried…so please enjoy this picture of a cookie while you sign up for my cookie class next Friday!! (Link in bio) 🤪 I promise to turn my brain back on by then!

Friday, August 18th - 5:30-7:30pm

“Peace Out, Summer”

My kids’ main goal of summer is to have a lemonade stand…I can’t believe we’re almost out of time 😭

*off to make their summer dreams come true…while it’s not 100 out*

Before we truly say “Peace Out” to summer, join me at on August 18th for one more cookie workshop! Check my Link in Bio for tickets!!

Ever wondered how to get perfectly smooth icing on a cookie? Or how to get crisp, clean lines on the details? And how do you get that 3D look?!

✨Now is your chance to learn!✨

Join me on Friday, August 18th from 5:30-7:30 at for a cookie workshop happy hour and learn all of these things and more!

Comment below with one thing you’ve always wanted to learn about cookie decorating, and I’ll send you the link for the class!👇🏻

Another cookie workshop is here and it’s got all the retro vibes. Join me on August 18th to say “Peace Out, Summer!” ✌🏻

✨Friday, August 18th from 5:30-7:30pm at

✨Get your tickets NOW 👇🏻

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✨Learn the basics of cookie decorating, sip some delicious wine, and take home your edible art to show off your skills!

✨Take advantage of 8 Chains incredible special!!

I’m not ready go say goodbye to summer, but I can’t think of a better way to do it!

This set was full of different textures and it might be my new thing. I loved the roughness of the barnacles and the scales of her fin (plus the hard-to-tell-from-this-pic shimmer!)
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Cutter/design inspo:
Textured parchment:
Pearl Dust:

From sharks to mermaids, cookies got me dreaming of the beach! …maybe I just need a vacation! 🏝️☀️🐚

Where is your favorite vacation spot? We need suggestions to switch it up a bit!

🎶Country Roads, Take me Home🎶

You don’t know how long I’ve waited for someone to ask for these cookies. I’m so excited with the result! And what better of a time to share them with you:

Happy Birthday, West Virginia!!

I may be a VA resident now, but West Virginia will always have my heart 💙💛

Only a week or so late, but here’s the rest of the set!

I have a ton of sets to show you, so hopefully I can keep my act together and post them more regularly! Stay tuned!

Shark attack!! Just in time for all of you heading to the beach! 😆

It’s graduation season!…in case you’ve been wondering where I’ve been 😅

Thanks to my incredible customers, I don’t have a moment to spare from now until July! I am so, so grateful for all of this small biz support! I’ll try to post as I go, but with all of my plates swirling, it’s better I focus on decorating and less on social media!

That said, I’ve decided to take a short break from custom orders for awhile. (Don’t worry if you’ve already got an order with me - you’re good to go!) In the next few weeks, be on the lookout for my decorating workshop lineup. I’ll be focusing more on the teaching side of things. I love to get the face time with all of you!!

Thank you again for the opportunity to be a part of so many milestones and celebrations! 🍪💕

Happy Cinco de Mayo!! 💃🏼

Edible branding?! Yes, please!

No one will forget your name when you put it on a cookie…even if it gets eaten! Grand Opening? Yearly Conference? Random Tuesday? Wow your customers (and employees) with branded cookies. Reach out for more details.

Local Leesburg folks: You’ve got to check out the newest addition to Market St. is 🔥 and I’m so excited they’re in the neighborhood!

FORE!! ⛳️ I know it’s a few days late, but I had been saving this Masters themed first birthday set for this past weekend! I loved making this hole-in-ONE set for Weston’s first birthday!

Want to learn to decorate cookies yourself?! There are only a few spots left, but you can join me next Saturday, April 22nd from 1-3pm at 8 Chains North Winery. Get your tickets now from the link below!

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Happy Easter, everyone! It’s been awhile! What a refreshing time it has been to not have to worry about managing social media! 😅 But I’m back and ready to show you what I’ve been working on since I’ve been away. First up:

*April Showers Cookie Decorating Workshop*

Saturday, April 22nd from 1-3pm
Winery

Decorate these Spring themed cookies and enjoy their delicious wine and beautiful views!

Tickets are available at the link below and are already going fast so snag yours now before it fills up!

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I’m so excited to have the opportunity to host another class with them. But I’d also love to host one at your place! Contact me today to book a private class for you and your friends.

TLDR: See you in 40 days…

This little cookie business has been such a wild ride for me! I have loved every step of the way, including every twist and turn. If you only knew the plans that were in my head when I started this and where I am now, you’d be completely lost! I love that it has evolved into where it is now and I want to keep the momentum up. So I’m slowing down. 🤔

Probably sounds crazy, right? Bad business move? Nah, I don’t think so! The Lord got me here, he’ll lead me on rest of the way. But I need to take a moment and listen to where He wants me to go. I’ve got to trust in His providence. So for Lent, I’m stepping away from social media (not that I was ever good at this in the first place! I’m a cookier, not a content creator, amiright?!) and focusing on my family (and myself) and getting some things in order with the bakery to ensure that this is my best year yet, personally and professionally. Please stick around! I’ll be back. And I’ll have some exciting things to share!

Oh, and I’ll still be baking! I’m booked up through April (thank you, all!) but if you want to order cookies, book a private decorating workshop, or have a question about an existing order, please submit an inquiry through my website or shoot me an email: [email protected]

I’ll be praying for you all throughout Lent. See you after Easter!! ✝️

…and yes, I share this photo every year. 🤷🏼‍♀️✝️

Wanna learn to decorate? Let’s have a party!!

You don’t have to wait for my next class - book a private workshop for you and your friends!

Looking for a fun bridal shower activity? Girls Night In? Hard to impress tweens with nooooooothing to do? Let me bring the class to YOU! I provide all of the supplies - you invite the students.

I’m booking workshops from mid-April on, so get your date locked in now! Submit an inquiry through my website or email me at [email protected]

Let’s (cookie) Party!! 🥳🍪

Wanna learn to decorate? Let’s have a party!!

You don’t have to wait for my next class - book a private workshop for you and your friends!

Looking for a fun bridal shower activity? Girls Night In? Hard to impress tweens with nooooooothing to do? Let me bring the class to YOU! I provide all of the supplies - you invite the students.

I’m booking workshops from mid-April on, so get your date locked in now! Submit an inquiry through my website (link in BIO) or email me at [email protected]

Let’s (cookie) Party!! 🥳🍪

With these warmer days we’ve been having, it almost makes me want to go camping…almost. But only if there’s a bed. And heat. And running water. Ok, I want a hotel. 🤷🏼‍♀️

Campfire vibes for this lumberjack’s 1st birthday 🔥🪵🌲

**SOLD OUT** Thank you all so much for filling these seats so quickly! Stay tuned for future class listings!!

We go together like…

Grab your better half (besties count!) and skip the packed restaurants to join me for the perfect day date on Saturday, February 11th from 1-3pm at 8 Chains North Winery for the sweetest VDay fun. Learn how to decorate these adorable duos, sip on some delicious drinks, and then stick around to enjoy the beautiful view while munching on their amazing bruschetta boards.

Get your tickets here 👇🏻

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Full disclosure: I know more about Paw Patrol than I care to ever know about any other subject😑 It’s a gift, really.

What useless knowledge do you have that could win you a trivia contest?

Also, sign up now for my next cookie class! February 11th at 8 Chains North Winery!

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It’s the perfect day date for you and your Valentine (or platonic friends looking for something to do!).

🎉 2022 - I gotta say, you were pretty good to me. But I’m so excited to see what 2023 has in store! I’m really looking forward to seeing where I’m supposed to take this little business of mine, and I’m so grateful that all of you have given me the opportunity to explore my creativity, grow my business, and experiment some new ideas! I hope you all will stick with me this coming year and tag along down whatever path God leads me. I know it’s going to be a great one!

✨If you have any events that you’d like me to be a part of (and by me, I mean my cookies🤪) please send me your dates ASAP! I’m already booked through mid-February and because of some things coming down the pipeline, my availability for custom cookies will be limited!

Happy New Year, everyone!