Hi friends, I'm Grace!
Self-taught baker, flower enthusiast, and the founder, recipe developer, and food photographer behind Belle Fleur Bakery.
Belle Fleur Bakery is your go-to botanical baking blog for simply beautiful baked goods, cookies and dessert recipes. My main goal is to inspire the home baker to celebrate and savor nature’s flavors and beauty with floral-infused desserts and nature-inspired bakes using edible flowers and herbs.
I'm so happy you're here!
If you want...
- Visually stunning and naturally flavorful baked goods
- Infused desserts with vibrant flavors and colors of nature's blooms
- An added touch of natural elegance to your desserts
- Impressive yet approachable (and always delicious) dessert recipes that you can't wait to share with family and friends
- Tried and true baked good recipes that I've created and meticulously tested in my own home kitchen
- Detailed, step-by-step instructions and pro tips to ensure your baking success (for bakers of all levels!)
- Honest reviews and essential equipment recommendations
- An email newsletter where I share the latest recipes, tips and tricks, and a teaspoon of grace and positivity (only the good stuff, I promise)
- To join the community of 40K+ bakers
...then you have come to the right place!
Why I Started Belle Fleur Bakery
My passion for baking strangely didn't relate to my upbringing. Sure, my mom made the best chocolate chip cookies (and I fully admit to stealing too many bites of cookie dough), I was obsessed with my Easy-Bake Oven, and I always brought in homemade treats for my class on my birthday, but I wouldn't say I had those warm and fuzzy memories of grandma baking, and recipes weren't passed down through generations. My passion for baking was more-so reignited when I moved to Atlanta in 2021.
What started as a casual hobby to provide birthday cakes for children in foster care through Cake4Kids while I was working as a Design Consultant quickly turned into a love of baking and food photography and ultimately a new career. I dove head first into every cookbook, TV series, educational course, podcast, and of course, the kitchen. I have put in all the work (and fails) so that you don't have to. You can be successful in round one!
The biggest thing I've learned is that anyone can bake (both delicious and impressive desserts) with the right support. My goal is to take you step-by-step with process photos and detailed notes, guiding you through each recipe.
Fast forward to 2024
I decided to leave my corporate consulting job of 6 years to turn my passion into a business. I've taken my Masters Degree in Business education and work experience of helping clients through tough situations, keeping the end user in mind, always being curious, and understanding that 'done is better than perfect' (you have to be agile!) and put it to work for Belle Fleur Bakery.
I believe that baking and sharing homemade treats fills the world with warmth and love. My hope is to inspire a sense of beauty and pleasure (and, of course, a love for sweets), encourage you to try something new, and add a teaspoon of grace in your home. I hope you feel the same love, care, and connection through nature and baking as I do. Food is truly what brings us together and should be celebrated.
The Person Behind the Blog
I grew up in Pittsburgh, PA. I headed east to Lehigh University to get my undergraduate degree in Design and my Masters in Management. After college, I moved to Boston where I worked as a digital consultant for an international technology company. I moved to Denver and spent the pandemic years enjoying the open outdoors. I now live in Atlanta, GA with my husband Austin.
10 Fun Facts About Me
- After digital consulting for 6 years, I left my corporate job to follow my passion of baking, food blogging, and food photography.
- I was a competitive gymnast for 8 years.
- I got married in my hometown and partied with my favorite people in my childhood backyard.
- I love hiking. For our honeymoon, we visited the five National Parks in Utah.
- I go on at least one ski trip every winter (Vail is one of our favorites).
- Pittsburgh sports are the best (don't argue with me).
- Chocolate and carbs are my love language.
- An IPA can (almost) never be beat.
- I have a weird habit of smelling everything.
- I have a love (obsession) for puzzles.
Features & Awards
- Olympus InVision Photography Competition Finalist, judged by Rick Smolan
- Photographer's Forum Finalist, Published
- Lehigh Review, Published
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Where Do You Want to Go Next?
- Want ALL of the recipes? Go to my Recipe Index.
- Want some cookie recipes that are perfect for kids, sharing with a crowd, or indulging in yourself?
- Want treats that travel well and are perfect for sharing? Check out these brownies & bars recipes.
- Want some fluffy, wholesome, and easy muffin recipes?
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- Want to connect on social media? Follow along on Instagram, TikTok, or Facebook.
Contact Me
Please reach out with any questions or comments. It's my pleasure to serve you the best experience (and baked goods!), and I love connecting with you all. You can email me at Grace@TeaspoonfOfGrace.com.