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“I have had the opportunity to work with Joy over the years in many personal and business endeavors.  I absolutely adore her incredible creativity, style and skill…not to mention the fact that she is simply a delight to work with!  I have been able to give her, on numerous occasions, an abstract set of thoughts and ideas, and what results after she has worked her magic is always inspiring.  She clearly has a gift for design, both in terms of the visual, artistic aspects of a project as well as a beautiful command over the written word.  I recommend Joy and Simply Bloom to anyone and everyone who wants their project to be fabulous!”  ~ Jean Virkus, Event Divine (Michigan)

 

“I have been working with Joy McMillan now for over seven years.  Joy has an amazing ability to make my ideas come to life! Whenever I ask her to do a project she usually gets back to me that very same day with an answer or sample.   Her artistic vision and use of color are like none I have ever worked with before.  She goes above and beyond to make sure that the work is done with perfection and accuracy.  Whether it is invitations, brochures, or promotional materials you can guarantee that your clients will be drawn in by the beauty of her work!”  ~ Alana Stubblebine, Mount Hope (Massachusetts)

 

“Think of all the things that can be frustrating when working with a company…Joy is the opposite! She is patient and goes out of her way to make sure you’re getting what you’ve envisioned or better! She returns calls/emails quickly, meets or beats deadlines, is kind and friendly, and puts her all into every project! She is easy to work with and you will probably make a new friend in her if you haven’t already! Joy’s natural talents and abilities along with her amazing customer service help to set her apart from others in the world of graphics and design.  You’re the best, Joy!”  ~ Latonya Esau,  Union 28 (Texas)

 

“As a small business owner, finding Joy has been a tremendous asset to me.  A friend of mine recommended her and I have been so very pleased in partnering with her to take my business materials to a new level of professionalism and branding.  Joy is extremely prompt in responding to requests and in the easy editing and design tweaking process.  I love her design suggestions and it has worked out extremely well to correspond and work together on an online basis.  I look forward to our continued partnership!”  ~ Lisa Steigerwalt, Experiencing Home (Massachusetts)

 

“It has been an absolute “JOY” working with Joy McMillan!  The combination of her creativity, talent, and attention to detail is exemplary… if you are looking for a design consultant to create, redesign or enhance your corporate or personal business image… your shopping days are over!!!  Thanks Joy for the ‘sparkle’ you’ve brought to NOW WORD Covenant Church!  ~ Denetrice Graham, Now Word  (Texas)

 

“Working with Joy on our wedding invitations was, in a word, delightful.  I planned my Michigan wedding from across the globe (Kuwait, to be exact) and finding invitations was by FAR the most frustrating part of the process – until, after literally months of searching and coming up empty-handed, I stumbled upon Joy’s website.  From there, the entire process became not only a breeze, but FUN! I was so pleasantly surprised to find that she would DESIGN something unique especially for us – and when I saw what she had come up with, I was head-over-heels in love with it. I continued to ask Joy to design things for us – from the programs, to the table numbers, to the escort cards, and then the thank you notes – and I was consistently impressed with not only her design but her incredible customer service. Being separated by eight time zones had been a problem for some vendors, but not Joy – she always replied very promptly to my emails and was very flexible with our situation. In the end, my husband and I definitely agreed that she was, by far, our favorite wedding vendor – it wasn’t even a contest! I honestly could go on and on about how amazing she was, but I’ll end with this – as long as Joy owns Simply Bloom, we’ll be customers!!”  ~ Emily & Hesham Al Khamis : Bride & Groom (Kuwait)

 

“Joy’s design is the reason for the word “EXCELLENCE”! She is someone who has tremendous talent and artistic skill. I tell her what I need and she comes back with exactly that thought. It’s amazing! I love it! It’s like she is in my head! I use her for my ministry, business as well as personal needs and functions. She forms a partnership with her clients, and with this partnership she brings a special expertise: creative designs and colors, attention to detail, proportion, and fine quality in all elements. She is definitely a true professional and would highly recommend her for any design needs.”  ~ Ansonya Burke, Principles in Action Consulting (Texas)

 

“I was in a design crunch! I needed someone to design a whole new look for my business; new logo, business cards, brochure, flyer, postcard, and a web banner. Joy was able to understand & meet my needs with compassion and a joyful (pun intended) heart! I love her style, creativity, efficient approach, and business savvy.  Joy, you are a talented individual, and I look forward to seeing your business grow.  I have known Joy for quite some time, and she is someone I not only trust, but someone I truly admire and respect. Thank you for being a remarkable entrepreneur!!”  ~ Jessica Smeak Olsen, Olsen Concierge (Illinois)

 

“I cannot express how wonderful it has been to work with Joy.  Her work is not only clean and crisp but it is exactly what I asked for.  She has a good work ethic which is hard to find these days and she is consistent with her work.  She has been truly a joy to work with and she has created great designs for our church!!”  ~ Leslie Patrick CrossRoads Community Church (Georgia)

 

“Joy brings more to the table than her artistic talents … she takes ownership of your project, knowing that the finished product reflects on you! I would not have wanted to undertake producing my album without her involved.”  ~ Joe Wright : Musician, Singer & Songwriter (Michigan)

 

“OH! JOY!! Do I love it?! Um no!! I’M OBSESSED ABOUT IT!! It’s breath taking! It’s stunning! It’s my heart digitized!!! You are just absolutely AMAZING!!! I mean seriously. I knew you would make something incredibly beautiful but this, this is like a dream come true! And now I’m leaking again…yep there it goes.  Thank you for taking my jumbled thoughts and somehow finding my heart and bringing it to life.  No one else could have done this but you. Wow.”  ~ Cynthia Sutton, Second Nature Baby Wraps (Michigan)

 

“Joy, just thought you’d get a kick out of this …one of my coworkers told me today that she just saw my invitation for the 19th. (Obviously, I sent those out 2 weeks ago.) Apparently her 6 year old daughter got into the mail & opened it up before mom got home. She thought it was so beautiful that she took it to her room and put it up on her “wall for special pictures”. So the moral of the story… even children know good design when they see it!  ~ Julie Dickert (Michigan)

 

“Thank you so much for the great design work on my wedding announcements. Michael and I were very pleased with the great suggestions and special touch you gave to the announcement message. We eloped so we were excited to get the word out and were super please with the turn around time. Thanks so much…we will certainly recommend your services” ~ Mike & Gwen Murphy (Florida)

 

“Joy was amazing to work with. Within days of our first contact she had countless designs for us to look at. She was willing to make any changes that we wanted, usually within an hour or so of us asking. She was very helpful in all of our print work including invitations, wedding programs, maps, table cards, seating chart, and other miscellaneous work. Joy has an amazing eye for design. We would recommend her to anyone!”  ~ Brian & Christy Msal (Michigan)

 

“I asked Joy to design a webpage, a yellow page ad, a newspaper ad, and several business cards with a 1 week deadline…she designed everything on time and my project was amazing!!! She worked late nights and was very easy to contact with questions, comments, etc. She designed my webpage exactly how I described it! It was a pleasure to work with her, and I couldn’t be happier with my project.”  ~ Ashley Lawson, Attorney at Law (Ohio)

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Hello there! I'm Joy. Speaker, designer, author & coach, and creator of the #weROARproject. Welcome to Simply Bloom Co., where passion & purpose collide.

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Permission Granted. In case you needed someone t Permission Granted. 

In case you needed someone to tell you: yes, you should absolutely make the impromptu stop at the roadside farm stand and buy the $5 bouquet of flowers.

No, you do not need a reason.

No, you do not need to be buying them for someone else (although that is a perfectly lovely thing to do, too).

Buy them for yourself.
Put them in your kitchen.
Smile every time you walk past them. 🌸

And support your local flower growers and farm stands while you’re at it.

That is all.

You may now return to your regularly scheduled scrolling.
If you are an Eight, my prayer is that you would n If you are an Eight, my prayer is that you would
never lose your fierce love for justice, your courage,
or your willingness to protect those who cannot protect themselves. 

Those are holy gifts.

But may you also discover the freedom of being protected yourself.
May you find people with whom you no longer need armor. And may you know, deep in your bones, that the God who fights for you is inviting you to rest...
not because you're weak, but because you were never meant to carry every battle alone.
The year we moved into this house, a peach tree sp The year we moved into this house, a peach tree spoiled us thoroughly. It produced more peaches than we knew what to do with—cobbler, galette, crumble, smoothies, fruit leathers, and basket loads given away.

Our expectations for peach season were high.

Turns out, that tree was throwing itself a retirement party.
It died the following year.

We’ve since planted two more. The one that has always been unproductive surprised us this summer with these gorgeous, generous peaches. The healthy, established tree that usually produces? One. Single. Peach.

Fruit-bearing is an interesting thing.
Unpredictable. Relatively unmanageable.
Sometimes delicious and sometimes disappointing.

And maybe that’s why I love the reminder it offers:
performance isn’t always a good indicator
of what’s happening beneath the surface.

Take heart, dear one.

Some seasons, you’ll crush the to-do list,
accomplish the goals and have plenty to show for yourself.

Other seasons, you’ll simply keep showing up.
Quietly. Consistently. Faithfully.

And that is enough, too. 🌱
What if your greatest strength was never meant to What if your greatest strength
was never meant to become a hiding place?

This week on Oh, Good Grief, we're continuing in our Summer Enneagram Series by exploring the Type Eight: The Challenger.

Many Eights learned early that strength was safer than vulnerability.
But what if healing isn't about becoming less strong?

What if it's about discovering that courage
and tenderness were never meant to compete?

God isn't asking you to lay down your strength.
He's inviting you to lay down the armor you no longer need.

🎧 Episode 036 is available wherever you listen to podcasts.
If you identify with the Enneagram 7, my prayer fo If you identify with the Enneagram 7, my prayer
for you is that you would never lose your capacity
for wonder, laughter, creativity, and hope.

Those are sacred gifts.

But may you also discover the freedom of staying present
when life feels heavy. May you trust that joy does not disappear
when sorrow arrives. May you find that God is not only present
in the moments of celebration, but also in the quiet,
painful places you once tried to avoid.

The One who created your joy can also hold your grief.

You are loved.
What if the thing you've been running from is actu What if the thing you've been running from
is actually the doorway to healing?

This week on Oh, Good Grief, as we continue in our Summer Enneagram series, we’re exploring Type 7: The Enthusiast - their gift of joy, the longing for freedom, and the ways we sometimes run from pain because it feels too heavy to carry.

Sevens remind us that hope matters.
That beauty still exists.
That tomorrow can hold something good.

But joy was never meant to require us to avoid sorrow.
The invitation isn't to become less joyful.
It's to discover a joy deep enough to hold the whole story.

🎧 Episode 035 is available wherever you listen to podcasts.

#OhGoodGriefPodcast #SimplyBloomCo
If you identify with the Enneagram 6, my prayer fo If you identify with the Enneagram 6, my prayer for you
is that you would discover the freedom of loosening
your grip on certainty and opening your hands to trust.

May you never lose your ability to notice, prepare,
protect, and care deeply. Those are beautiful gifts.
But may fear no longer be the voice that leads you.

May you discover that courage has never meant the absence
of fear, it has meant knowing Who is with you in the middle of it.

The God who holds tomorrow is already present today.
What if the voice you've trusted most...has been f What if the voice you've trusted most...has been fear?

This week on Oh, Good Grief, we're exploring the Enneagram 6: The Loyalist, their gift of preparation, the weight of uncertainty, and the journey from fear to trust.

Sixes are often the ones who ask the important "what if" questions,
notice the details, protect what matters, and stay when things get hard.

But sometimes the same voice that helps us prepare can keep us trapped.

Fear is a wonderful informant.
It makes a terrible leader.

The invitation isn't to become fearless.
It's to discover the One who walks with us through every unknown.

🎧 Episode 034 is available wherever you listen to podcasts.

#SimplyBloomCo #OhGoodGriefPodcast
If you identify with the Enneagram 5, my prayer fo If you identify with the Enneagram 5, my prayer for you
is that you would discover the freedom of stepping out
from behind the walls you've built for protection.

May you never lose your curiosity,
your wisdom, or your love of learning.

May you discover that your needs do not
make you a burden, and your presence 
s more valuable than your productivity.

May you trust that God is not asking you to have
all the answers before He invites you closer.
The One who created your mind also created
your heart—and He delights in all of you.

You are loved.
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