It is a day of shopping with bloggers, dinner and Mark Montano fashion designer and former TLC star as a special speaker.
This is my first first "blogging conference" I have attended and I have to admit I had butterflies as I made the drive to the OC.
But my butterflies were unwarranted as everyone was super friendly. I ended up spending most of the day shopping with these two beautiful ladies
On the right is Jenn of Home is Where you Start From
We bonded while looking at lots of fun decor, antiques and getting little gifts and swag along the way.
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| Love this dresser! |
Not only did we get lots of little swag while were shopping, but when we got to dinner we were all greeted by a big old bag full of wonderful crafting goodness on our chairs.
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| My swag and goodies (took this picture later that night) |
During dinner Mark Montano told us about his newest book- which will be released in a couple of weeks- yep we got it early!
He is seriously so funny and entertaining while speaking to a crowd but seems totally down to earth and willing to speak to anyone.
He even signed my book and posed for a picture with me.
There was also giveaways during dinner and I won a $100 gift certificate to the Complexions Day Spa!! Just in time for my birthday!! (Which is this Thursday-let me repeat that- this Thursday-- just in case you were curious)
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| Me and Viv of the V-Spot-2nd time meeting this beautiful lady |
Have you attended any kind of blogging event?
I've been to lots of them, but I'm glad you finally got to one too. What a great way to start. That looked super fun, girlie!
ReplyDeleteHow fun!! It sounds like it was a great event.
ReplyDeleteSuper cute pic of you and Mark! And what a great birthday present to yourself!
Looks like you had a fabulous time!
ReplyDeleteLooks like lots of fun. And your outfit is so cute! LOVE it! And of course, Happy Birthday this week!!!
ReplyDeletenope but sounds like fun i would love to do this kind of thing
ReplyDeleteVery cool!!! Looks like fun! I've never done anything like this, and probably wouldn't unless it were really close by!
ReplyDeleteI want the swag!
ReplyDeleteLooks like lots of fun!!
ReplyDeleteI seriously need to get to a blogging conference.
ReplyDeleteGlad you had a blast.
Love that dresser, too!!
Looks like a ton of fun!!! Happy (early) birthday!!!
ReplyDeleteIt was such a fun day! I don't think we got a chance to chat but my name is Tara from A Spectacled Owl :) My feet are still sore from all the walking :)
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That looks like it was so much fun!
ReplyDeleteTotally jealous abt the day spa...And love your shirt!
ReplyDeleteLooks like it was a lot of fun! It's so fun to win things, especially when they are spa-related. :) Have a great birthday week!
ReplyDeleteSo glad I met you! We did have a great day.
ReplyDeleteLooks like you had a great time! No, I've never attended a blogging conference. I once got together with some local bloggers, but that's about it.
ReplyDeleteHappy Early Birthday!!! What are you now, 26 or 27? ;-)
Yay!!!! For you on your fist conference! Looks like you had a wonderful time and LOL at the title.
ReplyDeleteI have yet to attend a conference. I keep thinking I will try it, but always chicken out. Looks like you had a good time! What are you going to next?
ReplyDeleteHi Emmy, I loved So Cal Social too! I'm visiting from the wrap up page. How awesome that the spa day will be a bday gift to yourself, happy birthday!
ReplyDeleteSounds like such a fun event. Glad you had a great time. Happy almost Birthday!
ReplyDeleteIt was so fun to meet you this weekend! I'm so glad you had a good time! Your photo of dinner is making me hungry - I think I need to make another trip to Avilas! :)
ReplyDeleteThanks for coming - I hope you can make it next year!
It was so great to see you again! I'm very happy that you joined us. xoxo
ReplyDeleteHi Emmy,
ReplyDeleteGreat write-up! It was great meeting you, shopping together and dining together as well. I look forward to getting to know you better through your blog. And thanks for checking mine out (Altered Artworks) and following along.
It was a great day. I am kind of bummed I did not really get to chat with you at all...sad face! BUT I am glad you had a great time and that is a great birthday present.
ReplyDeleteSounds like soooo much fun! I wish we had things like that out here in the middle of nowhere :)
ReplyDeleteAwesome recap! You've captured the spirit and fun of the day! Congrats on the awesome win! It's a great place...in fact I'm heading there tomorrow for my birthday treat to myself! :)
ReplyDeleteSo fun! I am jealous, and glad you had so much fun. One day I will go to one.
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