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Portland Bloggers Meet Up

November 8, 2011 4 Comments Uncategorized

Blogging is a sort of community.

As you read people’s blogs you get a sense of knowing them. As you comment on their blog you reach out and start a dialogue that can lead to a form of friendship. It is a new sort of friendship… but, it usually stays on the web. I’ve always been intrigued by people who have created real-life friendships with their blogging friends. And, as I am sort of awkward and shy (yes, a shy girl who throws parties) I’ve never really ventured out into the real-world with my blogging friends.

(Honestly, I sort of felt like someone might think I was a stalker if I asked!)

But, this weekend I had the opportunity to meet some of the people whom I’ve been following and commenting with in the blogosphere. I also got to discover some pretty amazing ladies who have fun blogs that I now get to explore.

This last weekend I attended a Portland Blogger’s Meet-Up

(there has got to be a better name for this)

and, since there were about 20+ bloggers, there were a LOT of cameras getting shots of our meeting.

Craft supplies and nail polish so everyone could work on projects if they wanted

Those pictured above (that I know… if you are pictured please let me know and I’ll link you!)

Lauren from The Little Things We Do, Nicole from Running in Heels, Sara from Glitter and Grace

A group of ladies crafting at one of the craft stations. How cute is Lauren pregnant!?

Those pictured above (that I know… if you are pictured please let me know and I’ll link you!)

Danika from Good Heart, Nicole from Nicole Marie Who!? with Ilana?, Alisa of Berezki Concrete Jewelry

Everyone talked so much that very little crafting got done… it was wonderful to see everyone getting along so well and so easily.

From Left: Denise from All Things New, Danica from Good Heart, Domnika from Domnika’s Nest and Olga from Vintage Pretty

Aren’t these ladies ADORABLE?
Everyone dressed so cute for the event that I had to get some photos of their great outfits.

And, then I had to get photos with them!

I had a really great time because this is one of my favorite type of parties. Sometimes a nice relaxed party is just what the doctor ordered. But, of course with a few well-crafted details!

Are you a blogger? What do you think of meeting other bloggers?

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Friday Finds: New Blogs and Pinteresting Thoughts

November 4, 2011 2 Comments Uncategorized

Happy Friday! It is almost time for another weekend. As I am now starting back to work a couple nights a week and weekends the whole Friday thing doesn’t have quite the same ring to it. Although, maybe now it will be “Whoohoo! It is Friday…time to make some MONEY!” But, probably not.

Relax… it is the weekend!

I really try to have a few new finds for you to peruse throughout the weekend. Mainly because I love blogs that do this and find so many cool things from my favorite blogs link posts. But, also because throughout the week I read hundreds of blog posts and/or articles and I typically come across something I think is SO cool I just have to share it. Well, here are some of those things!

Screen Shot of IgoYOUgo

This week the blog owner of IgoYOUgo left a comment on one of my posts and I am so glad she did! I discover SO many new blogs this way…don’t you? Anyways, IgoYougo is a lifestyle blog that posts fun items throughout the week that include party stuff, pop-culture, exercise tips, recipes and more. I love the big bold colors and clean layout of the site.

But, more than that, I love the IDEA behind the name.

screen shot of IgoYougo’s about page- check the page out to read more!

I love inspiration boards and I especially love the ones by Creature Comforts that really bring together color. The blues and browns of THIS BOARD make me super excited about a Fall birthday dinner party I’m throwing soon.
I love Pinterest. (If you haven’t been able to tell already!) So, House of Hepworth’s conversation about Pinterest was very interesting to me. Pinterest makes it super easy to link things back to their original source… but, there are some problems with that at times and some people aren’t linking things back correctly. I think some people don’t know how and I think repinning things can cause some problems. Of course some of my work has been featured on other websites (whether with my permission or not) and then is pinned without linking things back directly to me. I haven’t cared so much now (this is just a hobby at the moment)… but, if I was trying to make a livelihood off of this I might feel different. How do you feel about Pinterest and what ways do you think people could be better informed about linking correctly?

Photo Source: A Thousand Words: Daniel’s Duvet Cover

Oh my goodness… while reading one of my favorite blogs, I Heart Organizing, I came across a fabulous guest post about keeping your child’s artwork. Jen from A Thousand Words has done the MOST AMAZING things with the artwork of her two boys. You’ll just have to check out the post and her site to learn more about this… but, a big hint: the duvet cover above was A) hand made and B) is covered in her son’s sketches and C) has a tutorial!!!
I loved the Pretty Parties Series over at C.R.A.F.T—So much inspiration! Check out their Grand Finale where they list all the goodies including tutorials and freebies!

Oh Happy Day’s post on Project Wedding for Glass Jar Typography—A certain fall birthday party may need these!
Fall Party Planning Tips on a Budget on Celebrations—Loved the hanging tables!
Make a Gift Wrap Station—Two Shades of Pink
Starry String Lights featured on IgoYOUgo from Restoration Hardware—I NEED THESE!

I hope you all have a wonderful Friday and weekend.

Let me know if you liked any of these finds!

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Happy Birthday Seester

November 4, 2011 2 Comments Uncategorized

Today is my seester’s birthday.

She is awesome.

This pretty little lady is a teacher and photographer.

She is super talented and such a hard worker.

And, look at her… she is just so darn cute!

My sister is 11 months younger than me. We grew up sharing a room and nearly everything else. We spent many days fighting and many nights giggling. Living across the country from her has been one of the most difficult parts of me moving away. I’m so very thankful for the internet, phones, and halfway affordable airfare so that I still get to see her!

Posing like silly at her wedding.

Posing with our grandma

Happy Birthday Heather!

Wish I was there to help you celebrate!