So, as you all know I was doing some top secret, fun stuff last night!! Well here are the juicy deet’s! I know you are all on the EDGE of your chairs waiting to find out! 😉
Last night, I was invited to a bloggers meet and greet hosted by Emily Henderson, of HGTV’s Secrets From A Stylist, (and last years winner of Design Star)!! HOW FUN IS THAT!!! The night did NOT disappoint! Not only did Emily and her crew, pick a great little intimate venue, ( perfect for actually getting to know people) but Emily was an absolute delight! She is A “Salt of the Earth” type of person, one that vibrates at a very high frequency, and makes everyone around her feel comfortable. After talking to her for even a minute, I felt like I knew her forever, she just has that comfortable way about her. Also, she is a hugger…that says a lot about someone..don’t you think 🙂
I had a blast meeting people like Beckie Stravers from the hilarious blog, cubicle57 and Emily Anderson author of Eco Chic Weddings and Eco Chic Home. The night just kept getting better as I met artist, Duane Hosein, and laughed with Tyler Wisler ( of this seasons Design Star) about our kids, and how much we love the crap out of them! I totally left there thinking I was bff’s with all of these people!! ( I’m kookie like that) THEN, right as I was about to leave, I met Lindsay of LC Vintage and company, imagine how excited I got, when I commented on how great her bracelet was ,and she told me there was one in the gift bag!! YAAY!! I also finally got meet Lana Migliore, a friend of Emily Henderson’s, but also, author of the great design blog
“Making A house A home” ahhh I was so happy 🙂 such a great night~~
Here are a few pics from the night~
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| Emily, and Beckie, and I am so sorry I don’t remember the other two 🙁 I suck. they were SUPER nice though, and told us about the movie they are taking to The Toronto Film festival. |
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| Tyler and Duane |
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| Duane, me, Tyler |
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| Meeting Lana |
One of the best parts of the night, other than, of course, meeting Emily, having good wine, talking to great people, and making new friends, oh, and an actual night OUT…was the GIFT BAG!! that’s right, I’m saying what all of you are thinking!! don’t deny it..you are dying to know what was in that gift bag!! So here it is:
This gift bag was PACKED FULL of great goodies!! Here is a list of everything included!!
Soy candle by Naturally me
Lavender Artisan Hand made soap by Century Farmhouse
A cute compact Mirror, awesome hand Cream and A $50 Gift Cert by Verve
The above mentioned SUPER AWESOME handmade bracelet by: LCVintage and Company
Sweet Riot Chocolate Nibs
YUM! Sea Salt Chocolate Oatmeal Cookies for Wine Pairing by: Cookie zen
*Peeled* organic Snacks
Kind Fruit and nut bars
A VIO light Toothbrush
A Leather notebook by Poppin
and finally, A can of Tuscan seasoning that i can NOT wait to use by: Stacey Hawkins(Stacey gave me a great Brussel Sprout and Bacon recipe! YUM!!)
It was a great night!! Thank you to Emily for inviting me to take part 🙂
Happy Friday!!
~Kim
awesome post! it was a great night! xo lana
now that is amazing!! your excitement really shines through. It is almost as if I am right there with you! So happy you had such a wonderful time and made some wonderful connections. I have been wanted to submit a room in our home to Emily . . . hmmm Can I say that I know you? 😉 xo Samantha
Wow! What a great experience Kim!
ps emily henderson is going to do a post on her blog too! stylebyemilyhenderson.com!!
Lana! Thanks! It was a Fun night!
Samantha!! I say GO FOR IT! Submit a room!! How AWESOME would that be!!!
Ahhhh – how cool Kim! What a fun exciting night out.
SHUT! TO! THE! UP!!
I am totally jealous! That looks like an awesome night- thanks for sharing with us!
Kerry at housetalkn.blogspot.com
Kerry, you’re so funny!! Love your blog 😉
I loved reading about your night! What a great time!