Meet Amber Housley, An AMAZING Creative Entrepreneur. Amber is a creative business and sweet life cultivator- her mission is to help passion driven mompreneurs profit from bringing creativity to every aspect of their life, as well as the face behind The Inspired Retreat. One of my very favorite things about Inspired Retreat is the face to face interaction. Majority of mompreneurs decide to take courses online, or don't want to leave the children, or they feel like its too expensive. I'm here to tell you... IT'S WORTH IT! Mom's need a break every once in awhile, it's called RECHARGING. The photo above are some of my sweetest friends … [Read more...]
Conference Friends
One thing about being a conference troll is I am able to meet up with so many amazing women entrepreneurs. Every conference I've been at, I've opened my heart and mind to learning. But, for me it's much more than that! I come to realize I LOVE the personal connection and when I get to meet up with friends it is definitely the cherry on the top! I've added below another list of amazing people whom you should follow and I'm proud to call my friends... Amber Housley: Inspired Retreat Kim Stoegbauer: The TomKat Studio Cathy Olson: Love Inspired Annette Stepanian: Legal BFF Heather Crabtree: The Savvy Community Jessica Bishop: … [Read more...]
Inspired Retreat… You’re Invited
Inspired Retreat is one of my very favorite conferences to attend. A one of a kind business retreat for creative women entrepreneurs. Inspired is nestled in the countryside right outside Nashville, Tenesssee. I am beyond blessed to be able to say I've attended this women business conference for the last 2 years! I'm planning on this year being my 3rd year in a row. This conference alone has given me courage and confidence to make the dreams I'd been dreaming a reality. Inspired hand picks their speakers and are the elite in their industries. This years speaker line up you can find HERE. Inspired is a small group of ladies that gather and have … [Read more...]
Look Back On 2015
Original Post- Cowboy Hat Shop January, We took the kids to Dallas, Texas for the National Championship Football Game. We were there cheering on The University of Oregon Ducks! Sadly, they didn't win but we had a great Family vacation and enjoyed ALL that Dallas had to offer. Original Post- Eva's Bakery The end of January, I went to the ALT Summit Conference in Salt Lake City, Utah. I had a great experience, I stayed at The Grand America- (lucky me) Jason flew in to meet me for a long weekend and took me to The Sundance Film Festival... (bucket list, check) This was my first time in Salt Lake City and I fell in … [Read more...]
Inspired Plum Floral Dinner
My Place Setting Gorgeous TableScape Katie | Katie O' Events Kim | TomKat Studio Inspired Retreats Farewell Dinner was inspired by the color Plum and Flowers everywhere! I have so much love for all the Ladies I met, as well as the ones I knew prior. Memories and Friendships to last a life time! Thanksgiving week, reminds me of all the things I'm thankful for... Thank you, Amber for hand picking each and everyone of us to attend your conference. Thank you, Emily Ley for gifting us your amazing 2016 planner. Blessed Beyond Belief! I'm super excited to be traveling to my Parents for the Holiday. Eeeeek! … [Read more...]
Make + Take Floral Crowns
{Kim} TomKat Studio | {Amber} Inspired Retreat {Jennifer} The Sugar Monkey {Kim} Lucy Jane Totes I had a blast making these adorable Floral Crowns! This would be something super FUN to do as a Family... maybe after Thanksgiving dinner- All you need is floral wire, floral tape, variety of your favorite flowers and greens. Measure your head with the floral wire and attach the wire at the exact spot where the measurement ends... Start by weaving greens around the wire to make a FULL leaved crown, attach your favorite flowers to add character. It's as easy as Pumkin Pie! I hope you are enjoying preparing for your … [Read more...]
Inspired Rustic Fall Dinner
Johnston Style with Lucy Jane Gorgeous Rustic Decorations Lovely Tablescape Menu Johnston Style with my Inspired Friends Let me start off by saying... I'm so sorry I haven't been posting for a couple days... My computer CRASHED! After hours of technical support and cleaning out my whole computer- I'm BACK! I attended this Beautiful Inspired Rustic Fall Dinner hosted by Amber Housley. The food and decorations were so on point for the Fall Rustic Theme. All the attendees were gifted an adorable TomKat Studio Tee- TomKat Studio just launched a monthly subscription of these new amazing T-shirts. … [Read more...]
Lucy Jane
Photo Booth | Inspired Retreat Cabin Photo | Evin Mills Inn Kim Modeling | Lucy Jane Tote Favorite | Arrow Pencil Pouch While I was in Nashville last month, I was blessed to room with this lovely Lady... Kim- Owner and Designer of Lucy Jane Totes. Kim is such an amazing lady, Mama of two adorable twin boys. She is so talented and seriously one of the sweetest people I know. I'm thrilled to call her my "FRIEND!" We stayed up chatting late night, giggling like school girls. There is something fun about being all grown up and having a sleepover, like you're at summer camp. Lucy Jane Totes are such a great … [Read more...]
Inspired Hike
While I was in Tennessee at The Inspired Retreat, a group of us Ladies took an adventure and Hiked down rough terrain, with drop offs like no other! Eeeeek- One small move and you would go tumbling down the cliff. None of us had any idea of where this trail would end and at one point we weren't even sure it would end. I couldn't believe this trail was built into nature the way it was. The trail is part of Evins Mill historical land mark and has been there for many years. Once we got to the bottom, there was the most beautiful water fall! Definitely worth the Hike. We snapped photos and then laughed about our Hike back was ALL up hill... … [Read more...]
Inspired Retreat Welcome Dinner
My Tablescape for the Welcome Dinner Amazing Hand-Lettered Menu by Caitlin Bristow Lovely Tables Styled by Amber Housley Dress | Handbag | Sandals I'm so excited to share with you my very first night at The Inspired Retreat. This evening was a ton of FUN! I wore this Orange Dress to accent the Fall theme that Amber used to decorate the tables. The evening was just beautiful. The location was at this amazing property Evins Mill nestled 45 minutes outside of Nashville. Evins Mill prepared all the food and I think it was some of the best food I've eaten. This is a little sneak peak of what's to come.... Happy Thursday! … [Read more...]