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...]
Business Bestie
My Business Bestie is Kim from The Tomkat Studio. I started following Kim on Instagram and adored everything she produced. She is a talent that I admire and she has paved the path for many who aspire to be like her. I emailed Kim years ago asking if she speaks at conferences... I needed to meet her and know more about her story. She emailed me back and she just so happened to be speaking at a conference that Fall in Tennessee. I knew, I had to go- and I DID! From the day we met until today, Kim and I have remained friends. She is everything you see on Instagram and MORE! She is kind, loving and a bit shy. I'm sure I scare her with … [Read more...]
Savvy Experience Day 2
Day 2 of The Savvy Experience, we entered into this beautifully decorated conference room! Gathered Home provided all the gorgeous plants, pillows and pouf for the stage. The tables were lined with linens and gift boxes were filled with treasures. TomKat Studio gifted each guest with this "Dream Big" tote. The Market Place was a opened Market that housed tons of gifts from alot of creatives that are part of The Savvy Business Owners group. We were able to shop the Market place and take 3 of our favorites. Johnston Style sponsored THESE! I sat back, relaxed absorbing all the information the speakers provided! Amazing memories... … [Read more...]
Prom Decorations
Bar Cart similar HERE | Straws | Honeycomb Balls | Console Table similar HERE Alphabet Balloons | Trellis Glass Jars Hobnail Jar | Scalloped Cake Plate | Cake Plate | Apothecary Jars I thought I'd share some of our PROM decoration ideas... I love my Bar Cart and thought it would be fun to decorate it up with kid friendly beverages. I thought it would be cute to set up the cups and straws for a quick grab. My sweet friend Lisa over at FANCT THAT party store sells these adorable lettered balloons I choose "PROM". We met for breakfast the other day and I picked up a few things from her store. I also grabbed these Honeycomb … [Read more...]
Bridgewater Candle Giveaway
Bridgewater Candles Scented Sachet Chandon | Lindt Chocolates Votives Heart Balloons | Garland | Napkins {coming to my shop soon!} Let's Celebrate... Start your New Year off right by learning about Company's that give back. At Bridgewater Candle Company they do just that! Light a candle • Feed a child. Each time you buy from Bridgewater Candle Company they make a donation to Rice Bowls, which is a company that feeds Orphan's Overseas... I am super excited to announce that Bridgewater Candle Company and I have partnered in this amazing giveaway. We will be giving away a "Let's Celebrate" package … [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...]
Celebrate
Balloons | photo via tomkat studio Cake Plates | photo via tomkat studio I'm so excited to share the PARTY with you! My sweet friend Kim, from TomKat Studio- has been working really hard behind the scenes and "tomorrow" is her BIG reveal! Go to TomKat Studio and sign up for her email to be one of the first to know the news! I can't even stand it, I'm so excited for her, I don't think I'm going to be able to sleep tonight! Heehee, Happy Thursday! … [Read more...]