Monday, October 22, 2012

Fun In the California Sun

Okay- so that title may have been a complete lie as Saturday was overcast and rainy at times-- but it didn't dampen the fun of the #SoCalSocial I attended this weekend.   This is the brain child of Viv of the V Spot and Bev of Flamingo Toes.


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 left is Maryann of Domestically Speaking

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.
Love this dresser!
We also were smart and took a few brakes from all the walking and enjoyed the view.

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.
My swag and goodies (took this picture later that night)
Dinner was  at Avila's El Ranchito; we had yummy food with great service- I was impressed how well they took care of the 50+ women who when all talking are pretty dang loud.

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)
Me and Viv of the V-Spot-2nd time meeting this beautiful lady
I was very happy I attended and for the new connections and friends I was able to make.

Have you attended any kind of blogging event?

27 comments:

  1. 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!

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  2. How fun!! It sounds like it was a great event.

    Super cute pic of you and Mark! And what a great birthday present to yourself!

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  3. Looks like you had a fabulous time!

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  4. Looks like lots of fun. And your outfit is so cute! LOVE it! And of course, Happy Birthday this week!!!

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  5. nope but sounds like fun i would love to do this kind of thing

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  6. Very cool!!! Looks like fun! I've never done anything like this, and probably wouldn't unless it were really close by!

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  7. I seriously need to get to a blogging conference.

    Glad you had a blast.

    Love that dresser, too!!

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  8. Looks like a ton of fun!!! Happy (early) birthday!!!

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  9. It 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 :)
    http://www.aspectacledowl.com/

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  10. That looks like it was so much fun!

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  11. Totally jealous abt the day spa...And love your shirt!

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  12. Looks 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!

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  13. Looks 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.

    Happy Early Birthday!!! What are you now, 26 or 27? ;-)

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  14. Yay!!!! For you on your fist conference! Looks like you had a wonderful time and LOL at the title.

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  15. I 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?

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  16. Hi 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!

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  17. Sounds like such a fun event. Glad you had a great time. Happy almost Birthday!

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  18. It 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! :)
    Thanks for coming - I hope you can make it next year!

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  19. It was so great to see you again! I'm very happy that you joined us. xoxo

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  20. Hi Emmy,
    Great 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.

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  21. 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.

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  22. Sounds like soooo much fun! I wish we had things like that out here in the middle of nowhere :)

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  23. Awesome 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! :)

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  24. So fun! I am jealous, and glad you had so much fun. One day I will go to one.

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