Category Archives: About me

Last day in SLC

February 7, 2014

Once the conference was over there were still quite a few people I wanted to chat with and say bye to. Luckily there was an informal conversation room set up where I got to do just that. I met a few new people and said bye to some friends I made during the conference such as Bobby.

After I had said my goodbyes I had to find my way to the Sundance Film Festival ticket booth to pick up my movie ticket for later that afternoon. I was excited to have enough time before I flew out to see a movie so that I could say I’ve been to Sundance. How fun! I chose Infinitey Polar Bear directed by Maya Forbes. The movie itself was emotional but I think after all the information and connections I made at ALT I was especially sensitive and basically cried throughout the entire movie-even during the Q&A after the movie with Maya and her husband. Needless to say I really enjoyed it.

After the movie I had enough time to grab my bags, head to the airport, get a little snack and a beer, and chat with Moorea Seal at the gate before heading back to Seattle. It was the perfect ending to a wonderful trip.

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3rd shop anniversary

January 31, 2014

It’s kind of crazy that I have been running my shop for 3 years now! I want to thank you from the bottom of my heart for joining me on this journey. It’s been so fun to meet you and learn more about your story. I don’t typically pass up opportunities to talk about myself but more than that I love to hear people’s stories. I love to hear where you are from and watch the look on your face as you talk about your home towns or places you have lived or a special vacation. I love reading about through an etsy conversation or email about a significant life event happened in your life that you want to remember. I find that a conversation about where we are from or have lived is so easy and entertaining among strangers or even friends. It’s one of the reasons I love what I do so much!

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I’ve got a few things planned with friends but I think tomorrow I’m going to take the day and just have fun! I’m going to paint my nails and do my hair and who knows what else.

Here’s how I celebrated year 1 and year 2. I’ll be back after the weekend to share what I do this year.

P.S. If you entered the giveaway I will be choosing the winners today! Stay tuned!

Days at alt summit

January 30, 2014

My days at ALT were filled to the brim! On the first day I was up around 7:40 so not too early but the second morning there was a PNW blogger meetup at 8 am! Ah! The first morning started with Garance Dore as our keynote and the second morning we eased into things with roundtables. Between all of the classes I would visit with the sponsors and have laughs with all of my new ALT friends. There were just so many great things going on it was hard to split my time wisely. I think overall I made some pretty good choices though.

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^styling boards with Minted-this was fun I just wish all the prints belonged to me.IMG_3531
^I ran into a gal who was carrying about a Rouge and Whimsey original!IMG_3532
^Hanging around with the goodly blog ladies and we ran into Caitlin of Lady Hue.IMG_3556
^I met Megan and we had some great conversations-also she’s wearing the Utah pin I handed out with my business cards. DSC_0952
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^Chatting with Cricut-their new cutting machine is kind of awesome! DSC_0973^a pair of glasses cut out by the new machine and I’m being silly.alt friends alt jacqeline
New friends! Mandy and Jacqueline.