I’m excited to get back into the swing of things with my Saturday “From My Neck of the Woods” posts. They are are wrap up of the week and what I’ve been up to, loving and extra things I want to share with you.
One of the things that is really special is to meet, in person, people whom I have connected with on the blog, on Instagram, on Facebook, or because of the Podcast. It fills my heart with pure JOY! So many of you have come into my Shop and I think we could have talked and hung out for hours!
There are several bloggers that I work with on hops (where we all share the same theme on the same day together) that I get together with on Zoom calls. We have become good friends, but it’s also for business. We mentor each other, encourage each other and help each other learn more. In the Summer of 2019 I was able to attend the Haven Blogging Conference in Atlanta and connect face to face with so many friends. And in October of 2019 I went to a retreat at the home of KariAnne of Thistlewood Farms.
I knew one friend would be there, Chloe of Celebrate & Decorate. But the other ladies were new to me. And we all became fast friends.
Several of us started to do a zoom group together and a few more ladies joined in. It has been so valuable, personally and professionally!
This weekend I was supposed to join them for a retreat at Mary’s home in Phoenix. Last week, my son’s football team made the playoffs. He is a senior and a captain. We are so proud of the leadership he shows and the dedication he gives to the sport he loves all year long. I didn’t want to miss the game. So I stayed home.
We lost the game last night, but wow, was it a great game!
Because I adore the ladies hanging out in Arizona without me this weekend I thought I’d share their accounts with you. I know you will adore them too. You’ll want to follow them for inspiration for DIYs, Decor, Tablescapes and more. They are also so positive, uplifting and encouraging and you will enjoy “spending time” with them.
Meet my Friends
Mary of Life at Bella Terra
Andrea of Design Morsels
Barbara of Mantel and Table
Chloe of Celebrate and Decorate
Chas of Chas’s Crazy Creations
Enjoy a wonderful Saturday! Follow me on Instagram and Facebook to see what I’m up to throughout the day!
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You are just the sweetest, and we miss you so much! So glad you were able to be there with your son, so very important to have those moments. There will be more get togethers and I can’t wait to see you. Sending hugs to you friend!!!
Kristin thank you! You are so sweet! We totally miss you down here, but the Zoom tour will almost be like having you here! Take care my friend and see you on the internet next week!
Oh, Kristin, how very sweet of you. I feel like we truly connected at KariAnne’s last year, particularly when I couldn’t get an Uber or Lyft in mckinney, Texas!
Without hitching a ride from you back to the “city” I would have been stuck! We may have only met a couple of times, but I do count you among my friends, and this crazy world of blogging has connected us all in such a good way! You were certainly missed this weekend, but I know we will have many more chances to get together! BIG HUGS!!!