We got back from High Point around 1 AM last night & I'm swamped, so as soon as I can get a spare minute (or 30) I'll fill you in on all the details about our trip. All that I can really say right now is that I finally got to meet some of my favorite blog friends and it was just amazing. We bonded. It's incredible how we create these relationships online and then meet and just connect. Below is a photo of a group of us out to dinner one night at the Proximity Hotel. (I am
still thinking about my food there. Really. )
Photo {me, Traci Zeller of
Traci Zeller Designs, Angela Williams of
Giannetti Home, Benji Gaines & Liz Morten of
Dovecote Decor, Bobby McAlpine (yes- I blubbered... I have never been so affected by a design book. Dave's read his book too and was so excited to meet him.) Brooke Giannetti of
Velvet & Linen, Maria Killam of Colour Me Happy and Dave (my husband ;) ... Steve Giannetti took this picture and Dave & I are also totally in awe of him. I promise to write more- I met & saw so many amazing bloggers, designers & good friends, and we're all exchanging pictures, so as soon as I can, I'll post.
I missed my little guys so much so I'm off to hang with them!!
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ps- And I have to mention that Traci brought a beautiful red tricycle that her twins don't use and gave it to me for Christian!! After reading my post about our plastic one, she contacted me. Does it get any sweeter?? I'm still in awe & so grateful. Thank you Traci!!!!! xoxoox
As a decorator & a textile designer, this is my place to muse... perfection doesn't interest me; Reality and charm do. Fresh floppy flowers from the garden over long-stemmed roses any day, I love it when things are slightly off and tell a story. 
23 comments:
Glad you had such a fabulous time, and the gift of the tricycle was incredibly thoughtful! Janell
Now that is a great photo. Your Husband must have had such an interesting time and getting to meet all of your blogging friends. You look lovely in the photo.
yvonne
Sounds like you had a great time! Traci is such a sweetheart for bringing that tricycle to you!
I am not missing Market in the Spring, hopefully I will see you then!
Jade
I am so glad we got to spend some time together, Lauren. Your are beautiful inside and out!
Steve and I will definitely be visiting you soon.
Hugs to Dave and your two little men.
xo
Brooke
* I can almost "HEAR" the fun, laughter & excitement thru your words here, Lauren, & it's so NICE to "read"!!! All of you look so darling!!!
* You bloggers are a "special breed", much APPRECIATED by all of us "non-bloggers", & it's so delightful that when you all get together for "the first real time", you're all like "FAMILY" right from the start!!! (And the men were soooo "brave", considering they were so "outnumbered"!!!)......
"HAPPY DAYS!"~~~
XO,
Linda in AZ *
bellesmom1234@comcast.net
How exciting! it looked like a really nice time and so fun to meet up with bloggers in person!! look forward to more pix!! :))
So much fun! I've always wanted to go to High Point - lucky you, visiting, and meeting such a great group. Those are some amazing bloggers!
-SF
P.S. I'm hosting a Marc Jacobs jewelry give away! I'd love for you to stop by!
http://sfair.blogspot.com/2010/10/marc-jacobs-give-away.html
Incredible fun! Can't wait for you to share more!!
~ Elizabeth
Hello, nice picture. thanks for sharing. We have some collections of indoor furniture made of solid teak wood from Indonesia.
Thank you.
What a great group! Some of my favorite bloggers too. How sweet that Traci brought you a trike for your little one.
xo,
cristin
How awesome to connect with so many creative minds and to step of the parent wheel for a moment to return with a swell new tricycle! I can see all the wheels turning at that table for great designs.
Enjoy your time back with the guys.
You look lovely - Love your sweater.
pve
Glad you had a great time. I got to sit by Traci at the Nate taping. She is a sweet one!
Lauren it was such a pleasure to meet you this weekend! You are so wonderfully fun, kind, and beautiful inside and out! I can't wait till next time!
xo,
Crystal
Hi Lauren,
It was so fun meeting you and Dave! Wish we could have visited longer. Such a crazy trip. Depending how things play out I may be seeing you more often!
Bests,
Angela Williams
Giannetti Home Design Online
Look at you Lauren you look so glamorous. Sounds like you all had a hectic but great time and can't wait to hear more.
I have almost the exact same sweater in grey with taupe color. You look stunning as usual!
WHY ON EARTH are my eyes closed? Please tell me that someone got another photo of our table!!!!!
Lauren, you are just the best! I had so much fun with you, Maria and our whole crew. Christian is such a handsome little guy, and I can't wait to see him cruising around on his trike. I mean, we are designers, it's all about the aesthetics for us, right? ;-)
xoxo
Traci
Looks like so much fun! Love the fur.
What a power lunch! Brooke, you, Maria!
Luckies!
Naturally, I am the last to post and comment. Thank you so much for the link. I cannot tell you what a thrill it was to be included in one of the best evenings of my life. Your husband is hysterical, and btw, Benji and I are not married!! He is Benji Gaines.
xoxo
Liz
Your trip sounds awesome. I am green with jealousy over your shared dinner with Bobby McApline!
Lauren, I can't believe we were in the same city and did NOT meet up!!!! I could kick myself. Brooke and I were in touch trying to get together but it never worked out. Boo! Maybe next time!?
What a creative group of people.!! Jealous!
xo RH
What a fun group! Can't wait to see more photos from the trip!
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