Power of a Little Bling - Southern Bloggers Conference 2012

Power in a little bling???

You bet there is!

And I'm thinking

little girls learn that at a very 

early age.

The sparkle, alone, can turn the ordinary...

...into a state of fabulous'ness!

Or for the already fabulous,

it can boost confidence... 

..to be extraordinary!

Like, Karianne, from Thistlewood Farms,

and the other ladies who spoke this past weekend at 

the first Southern Bloggers Conference!

With the joy and positive energy this lady exuded,
I'm thinking I may need a pair of those awesome earrings! "smiles"

Go {HERE} to read about "her story!"

Karianne - Thistlewood Farms

This was my first blogging conference,

and can I just say...WOW!

Barb, from The Everyday Home -- Chair of the SBC

First thing,

and something one of the very talented speakers pointed out,

it was so refreshing to be in a room with ladies (& a few guys)

that GOT YOU!

Sweet, sweet "1st Lady of Blogging,"  - Rhoda from Southern Hospitality

I recently went to lunch with an otherwise open and creative friend,

who ...when I took out my camera and started taking photos of 

the most amazing presentation of chicken salad,

{right after I asked "grace" for my meal, course},

had the strangest look on her face.

When I replied,

"it's for my blog,"

I got the even more confounded look, 

the one that makes you wonder if you've sprouted two heads! 

I get this a lot ...how about you???

Can I just say how wonderful it was,

to be with those that "got you --- got the blogging thing!"

Rhoda - Southern Hospitality Blog

Barb Garrett (Everyday Home), Chair, Amy Buchanan (Atta Girl),

 Shirley Stankus (Hospitality Designs), Suzy Handgraaf (Worthing Court),

Kristen Dobson (Sophias Decor), Brittany (Pretty Handy Girl),

and Cindy Miller ( Living on the Bliss)...

You ladies did a stand-up, A+ job planning the conference!
Many accolades to you all!

Annie Omar - Maison Blanche Paints - www.maisonblanchepaints.com

Every one of speakers were wonderful!

Very informative and inspirational,

whether they were speaking on their personal blogging journey,

giving tips on improving, growing, and making money with your blog,

or presenting amazing painting techniques!

(I unfortunately didn't get a picture of all the speakers)

Paint Demonstration from Maison Blanche Paint

The SWAG bags given to each attendee were awesome,

so thankful for all the sponsors that donated so graciously.

And as for me, I won a door prize!!!

One that couldn't have suited me better,

...a sampler pack from Maison Blanche Paint!

Kristen -- Sophia's Decor

Amy -- Atta Girl

Heather -- At The Picket Fence

Brittany -- Pretty Handy Girl

  

So looking forward to next year!

...but for now, 

I've returned home with valuable checklists...

...and a notebook overflowing with tips to improve my blog,

maybe even support my habit on some level,

great techniques and products

for painting furniture,

and, with aspirations to fix a broken toilet handle.

...by myself,

...cause I'm 95% sure I can! "smiles"

and most importantly,

many new friends!