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The Power Of Blogging

I can't believe it... I was asked to speak! Wait, What, You want ME? Out of the blue I received an email asking me to be a speaker at The Together Experience. A conference for creative women business entrepreneurs held in my home town Portland, Oregon. Feeling uncertain of WHAT I would speak about I accepted and couldn't have been more excited. Lucky for me I have friends who could help. My friend Jessica Rasdall help write my speak with me and my other friend Illiah Manger turn it into a PowerPoint presentation. Seriously, without them I wouldn't know what I would have done! Both Jessica and Illiah and I met at a conference last August … [Read more...]

The Nines

  I am so excited to be at The Nines Hotel in Downtown Portland. This is where my conference is being held! A group of us had drinks and appetizers last night and ventured over to the roof top for a few photos. I was a bit chilly to sit outside but in the Summer time I'm pretty sure it's a awesome place to hang. Even though I live in Portland, I haven't ever stayed at The Nines Hotel. For me this was a FUN staycation! The suites are so CHIC... I love my room and wall paper on the walls. I'm so happy to be able to call this home for the next few days while I'm attending this conference. Happy Thursday sweet Friends! The weekend is … [Read more...]

The Together Experience

I am so excited about being a part of such an amazing experience! The Together Experience is getting ready to start and here are a few sneak peeks. We had a welcoming dinner last night and I enjoyed meeting others speakers as well as some of the attendees. Devan from Nimbi Creative hand picked her speakers, she thought out every detail and made this wonderful event possible. She dreamed of a conference with creative women in her hometown of Oregon and brought the dream to a reality. I'm praying she continues to help educate creatives and she chooses to host another conference next year! I would be honored to be asked to speak again... Stay … [Read more...]

Conference Packaging

Tomorrow, I'm heading downtown Portland for The Together Experience Conference. I am over the moon excited to be part of this conference as a Sponsor as well as a Speaker. I will be bringing some of my pencils from my Shop to gift in the gift bags from one of my favorites vendors Betsy White. I also added grab bags of Poplandia Popcorn and gifted cans of Union Wine. I got a dress similar to the dress above in the same color for when I speak. Pink is one of my brand colors... I also packed a few of these favorites.  SHOP THIS LOOK! … [Read more...]

Friday Favorites

  Happy Friday Friends! I'm so excited to share with you some of my NEWEST finds... These are my Friday Favorites. I love this check dress, it's perfect for Spring. How cute would it be with these adorable sandals and fedora! I also am loving my new earrings in my favorite Spring color... BLUSH! I am always on the look out for notebooks and I am obsessed with this black one with the positive vibe "you are enough" from my friend Brooke's shop Belong Magazine. Hope y'all have a wonderful weekend...  SHOP THIS LOOK! … [Read more...]

Praying For London

My friend Heather Crabtree just found out her 9 year old sweet baby girl London has be diagnosed with a rare form of pediatric cancer. I am feeling every emotion and I can't even imagine how my friend and her family are feeling! London is the most kind, lovable girl and she has the biggest heart. While she just started her treatment, she has been comforting other children, families and even her own nurses. London is fearless and has such a huge heart for life! I don't know all the details about her treatment and recovery but have been hearing pieces through her Facebook page "London's Love Bug"  as well as My Mastermind Group... I encourage … [Read more...]

Recap On Alt

In the dead of the Winter, I was so excited to see sunshine in Palm Springs! The Saguaro Hotel was the resort hosting Alt Summit this year... The Saguaro is so much FUN and so colorful. Perfect back drop for any blogger. I met up with so many blogger friends and eat probably too much guacamole. Corinne Stokoe from Mint Arrow was one of the key note speakers. I adore her website and follow her on Instagram. She is known for providing her followers with awesome discounts and real deals at her favorite stores. She is a everyday  Mama with a passion for sharing and she is a big believer in giving back. Another key note speaker was Jihan Zencirli … [Read more...]

Valentines Gifts For Her

  I can't stop thinking about soft PINK! I think it makes for a perfect combination for my Valentines collage. Any of these adorable pieces would be awesome to GIVE or GET as a valentines gift. Who says you have to have a Valentine to get a present! Not I... Some of these items are just too cute because they have a heart on them, others are just too cute! Have fun shopping and remember, you have to love yourself first before you can really love another! Happy "almost" Valentine's Day! 1. Mother of Pearl Watch 2. Lips & Lashes Graphic Tee 3. Lips Tote 4. Eyelet Ruffled Dress 5. Tory Burch Sandals 6. Heart Dish 7. 'Perry' … [Read more...]

Conference Friends

One thing about being a conference troll is I am able to meet up with so many amazing women entrepreneurs. Every conference I've been at, I've opened my heart and mind to learning. But, for me it's much more than that! I come to realize I LOVE the personal connection and when I get to meet up with friends it is definitely the cherry on the top! I've added below another list of amazing people whom you should follow and I'm proud to call my friends... Amber Housley: Inspired Retreat Kim Stoegbauer: The TomKat Studio Cathy Olson: Love Inspired Annette Stepanian: Legal BFF Heather Crabtree: The Savvy Community Jessica Bishop: … [Read more...]

The Welcoming District

Sometimes life is really hard! When you want to be at two places at the same exact time. Today is that day- my sweet friend over at The Welcoming District had her re-launch party today at Black Wall Hitch Alexandria in Virginia. I am honored to say Johnston Style collaborated with her on this amazing event! Alicia and I met at The Inspired Retreat a couple years ago and we both came back to Inspired last Fall. We did a lot of connecting and business chat, but it seemed to be exactly what we needed. Alicia is one of those amazingly talented people whom everything she touches turns to GOLD! She has an impeccable eye and can style like no other. … [Read more...]