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Events: Welcome to Atlanta * Southern Blog Society Brunch

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This past weekend I hit the road and headed south to Atlanta to attend the Southern Blog Society Brunch. The SBS is the brainchild of Cathy {Poor Little It Girl} and Jessica {My Style Vita} and has been a great way to connect with other Southern bloggers writing about topics ranging from food to fashion to lifestyle and everything in between. I’ve loved getting to “know” a lot of the bloggers in and around this area and last weekend’s brunch was the perfect chance to really meet some of the gals I’ve been connecting with online. I roomed with my pal Kaitlin {Secretive Style} (and stayed at the swanky W Hotel in Buckhead) and even though we’d never met in person before it was like we were old friends.

The brunch on Sunday was the deal. Seriously, it had all the makings a great time – good people, delicious food, a giant Bloody Mary & champagne bar and a goodie bag that made it feel like Christmas morning. Cathy and Jessica outdid themselves and I left Atlanta feeling energized and excited about connecting with this inspiring group of gals.

Then I hit the road for 6 hours and got home feeling tired…. No but really, this was such a great experience and if you’re a blogger in the South, I definitely recommend joining the group. The site is full of resources and you’re bound to discover some new blogs to add to your daily reads.

I’m looking forward to doing some collaborations with these ladies in the next couple weeks, so be on the lookout for some of those. Here’s a little recap of the morning.

Our Lovely Hosts Jessica {My Style Vita} and Cathy {Poor Little It Girl} | The Epic Bag of Swag
Tennessee and Kentucky Gals – Shelby {Glitter & Gingham}, Katie {Pearls & Twirls}, Me and Jessica {Here & Now} | The fab Mandy {Waiting on Martha}
p.s. – head over to her shop, which is full of must-haves, and use code SBSBRUNCH to save 15%
The Whole Crew: Serena {The Serena Saga} |Kaitlin {Secretive Style} | Shelby {Glitter & Gingham} |Katie, {Pearls & Twirls}|  Mandy {Waiting on Martha} / Jessica {My Style Vita} / Teodora {The Fashion Lush} / Yours Truly / Julie {Julie Leah} / Trina {Baby Shopaholic} / Jessica {Here & Now} / Ashlyn {Let it be Beautiful}/ Cathy {Poor Little It Girl} / Cath {Asian Cajuns}

Cheers!
Paper Prettiness | Trina {Baby Shopaholic} (please check out her site and her beyond adorable little girl), Serena {The Serena Saga}  and Cath {Asian Cajuns} who all, coincidentally, got the best flower crowns.
Outfit Pics by Rebekah Carson Photography; Love these two gals – Ashlyn {Let it be Beautiful} and Mandy {Waiting on Martha}; My adorable roommate Kaitlin {Secretive Style}  (can’t wait to visit her in New Orleans).
Checking out goodies | Taking advantage of the best part of brunch

All photos courtesy of Rebekah Carson Photography

 

Event + Yay! It’s a Giveaway: Social Club Dinner Louisville * July 26th

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If you’re like me, when you hear Masquerade  you immediately flash to your favorite {Gossip Girl/Pretty Little Liars/Revenge} episode. Well your masquerade party dreams can be freed from their small screen confines when Social Dinner Club comes to town on July 26th.

But just like on Pretty Little Liars (Sorry, I can’t help throwing in a PLL reference. Season Four starts in a week!) there’s a touch of mystery to this party. Here’s how it works, according to their website:

You and your friends will gather at a secret location,
dressed to match the theme of the evening.
Bring your own prepared meal
lavishly decorate your table and surrounding areas
and dance the night away under the stars to live music.

Social Club Dinners have a limited number of invitations. To attend a dinner in your city, request an invite and secure your spot on the guest list. Those on the guest list will receive an invitation to Social Club Dinner via email, with complete instructions on how to register for the event. Ticket sales will then open to the public after all of the invites have gone out.

All Social Club Dinners are pop-up dinner parties that are unique in their own way. Each event has a different theme and an astounding venue. The location of the event is kept secret until a few hours before the event. As an invited guest you will bring table adornments and your own meals to contribute to the design of the night.

We encourage you to dress up according to the evening’s theme and set the tone of the night with the decorations you choose and the meals shared amongst friends. This fabulous night ends in laughter, merriment, and dancing. Social Club Dinners are meant to be enjoyed by all! Show up with friends and enjoy the evening’s events over dinner and under the stars.

Request an invite to Social Club Dinner in your city here.

Image: ABC Family

Pretty cool right?

The biggest part to remember is that you have to bring your own meals. So get together with a crew and plan a little pot luck. Jill from Social Club Dinner told me that in the past some people have worked with chefs or caterers to go big on their dinner.

The theme is technically optional but c’mon what fun is that. So follow the dress suggestions and go a little more formal and add a mask. If you’re interested in attending, make sure you head over to their site and request an invite.

And the best part of this post, is that we’re giving away two tickets to the dinner.

Here’s all the details:

    • The Goods: Tickets for two (2) to the Louisville Social Club Dinner on Friday July 26, 2013
    • To Enter:
      To make things easier for everyone, I’m using RaffleCopter for this giveaway. You have 3 ways to enter!

      • REQUIRED: Comment below and answer this, “What’s your favorite party theme?”
      • BONUS ENTRIES: Use RaffleCopter to do as many or as few of these as you want. The more you do, the most entries you’ll get! 
    • Giveaway Closes: Wednesday June 12, 2013 at Midnight.
    • Winning: One entry per email address is permitted. The winner will be selected using Rafflecopter.com and announced on Thursday June 13, 2013 as an update to this post.
    • How to Redeem: I’ll drop you a line with deets on how to get your goodies.
    • Details: There will be one winner. Open to US Residents Only.

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Events: Dixie Design Collective Summer Workshop Series

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It’s no secret that I have a serious amount of affection for my pal and post photographer Whitney Neal. As of this morning, she’s now taken pics for the blog, my family and now my office. If I had a pet, she’d probably have already taken pet portraits. She’s awesome.

What’s even more awesome is that this summer she, along with her collaborators at the Dixie Design Collective, are kicking off a new seasonal workshop series where you’ll be able to learn from the pros.

The three-part series includes a lesson in the care, keeping and arranging of flowers from Jaclyn Journey; an instructional sewing class from Bekah Stewart ; and for the final workshop Whitney will bring it home with a hands-on lesson on the basics of film photographer as well as some tips on taking pictures with a variety of cameras (great if you’re interested in learning how to work your fab but complicated DSLR camera).

I’ve included the details on the full-series as well as the per class information below. Can’t make it to any of these classes but still interested? No worries, the group (along with Dixie Design Collective Member Natalie Officer) will be offering these seasonally with plans in the works for fall and winter sessions.

Ready to sign up? Head over here now because space is limited!

All the details…

COMPLETE WORKSHOP SERIES – $300

For those interested in all three lessons offered during the Summer Workshop Series, a complete pass is available at a discounted rate.
Seating for each lesson is limited. Tickets can be purchased here.

For questions, contact info@dixiedesigncollective.com

LESSON ONE – The Art of Floral Design $95
Sunday June 16th from 2:00 – 4:30 p.m.

For those interested in the art of floral design, Jaclyn Journey is offering a beginner’s lesson on the care and keeping of flowers, and the basics of composing an arrangement on June 16th, from 2:00-4:30PM. Flowers, vases, and scissors will be provided.

Seating is limited to 15. Tickets can be purchased here.

For more information, contact Jaclyn Journey at jaclyn@jaclynjourney.com

LESSON TWO – The Basics of Sewing $90
Sunday July 14th from 2:00 – 5:00 p.m.

For those interested in learning basic sewing, Bekah Stewart is offering a beginner’s guide to constructing a simple tote bag using a sowing machine on July 14th from 2:00-5:00PM. Fabric, thread, scissors, and a sewing machine will be provided.

Seating is limited to 10. Tickets can be purchased here.

For more information contact info@dixiedesigncollective.com

LESSON THREE – Film Photography $175
Sunday August 11th from 2:00 – 5:00 p.m.

For those interested in film photography, Whitney Neal is offering a hands-on lesson covering the basics of film, and the camera on August 11th from 2:00-5:00. Attendees will learn techniques on how to best capture authentic still lives and portraits using natural light. Film, development, and a take-home guide will be provided.

Seating is limited to 15. Tickets can be purchased here.

For more information, including how to rent a film camera, contact Whitney Neal at whitney@whitneynealphoto.com

Images: Whitney Neal and Molly Roberson.

 

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