Have you even come home from summer camp and felt a big giant let-down? Wait- I hated summer camp. I was completely homesick the whole 48 hours I was there. Anyway, that is how I feel now that I am back at the Two Story Cottage. The song verse “back to life ..back to reality” is on repeat in my head and boy does that ring true on this chilly Monday. I am joyful because I am back with my family but a little sad because I miss the fun that is Blissdom.
My trip to Tennessee was a complete whirlwind. I met so many genuinely fantastic people. There were famous bloggers and newbies like myself. I was really apprehensive about going alone but I am so glad I took the risk. Everyone was so warm and accepting!
By a twist of fate Rhoda from Southern Hospitality (wow) ended up staying with me for a couple nights. She was kind enough to include me in all of the goings on with the home bloggers before the conference got started. I tried to act cool as I met my idols (Layla & Kate) who are just as down to earth and friendly as you expect them to be.
I also met TONS of other home bloggers. The Nester and Melissa were in charge of the home tribe- what great mentors! There was an inclusive, fun spirit. I only took a handful of pictures. I felt a little funny busting out my Canon Powershot when everyone else had their big, fancy cameras. Note to self – study photography!
Megan has a list of all these ladies on her site. She is as cute in real life as she is on her blog.
The conference gave me an opportunity to evaluate my blog and decided where I want it to go from here. You may see small changes here and there. I’m still in the stages of figuring out my style and what works for me. Heck, I’m like that when it come to my home too. I’m guessing many of you are the same way so I’m hoping that you’ll continue with me on this journey and we will see where it takes us! (Work in progress, remember?)
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Hey, Erin, what a fun recap. So glad to have met you & thanks again for letting me crash with you. You’re a sweetheart!
I absolutely love your blog, and I have just began getting into my blog recently! I hope ot learn more about blisdom and try to attend next year. From what I hear it’s a must do!!
I look forward to all of your future posts, and thank you for sharing all you do!!
Nice post Erin. Need to make sure I have Skype loaded on Link’s laptop. But, if not, I’m definitely buying a web cam for my desktop!!!
Brittany
http://www.prettyhandygirl.com
Sounds like a wonderful time Erin! I think you have a very nice style regarding your home decor. You need to give yourself more credit!
So glad you had a good time! I’m going to bust out and go next year– reading everyone’s recaps has me with a case of the “I wish I haddas”.
Grrr, I was all over the “homesick for my home away from home” feeling until I read this. Dang it! Loved meeting and hanging out. I do have Skype all ready set up so I’m ready baby! Now, we just have to figure out some collaborative projects!
Aww I love your re-cap! I know how you feel about trying to play it cool when actually you want to jump up and down that you are meeting some of the most amazing women!
I am so happy to have met you & I hope that we can ‘get together’ online and OWN our blogs
<3 you! xoxo
-Kristi
@ Creative Kristi