I discovered The Nester's blog a couple of months ago and LOVE her. Feel like we are kindred spirits as we both like to rearrange furniture (full rooms of furniture) incessantly. She rearranges, she repaints, she re-uses (likes to shop at thrift stores, etc..), re-purposes, she re-finishes. She has three boys. She does all these things and she has three boys. I am inspired by her. I love her. When she posted on her site that she was hosting a party at her house and 'no-way-I-can't-believe-it, she-lives-just-outside-of-Charlotte?!?!', I knew I had to meet her. I sent her an email telling her how amazing she is and asked her if I could please, please come and bring a friend. She said YES! So I grabbed Trish, my trusty traveling companion, and we sped off to her house. I loved her even more in person than I do online. Her home is amazing. She is amazing. She is generous. She is funny. And she's cute! Check her post about her Blessings Unlimited party here.
She mentioned possibly hosting a future swap meet at her house (everyone brings items from home that you don't want anymore and then you swap with what others have brought) and we (Trish/I) told her how fun it would be to go on a shopping trip with her (to Metrolina Expo or somewhere -- I mean, let's face it, I'd tag along to Harris Teeter just to hang out with her).
As an extra, crazy bonus, as we were saying goodbye, The Nester and the Blessings Unlimited host let us know that we could take ANYTHING off of the table display of their items home with us. I honestly did not believe them and literally asked them 5 or 6 times if the were serious. They were, and I scooped up this super cheery, super cute platter. I still can't believe it. I got to hang out with the Nester and I got a parting gift?! Wowza. Can't wait to use it this spring/summer!
Bonus Blogger #1: Emily of Chatting at the Sky
As we were leaving the party, we started chatting with Emily. Turns out she is The Nester's sister and has her own blog. When she shared that her blog is called "Chatting at the Sky", I was so surprised as I'd read her blog/love her blog. She is super cute, super sweet and super talented. Wish she was my neighbor/wish we went to church together/wish we did anything together. She rocks. She is coming out with two Christian books soon (one geared toward teen girls, one geared toward adult women). They are working on titles for the books now. Can't wait to read them.
Bonus Blogger #2: Bye Bye Pie
Also in our midst was June, the author of the blog Bye Bye Pie. I had not read her blog before - but believe me, she brought out squeals in several women. Felt like I was in the midst of Elvis or the Beatles. Finally checked out her blog today. She is funny. Really, really funny.
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Check out my comment on T-Ball post. (It would have been more appropriate here, but I got ansy!)
Girl, you were so SO hilarious about taking a free item. Ya'll she said she was worried that she was on candid camera!
I'd love to go metrolinaing with you sometime!
How fun brooke! Those blogs are on my list already! FUN!
dude--the nester commented on your blog! it was a fun night. thanks for taking me along. and i haven't figured out what to put in my tray thing-y yet, but i do love it. your tour-du-blog stalking review makes me wonder if i should back post about mamarazzi.
p.s. thanks for the better crop on the photo. ;-)
So great to meet you too!! What fun it was to chat with you there at the end. Thanks for being interested in my book writing :)
What fun! Wish I lived closer so I could have fun with you!
heehee. you're too funny. love love that you did this. and love trish for going with. checked out her blog. love the chalkboard wall and the white plate one too frankly. how dare you intro me to new blogs. i can't fit them in. i gotta stop.
I just stopped eating my fried peanut butter and banana sandwich to check out your blog. (I was aghast about the "take anything from the table" thing too!)
XO,
June/Elvis
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