I was so thrilled to have the opportunity to attend Haven this year! It was my first blog conference and I had a blast!
Let me first start by saying that I was so nervous about going. I was nervous I wouldn't make any real-life bloggy friends but I am thrilled to report that all of these amazing bloggers, are just as amazing in person as they are online! I met so many amazing people and had a great time getting to know them!
The classes were awesome and inspiring!
And I loved getting to know some of the brand reps as well...and be a little silly with them! And win an amazing prize from the +The Home Depot!
And seriously, check out this food! It was so yummy!
I was able to do a little hands-on DIY in the Shanty 2 Chic class. This Ryobi AirStrike Nail gun is AMAZING!
And I can't even begin to tell you the AMAZING swag I came home with! Let's just say it was a good thing we drove down there so I could get it all home!
I am so grateful for the amazing Haven Maven Team who put this blog conference together. It was a wonderful event!
And I am so happy and thankful to Expressions Vinyl who was kind enough to partially sponsor my trip to Haven 2013 this year!! Big huge THANK YOU to Expressions Vinyl!!
To all those I met at Haven, thanks for making my weekend an amazing one!! See you soon 🙂
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Kimberly Glinski
I love your recap! I so wish I were there. I'm planning on next year already and hope to meet you!<br />
Ashley Phipps
Kimberly,<br /><br />Thank you so much! And definitely plan to go! It was wonderful!<br /><br />Ashley
Jessica W
Hi Ashley, Sorry we didn't get to meet, but I look forward to being in touch. Glad you had so much fun at Haven!
Ashley Phipps
Oh I am so sorry we didn't get a chance to meet either! But I look forward to getting to know you!
Abbey Ofs
Ashley! Great recap. Was so nice meeting you. And again, sorry about my whole awkward mistaken identity dye hair comment. Sigh. 🙂 Hope to connect again soon!
Ashley Phipps
Abbey!<br /><br />Hahahaha! I am still laughing about that! It was HONESTLY not a problem at ALL! <br /><br />I will definitely be in touch soon. It was amazing to meet you!! I am so happy we had the chance to connect!<br /><br />Have a lovely day!<br />Ashley
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I'm so glad you had such a great experience Ashley! I so wish I had been there, but while I was packing I got the dreaded "your child has been hurt" call and my Haven plans had to be abandoned! But I've enjoyed the peeks I've gotten from other bloggers and it looks like it was fabulous!
Ashley Phipps
Kerry!<br /><br />OH NO! I am so sorry!! I hope your child is better now!!!<br /><br />Ashley
Capturing Joy
Heeyyyyyy! I'm so so glad we got to meet and chat....seriously bummed it wasn't longer. Lets keep in touch and do something bloggy fun together, ok?
Ashley Phipps
Hi Kristen!! <br /><br />I am so glad we had the chance to meet and chat too!! You are just such a sweet and amazing person! So glad I had the chance to get to know you in real life!<br /><br />I love the idea of doing something bloggy fun together :)<br /><br />Definitely keep in touch!<br />Ashley
Jena {Involving Color and Home}
Ashley, I'm so glad I had the chance to meet you! You were one of the first people at the opening party who I talked to...I was so nervous and wandering aimlessly, and you and Debbie made me feel so much better about the whole thing :). I can't wait for Haven 2014!
Ashley Phipps
Oh Jena I just loved meeting you too!!!! Keep in touch!!
Hyon Cho
Hey Ashley! So happy you were able to attend the Haven Conference! Homes.com & ForRent.com enjoyed sponsoring the event and hope to connect with you even more! Be sure to take a look at the photos from the event on Facebook, tag yourself & share with family/friends! https://www.facebook.com/media/set/?set=a.10151682489139086.1073741827.280285049085&type=3 🙂