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Monday, April 11, 2011

Creative Estates 2011 (Part 1)

I am back from Creative Estates (my first blogging conference) and let me tell you, it was so much fun! I’ve never been in a room with so many creative people at one time. It was amazing to be surrounded by such talented and beautiful women. I had such a great time at the conference. It was so fun to finally be able to meet all of these talented ladies IRL.

The first night started out with cocktails and cupcakes.

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I have to admit I was a little nervous heading over to the conference considering I didn’t really know any of these women IRL, but it was amazing how fast we all connected. Shelley was one of the first friends I met that night and I have to say she may be my new favorite person EVER!

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Then I got to meet another one of my favorite bloggers Amy. She is just as sweet as I thought she would be.  I also loved meeting Leanne and Amy. They have to be two of the nicest ladies!

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It was fun to be able to watch The Tom Kat Studio style the dessert table. They did a fabulous job and the cupcakes were delicious!

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Loving the yellow polka dots!

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Friday I brought my sweet little girl along with me. She was definitely the spotlight of the day. Can you blame her?!

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Miss Shelley (a.k.a professional photographer) snapped this picture of me and Emmalyn. I’m always the one behind the camera, so it was fun to get a few pic’s with my little girl.

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Here’s my cute friend “a.k.a. pumping buddy” Michelle.

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I love these girls! I think this was about the 10th picture we took. We were having to much fun!

From L to R: Stacey, Me, Becca, Amy, Michelle, Stephanie, and Amy.

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Becki from Whippy Cake, who is absolutely darling!!

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Here’s Jacob and Conrad from the Silhouette Team. Yes we are trying to be an “s.” lol

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Everyone had fun shopping in the hand made market. This set up had to be the cutest ever. I love the turquoise picked fence! Then the banner and pom’s just completed the whole thing! Love it!

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Okay this post is getting lengthy and I still have a million other pictures to go through. I’ll end with the cutest pic of them all and finish part 2 tomorrow. :)

So… have you been to any blogging conferences?

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30 comments:

  1. KatlynApril 11, 2011 at 5:04 AM

    Your baby has to be one of the prettiest babies I have ever seen!!! She looks like a doll laying there. So glad you had fun and so sad that I missed it!

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  2. JenniferApril 11, 2011 at 5:29 AM

    Wow Jamielyn - it looks like you had such a great time! I keep seeing everyone's pics from Creative Estates and it looks like so much fun!

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  3. laxsupermomApril 11, 2011 at 5:35 AM

    Looks like so much fun! I haven't been to any blogging conferences, but hope to make it to some.

    Your little one is just so adorable! It's nice that you got some pics of the 2 of you together. Thanks for sharing.

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  4. fancy nancyApril 11, 2011 at 5:40 AM

    This looks like such a great time!!!!

    What a beautiful picture of you and your daughter!!!! I'm with you...always behind the camera!

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  5. Brittany @ My Decoupaged LifeApril 11, 2011 at 5:40 AM

    Looks like you had so much fun! I'm a tiny bit jealous :).I've never been to a conferencebut I'm hoping to go to Creative Estates next year!

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  6. Dara LynnApril 11, 2011 at 6:18 AM

    Your daughter is absolutely precious!!!!!! I am so excited for you to have experienced the conference first hand...I know the payoff on your blog here will be something to see...can't wait to see/read all your new ideas.

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  7. UnknownApril 11, 2011 at 6:22 AM

    Love all the photos of Emmalyn! and love the name btw!
    I've never been to a conference...I'm new to blogging. I'll have my one monthiversary in two more days! Yeah!!

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  8. Stacy RisenmayApril 11, 2011 at 7:01 AM

    I {heart} you! I am so glad I got to meet you (and Emmalyn) this weekend :)

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  9. Amy at Ameroonie DesignsApril 11, 2011 at 7:53 AM

    It was so fun meeting you this weekend, Jamielyn! You were absolutely darling and gorgeous. (I may be just a tiny bit jealous.;) ) I hope we have more opportunities to meet IRL!
    xoxo,
    Amy

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  10. Sara @ Mom EndeavorsApril 11, 2011 at 8:07 AM

    I was SO great to meet you this weekend! :) I love the pictures in this post--the "S" with the Silhouette team is hilarious and the pictures of Emmalyn are beautiful!

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  11. Alison @ Oopsey DaisyApril 11, 2011 at 9:36 AM

    It was SO fun to meet you, my dear!! You are so sweet!!

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  12. Capturing Joy with Kristen DukeApril 11, 2011 at 9:40 AM

    awww, I wish I could have gone. Love your dark hair and cute pic with you and your baby;) Also LOVE that picket fence set up!

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  13. BritanyApril 11, 2011 at 9:54 AM

    Love it! Looks like you had a GREAT time, can't wait to hear all about it!

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  14. UnknownApril 11, 2011 at 10:44 AM

    It looks like a fabulous time! I would love to go to a blogging conference one day. That is if my blog ever expands enough for me to ;)

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  15. VivianApril 11, 2011 at 12:18 PM

    All I can say is that you are GORGEOUS and your baby is ADORABLE! I truly have enjoyed following your site and hope you meet you in person someday. Thank you for sharing your fantastic ideas! :)

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  16. TauniApril 11, 2011 at 1:10 PM

    Oh my gosh...loved meeting you this last weekend. You and your little girl were absolute stars!!! I am so glad that you ended up bringing her along.

    I can't tell you how many people have told me how much they enjoyed meeting you. Hope you'll be back next year!

    xoxo

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  17. The Girl CreativeApril 11, 2011 at 1:34 PM

    Looks like you had such a fantastic time. And it looked like so much fun!! I have never been to a blog conference. I'm in NY and it seems that all of them are far away. :( I may just have to start saving my pennies for next year. :) You and your little girl are beautiful. :) Glad you had a great time!! xoxo

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  18. ashley @ little miss mommaApril 11, 2011 at 3:49 PM

    How fun! I wish I was there! Hopefully I will get to meet you and your sweet baby at a future conference!

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  19. DanielleApril 11, 2011 at 5:32 PM

    Jamielyn, What a fabulous weekend it was?! So great to meet you. You are a a dear sweet gal and gorgeous of course!! Til we meet again! xoxo

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  20. House of SmithsApril 11, 2011 at 6:47 PM

    OH my gosh! I had SO MUCH fun with you and your sweet baby!
    You're so pretty and fun! I had such a blast meeting all these crazy talented ladies!
    We will definitely have to do it again soon!
    You BETTER be coming to CE Utah, next year!!! :)
    ~Shelley

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  21. DenissaApril 11, 2011 at 8:49 PM

    Looks like a great time!! Emmalyn is beautiful :) I would LOVE to meet Shelley too!

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  22. Ami AllisonApril 12, 2011 at 12:12 AM

    Jaimelyn!!! Your daughter is so precious!! I really really wished I'd been able to go! It looks like so much fun!! I can't believe I missed it! I'm out here in AZ too!! Next time! BUT in the meantime! You look great, Emmalyn is just like a dream! AND I love Shelley too isn't she great! Her smile looks like it would light up a WHOLE CONFERENCE!! :)

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  23. WhitApril 12, 2011 at 1:52 AM

    You are too cute. And your baby is gorgeous. Can I just say how stinkin jealous I am that my mom (Leanne from organize and decorate everything) got to me you! I love your blog and just cant get enough of it. It sounds like you had a blast at your first conference and that everyone loved you :) no need to be nervous

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  24. LeanneApril 12, 2011 at 8:56 AM

    It was so great to finally meet you in person. You are the sweetest person and Emmalyn is adorable. I love all the free smiles she was giving out. What a cutie! I loved talking with you at GNO also. That's weird, my daughter commented right before me. Hope to see you again soon.

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  25. GertrudeApril 12, 2011 at 9:25 AM

    Aw I wish I could go to a blogging conference. But I live in a small island in Europe, far away from all the lovely conferences. The picture of you and your daughter is absolutely amazing.

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  26. AnnastaciaApril 12, 2011 at 11:14 AM

    Look like so much fun! You and your little one are so cute! Love the blog, it makes my day :)

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  27. cnheniginApril 12, 2011 at 12:16 PM

    I am a new follower sent from Little Miss Momma!

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  28. DaniApril 12, 2011 at 2:06 PM

    how do you find blogging conferences???

    http://danirousseau.blogspot.com/

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  29. Maddie Kertay- The Domestic AnarchistApril 12, 2011 at 7:04 PM

    Totally adorable and it looks like you had a wonderful time. I so want to make it to a blogg conference.. I need one here in the South where I am!!!

    Maddie- D.A.

    p.s. you also looked adorable in all the photos!

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  30. UnknownApril 13, 2011 at 7:35 PM

    So glad we could be closet buddies. It was great to meet you for realsies! Your little girl is a-dor-a-ble!!! She can totally date my son in 15 years. ;)

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