Aug 31, 2012 | Arkansas, Travel, Uncategorized, United States
This past weekend I attended the Arkansas Women Bloggers Unplugged conference in Mountain View at the Ozark Folk Center State Park.
If you know me (or read my blog) you know how much my family loves Mountain View and the folk center. It isn’t unheard of for us to get an urge and drive the 2 1/2 hrs for some Tommy’s cheese pizza and music in the square.
If we were closer I would beg to work at the folk center. (As a kid I liked to dream that I was transported back to the pioneer days.) We did get a few breaks where we got to roam the center to shop and explore. So I pretended I was the only female blacksmith in the village- but then remembered how easily I get hot and just bought some windchimes. Maybe an herbalist or glass blower instead?
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| Magical Glass |
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| Bloggy Buds (Kyran, Alison, Whitney) Shoppin’ |
I hadn’t been on a girls’ only trip in over ten years- and this was an amazing experience. I got to room with some fun and feisty ladies (Alison, Sarabeth, and Whitney) and hang out with others (esp. Melissa, Jerusalem, Brittany, Kyran, and Natalie!) We got to be nutty and smart- my favorite! I learned how to “tweet” properly, Instagram, and how to get Klout in some strange things. If you live in Arkansas please check out Arkansas Women Blogger’s– a great community of fantastic ladies willing to help you with anything.
On Friday had an Iron chef AWBU contest and got awesome aprons with our blog names embroidered on them!
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| Team Savory’s Contribution! |
And swag? Wow. The AWBU team outdid themselves. The sponsors went all out and I came home with bags and bags of goodies (Ziploc Versa-glass containers, All You magazines, Mrs. Meyers goodies, boot polish, Happy Birthday baby books, Field notes, Duck Tape that my daughter confiscated, handmade lotion from Tommy Sue’s Critters AND an amazing pair of Ariat boots from Country Outfitter!)
(Be reading for a chance to win a gift certificate for your own pair of boots from Country Outfitter in the next month!)
At our BBQ on Saturday night we even were witnesses to one of the sweetest things…
A fellow blogger, Gina was asked to tell her tale of how she started blogging. Unbeknownst to her, her boyfriend Thom walked up behind her during her talk and proposed! Such a sweet love story- read more about it on her blog!
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| Gina & Thom’s Engagement! |
A big “Thank You!” to the AWBU team, the great sponsors, and all the folks at the Ozark Folk Center State Park for all of your hard work!
Aug 28, 2012 | Uncategorized
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| Ozark Witch Hazel |
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| Beautyberry |
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| Shy Guy |
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| Celosia in a hanging basket |
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| Secret (Herb) Garden |
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| Hanging plant holder from wire insulator (I have to make one of these!) |
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| Sunflowers |
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| Beautiful Arbor |
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| Potted loveliness |
More fun to come…
Be on the lookout for a chance to win boots from Country Outfitters!
Aug 24, 2012 | Uncategorized
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| And then there were cabinets! |
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| Breakfast Nook- Hutch |
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| Breakfast nook bench |
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| Stove Cabinets |
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| Fridge Cabinets |
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| Cookie Sheet Cabinet- Love the Cute Feet! |
Aug 23, 2012 | Uncategorized
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| Kitchen after tear-out- ready for new wall |
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| My attempt at patching or “Don’t Do This” |
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| My Honey- After 12 hrs of Hard Labor |
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| New Cabinets Waiting in LR |
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| Some New Cabinets Wait in Kitchen |
And YES, I know it’s Thursday- not Wednesday… (My internet was wacky yesterday so I couldn’t post.)
I’m trying to finalize my paint colors now. Who knew that it was so hard to pick a white color?
The cabinetmaker (HomeWorks of AR) has been working hard all week. All cabinets are installed and he’s just leveling and putting up trim now. I’ll post more pictures tomorrow of the progress!
Off to Arkansas Women Blogger’s Unplugged Retreat tomorrow! I can’t wait!
Aug 20, 2012 | Arkansas, Travel, Uncategorized, United States
This coming weekend I’m heading to the hills!
Arkansas Women Bloggers is having an “Unplugged” Conference in Mountain View, Arkansas at the lovely Ozark Folk Center!
Reasons why I’m so excited?
- I can’t even remember when I ever went on a girls’ only weekend!
- Mountain View is such a neat town!
- I get to learn how to photograph food better (something I really need!)
- Getting to hang out with old and new friends!
- Needle Felting, beadmaking classes!
- Dancing a jig!
- Great blogging tips from the pros!
- Watching the craftsmen at work in the Ozark Folk Center!
- and… FREE BOOTS from the conference’s sponsor, Country Outfitter!
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| Aren’t these beautiful! |
I’ve wanted a good pair of cowboy boots since my hubby got his Ariat’s a couple of years ago.
He adores his boots and wears them well, I must say. Country Outfitter has so many beautiful boots and at very reasonable prices. I think I’m going to get my youngest a new pair for Christmas- he’s outgrown his poor boots several times over and still tries to shove his feet into them!
Mountain View is a wonderful place for a mini-vacation right here in Arkansas. My family begs to go several times a year. Besides the Ozark folk center you have floating and fishing on the White River, great camping, Tommy’s Pizza, Blanchard Springs Caverns, Loco Ropes zipline center, free music on the square every night, horseback riding and so much more.
