I have written this post over and over again and I STILL can't find the words to truly describe the Haven 2012 Experience. So I'll let the pictures do most of the talking.
I am tired and energized at the same time. It was like no other.
The inspiration of the women (and a few men) in the room was energzing.
The sponsors and swag were out of this world. I came home with so much stuff. I feel guilty.
(There is something else BIG I came home with, I'll share later I promise!)
And I got to meet some of my idols.
(The Haven Team)
I squealed. I talked too much. I sweated. I DIY-ed.
This recap doesn't even cover the information I learned fom Advanced Painting, Photography and Styling, Carpentry, and Advertising and PR. That's another post for another day! I feel so energized and ready to hit the ground running with some changes around here. So I hope you'll stick around. And welcome to all my new Haven Maven Friends!
it was so great to finally meet you in person, lisa! you are gorgeous. :) and very sweet, too!
ReplyDeleteOh my gosh, you must have won some door prizes girl! What great swag! (I won a Cutter gift bag too, but they are shipping it...) The photo of Ana White alone is priceless, what an amazing person to be able to build that in 3" heels. Great recap, perhaps we'll get to meet at Haven 2013!
ReplyDeleteWhoa that is some crazy swag you took home! I'm still reeling from all the info and fun! SO glad I met you!
ReplyDeleteGreat recap! You cleaned up w/ the freebies too! I'm already looking forward to next year. It was so much fun!
ReplyDelete-Erin @ DIY On the Cheap
You lucky lady! It looks like you got some great swag and met some awesome people! So fun!
ReplyDeleteLooks like everyone had a fabulous time!!
ReplyDeleteSounds like a great conference! I can't wait to hear about everything you learned! Next year I need to be more pro-active about buying my ticket and not wait until the last minute! ;)
ReplyDeleteSuch a fun recap! I feel the exact same way! I'm exhausted but rejuvanated, overwhelmed but excited to make some changes and so thrilled about all of the wonderful friends I met. So happy I went to the wrong restaurant and found you. :)
ReplyDeleteSo great to meet you Lisa! You're added to my "must read" file now!!!
ReplyDeleteLove the Lettered Cottage! I sooo wanted to go, mainly to meet Young House Love/Life :( Maybe next time...
ReplyDeleteGirlfriend! I'm so glad e got to meet and thanks again for the life to the hotel :-)
ReplyDeleteYea that is some serious swag. What are those cans of paint you lucky duck? And I can't wait to hear about the big prize!
I look forward to being in touch :-)
Lisa!! Oh my GOSH!!! I'm going through your post and I stop at the picture of you and Miss Mustard Seed and I think "that girl looks SO familiar". I pull up her blog and would you believe I grew up with her going to both church and school together. Unbelievable. I had lost track of her over the years and it was crazy to see all that she is doing now.
ReplyDeleteAnyway, back to you :)... So glad you had a great time. What fun products!! Can't wait to hear about your BIG prize!!
Thank you again for blindly picking me up from the airport....hum,"she looks like a blogger" Crack me up! So thankful to have met you and get to know you better and can't wait to "do life" with ya and keep in touch. Hope you are well and enjoying your summer. Keep me posted on that thing we talked about coming up this week :)
ReplyDeleteLove ya
I don't know why we didn't get a picture together, Lisa, but it was awesome to meet you!
ReplyDeleteLisa,
ReplyDeleteI wish we could have spent more time together! You are such an amazing inspiration to me and that SWAG looks amazing! I can't wait until Haven 2013!
blessings,
karianne
Lisa,
ReplyDeleteI am so glad you had a great time! I have to say you are absolutely gorgeous! Can't wait to see your next project, thanks for being such an inspiration!
Vicki