On an semi-related note, in the last month or so, I have seen "The Blind Side," "It's Complicated," "Sherlock Holmes" and "Up in the Air," which were all good and recommendable, but I still have not seen "Avatar"-- it is sold out every time we try to get tickets-- or "Did You Hear About the Morgans?" And I need my SJP fix until SATC 2 comes out in May!
Anyway, what I want to talk about is not movies but brunch. Last Sunday-- not yesterday, but the Sunday before, I know I'm a little late-- I had my first-ever blogger meet up. The gathering was hosted by Dionne. I'm sure many of you know her; she is the lovely Aussie-turned-Californian-turned-Texan who writes (and draws!) City of Dionne. When she asked back in November if any So Cal bloggers were interested in meeting up, the shy girl in me was a bit hesitant but I decided, what the heck! Put yourself out there! And I'm so glad I did.
I'll admit, I was still a bit nervous the day of. I mean, I really didn't know who I was going to meet other than Dionne. I kind of felt like I was going on a blind date, worrying about what I should wear and what we would talk about. But my nerves all but vanished once I arrived at Aroma, a charming cafe that is situated on a most adorable street in Studio City. The area felt like a quaint little village, with lovely storefronts perfect for window-shopping and locals out and about-- a coffee in one hand and a dog leash in the other! It felt like a neighborhood I'd like to live in.
Standing outside the cafe, I wasn't sure where to go at first, but not seeing anyone out front or at the counter inside, I decided to venture back through the patio. I soon found Dionne, standing behind a beautifully decorated table, of course. I told her this and I'll tell you: I wish I had just an ounce of the craftiness she has! Craftiness in a good way, not the cunning way, mind you. Just check out this table, which was prettified by floral centerpieces from Etsy shop Blackbird Blue and You.
This frilly and fun table was the perfect setting for a girls' brunch.
Sweet blogger booklets made by Dionne to jot down each other's contact info and blog addresses. What a cute idea!
All the girls, from left: Kristy, Maggi, me, Tracy, Dionne.
A pretty goody bag! (I think this pink one is mine, actually!)
Still, the best thing I took home that day was a few new blogging friends. Check out some more pics below, all snapped by the very talented Dionne (so jealous of her camera!):
Me and Ashley.
Group shot!
With Maggi and Dionne, before saying good bye...
Aroma shot via The California Bungalow
10 comments:
Hey woman! Those are some cute pictures. We had such a great time! What's your e-mail so that I can send you my list? my e-mail is: ashley.yazzie@gmail.com
Oh what fun! I would love to meet up with my fellow bloggers for brunch... It would be so exciting to meet all the girls I've come to know online.
Looks like you had a marvellous time. Some day if I'm in Cali, maybe I'll join you!
That looks SO fun. I've never done a blogger meet-up like that but I've met a few bloggers one-on-one and I'm looking forward to attending a few larger meet-ups in 2010!
Yay for blogger meet-ups! (and I'm jealous of your eggs benedict...I usually get that and this time I tried something different that I didn't like as much, boo.)
:)
I still haven't done a blogger meet-up, but if I ever do I'd love to go to one just like that! The table looks so cute all decorated
My reader totally didn't show me this update!
It was soooo good meeting you. I had a great time, and I agree - Aroma was the perfect setting! Loved talking with all you fab girls. Thanks so much for being part of it!
I love blogger meet up. And yours looked awesome, all girls and during brunch? It's always nice to add more fantastic girl friends in life :)
this looks like SO much fun! what a perfect girly get together!
I saw the pics on Dionne's site and I'm so jealous of your amazing get together!
This is so cool!!! I want to attend a Seattle one :) xoxo
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