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Haven Conference 2013

Published: Aug 6, 2013 by Ashley Phipps · 448 words. · About 3 minutes to read this article. · 13 Comments · This post may contain affiliate links · This blog generates income via ads and sponsored posts · This blog uses cookies · See our privacy policy for more info Filed Under: Blog How To's, Uncategorized

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!

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Me and Sherry (Young House Love)
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Whitney, me, and Ashley (Shanty 2 Chic)

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Kristen (Kristen Duke Photography), Lindsay (Better After) and me
Both of these gals are amazing!!  I had so much fun getting to know them both!
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Me and Jenna (SAS Interiors) 
One of my best blogging buddies!  I am so glad I got to spend the whole weekend with her!! She is simply the best.
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Sandra (Sawdust Girl) and me
Can I just tell you how much FUN this girl is!  I simply adore her!  I am so glad I got to know her!

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Me and Jenna (Rain on a Tin Roof)

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Heather (Real Cheap Housewives of Texas), Jenna (SAS Interiors), Allison (House of Hepworths) and me
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Chelsea (two-twenty-one), me, Allison (HoH), Cindy (My Cottage Love)
I met SO many other amazing bloggers!  I wish I had taken photos with more of them!!!

The classes were awesome and inspiring!

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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!

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And seriously, check out this food!  It was so yummy!

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I was able to do a little hands-on DIY in the Shanty 2 Chic class.  This Ryobi AirStrike Nail gun is AMAZING!

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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!

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4 bags of swag + my gift from The Home Depot!  Whoa.  
Some of my favorite swag came from +Kreg , The Home Depot, +FrogTape, +3M Direct, +Rust-Oleum, +OnlineFabricStore.net, Ryobi and +Moen.  There were many other AMAZING companies there as well and I am so grateful I had the opportunity to meet with them! 

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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Comments

  1. Kimberly Glinski

    August 06, 2013 at 3:55 pm

    I love your recap! I so wish I were there. I&#39;m planning on next year already and hope to meet you!<br />

    Reply
    • Ashley Phipps

      August 07, 2013 at 10:22 pm

      Kimberly,<br /><br />Thank you so much! And definitely plan to go! It was wonderful!<br /><br />Ashley

      Reply
  2. Jessica W

    August 07, 2013 at 10:25 am

    Hi Ashley, Sorry we didn&#39;t get to meet, but I look forward to being in touch. Glad you had so much fun at Haven!

    Reply
    • Ashley Phipps

      August 07, 2013 at 10:22 pm

      Oh I am so sorry we didn&#39;t get a chance to meet either! But I look forward to getting to know you!

      Reply
  3. Abbey Ofs

    August 07, 2013 at 10:40 am

    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!

    Reply
    • Ashley Phipps

      August 07, 2013 at 10:25 pm

      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

      Reply
  4. [email protected]

    August 07, 2013 at 10:45 am

    I&#39;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 &quot;your child has been hurt&quot; call and my Haven plans had to be abandoned! But I&#39;ve enjoyed the peeks I&#39;ve gotten from other bloggers and it looks like it was fabulous!

    Reply
    • Ashley Phipps

      August 07, 2013 at 10:23 pm

      Kerry!<br /><br />OH NO! I am so sorry!! I hope your child is better now!!!<br /><br />Ashley

      Reply
  5. Capturing Joy

    August 08, 2013 at 12:32 am

    Heeyyyyyy! I&#39;m so so glad we got to meet and chat....seriously bummed it wasn&#39;t longer. Lets keep in touch and do something bloggy fun together, ok?

    Reply
    • Ashley Phipps

      August 08, 2013 at 10:44 am

      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

      Reply
  6. Jena {Involving Color and Home}

    August 08, 2013 at 8:05 am

    Ashley, I&#39;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&#39;t wait for Haven 2014!

    Reply
    • Ashley Phipps

      August 08, 2013 at 10:42 am

      Oh Jena I just loved meeting you too!!!! Keep in touch!!

      Reply
  7. Hyon Cho

    August 20, 2013 at 12:06 pm

    Hey Ashley! So happy you were able to attend the Haven Conference! Homes.com &amp; 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 &amp; share with family/friends! https://www.facebook.com/media/set/?set=a.10151682489139086.1073741827.280285049085&amp;type=3 🙂

    Reply

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