I pasted this picture together from the
ABCD meet up Facebook page of us girls chatting.
Last week's Autumn ABCD meetup was held in the Three Weeds Hotel in Rozelle, a really great venue. We have an entire lounge area for us to mingle in. All told there were about 30 ladies, most of who I talked to run businesses and have young families, replacing the partying nights with managing their business after hours just like I do.
One lady came very prepared with lots of questions, which she had answered fairly quickly. I took inspiration from that and asked the questions that I have been thinking about. I asked Hayley as how personal do we make our blogs? She thinks very personal, Hayley's blog Little Pinwheel is really inspiring and honest and well worth a read. Hearts beware. Oh and many more questions I asked Lisa of Red Threads.
Going to an event like this really takes me out of my comfort zone. I have a method to arrive early and find a very friendly person, one who is chatty, usually a born sales person and let them do all the talking. This time I knew a few faces, which I really helped. Steph and Lisa are also so super friendly that it makes it easier to connect with others. So if you meet me for the first time its not that my silence is rudeness, it's just me getting comfortable. I am sure you know the feeling.
I was lucky enough to receive a goodie bag filled with amazing stuff, seriously generous. When I got home I distributed it around the family.
Here is a peak..
Goody bag treasures is a visual explanation of the incredible people who came along. I love the Rabbit greeting card from Chantal of Chantal Vincent Art and the stationery from Melinda at Paperklip Design. So many more links to be found here at Bondville.
Freddie craft panel from Lisa of The red Thread. Thanks for answering all my questions Lisa.
Stunning tulips from Jessica of Oscar loves Ruby. Mine is sitting on my desk making me smile.
A special thanks to Steph at Bondville and Lisa of Red Thread for organising the Autumn ABCD meetup. Winter one please?
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Siobhan Rogers commented on 06-Apr-2011 07:53 PM
Three weeds is a great venue! and sounds like it would have been a great experience.
Jaclyn Carlson commented on 05-Apr-2011 06:16 PM
great to meet you Saffron - looking forward to the next one! x
Chantal commented on 04-Apr-2011 09:13 PM
It was my first ABCD meetup, but for all the reasons you pointed out above I will definitely be back for another! I found it a great comfort to meet people out like this (yes a bit scary at first too!). Although I find it easy to comment on blogs or have a quick chat on twitter it really lacks the friendliness and the flow of conversation you can get from a meetup like this. Saffron I hope we get to chat at the next event! Thanks too for sharing a pic of the bunny card, very glad you like it : )
Sandy Norman commented on 04-Apr-2011 05:54 PM
Wow what a great idea... sounds like fun.
Wow Robyn and I must be very friendly people!!!!
Sandyn
Wow Robyn and I must be very friendly people!!!!
Sandyn
jessica anderson commented on 04-Apr-2011 04:08 PM
Glad to see the tulip is still hanging in there! Was lovely to meet you last Thurs, and to get your insight into the mind of a bride!
Toni Coward commented on 04-Apr-2011 01:53 PM
Ooh - I would have loved to be there. What a great night - and VERY cool goody bag too!!
Steph commented on 04-Apr-2011 01:51 PM
Your wish is my command.
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