MidWest Bloggers DIY roundup RECAP

I was standing on an edge deciding if I take a chance and JUMP and see whats out there or just stand back watching everyone else fly.... You pushed me to FLY and I will always always be grateful for that. Karin Chudy.


I have made this statement many times over the years,
but most recently it was to Karen of Dragonfly and Lily pads.
She was the Brains behind the MidWest DIY blogger roundup.
 I have said it to many of the women in my life who had some time in my life pushed me to fly.
Last weekend was one of those moments.
I have mentioned before that I have NEVER been to a Blog conference...let alone lead a presentation. So it is with truth I say I was nervous.
But Karen was with me all the way, plus all the other
Bloggers there were so awesome.
My Bloggy BFF Melody from My Passion for Decor, Plus Gina from The Shabby Creek Cottage,
Jen from Jennifer Rizzo Designs  
Leanne Lee of DIVA OF DIY 
and Jessica of Designer Sweet Spot.
We had a blast and got to meet so many other amazing MidWest Bloggers.
I loved that Karen gave us the opportunity to network
with creators of BLITSY  Katy and Meghan,
and
Simone of Prime Publishing.
I was going to do a PHOTO heavy post..but instead decided to make up a little movie instead for you to RECAP... 
I hope you enjoy!

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What's my DIY? Randolph's Midwest DIY Blogger Event

Good Morning my Beautious Beauties!

I am sure over the last few weeks you have heard me Non Stop Mentioning the

Randolph Street Market.

I have never been to, or been Part of a Blogger event;

so not only is this my FIRST event, it is also my first time

PRESENTING! 

You can understand my EXCITEMENT!

Click HERE To see the full EVENT DETAILS

As part of this Unique and Awesome Event you will get to see a bunch of us bloggers,
Presenting a DIY Demo.
One of the great things about this event is that all us bloggers are donating our
DIY projects to be SOLD during the MARKET and 100% of the proceeds will be donated in honor of Cory Swapp.
(You can learn more about this Fundraiser HERE)

I will be presenting on Saturday at 1:30pm
(can you say nervous)
Here is an explanation of what I will be demonstrating.

My DEMO will be turning an old Table into an Ottoman.
Now you have seen me turn THIS

into THIS!

 So my EVENT will show me in REAL LIFE
transforming THIS

Into something you would want in your home.
Having it sold to benefit a wonderful cause only
makes it sweeter!


So if you are a blogger and you are looking for a networking opportunity
please consider coming and meeting up at the Randolph Street Market
in Chicago.
If you are not a blogger, just come to shop America's Largest (and Liveliest)
Urban Antiques Festival.
It is sure to have something for everyone.

To register be sure to go HERE
and be part of a fun and Fabulous Weekend!
I hope to see you there!
until next time,
Go make someones day BEAUTIFUL! 

Exciting FUN News at the ART is BEAUTY Blog!

FUN THINGS ARE HAPPENING!
I have been hinting to this for a while,

but I can finally now SPILL the beans!

A few months ago I was asked by 

my friend Karen over at Dragonfly & Lily Pads

to take a chance on her and her idea.

She was going to get an event started for us Mid West Bloggers.

If you know anything about blogger meet ups they tend to be to out EAST or out WEST.

Not a lot of choices for us IN THE MIDDLE.

It means air travel and time away from family.

I have never been to a conference YET...I just didn't have the TIME..or the MONEY to make a big trip for blogging happen.

But now I finally can.

This event is part of a Randolph Street Market.

It is America's Largest and Liveliest Urban Antique Market with over 300 vendors.

In other words...HEAVEN! 

I get to do a DIY segment on Saturday Afternoon.

My KIDS get to come with me!

They get to be a part of what I do.

How great is that.

If you are a blogger in the MID WEST...this is a great opportunity to meet other bloggers and network.

Be sure to check out the LINK to the Event HERE

Or even if you are Local in the area, come out and say "HI" 

I would love to see some of my readers in REAL LIFE!

 So that's all for now!

I would love if you shared the event and

told your friends. 

We are a bunch of small bloggers with BIG dreams!

We would love to share that dream with you!
Until Next time;

Go make some ones day BEAUTIFUL!