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SoCal Social!

by Tori | Oct 23, 2013 | Uncategorized | 15 comments

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This weekend I went to the SoCal Social that was hosted by Bev from Flamingo Toes and Viv from The V Spot. I have been wanting to meet up with some other bloggers in the local area for awhile now. I follow Flamingo Toes and when I saw all her posts about the SoCal Social I knew this would be a perfect!

I was so nervous and excited driving down to the Orange Circle that day.  I knew no one. I was pretty nervous as I walked up! Would I find a group to do the “swag walk” with…what will it be like?!

The day started out with check in and we were handed bags and a cute handmade lanyard.

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My fears of being the lone blogger swag walkin’ by herself  were quickly diminished when I met up with the most awesome group of ladies! Seriously, they were so fun. It was like I knew them forever!

So after we grouped up we headed to all the wonder vendors at Old Towne in Orange. Vintage, antiques, artisan, modern. They had it all there.

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Here we all are at Vintiques Home Decor! Look how cute everyone looks! It was a great store with vintage and handmade craft items. They were so welcoming and took our picture and Instagrammed it! What!

Pictured from left to right is Amanda, Alma, Me, Emmy, Melody, and Kristi.

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We also stopped by Provisions Market and had some drinks and chatted. I met up with Caroline from 30 Minute Crafts . She also ran the Summer Street Team for Blueprint Social that I was on this summer.  It was great getting to meet her face to face!

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After a whole lot of shopping we took a break to relax. We snacked on some chocolate (sea salt caramels that I almost had to fight Alma for) and macarons from Paris in a Cup. Which I learned how to pronounce correctly.

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Then we shopped and browsed some more until it was time to head to Avila’s El Ranchito Mexican Restaurant.

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Can we just stop right here and talk about the massive bowl of guacamole that they put in front of my face.

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Oh my goodness. It was amazing and I loved every bite.  Dessert By Creative Cakes was delish! Oh my! The chocolate eclairs were so good!

They had so many great giveaways during dinner! I ended up winning this Xyron Creative Station.

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Here is a picture of all the fun swag. I will be busy for days!

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We had two guest speakers. Eva LaRue and Mark Montano.  Their message was so inspirational. Short and sweet: Don’t let fear stop you from what you really want to do. Break that self imposed ceiling and go for what you want.

I ended the night chatting it up with Diane from Vintage Zest. We had so much to talk about with blogging. I think we could of chatted the entire night had it not been for late night creepers. Alma, your story at dinner did not help us! 😉

I am so glad I attended! I enjoyed everything about that day but most of all the new friends I have made. I sincerely hope we do meet up again!

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15 Comments

  1. Diane @ Vintage Zest
    Diane @ Vintage Zest on October 23, 2013 at 10:09 pm

    Awesome pictures! You definitely captured the whole whirlwind of the day’s festivities. 🙂 It was so fun meeting you and the rest of the girls!

  2. Emmy
    Emmy on October 24, 2013 at 9:48 am

    I forgot about the exhausted picture, too funny! Love love your recap. So glad I got to meet you, it really was such a fun day. Yes, I was glad I had people to walk with to my car after Alma’s story!

    We definitely have to plan to meet up again sometime soon

    • Tori
      Tori on October 26, 2013 at 10:42 pm

      Yes! A meetup will be in order soon! 🙂 Hope you are having a great weekend!

  3. Marni @ Haberdashery Fun
    Marni @ Haberdashery Fun on October 24, 2013 at 10:17 am

    Wow.. Looks awesome. Wish I could have been there.. Great idea!

    • Tori
      Tori on October 26, 2013 at 10:40 pm

      I wish you were there too!

  4. Candice
    Candice on October 24, 2013 at 10:35 am

    Looks like you had tons of fun! How neat to meet up with some other local bloggers! Wish we had an even like that around here!

    • Tori
      Tori on October 26, 2013 at 10:39 pm

      Yes! It was so fun! I know you will have to keep a lookout for blogger meetups. They are fun!

  5. Beverly {Flamingo Toes}
    Beverly {Flamingo Toes} on October 24, 2013 at 10:36 pm

    What a fun roundup!! I’m so glad you had a great time – it was so nice to meet you!

    • Tori
      Tori on October 26, 2013 at 10:38 pm

      Thanks Bev! It was so nice meeting you! Thanks for putting together such a fun social!

  6. Lisa {grey luster girl}
    Lisa {grey luster girl} on October 25, 2013 at 6:43 am

    You are so brave Tori! I have always secretly wanted to meet up with other bloggers in real life. It was reassuring to see that you had a good experience. I am excited to follow your blog and to work along side you on the Silhouette design team! Can’t wait to be “friends”!

    • Tori
      Tori on October 26, 2013 at 10:38 pm

      Hi Lisa! If you ever get the chance you should!! I am off to explore your blog now!

  7. Lauren @ The Thinking Closet
    Lauren @ The Thinking Closet on October 29, 2013 at 8:38 pm

    Aren’t blogger meet-ups the best?! (Of course, I’m selfishly thinking of our meet-up at the Burrito place and Hobby Lobby!) But this seriously takes meet-up to a whole new level of awesomeness. That SWAG! Seriously, girl! You lucked out. And I can’t wait to see what you create with that fancy Creative Station.

    Looks like you had a blast! So glad you got to go to this, Tori….and thanks to this post, we can live vicariously through you. 😉

    • Tori
      Tori on November 1, 2013 at 7:52 am

      Our meetup was awesome!! 🙂 Hobby Lobby and Mexi food. Can’t beat it;). Yes. It was such a fun event. I was inspired by all your fun blog things you do I just had to go to one. It was nice getting to know some fellow bloggers.

  8. Sasha
    Sasha on November 9, 2013 at 8:38 pm

    how amazingly cool is this! you lucky girl! after a long hiatus I am finally back to reading blogs (and blogging, myself) and I have added yours to my list! awesome-sauce!!!

    • Tori
      Tori on November 10, 2013 at 8:45 pm

      Hi Sasha!! I am so glad you are getting back into blogging! I will be adding you to my list! 🙂

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