What could be better than one of your favourite bloggers hosting a book signing at one of your favourite shops...not much I hear you say. Well I agree wholeheartedly! Which is why I skipped along to Anthropologie to meet the lovely and extremely inspirational Holly Becker from the blog Decor 8...
I had a lovely afternoon listening to Holly's presentation on how to create a moodboard and I have to say I was more than a little star struck! I read Holly's blog most days and never fail to get inspired by her posts and I particularly love the way she reaches out to her readers and really puts herself out there so you feel like you (almost) know her. Sitting down to read her blog always gives me a little pick me up and helps me to keep on going with my creative business even when things are feeling a little tough. Anyway I have drifted off track...above you can see the before and after shots of her lovely moodboard, which she produced with the wonderfully talented Leslie Shewring who authors another beautiful blog called a creative mint. If you are ever stuck for some inspiration or just a little bit of positivity then you should definitely stop by their blogs.
I have to admit that I am a bit disappointed with myself as my nerves got the better of me and all thoughts of chatting and networking deserted me :( I had started the day full of confidence and armed with business cards to share with other creatives and left feeling a little cross that I had been so timid. I really wanted to share with Holly and Leslie how much I enjoy reading their blogs but oh dear I was too intimidated and left with all of my business cards and thoughts still in my head. On a positive note I did buy another copy of Holly's book Decorate, I already own a much thumbed copy...complete with many post it notes and scribbles, however I thought it would be the most perfect present for one of my dearest friends. I won't say who as it is going to be part of her Christmas present, but she is in the process of buying her first home so I thought it would be a perfect and very helpful gift. Anyway, I promise to be bolder and braver next time...x
3 comments:
I love this blog and know exactly how you feel, I was also there and it took every ounce of my courage to speak to Holly and others but I'm so glad I did, they are all so lovely. Even if I was a bumbling idiot ;-) xx
Dear Kate
I read this blog post of yours and it was the sweetest, most sincere post I read in a while ! Felt so sad for you leaving with all your business cards, as I browsed your website after that and just adore your products !!! Chin up next time !!! I love your blog's look and feel...not to even mention the most adorable little baby photo you have of your baby on there! Good luck with the Renegade.
Dear Ilze, thank you so much for your lovely and most thoughtful comment on my blog post, it came at just the right time and gave me an enormous pick me up! I promise to have more courage next time. Kate x
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