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August 6, 2013 By Shirley

Haven Conference 2013, Part 1, The Meet and Greet

This was the second year that I have attended the Haven Conference…

……and it was an incredible experience, just like last year!

I was so happy to see the great friends that I had met last year and to meet new friends this year.

The first event was the “Meet and Greet”

Note: My editing program is experiencing a “glitch”…so I will not be watermarking my photos…

…..however, I think it is really best, because I can share them with you.

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Look who Kim and I found….the beautiful Yvonne of StoneGable.

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Kim (Savvy Southern), Jennifer (Celebrating Life), and me.

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And those great ladies, Vanessa and Heather from At The Picket Fence!

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Kim (La Belle Epoque), Vanessa & Heather (At the Picket Fence), Becca (Adventures in Decorating) and
…..Pam (DIY Design Fanatic)

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Kim (Savvy Southern), me, and Kim (La Belle Epoque) will be traveling together…

….. for a bloggers shopping trip to France in September (coordinated by Kim Hites).

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The adorable Jessica of Mom 4 Real

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Kathy (Creative Expressions) and Pam (DIY Design Fanatic)

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Kim (La Belle Epoque), me, and the great ladies from The Two Seasons…

….so excited to finally meet the the beautiful Mother and Daughter team.

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Lorraine of Miss Flibbertigibbit speaking to Debbie of Refresh Restyle.

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The pretty Linda of It All Started With Paint.

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Sheila (Plum Doodles), Kathy (Creative Expressions), and Betsy (Coastal Colors)

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Kim (La Belle Epoque) and Heather (At The Picket Fence)….

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I love this couple…Jane and Leo of Cottage at the Crossroads….

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And here is Rhoda of Southern Hospitality…She certainly has done a fabulous job as the leader of the conference.

I have much more to share…

But for now, my electrician unexpectedly popped in today to do some work….

…..and I need to run to the lighting store!!!

Have a wonderful day!

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  1. Pat@Back Porch Musings says

    August 6, 2013 at 4:41 pm

    I have been looking forward to this post, Shirley. This makes me wish I had been there! Everyone looks wonderful and I know you all had a fabulous time.

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  2. Pam @ diy Design Fanatic says

    August 6, 2013 at 4:44 pm

    Haven was so much fun! I am so glad I finally got to meet you Shirley!! It was so great to spend time with you. You are such a sweet person (as I expected from reading your blog). Hope we can get together this Fall for lunch after you recover from your trip to France.

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  3. Betsy(@coastal-colors) says

    August 6, 2013 at 4:59 pm

    Shirley, your photos are wonderful! It was such a fun time! You forgot to tell me to open my eyes for the picture though! Too funny! It is such an amazing experience! Thank you for sharing your photos with us!

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  4. Nana Diana says

    August 6, 2013 at 5:04 pm

    Shirley- What a great post- I love seeing all the bloggers in REAL life- not just as a profile picture. LOL at Betsy’s closed eyes- I TOLD her not to sleep through it! lol Can’t wait to see more! xo Diana

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  5. Patty says

    August 6, 2013 at 5:05 pm

    Lovely photos. It looks like you had a wonderful time and got to meet so many wonderful people.
    Patty at Home and Lifestyle Design

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  6. Linda miller says

    August 6, 2013 at 5:32 pm

    Love seeing the photos. It looks like a great time was had by all. Glad you were able to attend.

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  7. Kathy, Petticoat Junktion says

    August 6, 2013 at 5:37 pm

    Shirley, you’re right, it was an incredible experience. I am anticipating the next one already! It was great to see you again. Love the photos

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  8. Cynthia says

    August 6, 2013 at 5:43 pm

    Shirley thanks so much for sharing the Meet and Greet with us. So many beautiful, strong and talented group of women!!! Can’t wait to read more.

    Cynthia

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  9. Babs says

    August 6, 2013 at 6:22 pm

    love seeing the photos of so many of the bloggers. Great pics! Y’all look Fab-ulous!

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  10. Jane @ Cottage at the Crossroads says

    August 6, 2013 at 7:08 pm

    Shirley, it was wonderful to see you again at Haven! Wish we could have spent more time together but there was so much to see and do. Hope you come down in the fall and go to the auction with us!

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  11. Lisa@Nothingbutblueskies says

    August 6, 2013 at 7:20 pm

    Shirley,

    I love all of the photos you’ve shared here! It was such fun seeing you and meeting up with all of these wonderful bloggers!
    You look so pretty in these photos despite the fact that most if us were melting out in that heat! Lol! But, it was completely worth it! Such a fun night, and a fabulous conference!
    I loved attending the painting class with you, and chatting with you after lunch!
    Can’t wait to see more of your photos! I didn’t bring my Nikon, so most of mine are not “post worthy”!

    Have a fantastic week!
    xo-Lisa

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  12. Kathy @ Creative Home Expressions says

    August 6, 2013 at 7:35 pm

    Lovely recap, Shirley! Thanks for the shout out! : ) You got some great pictures. I had such a great time and it was so great to meet you. I loved turning around and seeing someone I “knew” the whole time!

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  13. Yvonne @ StoneGable says

    August 6, 2013 at 8:46 pm

    Shirley, it was the most wonderful time!!! So much fun to meet all of the bloggers. I felt like I had known you forever!
    I feel so so blessed!

    I’ll forgive you for posting that awful picture of me! xo

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  14. Mary Feguson says

    August 6, 2013 at 8:52 pm

    Thanks for the photos. It is so good to meet the people who post. It looks like you all had a wonderful time.
    Mary

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  15. Pat says

    August 6, 2013 at 9:07 pm

    Amazing beauty and talent in one place ~ thanks so much for sharing! Everyone looks gorgeous.

    xo
    Pat

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  16. Linda says

    August 6, 2013 at 10:19 pm

    I’ve met a few blog friends, and it is always a treat. I can’t imagine how much fun attending a conference would be. One of these days…..

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  17. Shenita says

    August 6, 2013 at 10:55 pm

    Shirley, these are great photos! Looks like everyone had a great time. I’m sure it’s nice to meet up with blog friends and spend time together!

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  18. Kim says

    August 6, 2013 at 11:37 pm

    Your pics are like we are in a fun house mirror.

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  19. Pamela says

    August 6, 2013 at 11:58 pm

    Oh Shirley what a wonderful time y’all must have had and so many faces I would have love to have met! Thanx for sharing with us.

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  20. Sharon says

    August 6, 2013 at 11:59 pm

    Loved seeing the pictures and getting to live vicariously through them. I so wish I could have been there.

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  21. Anne says

    August 7, 2013 at 12:07 am

    Thank you so much for sharing! So wonderful to see photos of you all! What a blast it must have been! So wish I could have been there too!Maybe next year.
    xx
    Anne

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  22. debbiedoos says

    August 7, 2013 at 12:08 am

    Awww…those are fabulous Pictures Shirley~I am so glad you enjoyed it. I will be trying to make it next year for sure!

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  23. must love junk says

    August 7, 2013 at 12:09 am

    Shirley, what great pictures! Looks like fun! ๐Ÿ™‚
    Susan

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  24. Penny @ The comforts of home says

    August 7, 2013 at 12:15 am

    It looks like so much fun. All of those familiar faces!

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  25. Becca says

    August 7, 2013 at 1:10 am

    Aw, I love the pics, Shirley (and so sweet of you to include one of my cheezy grin in there, too)! What a great time we all had … so glad I got to enjoy fun conversation with you! See you soon. ๐Ÿ™‚

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  26. Mary@athomeonthebay says

    August 7, 2013 at 2:36 am

    Your pictures are beautiful Shirley! It was so great meeting you at Haven this year. It was a wonderful time!

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  27. Miss Kitty says

    August 7, 2013 at 2:48 am

    I’m so glad that you shared these photos and who everyone was in them. I totally missed the meet and greet (got caught in Atlanta traffic). I didn’t get to meet all those great ladies but now I kinda feel like I did after seeing your photos!

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  28. Keeping It Cozy says

    August 7, 2013 at 11:31 am

    Oh how fun! Looks like you had a wonderful time!

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  29. Mary says

    August 7, 2013 at 11:32 am

    Looks like a fun time Shirley! I would be star struck and tongue-tied if I attended ๐Ÿ™‚

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  30. Jordan@the2seasons says

    August 7, 2013 at 12:32 pm

    Fun pictures. Ahh can’t wait till next year!

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  31. SheilaG @ Plum Doodles says

    August 7, 2013 at 1:12 pm

    Ack! Where’s picmonkey when you need it?! I didn’t realize just how bad those bags under my eyes were, and the party had just started!!!
    It was great seeing you again, Shirley. ๐Ÿ™‚

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  32. Kelly @ Eclectically Vintage says

    August 7, 2013 at 1:43 pm

    What an amazing time – loved seeing you again Shirley and dinner was amazing (I am still partially deaf from that piano player)!!!!
    Kelly

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  33. Carol Cook says

    August 7, 2013 at 3:19 pm

    Oh, how much fun that have been. I saw that Kim won a great Annie Sloan gift and took a painting session. Maybe one year I will make it.

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  34. Sonya@Beyond the Screen Door says

    August 7, 2013 at 3:23 pm

    What a treat! I would LOVE to attend this conference next year. It looks like so much fun. Shirley, this was a delight to see everyone “in person”. ๐Ÿ™‚

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  35. Deneen@dreaming-n-color says

    August 7, 2013 at 4:05 pm

    Shirley, I really enjoyed talking with you and Kim at Haven. It was so good to see you again. It is never long enough though! Now I need to get on the ball and edit all my pics! See you next year!

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  36. Pam says

    August 7, 2013 at 9:08 pm

    You all look so happy being there together. It looks like it was so much fun! Thanks for sharing, Shirley.

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  37. kelly says

    August 10, 2013 at 5:19 pm

    It looks like another great get together at Haven! Glad you had a good time. It was fun to see pics of people I follow in blogland. Your posts about the convention were fun to read and gave me a chance to see what went on. Looks like it was held in a very nice hotel too!

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  38. Pinky says

    August 13, 2013 at 8:11 pm

    It looks like it wasO much fun and I plan to get there next year! Great pictures.

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  39. Kim Hites says

    September 2, 2013 at 6:54 pm

    Cool post! Helped me relive the great memories!

    Reply

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Hi I’m Shirley and I am here to share my love of classic interiors, french country style, my passion for flowers and making our home, The Hickory Cottage, a warm and hospitable home for family and friends.

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