My my, we’ve had quite the slough of events around here these days! It makes me excited to see my city so abuzz with energy and things to do. So, add this one to your calendar, won’t you? Next Tuesday, Bradford (from The Bedlam of Beefy) and I will be hosting a fun little shopping [...]
Just wanted to post a little reminder today that we’ll be hosting our Spring Shopping Event tomorrow at the Bellevue Macy’s from 1-3pm! I’ll be pulling my favorite spring trends, and lending styling tips while we provide some distraction from the rain here in Seattle, and this week’s horrific events across the country… I’m usually [...]
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FripperyVintage Sounds like fun!
Andi of My Beautiful Adventures I love that pink dress!
I don’t know about you, but lately I’ve been having a bit of a spring wardrobe crisis. I realized that it’s definitely been a while since I’ve updated some of my basics, and my accessories could use a little kick as well. So, I’m really excited about hosting a spring shopping event next week at [...]
Hilary Rushford | Dean Street Society Swooning for all the texture on those dresses! Feel like I’d be that girl not so subtly petting myself all night because I loved the feeling against my hands. 
with grace & gumption, Hilary
Andi of My Beautiful Adventures I want all of those dresses!
Tess S I also want all of those dresses!
// Tess S.
This morning I was wide awake at the 3am. So, I decided to scroll through my phone and see what was goin’ on in social media land. Low and behold, I had an email from the lovely Cozbi Jean with a sweet little note directing me to the photos she took at last night’s event [...]
SJ Love the shirt and skirt and belt! Super adorable!! Beautiful decorating of the tables!!
Bianca Sotelo I ADORE your tabletops, girl! This one is one of my all time faves. Those colors are amazing! And I’m pretty sure I want to buy all of it to replicate this for a party! Thank goodness I have you to keep me inspired!
x Bianca
Simply by Tamara Nicole Looks like so much fun, West Elm is pretty amazing! 
Chloe Moon Oh wow how fun! I love the first table setting! The little succulents really add a cute punch of style! =)
Elizabeth All lovely photos!
pepperoncina Very pretty!
Sinem Beautiful <3
Tatel Wow! It looks amazing, i love the fisrt table with all the colors and how bright and fresh everything looks. The plant was a great idea. I will steal it for my next dinner at home
jaime @ laviejaime Loving those pink dishes… so fun! West Elm is the best!
Sincerely Sammie I love this tabletop with succulent place cards! Such a cute idea.
Meg OMG! I am obsessed with West Elm!
I love their esthetic.
I just posted a tutoiral on how to make paper flowers out of a Trader Joe’s bag today.
I took inspiration from their paper flowers.
http://happinessiscreating.com/trader-joes-bag-challenge-project-3-paper-flowers/
Julie Great tablescapes! Can’t wait to entertain outdoors!
Elisa Beautiful color on the first table setting! It makes me want to integrate some sunny summer dishes stat!
Andi of My Beautiful Adventures You are so talented!
Síle I love that both your tables make me think of an indoor picnic but the succulents idea is so fresh-looking!
Lisa | Happy By You look like a doll. The first setting is so sweet and bold. Love it!
kristen who makes your shirt? i love it!
Cassandra LaValle Post author it’s urban outfitters!
Kate where are the succulents from? thank you!
Some of you may have seen some fleeting tweets and talk between myself and the co-founders of Design Camp – Lori Dennis and Kelli Ellis lately. Well, these two and their entourage (or should we say camp counselors?) are making their way to the Emerald City, and we’re giving away five tickets to the three-day event! Each day [...]
Amanda Gray Well, you of course! I would also love to hear Phil Pallen speak on social media! I do think that line-up is priceless and a ticket would be a wonderful opportunity! It is a good thing I am local
Katie Um, choose 1??? The agenda/panel is amazing.
I would choose Niche Careers as the one I’m dying to hear. Reason being I’m an Interior Designer in Facilities/Corporate Space Planning for a large corporation. I’m lost/drowning and un-fulfilled. It’s time to make a change and figuring out what part of design to jump to
is quite the challenge.
Cheers,
KJ
Shamila Well of course I want to hear you speak, Cassandra! The Business section of the program is enticing – the segment on collaborations etc, I am curious to hear Kimberley Seldon – Business of Design. In fact the whole program is very inspiring from Niche Careers to Career Designer Blogging. Would love to attend!
Jillian I would LOVE seeing every single person! So much knowledge in one place! How exciting!
Melissa Allam Yay! A design camp in Seattle. I have been following your blog for awhile now Cassandra, so I would love to hear you speak and since starting my own business last year I would love to hear about online portfolios and Designer Billing.
Terri OConnor Keri petersen
Dawn Really, I’m excited for all of the sessions, but would love to hear more about online portfolios.
Barbara How can I pick just one! Amazing line up ….. I am rebranding my illustration studio to branch out into more design related opportunities and wow could I use the expertise of this gathering!!
Chelsey Wow! I would say Contracts and Career Design Blogging, but honestly the list just got better and better as I scrolled. Fingers crossed, this would be a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity.
Naomi I would love to hear from Shannon O’Leary at Seattle Magazine. Such an amazing opportunity!
Melanie M. Well of course you, m’dear! I’ve been a loyal blog reader for a while now. I would also love to hear from any of the magazine folks – being that I’m already in communications field, it’s interesting to hear where they think things are going in such a changing landscape. The whole program looks great!
Shalonne I would really love to hear Leslie Newsom Rascoe. I just love Veranda and it has consistently produced high quality content over the years.
This is a great idea, thanks for producing it!
Lana Noble I would love to hear Cassie speak- I think the connection between interior design and real estate is integral to successful networking!
Kali I’ve been wrestling with how to take my career to the next level, and each time I get frustrated I turn to the amazing Jillian St. Charles’ blog. Hearing her in person would completely invigorate me and help me figure out how to excel in today’s industry!
Tanya Norton This Design Camp sounds amazing! I would love to hear Phil Pallan speak about Social Media. It’s so important in building a business brand and Phil Pallan has such a great background in this.
LeSharon I’m just dying to be there and hear each speaker! But if I have to choose one I’d really look forward to- Jillian St. Charles!
Meredith Cherniack Wow, that’s a tough one…I’d be very interested in hearing from Kimberley Seldon for her expertise on the business end; Keri Peterson to gain insight on her staging techniques; or I’d love to hear from someone at a magazine like Mike Ragan of LA Design Mag.
fmm Definitely interested in the niche careers and the day on trends…
J Momplaisir I am most exited for Day One – Trends and Vintage and Modern
Annie Choosing one is laughable, but as an official Seattleite now, I do have a bit of a bias for the locals… Keeping my fingers double crossed!
Lesley Myrick I’d love to hear from Phil Pallen on Social Media. I manage the social media for my own business (obviously) and also for the retailer I work for, and I’m always looking for new ideas and strategies to be more successful.
This is an amazing opportunity – thanks for hosting such a great giveaway, Cass!
Kristina King Are you kidding me? I’m not choosing one of these people! But the brain I’d most like to pick is Shannon O’Leary of Seattle magazine. I’m a born and raised Seattle girl, and I’d love to learn more about how she chooses and shares the best things about our city.
Tammie Burton As a long time reader of your blog, it would be a great opportunity to get to meet you in person! I’m a huge fan of Veranda magazine so seeing Leslie Newsom Rascoe would be icing on the cake! To be honest, it would be a dream to hear all the presenters. Plus, the added bonus of getting to visit Seattle, a city I have wanted to experience for a long time. Design Camp…I need you!!
Heather Kane The line up looks so inspiring! My sister and I have been dreaming of branching our talents out, but could use some guidance. I have my own graphic design business but I would love to bring in interiors and need help marketing my blog! Love the editorial business so Seattle mag and la mag speakers was would rock our world!
Mary Beth I’d love to hear you speak! I’d also love to hear more about social media and vintage and modern. The whole lineup looks amazing! Would love the opportunity!
Hilary Alter The entire line-up looks amazing! It is so great to get all of those amazing designers/voices under one roof and to hear from the many varying sides of the business. I am most interested in hearing about social media and from Leslie @ Veranda. I would also love to have a couple of days back in my hometown of Seattle!
Jill Kimberley Seldon – I absolutely love her style and would love to hear her take on the business of design!
Lauren DuBois I’m always excited about design events in Seattle and this sounds like an incredible time! I am always drawn to the styling of Joss and Main, so I would just love to hear from Mitra Morgan about where she finds inspiration.
Rachel Anna Reiber Building materials- I’m craving to learn more around materials!!
Maggie Rose Um, I would love to attend all of them, but I’d especially love to hear Kimberly Seldon!
Elizabeth McFadden Who would I like to hear? Cassandra, of course!
Heather Ballard Hope it’s not to late to comment. What a cool event! I love Joss and Main so would love to hear Mitra Morgan. Mike Ragan from LA Design Magazine would be cool too.
carissa rodriguez I don’t know if it’s too late to reply but I’ll give it a shot anyways. I’ve been lusting after this event for a while now – the entire lineup looks so incredibly informative and inspiring.
While I am also beyond excited to see and network with all of these amazing speakers (Shannon O’Leary! Jillian St. Charles! Mitra Morgan!) the one person I am dying to meet is Keri Petersen. Staging is one of my true loves and having recently moved to Seattle I would absolutely adore the opportunity to talk and pick the brain of a local (and global!) expert in the field. xx
Rachel I would love to hear from Mitra Morgan, Joss and Main!!
Sarah O. Wow! I had no idea this event was going on; sounds amazing! If you’re still giving away tickets, day 2 sounds fantastic. Actually, they all do.
Ever since we finally got our own West Elm here in Seattle, I’ve been dying to do a fun little event with them. Turns out the feeling was mutual. So, we’re puttin’ together a little part-ay to celebrate the coming months of sunshine, and ya’ll are invited!! What are we gonna do? So glad you asked. [...]
mikky Fun, Fun, Fun! You guys definitely seem like the perfect pairing. This will be some great par-Tay!
mikky
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Andi of My Beautiful Adventures Such pretty stuff!
Melinda's Musings What a great idea for a spring gathering and networking event! I’ll have to see to research if there’s something similar here in New York.
Some of you may remember that a couple of years ago I actually worked at Anthropologie as a merchandiser – a job I loved for all the creativity it inspired in me! So, any chance I get to go back and be a part of the culture is gets me pretty pumped up. Which is why I’m [...]
Mattie Tiegreen Exciting! I follow you on Instagram and am so inspired by you. Keep up the great work! Happy weekend!
Cathleen K All signed up! See you Thursday for some crafts!
madeleine signed up first thing this morning! Im excited to meet you and do some crafting!
Emily Aw I so wish I could! Anthropologie can do no wrong!
Desiree {CHIC COASTAL LIVING} Sounds like so much fun! Wish I lived closer but I’m in Miami! Take pictures!
Jane Wish I lived in the area as it sounds like just the type of activity I love. Have fun!
Franki Clever invite!! I’m certain the entire event will be a blast!! franki
Kimberly @ Vintage Modern I am signed up and ready to go! See you there!
Cassandra LaValle Post author yippeee! so glad you’ll be there!
beth heitkemper love an anthro + cassie event. i just shed a tear b/c i won’t be able to sign up as Patty O’Furniture and surprise you. i’m sure it’ll be great!!
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This looks fun. I will be sure to stop by.
I can’t complain about being on vacation but I hate to miss things! I’ll look for your recap.