Blog Out Loud event give aways

When Rebecca Orlov of loving living small and I concepted the idea behind Blog Out Loud, we felt sure that we were on to something that would be well received by the blogging community {writers, readers and starters of} One of the things I love about this community is its willingness to share and support each other.

We loved the idea of creating a symposium for people to come together and share their ideas and experiences. By putting the idea out there, we've watched it grow and blossom on its own, and with that has come a fantastic group of sponsors, panelist and friends.

We cannot wait to meet all of you Thursday night and recommend that you get to Patio Culture early, early - as it's going to be a packer. For the first 50 guests, we have a jammed packed, swag filled, goody bag.

also in store for the evening will be 2 give aways:

GIVEAWAY 1. 45min DESIGN CONSULTATION WITH KELLY VAN PATTER

Super talented and lovely green designer, Kelly Van Patter, has very generously offered this inspiring prize. Kelly is an accomplished designer and is the design visionary behind many television shows, films, commercials and music videos. Her focus on green design has been beautifully received in the entertainment industry, interior design community and residential construction world. Her own *beautiful and colorful* craftsman is featured in this month's House Beautiful magazine and was also recently covered on Apartment Therapy.

GIVEAWAY 2. VINTAGE BOAT PRINT
Venice-based interior decorator and blogger, Vanessa De Vargas of Turquoise, has donated this pretty print. The 70's print is currently hanging at Patio Culture so check it out if you are in the area. The dimensions are 28 1/2”H x 19” W. Vanessa also does e-decorating and she runs DNG.