* * THIS GIVEAWAY HAS ENDED * *
First off, we’d like to extend a HUGE thank you to everyone who took the time to leave us a comment on our blog this past weekend. As with every post we publish that receives comments, we feel so humbled that you would take the time to stop by and leave a message for us to find. Kev and I are sensitive creatures, and your messages have a way of touching to the very core of our beings. The encouragement and comfort we feel from them means more to us than you’ll ever know, and we’d like to thank you from the bottom of our hearts for embedding your energy and spirit into the pages of this e-journal of ours. The story wouldn’t be the same without you!
And speaking of blog readers & writers getting together for a good time…
Who wants to win a ticket to the Haven Conference?!
Haven is happening in Atlanta, (June 21-22, 2012) and I had the esteemed pleasure of designing their little paint roller logo for them last year. At the time, I wasn’t sure if we’d be able to attend the conference, but it looks like not only are we going to be able to go, Kev and his photography-biz partner, Josh, will also be hosting two sessions on Beginner Photography while we’re there, too! Fun!
Here’s the low-down on what the Haven Conference is all about…
Haven Conference is a place to celebrate your DIY spirit. You’ll find hands-on sessions led by fellow DIY bloggers who will share their knowledge on subjects such as painting furniture, shooting photography, and using power tools. For those looking to learn more about the business side of blogging, there will be sessions on topics that include social media, and how to monetize your blog. Most importantly, Haven Conference will be a place of encouragement. There will be time set aside to mingle with one another and share DIY stories. The DIY/home blogging community is a special place, and we encourage you to form connections with those in it so you can walk away feeling refreshed and inspired!
Up for grabs is one ($199) FREE ticket to Haven. (Ticket winner will be responsible for travel fees to and from Atlanta) The conference will start at 8:00am (ET) on Thursday, June 21 and end at 11:00pm (ET) on Friday, June 22, 2012. It’ll be held at the Crowne Plaza Atlanta-Perimeter hotel in Atlanta, Georgia, and the hotel is offering folks attending the conference a discounted rate of $89/night.
If you’d like to throw your name in the virtual hat for a chance to win the ticket, leave one comment on this blog post and we’ll randomly select a winner on Wednesday (February 22, 2012) at 8:00am (Central Time).
Good luck, and hope to see you at Haven!




I haven’t been to a blogging conference yet, this would be a great one to go to!
with a new house on the horizon (three weeks… fingers crossed!) and tons of diy decorating ideas floating around in my head…. this would be totally awesome!!
I would so love to go to Haven! Thanks for the chance.
Hi Layla, I would love to finally meet ya!!! Pick me, pick me!!
Love your blog so much! Amazed at how confident you all are to tear down walls and redesign. 🙂
Oh I really really (like really really) want to go. I just don’t have $200 to spend right now. Ahhh, this would be such a blessing! 🙂
My husband and I have already booked our tickets for a week in Atlanta to celebrate our first anniversary…and for me to attend Haven! I haven’t bought Haven tickets yet so I’d love to win! : ) Thanks for the chance!
– Courtney
Oh how I would LOVE to attend. Plus it’s not too far from home. I can drive. 🙂
I’d love to go! So many good seminars — so many nice bloggers to meet!
It would be awesome, wonderful, great, amazing and exciting to get to attend the conference!!!
I would love to attend the conference! The last one I got pumped up about attending sold out before I got the PTO time approved at work. I think it’d be a great way for me to network as a blogging novice and hear some great ideas for DIY projects!
Would love to go to haven! Thanks for the opportunity!
I would LOVE to win a ticket to this conference. We recently moved to a different state where I know NO ONE and my husband was sent overseas. Therefore I have spent hours pouring over blogs to find inspiration to make this home OURS. Being able to attend the conference and meet my inspirations would mean the world to me. Thank you for offering all of us a chance to win.
OOOOHHHH!!! Would truuuuuly love to win this ticket! Thank you for the opportunity to try! Be blessed!
Pick me 🙂 I’d love to go!
That sounds like an awesome opportunity! I would love to go!! And my new nephew lives in Atlanta – double bonus!
I would be BEYOND thrilled to win a ticket to Haven!!! I have been dying to go all year 😉 pick me pick me!!!
Hoping to win! The conference should be a ball. Thanks for hosting!
I would absolutely LOVE to be able to go to the conference. Thanks for the opportunity! 🙂 I hope I win!!!
I’d love to go
Would love to win this ticket!
Wow! What a fabulous opportunity! Haven in Atlanta would be the best! Thank you for this chance to attend!
I would LOVE a chance to win a Haven ticket and have the opportunity to meet other DIY bloggers… how fun that would be!
I’m raising my hand–would love to attend!
Good morning! My husband and I spend our “free time” recreating different projects. We love this time together! I have wanted to learn how to set up my own blog to share our creations and also to have a place to share and keep my memories! This would be a great opportunity to learn! Thank you for your generosity!
Blessings,
Maribel
I would so love this! What a generous giveaway. 🙂
I’ve entered every contest for a free ticket so far with no luck – I’m DYING to go!
oh my gosh I’d love to go!!! thanks for this opportunity!
I need it! Haven is just out of reach for me because of money (a problem we all have I am sure!), but this week’s my birthday and I think a ticket would be just what I need to convince my sweet husband that I should go anyway….step out in faith. Thanks for the opportunity! Hope to see you there. Lisa~
Would love to go to Haven. Thanks for the giveaway! Will be watching and praying my luck holds out! 🙂
Hellur..I am Cathy and I am a blogaholic!! Seriously..I know it will be awesome!
Would love this opportunity! Thanks!
Thanks for being so generous! We are DIY’ers from WAY back. This would be the coolest thing EVER.
Tossing my name in. Thanks for the chance!
Oh, I hope you pick me!
Thanks for the chance! I’ve been on the fence about attending or not, a free ticket would definitely sway me to attend:)
Thanks for the Chance. Sounds like a fun time.
I just moved to Atlanta a few months ago after living in Az for 20 years. This would be so exciting because not only are we house hunting, but I am wanting to get out and make some new friends as well in my new city! Thanks for the chance to win a free ticket!
Hey Lex I also just moved to Atlanta from CA. I would love to touch base with a crafty
person. 🙂
Oh I really wish I could attend; I know it will be a great event!
xoxo
Karena
Art by Karena
Sounds like a great opportunity to improve ones DIY skills! Someone is going to be very lucky! 🙂
This sounds like a wonderful event and I’d love to attend! Hope everyone has a great week!
I’d go crazy for a ticket to the conference! Pick me! Pick me!!!! oh, and thanks for the chance.
I would LOVE to win a ticket to Haven! Trying to figure out a way to get there… thanks Kevin and Layla! So awesome you’ll be doing a workshop, I hope I can hear it!
Throwing my hat into the ring. I’d love to win and have a chance to come to Atlanta!
I would ♥ to win! 🙂 This would make the trip a little lighter on my wallet! 🙂
Would love to go to Haven, I love all your ideas and the way you use color in your rooms.
I have my ticket~but I can’t wait to meet you guys!
Debbie
What a wonderful event for a Mom’s weekend out. I’d love to be able to join you all!
Would LOVE to attend the conference with my daughter, who is quite the little-DIY’er. She would be so thrilled!
I’d love love love to be there!