* * 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!




Ohhh! Pick me!! I would love to attend and meet you too!
Oh, count me in! Would love to go, thanks for the opportunity!
I would LOVE to go to Haven!!
How nice! I would love to go to Haven! I am new on on the blogging scene and would jump at the chance to go!
What a cute logo you came up with! I would love to go to this conference. Don’t have a blog, but I love reading other blogs and I love DIY: low budget = high creativity/resourcefulness.
I love your blog and would love a chance to win tickets for Haven!
Keep up the good work!
Pick me Pick me Pick me!
I would love to go! I don’t have a blog, but I do love DIY projects!
Please pick me! I’m interested in starting my own blog and I live in atlanta. It’s perfect!
I’d love the chance to go!
Thanks guys—-what a wonderful opportunity!!!! Meeting everyone and all the creative minds, how fun would that be!!! Someone is going to be very lucky!!! Hugs—Kim!! 🙂
I could have my bags packed pretty fast to go to Haven!
It seems… I’m never lucky enough to win. Please prove me wrong. I love your blog and still keeping my fingers crossed that your little design show gets picked up.
I would jump for joy if I won this ticket. So trying to buckle down and even tied accomplishing some blog goals to monetary rewards that add up to attending a conference this year. I’ve eyed Haven as my preference (timing of the year, small enough to not get lost). Fingers crossed…
Bernadette
I’m clicking my heels imagining Haven! I would love to experience such an amazing event! Thanks for offering us readers this super cool oppurtunity…
Love Atlanta, love Haven, love you guys!
I am thinking of my “happy place”… and it’s Haven!
I would love to be able to attend the conference and meet everyone! And also get to visit with my sons who live nearby!
Sounds like a blast! pick me!
My husband and I were just talking about this conference. Our plan was to look at the budget and see if we could swing going as a family. I would attend the conference, he would take the boys to the aquarium and visit with his dad (who lives in FL but could drive up) and then we would travel up to VA and visit friends. I guess winning this ticket would be proof God thinks it’s a good idea, too. 🙂
This is the third contest I’ve entered to win a ticket. I REALLY want to go!
I would love to go! Just started blogging last year and could soak up all that knowledge.
Heres to hoping I win. Then I can take my bestie who is currently showing an interest in all thing s DIY.
Love this blog, Love you guys. And would love to attend the Haven conference! 🙂
Thanks for giving this opportunity to those of us who can’t afford to come to the Haven conference otherwise! Good luck to everyone!
Would love to go … I get my support from the virtual community, so this would be a wonderful opportunity!! Thanks for offering this ticket!!
The Haven conference sounds like Heaven to me! Have been enjoying your blogs for a long time now. Thanks for inspiring me!
Am trying to get a Resale Business going (primarily Reclaimed Nursery Storage Pieces, Vintage, etc.)…and it would be Awesome to have the opportunity to go to the Conference! Thank you for the chance to win! God Bless!
Would love to attend and get some inspiration. Thanks for the chance!
I’d be grateful for the opportunity to be a part of this great event!
My daughter is a budding blogger and photographer and would LOVE to attend this conference!
wow! what fun it would be to hang out with such wonderful ladies and learn such amazing stuff 🙂 would Love Love Love to win this one!!
Would love to win the ticket to the conference!
want one puh-leeze!!
Atlanta, Summer time, Haven Conference….all wrapped up in one…SO want to be there!
I would LOVE to go to Haven!!
I would love to go to Haven! I have actually checked into but can’t afford to spend that much money right now. I would love to win a chance to go though.
My fingers are crossed!!!! Thanks!!!
That would be so much fun. Atlanta is not far from here!
How great would it be to be able to go! Thanks for the opportunity!
I would love to go! That sounds amazing!
My husband and I would love to make Have our first blog conference!
I would love to take a photography class!!!
What a fabulous opportunity! Just bought my first DSLR and am itching for some instruction for that and blog logistics (blogistics??)!
This conference sounds like just what I need. Thanks for the chance to go.
Me! Me! Me! Pick me!! I am having such a hard time relaying the beauty in my products through photos! I would love to learn how to use my cameral and how to edit photos! I am starting a blog (as soon as I get the courage) and have asked for a new DSLR camera for my birthday! This would be a wonderful oppurtunity!Good luck to us all!
Hello!!! I just started my own blog and believe me, I need help! I just love to repurpose items and give them a new chance at life! I am a trash digger/picker and I am not ashamed! I am terrible at photography so my photos on my blog look horrible. I also need help with getting my blog name out there so people know about it. I had a friend set up the blog for me, but I need some more HELP! Thank you for giving me a chance to win!! Blessings, Pam
OH! After reading and trying out Tara Mohr’s ‘habits’ this would be awesome!!!
Aimee
Pick me, Pick me! Pretty pretty please!
I’ve never been to one but this sounds like fun and a way to get some new ideas. Thanks for the giveaway!!!