My New Favorite Place

On Saturday before the SoCal Blogger Meet-Up a group of us bloggers {Ashley, Julie, Stephanie, LeAnn, Meg and Selma} met for brunch at Paradise Cafe in Del Mar.  It was super delish and the view was to die for.  We enjoyed getting to know one another and take in the Pacific before heading south to La Jolla.

The view from brunch

Ashley with her new baby

This is the cutest store! I wanted to move in.

Flower market on the corner

I see these pillows in my future! For $42.95 that is a great deal.

A dog that looked like a horse! 

Oh Del Mar I can't wait to show you to Marco!

After the blogger meet-up we Ash, Julie, Stephanie and I wanted to see the famous sea lions walking distance from the restaurant.  They were adorable and had so much personality.

Sunset

These condos/apartments were right across from the beach.  I would LOVE to live there! 

Iconic Cali

Pacific

Playing with Photoshop

The sea lions!

Goodbye LaJolla! I can't wait for us to meet again:)

Overall is was a beyond perfect day.  The weather was amazing and the company was superb.  Some days I do have to pinch myself because California is truly an awesome place to live.  We are so spoiled! Ashley has a ton of pictures over at her blog.  You can check them out here.

So-Cal Blogger Meet-Up Recap

Saturday was a complete whirlwind!  The SoCal Blogger meet up was beyond fabulous.  Tammy,  Stephanie , Kelsey, Olivia, Kai & Hollie did an amazing job organizing the event for 60+ bloggers at Roppongi in La Jolla.  My favorite part of the event was making the personal connection with different bloggers and finding new blogs.  I am kind of a blog whore ;)  

Our beautiful hostesses minus Hollie

Ashley, Julie & I...blogger buddies!

Everyone went home with a gift!  I was lucky enough to win the CA stationary from Orange & Park.

Yummy!

Photo Booth Fun

60+ beautiful bloggers

Who doesn't love a swag bag?!

Photos from {here} & {here}

Tomorrow I will recap our adventures before and after the meet up pending on how my photos look.  I am learning our Cannon 30D and realized this weekend I have a long way to go.  

Blogger Meet-Up at Tanaka Farms

Last Wednesday I received an email from Julie.  She found my blog after I commented on someone's post.  It was this post.  Come to find out she is from Atlanta and just moved to Irvine.  Me being the little kid that I am squealed and got super excited.  I emailed her immediately.  She invited me to a blogger meet-up that Sunday.  Honestly at first I was a little nervous, but as the next few days went by I got more and more excited.

Sunday finally rolled around.  This was the highlight of my weekend.  {MG was working on his kickstarter all weekend long, so I was in bed by 10 PM both nights-call me 70!}  I woke up early, worked out, made breakfast, showered and then hit the road.  We met at Tanaka Farms in Irvine.  There is a pumpkin patch with petting zoo, corn field maze, arts & crafts and market.  We explored the corn maze, picked out pumpkins and enjoyed getting to know one another.

2011 Blogger Meet-Up at Tanaka Farms

One of the pumpkin patches!

Us with our pumpkins

Afterwards we headed to Julie's house of mimosas and cupcakes.  It was a fabulous afternoon.  I enjoyed getting to know everyone.  I can't wait for us to meet up again.  If you are a blogger in the LA/OC/Ventura area please let me know.  We would love for you to join us next time:)

One of my favorite treats

Carrot Cake or Chocolate Mocha

Both were to die for!

The smallest addition to our group, Samantha!

Photos c/o Joelle and Sarah

If you are on the hunt for new adorable blogs check out my new friends:)

Meg of Henning Love

Julie of Smitten Mintons

Joelle of Where We Love is Home

Jacqueling of Diamond in the Dark

Sarah of A Girl in Transit