{blend2011: an evening soiree}

As promised, I've got a few images from our event last weekend, and what a night it was! With Ikea as the evening's sponsor, a few very special guests, and the fabulous atmosphere of the Loden Hotel, it was a hit! We purposefully planned the event around the IDSwest show in Vancouver, an interior design show that brings some of the most talented people to town. Blend 2011 was designed to be a fusion of social media & design, bringing together bloggers, designers, photographers and artists in the field. I'm hoping this event will be even bigger and better next year!

{you can't have a social media event without an excess of tweeting can you! Logo design via Danielle of Urban Walls, images via Sari McNamee}

{image: Darryl Bueckert}

We had a gorgeous room at the Loden - I was in awe of all those fabulous & talented people together in one space!

{image: Sari McNamee}

A shot where you can see my shoes {I'm the one wearing yellow}, only because I wanted to point out that while I loved them, I was about to die with every single step by the end of the night! Guess they need a bit more 'breaking into,' lol!

{image: Darryl Bueckert}

Our giveaway table was filled with goodies! Decor books and faucets from Delta Faucets, artwork and so many lovely items donated for door prizes ...

{image: Darryl Bueckert}

And yes, you may have spotted my print in the back there, I gave one away as a prize and was so thankful for all the postive feedback from others!

{image: Darryl Bueckert}



I drooled over this pillow that The Cross generously donated ... wish that one came home with me!!

{image: Darryl Bueckert}

Besides door prizes, everyone went home with a swag bag filed with goodies from Ikea, Para Paints, Benjamin Moore, Kerrisdale Design, Michelle Morelan, Heather Ross, and more!

The organizers had the chance to snap a photo with our special guests:

{left to right: Barbara of hodge:podge, me, House & Home editor-in-chief Suzanne Dimma, Karla of Kerrisdale Design & Victoria of Edin's House, image: Sari McNamee}

{Us together with designer Kelly Deck, image: Darryl Bueckert}

Wonderful people made for a wonderful night!

Meesh of I dream of chairs, Victoria of Edin's House, and Andrea Mills {Public Relations Specialist of Ikea - she was integral in our event planning, thanks Andrea! image: Sari McNamee}

H&H's Suzanne Dimma, Sari of The Lovely in Life, Erica of Moth Design, and Mark Challen of H&H, image: Sari McNamee

Darryl Bueckert, Maria Killam of Color Me Happy, and Jodi Bueckert of The Simply Inspired Home {Darryl and Jodi won $1000 gift card from Ikea!!! image: Sari McNamee}

And of course a social media event would not be complete without a few photos snapped with our Iphones!

Left: Hanging with Amanda of TwentyOneTwo Designs, Karla of Kerrisdale Design, and Danielle of Urban Walls. Right: Me & Suzanne Dimma.

What a wonderful night! A giant thank you to everyone who made it possible and everyone who attended. Here's to Blend 2012!!