I'm a DIY Blogger and I Attended Haven as a Vendor

Do I have regrets? Yes. I wanted to go to Haven Conference and be a blogger, hang out with bloggers, and learn from other bloggers about how to be a better blogger. I picked up my game on this blog almost a year ago. I joined a fun group of other bloggers (I've let them down) that were going to support me and I would them. I haven't asked much of them because I didn't have time to give back. #howmanytimescanisaybloggerinoneparagraph

I thoroughly LOVED being a vendor at Haven. I had an amazing booth that was, by far, the talk of the bloggers and other vendors.  I had a lot of cool stuff to show a little of what Southern Accents has at the store.

I also had a great selection of Lucy Lockets! The response to my jewelry was overwhelming! I love it and my friends love it, but strangers? They LOVED it! It was all worth it. They way I displayed the necklaces was my favorite! There's this cabinet full of clip boards at the store and I've been trying to figure out a way to make it useful for 4 years!! I finally found the perfect use for them! Too bad it leaves the cabinet with holes. Thankfully, they clipboards go back and I can "borrow" anytime I need to! {wink}

I do still regret not hanging with the bloggers and learning from them. I met A LOT of them. They all came by the booth and that was fun. I've been going through cards and reading their blogs. So many unique blogs and personalities. I do have a better understanding of the community. I hope to keep conversations going with a lot of them. I had a couple that were interested in featuring Lucy Lockets on their blogs. I'm looking forward to collaborating with them!  Several of the teachers have recaps or "cliff notes" of their classes on their blogs. I'm hoping to read through and use some of the tips for this little space of the internet.

I can't wait to see what everyone does with their findings from the booth. We had quite a few balustrades for sale. We priced them at $10 each and they were going quickly! One blogger is making a table, one a lamp, the marketing director and event coordinator of Annie Sloan Unfolded are doing a challenge to see who can create the most creative piece out of them. I'm thrilled we found something for everyone to think out of the box. That's probably my favorite thing about the store is the inspiration and creativity I find there.


Debbie and Teryl laying out their goods. There's going to be a challenge and I can't wait to see footage of them battling it out! The planning and scheming was in full force! Watch the Annie Sloan Unfolded blog for the final reveal!


Haven and the DIY Shuffle will be in my brain for quite sometime. I'm going to try and keep the momentum flowing here. Would love to know if you like what you see and what you would like to see more of! xoxo

I leave you with a few more pictures of the booth. These were all taken with my iphone and the fluorescent lighting didn't help!

Miss Teryl from Annie Sloan Unfolded wearing her Lucy Locket! It goes perfectly with that top! ;)

 ss Teryl from Annie Sloan Unfolded wearing her Lucy Locket! It goes perfectly with that top! ;)

Barn Sale at Milky Way Farm in Pulaski, Tennessee

Oh my goodness.....I'm so excited about this barn sale! The farm is called Milky Way. Isn't that the best name??? My friend, Beth, just asked if I was going. She called it a match made in Lucy Farmer heaven! She knows me too well! She is a smarty, too. You have to read her blog!

Bella Rustica is a cool event. Not only will there be tons of goodness to shop from, but they are raising money for Agape, a ministry that supports children and families through adoption, foster care and family preservation. 

Now, you know I have just moved. You may also know that I moved from a rather large house to a much smaller house. I am a collector. I have more than I need. I have a barn full of really cool stuff. (I should be having my own barn sale ;)) I can't wait to get up there. I want to see and feel and the goods that are for sale. I also will get to see some blogger friends that I haven't seen in awhile! Rhoda, who moved to Atlanta from Birmingham has a great blog, too! She is renovating a house. She's always working on something awesome and has a giveaway or two, if you keep up!  

Several bloggers will be there with booths. Donna from Funky Junk Interiors, is going to be there and she is the guest speaker. Now, I just want to be there all weekend!!! I can only go on Friday. I have other plans for Saturday. I can't reveal those because it's a surprise and I can't be spoiling it here on the ole blog!

I know there are so many more wonderful bloggers and I can't wait to meet them! Gina from The Shabby Creek Cottage. She's giving away a $100 gift certificate to Southern Accents tomorrow! You should enter! I wish I could win. I'm spending way too much money there!

Bella Rustica