Showing posts with label rendezvous. Show all posts
Showing posts with label rendezvous. Show all posts

hello love.

hello love! I doubt there's a more adequate description for how I feel about the images captured by Casey, the lady behind the lens at hello love photography. If you're not familiar with her work, you should be. I had the pleasure of finally meeting Casey when she so kindly shot photos of the second day of rendez-vous: new england {some of which you can see below!}. Not only is Casey as sweet as they come, she has that photojournalistic eye which always keeps me coming back for more. Here are a few of my favorite images from her recent blog posts...you're going to be swooning, I just know it! Enjoy :)


There's just something about black and white, isn't there? sigh.

If that wasn't enough, check out these wildly beautiful images she captured
during our morning at the SoWa Open Market. Her use of color is incredible, no?


Many thanks again to Casey for taking time during her busy season to catch a few special moments from rendez-vous on film! Be sure to check out her blog and follow her on facebook to see her latest photos :)


If you haven't yet, be sure to fill out our quick and easy survey so we can decide where we're headed next! {Many thanks to those of you who have already given your input!} {jd} and I cannot thank the attendees or sponsors of rendez-vous: new england enough...you helped make our dream a reality!
We can't wait for the next one :)

Who are your favorite photographers? {I have quite a few!}

I am so excited for the first day of fall and some cozy Friday's Fancies tomorrow! Email me
if you need anything at all--I'm here to help! I hope you have a great Thursday! xoxo {av}

psst: check out my favorite fall nail polish over on breakfast at toast! 
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sunny scenes.

I can't hardly believe rendez-vous: new england was a week ago! Everything about rendez-vous
exceeded our expectations--it truly was worth every minute of preparation to see the smiles of
those in attendance. {jd} and I were so thrilled to see it all come together! We had a picture-perfect almost fall weekend in the great city of Boston...and these photos will prove just that :) 


{Want to see who's who? This post will help you :) Thanks again to Sarah
from Hemenway Street for taking such wonderful photos for us on Saturday!}

We spent Saturday afternoon strolling around the South End of Boston on a Boston Chocolate Tour. Not only did we have a phenomenal tour guide, we ate so much chocolate it may or may not have been a substitute for my dinner ;) I'm not complaining though! I don't think I could pick a favorite stop on the tour...but you better believe I have a lot of places I'll be visiting again on future trips to Boston! 

After the tour, we made a beeline back to the hotel to change for the mixer at the Charlesmark Lounge, which was the perfect space for a group our size! Every rendez-vous attendee received a tote bag full of goodies from our lovely sponsors {see the full list of them here!} and a handful of bloggers walked away with some SERIOUS loot. We also had blogger directories on hand, which were essentially yearbooks with photos and snippets of everyone who attended rendez-vous...they helped keep my head from spinning with all the names I was learning :)


We'd really love your input as we look to plan our next rendez-vous. If you could, pretty please
take the quick survey we pulled together so we can tailor our future rendez-vous to you!

Keep your eyes peeled for photos from the final day of rendez-vous on Thursday! Many thanks to
our sponsors and attendees...but most of all, to my fabulous co-host, {jd}! I can't wait to do it again!
I'll be back tomorrow with another sweet story of long distance survival :) xoxo {av}

P.S. Be sure to check out breakfast at toast today...you're sure to find inspiration for your cozy side of fall Friday's Fancies this week! You might also see a few of my favorites for this fall--thanks again {dm}!
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shining faces

I couldn't be more excited for this weekend! {jd} arrives tomorrow and we have lots of fun last-minute errands to run for rendez-vous: new england! I have been pulling together a "yearbook" of sorts for those attendees who wanted one, so I thought it would be the perfect chance to give you a look at the shining faces who will be joining us this weekend...


{with your hosts - jillian + me!}

If you couldn't make this rendez-vous in Boston but would like to be alerted of 
our future destinations, send an email to ellepolish{at}gmail{dot}com! 
{Be sure to include where you call home...so we can try to plan accordingly!}
We'd love to see you at our next weekend :)

I promise a return to more "normal" programming next week, but I couldn't contain my excitement for rendez-vous...I just really wish you could all join us. Wouldn't that be fun!? For those of you who are joining in the fun this weekend--get PUMPED. If these beautiful faces are any indication, you're in for a phenomenal weekend, especially with all the incredible giveaways on tap!

And a word to the wise: if you have the chance to go to a blogger meet-up...DO IT. It makes this wonderful blogging community come to life. It's totally worth it, I promise.
See you for Friday's Fancies tomorrow!! xoxo {av}

generous partners, sponsors + hosts: Bauble Bar - Boston After Six - Boston Chocolate Tours 
{want to be a part of a future event? email us!}
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don't miss out.

A few weeks ago, I announced rendez-vous: new england! Along with {jd} from cornflake dreams, I have been working behind the scenes to pull together a fabulous list of events for all our attendees!

Check out all the fun updates below...


Be it the Boston Chocolate Tour, the blogger mixer at the Lounge at the Charlesmark Hotel,
or the SoWa Open Market adventure that we're beginning at Grey's Fabric & Notions, we'd love
to have you for all {or some!} of the weekend!

All final details {including timing of the events!} will be emailed to attendees the week of the
rendez-vous. We were able to get a special blogger rate for the chocolate tour, which made this chocoholic very happy and I hope it makes you happy too! Your other ticket costs cover a fun tote
bag filled with goodies from vendors around the world {yes, I said WORLD!}...seriously, I'm excited
to get one and I'm helping to pull them together!

And that blog directory you can add to your order? Totally worth it! You'll get a little cheatsheet for all the bloggers who are attending the event...it will include their bios and photos to keep you on your toes!

Be sure to check out cornflake dreams today {and upcoming Thursdays!} for the announcements of all the seriously incredible giveaways we'll be hosting over the course of the weekend. You could win some serious loot--like jewelry, handbags, and lots of other surprises! {Last week, it was a piece of jewelry from the glamorous friedasophie--and this week, it's swag from stunning SAACHI! You'll want to stay tuned because that's just the tip of the iceberg...}


In the spirit of chocolate, what is your favorite type of chocolate--white, milk, or dark?
In the spirit of blogger fun, where else would you love to see a rendez-vous?

We sure hope you can join us! Let us know if you have any questions--we're happy to help :) For those of you already signed up, GET EXCITED! The rendez-vous is less than a month away! xoxo {av}
{found image credits: chocolate bar - martini photo + Charlesmark logo - Grey's Fabric & Notions sign - SoWa Open Market logo}

P.S. Many thanks to our friends at Boston After Six, Boston Bloggers, the Boston Daybook, 
and the Nightly Wingman for helping all of these fabulous events come together :) 

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