{blogshop chicago}

As I mentioned before, this last weekend I headed to Chicago for Blogshop, a photoshop/blogging workshop led by the fabulous Bri from DESIGNLOVEFEST and Angela from ANGELA + ITHYLE. I had heard so many great things about this two-day class, and the actual experience turned out to be nothing but the best! These two women have SO MUCH knowledge, and teach the material in a way that is fun, interesting, and easy to understand. I learned such a wide variety of tricks and tools that i know i will be using not only for this blog, but for so many other applications as well. One of my favorite little tricks? Making little animations just like this:



So fun, right?

You better believe that you will see this blog kicked up a notch in the coming weeks! I've got a lot of inspiration + ideas after this weekend!

Oh, and if it couldn't be any better, just check out what was in our super-awesome gift bags:

(clock-wise from upper left) : Baggu reusable bags, 17th Street BBQ seasoning, blogshop notepad by pinhole press, Paddywax candle, scarf from vintage charm, max wanger postcards, hold shift mousepad, Bequet caramels, photoshop cs5 (i won that!), and Just Cook herbed coffee rub.

Thank You ladies for such a fun-filled learning experience and for such a generous bundle of goodies! You're both awesome! And to all the fabulously creative ladies I met in Chicago - I can't wait to see your blogs + work!