Events

Mom 2.0 Summit

Last week I had the pleasure of attending the Mom 2.0 Summit for the first time. I was asked to speak on a panel on Friday about all things YouTube. Hopefully I shed some light on how to navigate a YouTube path for up and coming content creators and brands. Here’s a hint about what a said: it’s all about STARTING. Just do it. Done is better than perfect. Don’t get hung up on the idea of perfection, and definitely don’t let perfection stand in the way of putting yourself and/or ideas out into the cyber world. With time, you’ll learn to grow and get better. No one starts out perfect. Make sense? Hope so!

The conference is part vacay (um hi Ritz Carlton Laguna Niguel- can you be any prettier!?!) it also serves as an incredible networking opportunity and a place for overall inspiration. I got to hear Rita Wilson speak and perform. Did you know she sings? She’s pretty badass and some how remains humble as can be. It’s always a blast to meet so many mamas who are moving and shaking in this crazy online world. Thanks Mom 2.0 for a great time!

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High Point Market

North Carolina! C’mon and raise up. Take your shirt off, twist it ’round yo head. Spin it like a helicopter. Petey Pablo anyone? Ok, I’ll move on. I went to NC last weekend to attend the High Point Market, an industry trade show for all things furniture and design. It’s kinda like fashion week but for interior designers. New collections are being showcased, buyers from around the world fly into to see them and some how little ol me was in the mix of it all this year. Why you ask? Well, I’m co-hosting a brand spanking new show called Design Smackdown with Thom Filicia, who happens to be a BIG DEAL in the design world and a hilarious human. The purpose of my trip was to promote my show and meet my fellow Design Network peeps. It was a blast. Southern hospitality is alive and well in North Carolina my friends. Love it! The trip was a whirlwind of parties, shmoozing and being blown away by all the incredible designers and artists I met. I stayed at the Grandover Resort that was located on a stunning golf course. We had an insane brunch on Sunday that I’m still recovering from. I think I got carried away with the biscuits. Oopsies. I ate most of my meals at either the resort or at Market. One night we had dinner in the Theodore Alexander showroom- that was pretty awesome! It was a bit of a challenge finding vegetarian meals, let alone vegan, but luckily the last day I got the best vegan wrap from Jerusalem Market in Greensboro. The sweetest Palestinian family runs it and they make fresh, flavorful food all day er’y day. If you find yourself in Greensboro- check ’em out. Below is a snapshot of my trip and at the bottom of the post is a sneak peek of my new show. Enjoy!

Watch a preview of Design Smackdown below!

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Let It Snow

My love for the Four Seasons Hotels & Resorts continues to grow. The hotel chain is known around the world for being super lux and having exceptional service. But, what you may not know about the Four Seasons is how kid friendly they are. Idris has now stayed at three FS properties (Santa Barbara, Paris and Westlake Village). I’m constantly blown away by their attention to detail for their youngest guests. This holiday season my fam and I were invited to experience the Let It Snow event at the FS Westlake. In typical Four Seasons fashion it was glam, family friendly and so fun. Idris had the opportunity to dance under the “snow” with Minions, eat popcorn, hang with Santa, ride a train and decorate cookies with Mrs. Claus. Michael and I enjoyed wine while all this was happening, so it was a win win! We also experienced the Italian dinner at Mercato and the character breakfast the following morning. So fun! (Idris went CRAZY with excitement when he met the Minions!) You can see the full list of Let It Snow activities by clicking here.

This year give your favorite people a Four Seasons Giftcard so they can pamper themselves in the spa, enjoy fancy cocktails, dinner or a lux night out at any FS location around the world.

Happy Holidays!

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Fleurish

Last week I attended a seriously fun event at Fleurish in Brentwood. Chic mamas and their adorable kids gathered together to create some fall flower magic. What is Fleurish you ask? It’s the first ever design-it-yourself flower bar. They have a DIY station, offer floral classes, private parties and of course you can purchase some stunning arrangements. The space is open, bright and immediately made me happy. Upon arrival I was greeted by their friendly staff and encouraged to take a seat and start learning how to make a beautiful fall inspired arrangement. Disclaimer-I’m not crafty or good at making pretty pinterest worthy things, but with the guidance of the expert team, I had a gorgeous arrangement to take home. With the holidays quickly approaching, this could be the perfect gift to give someone. Visit their website to learn more about this fabulous place.

*Photos courtesy of Jessica Elizabeth

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Come Hear Me Speak!

Guess what!?! I’ve been invited to speak at The Digital Influencer Lab. Yippee! This will be my second year speaking at this event and I’m super pumped to do it again! The all day affair will take place on Saturday, October 24th in Santa Monica. Myself, along with tons of talented digital stars will be discussing everything you’ve ever wanted to know about being part of the online community. From how to make money, to growing your online presence and connecting with brands- we will cover it. You can click here to see the lineup and agenda. My time slot is from 2-2:30pm and I can’t wait to chat with you guys. You can buy your tickets at the link below but I’ll also be giving a PAIR away! You and your bestie, or mom or sissy or whoever can roll together! You must be in LA already. (Sorry I can’t fly you out-one day!). To enter, just leave me a comment telling me what you’d love to learn from an event like this. I’ll pick a winner by Oct. 9th.

Click HERE to buy tickets!

Gotta Go!

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Malibu Wine Safari

A few months ago I was cruising up PCH when I saw a big safari like truck parked on the side of the road with the words “Malibu Wine Safari” written on it. I got so excited and snapped a picture immediately. (Michael was driving). I looked it up when I got home and what I discovered was the perfect way to spend the day. I couldn’t wait to try it. Last Wednesday my wine tasting dreams came true. I treated my hubby to a super fun birthday extravaganza at the Malibu Wine Safari and we loved it! There are a few different experiences you can choose from. I went with the Vintner Tour which included meeting and feeding several animals (a 3 week old zebra to name a few) exploring the 1,000 acre property, checking out cave paintings from the Chumash Indians and a delicious fruit and cheese platter overlooking the beautiful canyons. Did I mention they serve wine throughout the whole experience!?! SO FUN. From start to finish it was about 2.5 hours and the cost for our specific tour was $115 per person. There are several other options available at different price points. This is the perfect adventure for couples, groups of friends or families. You can even bring your kiddos if they’re 48 inches or taller. Animals and wine!?! YES PLEASE!