By Shelly
Last week I was able to experience "The Big Easy" with some amazing women (and men) at the annual Mom 2.0 Summit at the Ritz-Carlton in New Orleans. From the opening keynote to the closing parties, I was amazed with how effectively the conference took on the strength and courage of the host city.
Friday started off with a beautifully choreographed and conversational keynote by Lois Vossen and Abigail Disney. They called on everyone present to use the perseverance New Orleans and its inhabitants as a guide in their own lives and even for their blogs.
Tie-ins to the city and its history continued with tours on Saturday featuring the famous French Quarter and a History of Jazz Tour that took participants to the famous Preservation Hall for a personal concert.
Over the last six years the entire city of New Orleans has had to go through a gigantic renovation. It was amazing to see this in action and while many spots are back to their previous splendor there is still work to be done around every corner. The order of importance with the remodels was carefully though out- schools, churches, and tourist attractions took precedence over other needs much like we tend to give the most, or initial, attention to the most used areas in our homes.
Are there any projects that you had to persevere through? Perhaps, water damage led you to do an unexpected remodel or issues arose with a contractor mid-project. I'd love to hear your stories of persevering through your own remodel.
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Monday, January 24, 2011
Quotes from Alt
By Heidi
After an exciting five days in Salt Lake City, it's bittersweet to return from the Altitude Design Summit. As sponsors, we had a lot of fun hosting events and meeting bloggers. From Wednesday's Dinner With to Friday's Mini-Party, not only did I have a great time hanging out with some amazing designers, but I also learned a lot from the brightest minds in the industry. Here are some of my favorite quotes from speakers and panelists at Alt.
"A woman should always put on what she wants and never second guess it." - Mondo, Project Runway Season 8 Runner-Up
As an avid fan of Project Runway, it was so refreshing to hear fashion advice from someone as talented as Mondo. Throughout the keynote, Mondo continued to emphasize that confidence is the most important thing a woman can wear.
"I buy magazines like they're crack." - Allison Czarnecki of Petit Elefant
Lean Remodeler Blogger Tammy Weadock taught a panel with the inspiring Allison Czarnecki, and I couldn't help but laugh when I heard her say this. Design comes from all sorts of different places, but like Allison, I also struggle with a magazine addition. I subscribe to simply too many magazines, but I can't think of a better way to get the inspirational ball rolling.
"The playlist has become playful." - DJ Spooky
Admittedly, I had no idea who DJ Spooky was going into this conference. But after leaving his keynote, I can say that he's truly unforgettable. I learned so much about how music has evolved since the 1920's, and how we're continuing to change how we listen to music. One of the most informative presentations I've ever had the privileged of listening to, DJ Spooky is certainly one to be admired and appreciated.
I'll be posting more pictures of the conference soon, so be sure to keep an eye on Wilsonart's Flickr Feed. I even snapped a few pics of our signature cocktails at Friday night's party. Thank you to everyone who helped make Alt such a special conference for us!
After an exciting five days in Salt Lake City, it's bittersweet to return from the Altitude Design Summit. As sponsors, we had a lot of fun hosting events and meeting bloggers. From Wednesday's Dinner With to Friday's Mini-Party, not only did I have a great time hanging out with some amazing designers, but I also learned a lot from the brightest minds in the industry. Here are some of my favorite quotes from speakers and panelists at Alt.
"A woman should always put on what she wants and never second guess it." - Mondo, Project Runway Season 8 Runner-Up
As an avid fan of Project Runway, it was so refreshing to hear fashion advice from someone as talented as Mondo. Throughout the keynote, Mondo continued to emphasize that confidence is the most important thing a woman can wear.
"I buy magazines like they're crack." - Allison Czarnecki of Petit Elefant
Lean Remodeler Blogger Tammy Weadock taught a panel with the inspiring Allison Czarnecki, and I couldn't help but laugh when I heard her say this. Design comes from all sorts of different places, but like Allison, I also struggle with a magazine addition. I subscribe to simply too many magazines, but I can't think of a better way to get the inspirational ball rolling.
"The playlist has become playful." - DJ Spooky
Admittedly, I had no idea who DJ Spooky was going into this conference. But after leaving his keynote, I can say that he's truly unforgettable. I learned so much about how music has evolved since the 1920's, and how we're continuing to change how we listen to music. One of the most informative presentations I've ever had the privileged of listening to, DJ Spooky is certainly one to be admired and appreciated.
I'll be posting more pictures of the conference soon, so be sure to keep an eye on Wilsonart's Flickr Feed. I even snapped a few pics of our signature cocktails at Friday night's party. Thank you to everyone who helped make Alt such a special conference for us!
Tuesday, December 7, 2010
See You in Salt Lake City!
By Heidi
We're excited to announce that Wilsonart is a proud sponsor of the Altitude Design Summit! Tammy and I will be flying out to Utah this January to meet with some of the greatest design bloggers in the country. From graphic designers to photographers, this conference is our chance to introduce ourselves to a great group of creative minds.
In addition to simply attending the conference, we'll even be joining some extremely talented panelists to show attendees how to make the most of their creativity. Our hands-on session will ensure you have the tools to create a fully thought-out design plan. We'll keep you updated as our session develops, so check back later for more details!
As for you other conference-goers, any advice for Tammy and I? This will be our first time in Salt Lake City, so do you have any travel tips for us? We need all the help we can get!
We're excited to announce that Wilsonart is a proud sponsor of the Altitude Design Summit! Tammy and I will be flying out to Utah this January to meet with some of the greatest design bloggers in the country. From graphic designers to photographers, this conference is our chance to introduce ourselves to a great group of creative minds.
In addition to simply attending the conference, we'll even be joining some extremely talented panelists to show attendees how to make the most of their creativity. Our hands-on session will ensure you have the tools to create a fully thought-out design plan. We'll keep you updated as our session develops, so check back later for more details!
As for you other conference-goers, any advice for Tammy and I? This will be our first time in Salt Lake City, so do you have any travel tips for us? We need all the help we can get!
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