party favor plants

hello my friends. i’m squeezing in an extra post here today to let you know i was featured on studio 5 on KSL in Utah yesterday. if you came to mingle with us in June, or you saw this post about upcycling cans for plants, i discuss these two ideas here on tv.

i really dislike watching and listening to myself speak on tv, i swear i don’t talk out of the side of my mouth like that – but it seems to be what i do and i’m in denial, or what i do when i’m nervous! eegads.}

{photo by me.}

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my trip to utah, according to my iPhone pictures.

from what i understand, some momma’s look forward to grocery shopping sans kids. i’m not a big fan of grocery stores – however, i can totally relate when in a different situation. i look forward to my time on airplanes sans kids. especially when wifi is involved!

our dog kaymen, 16 years old is suffering from old age – so sad. | my first time to hold baby sloane.

top knots at a family bbq

a vegetarian dinner by shelby, i was spoiled.

do you know this celebrity that owns people water? he came to mingle! | photo booth fun at mingle.

green smoothie for breakfast by shelby {i was well cared for by girlfriends i stayed with on this trip!} | tea with mom

tregan’s wedding – table decor | me & the beautiful bride. love this girl.

party favors | carriage ride at the end of the evening

my bedroom view on my last two days. i will be back, utah!

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mingle@soel.

My head is still buzzing from mingling on tuesday evening…

the mingle scene.

Shelby and I, equipped with door prizes for the guests.

Color. I am so glad that everyone brought their shining beauty, and joined in the fun.

We had 2 official photographers working mingle this time, Justin Hackworth and Ashley Thalman. Go take a look at the photos here and here.  They did an outstanding job. Plus, they’re really cool people and fun to hang out with! (The images on this post were shot by them.)

I met so many wonderful people at mingle@soel! Old friends and new. While mingling, I always wish there were three of me, so I could manage the event, play in the photo booth, and visit with the guests all at once! There are so many wonderful people to talk to! i can’t say enough how important it is to connect with other bloggers that have common interests. it’s so refreshing and uplifting.

Most of all, it’s hugely satisfying to see the decorations, food, and sponsors I’ve been working on over the last few weeks come to life. Mingle is one of my happy places. Maybe I will see you there next time…

I am going home with 2 extra suitcases – they are packed with my favorite bread {25 loaves!}, our favorite treat {25 pounds!}, and a few new items for our new home. while i am en route to Boston – we are moving! Husband and the kiddos are the best, I packed most of the house before my trip, and they are boxing up all that’s left + overseeing our move today. when I arrive in Boston, I’ll be driving to our new home. I have butterflies in my stomach for the next chapter of our adventure that lies ahead. I’m excited.

Before I sign-off for the weekend, I wanted to share some fun news. Sam, via Studio on Fire emailed me today, and told me my business card was a winner at the AIGA MN Annual Design Show! They just posted the winner’s website yesterday. congrats to Sam for a great design! woo*hoo!!!

See you all back here on monday – xo.

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mingle@soel : tonight!

Hello, Friends! As I mentioned, I’m in Utah getting ready for mingle@soel! I am really digging the dry utah heat! The weather is straight out of my dreams and the wasatch mountains look as beautiful as ever! It’s a short trip — I’ll be back in Boston on Friday, but it’s always delightful to be in the place that truly feels like home.

Tonight, is the night! Are you coming to mingle? Remember: wear color! I packed a few options, and am still trying to decide what to wear! : ) This is your chance to bring some friends and mingle with some really great people! PLUS – there will be food, lots & lots of giveaways, a photo booth, 50 door prizes to the first 50 guests! What more could you ask for on a Tuesday evening?

So. Pick out a colorful outfit & make your way over to Soel Boutique at the Riverwoods. 6-8pm this evening.

see you there!

{have you joined instagram? you can follow my colorful evening by checking out @see_jane}

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what to wear: to mingle

hello from utah! friends, it’s time to mingle tomorrow night! will you be there? the evening is being planned with lots of color, and if you are coming – we’d love to see you wearing bright, fun colors!

what should you wear? Think: summer gala! now, gala can mean a lot of things so let me explain – whatever you like to wear that makes you feel a little fancy, wear it. maybe that’s white capri’s and flip-flops, maybe you have a tulle skirt for special occasions you want to pair with a fun tee? maybe you have a prom gown you are dying to wear again? whatever makes you feel good, put it on!

while en route from Boston to Salt Lake city this past weekend I put together a little round-up of some great fashions in color. maybe these will inspire you:

one | two | three | four| five | six | seven | eight | nine | ten | eleven | twelve

need more ideas? check out my style pinterest board. see you mañana! {do you tend to wear more of one color than others? I totally do.}

Did I mention that the first 50 guests receive a special gift? be there!

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it’s time to mingle!

hello there! i am so excited to share some news with you… this past month has been truly exhausting, but lucky for all of us – there is a party on the horizon!

remember this event in February? Well… things have changed just a little {i scooted your cheese over just a tiny bit} and now we are mingle! the name changed, but our vision remains the same. mingle has replaced “utah bloggers.” so, go grab your iPhone-calender-planner-whatever you schedule your life with, and pencil in this info:

look at the sponsors, we are going to have the best party ever!

soel | see jane blog | milkglass and honey | armelle | gatehouse no.1 | fifth and hazel | freshly picked | cotton & curls | modern palm | {collected} | sycamore street press | Gygi | mer mag | the Alison show | Ashley Thalman Photography | Justin Hackworth Photography | Third Floor Design Studio | Pink Moss | I Still Love You | Pepper Lou | One More Mushroom | Fleur de Bee | Diamond Rental | Square Native | Cactus and Tropicals | Sunriver Gardens | Kaboo | Zupas | Heirloom Restaurant Group | Sweet Tooth Fairy  | Cafe Rio | Mom’s Best | Living Notes from NYC | People Water | Studio 5

+ some of the best people I know are going to be there, and you should be there too….especially if you’re interested in winning one of my personalized subway sign wall art prints in a giveaway. (I’m not above bribery.)

any questions? please send them my way. jane@prolook.com xo.

{images via milkglass & honey.}

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