An Inspired Event - Portland Blogger Summer Social

A few night ago I had the best time attending a summer social for local home and design bloggers here in Portland.  It was the perfect girly gathering graciously put together by Kirsten of Restored Style and Jenn of A Home in the Making - amazing food, a multitude of wine offerings, gorgeous linens, a long vintage farmhouse table, candle-light, great gals, and inspired conversation about our common passions - family, friends, design, and blogging (of course).  Does it get any better than that?!?

The amazing menu was created and executed by Jamie Snell of The Lamb's Table.  I wish I had taken more pics of the food - but it got inhaled the second it hit the table.  We even got little menu cards displaying the phenomenal fare:

Let me just say...dessert was divine.  So good, I didn't take a picture until I took a bite (then tried to cover up the bite with the strawberry on the right...)

The delightful evening soiree took place in SE Portland at the coolest store/studio called Seek the Unique - a fabulous vintage-antique-salvage shop headed by the ultra-talented Andrea Jones.  This place is a dream for anyone who appreciates a creative vignette, beautiful re-purposed furniture, or unique home goods.

Check out these amazing creations - many of them refinished or repurposed on-site in the workshop...

 (I'm in love with this hand-tufted wall - a DIY project by Andrea and Co.)

 (Yep, these walls were another custom creation by Andrea and her family)

 (Bad iPhone pic, but I love the colors and fixtures)

 (I want one of these old cabinets to help sort my mail and keep my organized)

(Pendant made of twigs and hung from a twine-wrapped cord...so lovely)

A few other vintage finds that totally caught my eye - old, rustic, natural, patina-ed yet refined treasures:

 (frame, rug, sofa, chairs...I wanted everything in this picture)

 (vintage typewriters...oh how I'd love to score one of these)

 (my take-home souvenir...the coolest and most regal little crest)

(antlers, rackets, and wicker...the makings for a dream porch-scape)

(some hip dog art by a local artist)

As you can see, it was pure eye-candy of the most elegant sort.  If you're ever in Portland, you'll have to pay Andrea a visit.

Last but not least, here is a list of the other delightful home/design blogs that were represented at the social:

Storypiece

Restored Style

A Home in the Making

RE:DO

Tate Creates

Ellinee

Ciao Darling

Distinctly M

Newcomb Home

Rose City Bungalow 1913

Rindy Mae

Mysterious Object
La Vida Lauer
Lyn's Wedding Featured on Martha Stewart Weddings

I had a wonderful time meeting such a great group of ladies and only wish I had events like this to attend more often. Kirsten and Jenn, thank you so much for all your efforts in putting together such a lovely evening for all of us!