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Link Love, Vol. 10

Y’all. The internet was just too good this week to hold off posting Link Love until Friday. (That, and the fact that my spin class kicked my butt, and the post I had planned was a bit too time consuming for the weary. The best laid plans…)

One of the highlights of my week thus far was Tuesday night when I headed down town with Alicia to Sterling & Burke, Ltd. for a blogger appreciation cocktail hour co-hosted by Bull + Moose, UrbanStems, and Greenhill Winery and Vineyards. Not only was the store filled with beautiful artwork and even more beautiful leather luggage, I met some awesome DC bloggers and small business owners I can’t wait to get to know better and see around at future events.

Networking at an event like this can be intimidating to a lot of people, and I’d be lying if I said I wasn’t nervous heading to an event where I only knew one person. But the opportunity to meet new people and form lasting relationships far outweighs any anxiety I had about the situation. Practice makes perfect, and networking is no exception. So if you’re looking for a sign to introduce yourself to a person you admired or head to that professional society cocktail reception after work, consider this it!

Blogging has taught me so much over the past 8 months, and one of the most surprising, yet simple, things is that you can have anything you want in life, you just have to go after it. Sure, people and opportunities will come to you from time to time—but no one will look out for you better or pitch you better than, well, you!

And with that food for thought in mind, let’s hop to it, shall we?

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  1. Chelsea M. wrote:

    I love your blog! This gives me ample content to procrastinate with today 🙂

    Chelsea
    Chowing Down by the Bay

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    • Katie wrote:

      Thanks Chelsea! I am checking yours out right now.

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  2. Hannah wrote:

    This post is cute! So many fun things to check out!
    -Hannah
    sweeterthanserenity.blogspot.com

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    • Katie wrote:

      Thanks Hannah! xo

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  3. Mel wrote:

    What a wonderful sounding event I am glad you had a great time!
    http://lachquitamissi.com

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    • Katie wrote:

      Thanks Mel! It was a blast.

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  4. nora gouma wrote:

    This is really amazing blog. I love to read it.

    xxx

    http://www.noragouma.com

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    • Katie wrote:

      Thanks Nora! You’re so sweet.

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  5. Floortje wrote:
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    • Katie wrote:

      Thanks Floortje!

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  6. Great post and your blog rocks. Thanks for sharing and Happy Holidays!

    Eye See Euphoria : http://eyeseeeuphoria.com/post/give-me-life

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    • Katie wrote:

      Thanks girl! I like yours, too.

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  7. Emily wrote:

    Sounds like a great week to me! What a fun event to attend, so glad you had a great time. Also loving that J.Crew sweater (too cute!!) Have a good weekend. xo!

    http://20somethingfashion.blogspot.com

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    • Katie wrote:

      Thanks Emily! Have a great weekend yourself.

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  8. Hayley wrote:

    That notebook is so cute! Can’t wait to read your suggestions:) xo, Hayley http://www.dailydoseofdarling.com

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    • Katie wrote:

      Thanks Hayley! 🙂

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  9. Love your link up today! The Lessons Learned In Your Twenties post is witty and heartwarming. I can honestly say I much more enjoy being in my thirties because I as you mature, you really begin to filter out what’s important and you learn to listen to that inner voice versus what other people have to say. So glad you fought through your nerves and went to that blogger event. It can be intimidating but just remind yourself that everyone has their insecurities and probably feel a little nervous too! Hope you have a great weekend Katie 🙂

    http://www.taffetaandtulips.com

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    • Katie wrote:

      Aw thanks Kate! That is exactly what I have heard about being in your thirties! It is so good to hear that the best is yet to come. Hope you had a good one! xo

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  10. Lucy wrote:

    Sounds like my kind of event! I hope you enjoyed lots of lovely cocktails! xx

    http://www.lulabelloves.com/blog

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    • Katie wrote:

      Thanks Lucy! xo

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  11. mary wrote:
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  12. Cara wrote:

    These were the best way to spend my Saturday morning:)

    xx Cara
    http://www.carascliche.com

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    • Katie wrote:

      So glad to hear that, Cara! xo

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  13. Jong wrote:

    *thumbs up* to this very intellectual post.. I like it! 🙂 😉

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    • Jong wrote:

      BTW, you have an awesome blog, dearie! Mind if we follow each other through GFC and/or bloglovin? Lemme know! ^_^

      Dearest yours,
      Jong 🙂

      iamjoannalanojan.blogspot.com/

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      • Katie wrote:

        Thanks girl, and yes please!

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  14. Wow. It’s just nice to hear that you have such blogger appreciation cocktail hour. Hoping we also have something like that here in my place 🙂

    Great post!

    Have a great day! 🙂

    xoxo,
    SHAIRA
    http://www.missdream-girl.blogspot.com

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    • Katie wrote:

      I hope you do too! Have a great day yourself, lady! xo

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  15. Tina wrote:

    I always get nervous going to blogging or fashion events too since I usually don’t know anyone and my boyfriend doesn’t want to go hehe. But I have made myself go to a few and I’m always glad that I do since I get to meet new people and sometimes new opportunities come my way through it!

    Tina
    http://www.justatinabit.com

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    • Katie wrote:

      Right! I completely agree. Glad I am not alone. xo

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