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Real People

Yes.  They are ALL REAL! 
Chris from Just a Girl and Becky from Infarrently Creative (Oh, I’ve got the goods on her.  Just wait!)

Nester and Melissa from The Inspired Room.
I snuggled up to Layla for a picture…

…and she was just the goofball she is on her blog.  And she’s just as awesome and sweet and genuine as well. 
They are all real and I like them even better in person, if that was possible.  I have more pictures to share, stories to tell, people to link to…all of that.  I had intentions to post more tonight, but it’s almost midnight and I have to be able to function tomorrow. 
Miss Mustard Seed

(Sorry about the quality of these pictures.  The lighting has been a challege here!)

Marian Parsons 

Paint Enthusiast | Writer | Artist | Designer

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  1. Wow, it looks like a great time is being had by all 🙂 It would be great to meet all of you awesome ladies in person.
    What is exactly is Blissdom though?

  2. You HIT 4000….let's party! I snapped a few pics of the front of Opryland Hotel on my blog, Mel's Cabin…I live here….enjoy your party.

  3. Oh yes! I am definitely Jealous! I changed my mind on going to Blissdom so I could go to Blogfest in May. Isn't Sarah so sweet in person?! I met up with her in New York back in September. Has Kate (centsational girl) made it there? Oh she rocks too! She is sooo freaking cool! And lets not forget Rhoda from Southern Hospitality. All of them were a pleasure to hang out with in New York so I know that they are even better in Nashville! Have fun and I can't wait to see more pictures!

  4. OH how I wish I could be there! It looks like a blast. Hope you are enjoying all the fun!
    Get home safely…
    Blessings
    Becky C
    Buckets of Burlap

  5. They are real and sweet too! I missed going this year and your pictures make me want to start saving already for next year. Have fun for all of us. ps…Is Layla a blast or what! We went shopping together and I still smile when I think of that fun trip. Enjoy!

  6. You and Sarah (TDC!) One picture. Can I frame it?? Seriously. You two started me into this crazy blogland. I'm hooked! Hope you are having fun! Have a great day! !
    Jacki

  7. How funny…they are REAL!!! I'm going to meet some blog buddies in the next few days and that's exactly the way I would put it…"are they real?"

    It looks like you're having fun, Marian!

    Thanks for sharing the photos with us! And congratulations on 4000+

    xo
    ~Kolein

  8. Are you ladies all this beautiful in real life or did you have hair/make up people there? Everyone looks incredible!

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