{Martha Stewart & Kevin Sharkey, Editor of Home Design}

Last week, I had the honor of attending Martha Stewart Living Omnimedia Bloggers’ Night Out Event. It was, of course, an absolutely beautiful event, & was held at Martha Stewart Headquarters, in downtown Manhattan. It was originally suppose to be held on their roof deck, but was moved indoors to one of the studios due to the weather.

{Tanya, of Save the Date for Cupcakes & I}

I met up with Tanya, of Save the Date for Cupcakes, before the event at Penn Station & from there we took a cab over to Martha’s building. We were among the first few to arrive & among the first groups to be lead up to the event.

We were lead through Martha’s amazing offices & saw were some of the creative “magic” happens ;) Their offices were everything you would expect them to be – a totally creative, beautiful environment & a place you would absolutely just die to work at.

After checking in & getting our name tags, we headed for the studio where the party was taking place. We came around a corner, where the hallway/ entrance to the studio was lined with fabulous displays from Martha Stewart Weddings…

… a display from Wendy, the Pipe Cleaner Lady {showing everyone how to make adorable flower rings with pipe cleaners}, a table of different raffle drawings, a drink bar at the end of hall…

… & a beautiful display of pink mini desserts. Way too cute to eat!

Immediately, there was a little commotion & camera flashes going off left & right, which I knew could only mean one thing… MARTHA! I instantly went into Martha-stalking mode ;) & followed closely behind snapping tons of photos.

There was a small group around her {of course}, she posed for some photos ops with guests, took a phone call & then came *My Martha Moment*…

The group around her completely dispersed & I was face-to-face with Martha. She smiled at me & I tried to keep it cool ;) I introduced myself & shook her hand, & fought the urge to start gushing about how she my idol & how much I loved her ;) Instead I asked if I could get a picture with her.

She politely said no that she unfortunately didn’t have the time, because she had to leave soon for another engagement she had to attend. I’ll admit I was mildly crushed at first, but I do totally understand. If she got stuck into posing for photos with all the guest, she would have been there all night.

Then almost immediately the group around her was back, my Martha moment was over & she was led onto her next activities…

She posed for photos playing ping pong & then gave a short speech about the evening & some of her thoughts on blogging & Twitter.

If I couldn’t get a photo with her…
how about one with her in the background! ;)

{Martha Stewart Pet Products ~ Ozzy loves them! ;) }

The studio was set up with different stations & displays, showing off all the fabulous Martha Stewart products & there were opportunities at each station to talk to the Editors from all Martha’s different blogs. There was a fabulous array of hors d’oeuvres, desserts & drinks provided throughout the night…

Alexis Stewart! What? Where? Back in stalking mode ;)

{Alexis Stewart & Jennifer Koppelman Hutt
of Whatever with Alexis & Jennifer}

{Alexis Stewart & I} :)

I wasn’t sure what to expect as I approach Alexis to for a photo op, but she was super sweet, gracious & all smiles.

The event was only two hours & went by so incredibly fast. There was so much to see & so many amazing, creative people to mingle with.

{Tanya, of Save the Date for Cupcakes & I}

{Tanya of Save The Date for Cupcakes & Stefanie of Brooklyn Limestone}

I enjoyed meeting & chatting with Tanya of Save The Date for Cupcakes, Kate of Kate Landers Events, Danielle of A Few of My Favorite Things, Stacey of Scrumptious Swirls, Stefanie of Brooklyn Limestone, Pam of Party Starters, & many, many more!

Oh wait, there was more!

As if meeting Martha & hanging out at her fabulous event wasn’t enough, I also got the chance to meet & chat with two of my other creative idols… my dessert table designer idol Amy of Amy Atlas Events, & my blogging idol Kim of The TomKat Studio.

{Amy Atlas of Amy Atlas Events & I}

{Kim Stoegbauer of The TomKat Studio & I}

Literally, the most perfect night everrrr!

So how to does the fabulous team from Martha Stewart end a perfect evening? By giving their guest two amazing swag bags! :)

{inside Martha Stewart swag bag}

{inside Kraft swag bag}

It was such a dream come true to have a chance to “meet” Martha & to be at a Martha Stewart event. I’m so beyond thrilled that I had the opportunity to attend Bloggers’ Night Out & the opportunity it provided to meet so many creative, inspirational women.

Looking forward to the next Bloggers’ Night Out! ;)

{View Martha Stewart Living Omnimedia’s
official photos from Bloggers’ Night Out.}

♥

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