I am headed to Atlanta to attend the Haven Conference. I’m so excited for so many reasons. I attended last year, and I knew as soon as it was over that I would be going back year after year. Attending any Blog conference or event is fun, because only other bloggers generally “get” me. When you’re a blogger, it can consume your life, your existence. My family has become more accepting over the years, but a year or so ago (after jamie started the blog Owl Really) we were on the phone chatting one Saturday morning. It was one of those phone calls that just go on and on. We were speaking our own language – BLOG! She gets me! It was a very happy day for me.
So, going to Haven is great because I get to hang out with other bloggers—BUT—even better I get to hang out with DIY Bloggers! There’s so much to learn and talk about. Even if you’re not a blogger, you can imagine hanging out with friends talking about what you love to do… projects, home improvement, paint, etc. It’s going to be a great weekend. I wish YOU were going. ALL of you! We would have so much fun!
Last week I celebrated 4 years of blogging. It’s been a great ride. I have a lot of people/brands that have helped me along the way. You know where I’m going with this, right? HomeRight is sponsoring me to go to Haven this year. I truly love their products. I use their FinishMax (formerly CommandMax) to help my projects turn out fabulous in record time. Many of you entered the HomeRight giveaways last week. I could tell by your comments how much you really want their products. I wish we could give you all a prize, but honestly their prices are very reasonable. If you are looking for a great tool to add to your arsenal, I highly recommend the FinishMax Fine Finish Sprayer. Did you see what my friend Sharon had to say about it? If you paint spindles on beds or furniture, it really will change your life. 
Want to see my favorite project ever painted with a HomeRight sprayer? Well, it’s a tie!
The tower of terror is one of my favorites, but this headboard bench might be the best paint job I ever did with my CommandMax. The finish is flawless.
One last thing, I’ve been corresponding with Laura from HomeRight for quite a while now. Because HomeRight will be AT Haven, I finally get to meet her. So, if you’re going to Haven, be sure to find me to say hello, and stop by the HomeRight booth and tell Laura that gail sent ya!
gail
Disclosure: HomeRight is sponsoring me to Haven, and has supplied me with their products, but you know I would only recommend products to you that I know and love!
Oh my, just hand painted our rails in our Front Room! Man what a pain! Can’t get it to look as nice as it was! This would have helped so much . . . . . . .
LeAnn
Gail, I’m so sad I missed meeting you at Haven! I love your blog and have been linking up to your parties for a long time now. AND those Homerite Sprayers seemed amazing!! What an amazing weekend. It was my first blog conference and I can’t wait to go next year!
Hugs,
Jamie @ somuchbetterwithage.com
Gail – It was so great seeing you again this year at Haven! Your projects are amazing!
Becky B.
Gail,
It was so great to meet you today and thank you for helping me set up the HomeRight booth. I am so excited to be at Haven this year and am so happy you recommended that we get a booth, thank you! I love both of these projects painted with the Finish Max (CommandMax). Your projects always inspire!
Laura Clark
HomeRight
I am so glad HomeRight (and YOU) are here at the Haven Conference. I was happy to pitch in to help. Thanks for your sweet comment.
gail
No. Not going…unless you count the vicarious trip I’m taking thru YOU!?!?
It is going to be the greatest time for you. 🙂
I love the tower of terror…one of my favorites too. ~ Patricia
Have a great time! I’m so envious! Someday, I will attend one of these!
OOPS! Meant to say, I hope you have the best time ever at the Haven Conference! Can’t wait to hear all about it. NRN
OH gee!! How could I forget the ‘Tower of Terror’ chest…….I loved that too…. it runs a close second to the record cupboard….Beautiful! NRN
Have so much fun! Wish I could go too!
No, not a blogger so not going to Haven. There are a lot of bloggers I would love to meet (you are #1 on the list) and I’d be a little star struck, I’m sure.
I would, however, love to go to the World’s Longest yard sale. I would probably go home empty handed since I tend to think there is always something better “just down the road” or “next door” when I visit neighborhood or community yard sales. WLYS is on my bucket list if I ever move back to my beloved South. Retirement is coming, right?
So jealous but I hope you have a great time! Next year… I’m in, save me a spot!
Susan
Looking forward to seeing you again Gail! And we’ll definitely be stopping by to talk to HomeRight!