Blogger's Night Out [Vegas Style] + Giveaway
>> Thursday, April 7, 2011 –
blogger's night out
This past Saturday, Jennifer and I (Jodie was in Spain) had the opportunity to meet some amazing bloggers.
Heather, from Whipperberry, put together this awesome event for us Vegas girls.
Heather, from Whipperberry, put together this awesome event for us Vegas girls.
(She did such a great job)
We all met up at The District at Green Valley Ranch and our first stop for the evening was at Magnolia Lane. Everything in this store was beautiful.
left to right... Emily, Emily, Kristen, Jamie, Heather, Jen, Candace, Suzanne and Christene.
not pictured.... Kiki and our fabulous photographer for the evening - Jeanna.
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We all met up at The District at Green Valley Ranch and our first stop for the evening was at Magnolia Lane. Everything in this store was beautiful.
We were treated with a yummy appetizer and some of the store's favorite products. I think they're some of my favorite products now too.
Next, we got to do some shopping at DownEast Basics. I had never been here before, but it was love at first sight. So much cuteness. And they even have stuff for the little girls.
It took no time at all to find something I wanted to bring home with me. I will be back for sure. Did you know they have swimsuits???
Downeast Basics is offering all of our readers...20% off all regular price items online or in the Green Valley store. Just print a copy of this blog post or show it on your smartphone for the discount.
For online purchases just enter the code GREENVALLEY to receive the same deal.
This discount runs the 7th through the 14th!

Shopping was followed by dinner at Rachel's Kitchen. It was delicious!! We sat outside to eat and maybe discuss celebrity crushes. haha. The weather was perfect.
Dessert was beyond delightful. Chocolate cake and cupcakes. And we got to try Choffy. Um, YUM!!
We ended the evening moving a couple benches around to sit and chat some more.
We had a blast and can't wait for the next Blogger's Night Out.
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Thanks again to Magnolia Lane, DownEast Basics, Rachel's Kitchen and Choffy for this wonderful evening. And to all of the sponsors that made our swag bags a real treat...
Baggu Bags, The Kiki Comin Shoppe, 3 Little Birds Boutique, Jeanna Hayes Studios, ShePaperie and Sparkle Power
And, of course, a HUGE thank-you to Heather for putting it all together!! Thank-you!!
Baggu Bags, The Kiki Comin Shoppe, 3 Little Birds Boutique, Jeanna Hayes Studios, ShePaperie and Sparkle Power
And, of course, a HUGE thank-you to Heather for putting it all together!! Thank-you!!
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Now, we don't want to leave you out of all this fun.
There's $150 in gift cards for one lucky reader!
That includes a $50 Gift Card to Magnolia Lane and a $100 Gift Card to DownEast Basics.
(Both of these stores have online shopping available)
To enter this giveaway....
** Take a fun little stroll to these awesome blogs and leave a quick comment on their BNO (Blogger's Night Out) post. Make sure to leave a comment here too.
WhipperBerry
Kiki Creates
Jeanna Hayes Studios
3 Little Birds Boutique
ShePaperie
Sparkle Power
also
** Visit DownEast Basics and select a full outfit that you would love to wear out on the town. Then return to any of the blogs to share which one. (this can count as your comment on that blog)
and
** Visit Magnolia Lane and tell us your favorite product from there.
** Get additional entries for each blog you start following (make sure to leave a comment on that blog letting us know.)
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The giveaway will run through Sunday, April 10th.
Winner will be announced on Monday.
good luck!!
That includes a $50 Gift Card to Magnolia Lane and a $100 Gift Card to DownEast Basics.
(Both of these stores have online shopping available)
To enter this giveaway....
** Take a fun little stroll to these awesome blogs and leave a quick comment on their BNO (Blogger's Night Out) post. Make sure to leave a comment here too.
WhipperBerry
Kiki Creates
Jeanna Hayes Studios
3 Little Birds Boutique
ShePaperie
Sparkle Power
also
** Visit DownEast Basics and select a full outfit that you would love to wear out on the town. Then return to any of the blogs to share which one. (this can count as your comment on that blog)
and
** Visit Magnolia Lane and tell us your favorite product from there.
** Get additional entries for each blog you start following (make sure to leave a comment on that blog letting us know.)
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The giveaway will run through Sunday, April 10th.
Winner will be announced on Monday.
good luck!!













thanks for the giveaway
The grey southstreet skirt, the spring splash top, with a ruffled flower headband for a splash of color.
How fun! It looks like you guys had a great time! Thanks for the giveaway!
caroline@chocolateandcarrots.com
What fun to poke through their wardrobe:
Atlantic skirt
Lace tee
Perfectly edgy cardigan
Coral drop earrings
Sunlover scarf/enamel flower necklace
As for my outfit:
Gunmetal Spring Scarf Cardigan
Pink Nectar Classic Tee
Falling Flowers Necklace
Soul Sister Skinny Jean
Awesome.
caroline@chocolateandcarrots.com
love the giveaway idea!!
officially following!
Love your site, read it every single day!
I follow you too!
I like the sign at Magnolia hat says, "nice Matters".
ahslv@hotmail.com
I'm now obsessed with the Gracious Goods Cake Pedestal and Dome. Ahh!
caroline@chocolateandcarrots.com
i like the "kiss me goodnight" pillowcases from magnolia, super cute :)
The inkling frames at magnolia are WONDERFUL!
DownEast Basic: Royal ruffle shirt and a pretty cami to go under it!
Magnolia Lane: Switch flops are awesome!
love the perfect pleats top + the roses edge skirt! great giveaway! the district is down the street from my house!
Hi, it sounds like yall had a great time!
Scarlettred41816@aol.com
What a lovely trip!
downtown east basics :
union jacket,perfect pleats top ! and a million other things ;)
snefinie@aol.com
I started following your blog!
Scarletted41816@aol.com
(Oh, and I am so glad to be a follower now!)
Oh what I would give to win this! I am totally needing some new clothes and I've been looking Downeast over.
What a fun night out you guys had! I LOVE downeast! Love the giveaway!
I love down east basics! Thanks for the giveaway.
I would pick the Romance Revival Dress with the Super Bangle set to accessorize with!
officially following all the blogs !!
thanks again for such a great giveaway, crossing my fingers :)
I like the everyday hanging arrow from Magnolia Lane
Well it looks like ya'll had an amazing time! What fun!
Outfit from DownEastBasics:
Hot to Trot Denim Skirt,Perfect Pleats Top, Mini Feather Headband and the Zip Line Bag!
That looks like fun, I can't imagine so many create ladies all in one place :)
I like the love letter neckalces from magnolia lane.
I follow your blog.
I like the swish and sway skirt from Downeast basics!
ahslv@hotmail.com
love the ruffle tank and small hair pins for my daughter! Everything is so "pretty" and AFFORDABLE!
http://learningtoembrace.blogspot.com
From Magnolia Ln: Love the Love Letter "R" Initial Necklace!
I follow your blog!
ahslv@hotmail.com
Thanks for the awesome giveaway! I'm excited for the chance to win.
My outfit pick is:
Road Trip Wrap Top
Luxe Skirt
Falling Flowers Necklace
I love the kiss me goodnight pillowcases from Magnolia Lane. Darling!
I already follow your blog and now I follow all the others too!
Love Downeast!
Royal Ruffle Tank with the Mini Bouquet Cardi and Miss Slim Skinny Crop :) accessorized with the Leather Rhinestone cuff
Looks like tons of fun. Thanks for the chance.
Girls only getaways are awesome! Looks like a lot of fun!! Yay for awesome givaways too :)
I'd love the frosted flower cardigans for my girls. Love.
Love those photobox frames! Thanks!
covered rhinestone bracelet with Romantic Revival dress
What a fabulous giveaway. I've been hearing so much about Down East lately.
I loved reading about your Vegas fun! Thanks for such a great giveaway!
I LOVE the Frosted Flowers cardi from DE and the Love Letters from Lori Bonn (Magnolia Lane). What a cute blog you've got going here! I'm heading over to all the blogs listed to comment.....would love to win! :)
Love the Down East Romance Revival dress, with the Mini Rose clutch and some bangle bracelets. Yay! That would be a divine date night outfit!
Love the European Melamine Dinnerware from Magnolia Lane- so pretty!
Fun night out! I love The District and it never disappoints! As for DownEast, that's easy--I love their skirts!
I love this giveaway! Both stores are great. I choose an outfit that is a glairingly obvious we are starving for some sun shine here in Montana. Anything Yellow! I picked the Triple Bloom Top, the Morning glory cardi, Rockstar Shorts, Bees Knees headband topped off witht he crystal clear Bracelet!
I love your blog! This makes me wish I was part of your trip out! It looks like you had so much fun! I'll be following you guys all of the time now, and not JUST for the giveaway, lol... too many great ideas!
Thanks!
oh the Cake Dome in Magnolia Lane's Gracious Goods line is unline any other one I have ever seen. Beautiful!
Ummm... When I lived in Utah, I was a fan of Downeast, and I had NO IDEA they had a store here in town. WHAT?!?! This is such good news! And such a great giveaway! (Obviously)
I am so jealous! I just moved to Vegas 3 weeks ago! (Not that I have a blog anyone would read! lol) I will definitely check out these stores once I learn my way around! And I'll definitely check out the other bloggers! :)
(Do you suggest any other stores I need to check out?!)
Looks like you all had a BLAST!
I'm a follower! :)
wish I could have come! But winning would be the next best thing! :)
I love all the Modbe swimsuits! Thanks!
Nice Giveaway
This looks like soooo much fun! Thanks for the incredible giveaway!!
Love the Jeans from DownEast paired with a wrap shirt and the Bangles from Heaven from Magnolia Lane
Love the triple bloom top and platinum jeans with one of the bangle bracelets!
I am a follower
Would love one of Magnolia Lane's photobox frames. So beautiful!
Following WhipperBerry via Google Reader!
Downeast Basics outfit:
Across Town cardigan, lace lover tee, hot shot boot cut jeans
How fun! Would love to have the Mademoiselle top and the platinum jeans from Down East. But really...so many fun things there!
I'm a follower of your blog!
Love the vintage charms over at Magnolia Lane. I think I know what I'm getting my girlfriends for Christmas this year! Or heck, maybe just 'cuz. :)
What an amazing night out! I might be feeling a bit of envy creeping up inside of me...
I would pair the Swish and Sway skirt with a white cami and the white Frosted Flowers Cardigan. So beautiful!
That looked like such fun! I'm a Vegas girl (Henderson, technically), and it was cool to see pics from my old neck of the woods. I have never tried Downeast Basics, but see a lot of bloggers like there stuff and it looks super cute. I'll have to check it out.
I have been following you for a while now! Great giveaway!
I love the Twelve Timbers shapes. The dragonfly and ladybug are my favorites.
Awww...so much fun. Magnolia Lane and DownEast are two of my very most favorite stores at the District. Being pregnant, the Maxi Dresses at DownEast are a must! And I love the blessing rings and heavenly bangels from Magnolia Lane. Thanks for sharing the Love!
I am already a follower of you girls and am now a follower of all the other fabulous blogs!
When I first heard about "blogging", it was mentioned on the Rush Limbaugh radio show. Never thought blogging would rise to this level! Awesome giveaway and your BNO was well deserved for all the work you put into your blogs and reviews. :)
Looks like you all had an amazing time.
Here is my outfit for a night on the town:
Fresh cut flowers dress
White Frosted Flowers Cardigain
small lace flower hair pins
Bronze flower bracelet
(I don't have pierced ears, so that's it!)
I like the love letters necklaces from magnolia lane.
I really like the sculpture tee in cream blush with the utility skirt in bleached sand. I lived in Hawaii for 4 1/2 years and always wore outfits like this. They made me feel confident and pretty.
I also like the Lori Bonn Love Letter necklaces from Magnolia Lane.
thanks for the awesome giveaway!
following as redheadandblue!
tangerine_flamingo @hotmail.com
I'd pick the Oceanfront dress with the rhinestone cuff bracelet and small rose earrings!
tangerine_flamingo @hotmail.com
from Magnolia Lane- I would pick the Sweet Dreams pillowcases-- love them!
tangerine_flamingo @hotmail.com
I follow your blog via GFC and will follow all others (Lisa J Sarmiento).
How Fun! It looks like all you ladies had a blast!
I am a follower of all 7 blogs!
love the wordbox frame
I would pair the Royal Ruffle Tank with the Soul Sister Skinny Jean. To top it off i'd add the Pearl Square Earrings!
Awwww Man! I miss out on all the fun parties.
Downeast Basics...one of my favorites. They have super cute sweaters and I always get a lot of compliments when I wear them.
From Magnolia Lane I love the God Grant Me The Serenity..Sterling Silver Regular Size Bangle Bracelet
so excited about this giveaway! As a stay at home mom of two with one on the way, I haven't been able to shop for myself in ages! How fun *crossed fingers*
Looks like fun! I would love to get some new summer clothes!
I absolutely LOVE DownEast. I didn't know it expanded out of Utah and Idaho though. If I weren't so tall and the skirts a tad short I would wear the Easy Does It Skirt with the Spring Splash Top with maybe the Small Braided Belt. And I would wear the Mongolia Lane Love necklace with my birthstone.
Ooops! I forgot to leave the right information in my last comment.
I'd wear the "Pick a Posy" cardi with the "Antique Lace" skirt. I love the ruffles and flowers.
I love the cake stands from Magnolia lane!
I'm in desperate need of a new swimsuit and some summer skirts. I would definitely get those at downeast.
Seriously, I LOVED that you just blogged about this. Not kidding, I spent my last Saturday at the same places. My sis & I went to Lunch @ Rachel's Kitchen (one of my favs) then hit Magnolia Lane to gander at all the beautiful jewelry I so wanted and ended the day at Down East (one of my most favorite stores). The new swimsuits are so darn cute!
Reading this post made me realize I am not alone in my taste for great clothes, food, and accessories! Great minds think a like! LOL!
2 of my fav shops at the district. thx for the giveaway!
I just moved to the area, so I'm pumped about shopping at the fun store!!! Woo-hoo!!!
love the waxing charms from magnolia
Loving this giveaway! So exciting!
Official Follower as well!
love the oceanfront dress from downeast. looks soo comfy!!
I follow your site! Just added and glad I did!
i would love the miss slim skinny jeans and the royal ruffle tank!
Hey I'm a new kid in your blogger town! So excited and a new follower!
Found you through whipperberry!!
I'm your newest follower!
I think my favorite thing from Magnolia Lane was the Bangles From Heaven. So fun!
I already follow your blog. =)
What a fun night! Amazing giveaway!
Now a follower of you blog too!
AMAZING giveaway! Just a left a comment on each blog.
The Tyler candles are fantastic.
The Sun Forever Dress caught my eye. I can see myself browsing the farmer's market in that dress and a nice sun hat.
You are some lucky ladies! And hopefully I will be too! Thanks for the giveaway!
I would love the Dessert and Cheese Pedestal from Magnolia Lane. Who doesn't love dessert and cheese. Think of all the glam parties I could host with this!
Any outift would be awesome! Downeast is my favorite clothing store.
I also love the Miche Bag from Magnolia Lane
I am a follower!
Thans for the giveaway!
I loove the Romance Revival dress and the pretty poppy headband! So cute!
At Magnolia Lane, I would get a Miche bag...I've been wanting one for a while!
New follower!
Oo I would definitely choose the Mademoiselle Top with a pair of the Soul Sister Skinny Jeans from DownEast for a night out on the town! I'd probably also pair it with a couple of cute bangles too...so many choices though!
I din't realize that there were so many awesome bloggers here in Vegas! (I'm already a follower.)
I am a total sucker for kitchen goods and serveware! At Magnolia Lane I'd love to have that glass Beverage Server or some of the Blue Poly Carb Highball glasses!
Thanks for another awesome giveaway!
It's been a while since I've been to the District and I had never heard of DownEast Basics before. I LOVE everything! Wether or not I win the gift card, I think I will be heading over to Green Valley next week to kickstart my summer wardrobe.
Magnolia Lane looks like a store my mother would love. I think I'll pop in next time I'm in Green Valley and see if I can find a mother's day gift for her.
i'm a follower of your blog! what a fun giveaway :)
LOVE the key necklaces from magnolia lane and the sun forever dress from downeast basics!
Downeast Basics is my FAVORITE store and when they brought the store to Vegas I was in heaven!! Here is my night out outfit.
Le Petit Linen Dress
Wonder Tee
Rows of Bows Bag
Smokey Pearl Necklace
Small Rose Earrings
I follow your blog and LOVE it!!
Visited Downeast Basics and I love the Spring Retreat dress
and would wear the multi rhinestone bracelet with it. I am definitely doing some shopping from their site!
On Magnolia Lane my favorite item was the Love Letters necklaces. I love alphabet art!
I love your site and am a follower :)
Awesome giveaway. I commented on your last post because I was up late and saw the giveaway form Kiki Creates. LOL. Now I'm back to do it right. :o) Great blog!
Love the frosted flowers cardi... and would love to win! :o)
kcernick at netscape dot net
What a great giveaway!
I'm a follower of your blog. :)
I love Magnolia Lane's Fresh Linen Diffuser! :)
How fun to do a virtual shop! Here's my DownEast Basics outfit:
Catwalk Jean
Sparkle Cami
Morning Glory Cardi in white
Greece Garden Bag
Roar Ring
Magnolia Lane Fave:
Bangles from Heaven
Follow all of the blogs!
Oh, I love DownEast Basics' Platinum Jean with the Mademoiselle Top. So pretty!
We were just in Las Vegas!!! Didn't have as much fun as you though!!! I do love Down East Basics!
I follow your blog, too!
I love all the blogs and giveaways!
What a great giveaway! I love the Fresh Cut Flowers dress from DownEast.
Both Magnolia Lane and Down East Basics have such cute items!
sarahjgarraty@gmail.com
I follow your blog!
I follow/subscribe to all 6 blogs in addition to eighteen25!
sarahjgarraty@gmail.com
Looks like a fun outing with some fun gals. All of you creative gals must have been bursting with cuteness.
From Down East Basics I love the Vintage Lace Skirt
http://www.downeastbasics.com/vintagelaceskirt.aspx
paired with the the Fancy Tee.
http://www.downeastbasics.com/fancytee.aspx
sarahjgarraty@gmail.com
From Magnolia Lane I love the Message/Menu Board
http://www.magnolialanelv.com/messageboard.html
sarahjgarraty@gmail.com
Looks like a fun night. I left my outfit post on Whipperberry.
courtini at hotmail.com
I would love the Mini Frosted Flowers Cardigan in pink and blue for my twins.
I love the Cake Pedestal & Dome from magnolia lane
follow the blog
i follow nw
I follow your blog
kaylynn_0419(at)yahoo(dot)com
From downeast basics I like the pretty skirt, the seed flower top and the flower earrings
kaylynn_0419(at)yahoo(dot)com
From magnolia lane I like the live laugh love sign
kaylynn_0419(at)yahoo(dot)com
thanks for the giveaway!
It looks like you all had so much fun! I wish I could have been there! Lots of girl talk, shopping, & food! I love doing all three! Off to check out the online shops/blogs. The shops look amazing!!!!
love this blog such cute ideas and great giveways
Of course I follow you guys!!
Love the soup tureen at Magnolia Lane.
Great giveaway!!!
simplysara83@gmail.com
I am following your blog!!
simplysara83@gmail.com
Awesome Giveaway! What a great idea!
AWESOME giveaway! would love to win! :)
i love the bangles from heaven bracelets! :)
the coral resort dress is my favourite outfit! :)
Awesome giveaway :)
Awesome giveaway :)
I miss my Vegas home and loved your night out post.
shalee.curtis(at)gmail(dot)com
My outfit:
Mini Rose Clutch
Spring Retreat Dress
Shabby Chic Bracelet
shalee.curtis(at)gmail(dot)com
I'm a follower of your blog
I like the Safari Elephant from Magnolia Lane
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That girls getaway looks like so much fun. It's fun to get together with the ladies and chat, shop and eat.
I'm a follower of eighteen25
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I love ALL of Downeasts clothes. But the miss slim skinny crop and the sun kissed tunic would be so cute for summer! pfh04@msn.com
For Down East Basics, of where I have purchased many a "cloe", I would get the Rosy Cheeks Skirt, paired with the Petite Ruffle Cardigan and the Pearl Twirl Necklace.
From Magnolia Lane I would get the Grace Bag, so stinkin' cute!
I am loving the Mademoiselle Top with a pair of dark jeans and heels. The Big Set of Bangles would look cute as well as a pair of dangly earrings.
From Magnolia Lane I am really likeing the Inspirational Bangles
I love the P.S. I love you pillow cases from Magnolia Lane!
I am a follower
Thanks for the giveaway!
I am a follower!
Love that Spring Hanging Arrow at Magnolia Lane! ;)
Love waxing poetic charms! Great giveaway!
I'm a follower!
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