The Glow of Good

Sometimes the planets align and everything we put our time and energy into comes together even better than we could have imagined. There’s really no way of knowing when a plan might happen like that but it’s always and pleasant and welcome surprise when it does.

A few weeks back a group of some very special Southern California women gathered in a loft in LA and enjoyed a night of crafting (see photo above), conversing, savoring, and sharing. We talked about photography, creating meaningful (and affordable) gifts and living a life that makes a difference in this world. We feasted on tantalizing delicacies and divine music but above all else, we sincerely enjoyed one another’s company.

During the rush of the season, I wish you evenings of memory making and magic where the glow of good company warms your heart.

 

In light of the goodness that was shared at the memorable LA event, HP is giving away one of their adorable and super-fun Compact Photo Printers to a shutter sister. You know the drill; leave a comment here to be entered into the random drawing. Good stuff!

And... speaking of the magic of a great event, if you think a Shutter Sisters gathering would be something you'd like to attend in the future, let's hear it. I think a Shutter Sisters Summit in 2009 sounds pretty good to me, what about you?

Comments

[karen m]

My printer is acting funny~ could use a new one, and soon!
A SS summit sounds amazing.
:)

[Lauren]

The idea of a meeting/convention/get together is appealing, but the money spent to fly somewhere is not. Living in the middle of the country always makes it difficult to get to these things!

On a happy note, I would LOVE that lil printer... could digi embellish my photos with journaling for my scrapbooking and print them out right at home! No more running to the one hour photo lab all the time because I am impatient! LOL

[Julie Alvarez]

I am having a great and quiet time making all the christmas gifts by hand this year. We have no money to buy something for everyone, and I am enjoying this a lot. And it's ecofriendly. And it helps me connect with the meaningful and true things in life.
Thank you for this post and for the giveaway.
PS: I must have missed something because I see you are not telling the winners everyday anymore. Are you telling in a different section? Thanks.

[Karyn]

Sounds good to me!

[Lisa H.]

Holy cow! What a week...

[jelisava]

Would love a shutter-summit in the New Jersey area and a new HP printer (I'm on my 3rd HP now).

[Jill]

I'd come if there were such a thing!!

[spread your wings]

a printer would be great and so would a shutter sisters summit.

[amber]

I'd love to be able to print pictures easily! Thanks for all the giveaway opportunities!

[Heidi Rumph]

what a great idea!! i just love this site!! :)

[Roberta]

A gathering would be great, but sadly our 2009 holiday is already booked. How about 2010 and somewhere central that would be easy for everyone to get to - including Canadians!

[Lisa]

Great giveaway, what a fun month!

[Geralyn S.]

What a wonderful giveaway :)

[Lila]

Absolutely to a summit...and a printer would be the icing on the cake!

[Christy]

A meeting of Shutter Sister would really be to good to be true! Granted so would a photo printer ;)

[Barbara]

WOW! What an AWESOME give-away!!

[Kathleen O.]

So cool - great giveaway, great gift tag photo, great idea having a SS Summit!

[Janet]

What fun you must have all had together! Throw my name in the hat please.

Janet

[Katie Malone-Smith]

Pick me! Pick me! I'm so unlucky, I need to win something!

[Mariella]

Ooh, ooh, pick me, pick me!! :) A Shutter Sisters summit would be muy, muy bueno!! ~ M.

[Regina]

I would love a photo printer. I currently upload and order prints, but it is not as much fun as it would be to print instantly!

Also, shutter sisters should have a meet up in Arizona. We have some great places to take pictures!

[Shell]

I wouldn't be able to attend a 2009 summit (unless it was miraculously in my area,) but i think it's a splendid idea and am definitely interested in years to come. :)

[ELK]

count me in on both ...fingers crossed!

[Kristen]

after much delightful browsing, it's about high time i got in on this SS participation bandwagon... consider this comment my first foray into active territory. keeping my ears open for summit ideas!

[Jodie]

Yay! A compact photo printer sounds wonderful as does the summit, fun all around!!!

[Stacey]

What a wonderful and inspiration evening.

[Jeanine]

hells yes, i'd go to SSS '09. the concept is magnificent.

[NTE]

What a great idea: if you guys do make plans, be sure to let us all know!

[Jodyangel]

Ohh yes I'd LOVE a get together here on the east coast. Maybe we need to compose a list of sorts of where everyone is from and see what can be organized!

Please throw my name in the hat for this Great gift!

[Gdevilla]

I wish I had my girlfriends to craft with...but they are all on the other side of the globe...

I also wish I get picked!

[Safire]

Love home made stuff! And a printer, awesome!

[Rami]

Wow! Great prize. Love your site.

[Danimezza]

I'd love to win. Our family is partaking in a $10 xmas where no ones gift can exceed the amount. It's made us all put more thought into giving and creative sparks have resulted in some gorgeous handmade gifts. GO HANDMADE.

[Kyla]

A Shutter Sisters convention sounds marvelous!

[Kelley]

I would love a new printer!

[Heather]

*scream*

I will do everything I can to make it to a Shutter Sisters meet!

[Aimee Greeblemonkey]

Not sure if I am allowed to, but I really would love this one!!!

[carolbrowne]

I'd love that colour printer. And if you were going to be in general area of the northern west coast, I'd love to attend a Shutter Sisters event.. next year.

[bashtree]

both things! awesome! fun!

[Anne]

This is great. Everything about this post. Love it! :)

[Julie]

woo hoo. this is fun. i haven't won yet... but i am hopeful.

[meghann]

I'd love to be entered! :)

[Deanna]

aaahhh I really need a girl's night out (and I live in Southern CA)! I would love to know which Shutter Sisters are in my backyard ;) and I would really like to win this printer too!

[lglw]

Looks quite interesting.

[Mela]

Very nice giveaway, please pick me! Thank you!

[kimberly/tippytoes]

I could use the printer! And yes a summit would be fun!

[WendyLou]

Sa-weet!! Thanks for the fun give-away!!

[Jackie]

Oh, a gathering - yes please!

[Sherry]

Love scrapbooking and crafting. i think that the photography and scrapbooking go hand in hand.

[carrie]

AMAZING giveaways this month, Sisters! I have fingers (and toes!) crossed!