Registration for the 2013 SoCal Social is Now Open!

Registration is now open for the 2013 SoCal Social!

Here are the details for you!

Date: October 19

Location: Orange Circle, Orange, CA

Time: 12:30 PM - 9ish PM

Cost: $50 per person

You can check out our FAQ page for answers to common questions too.

We can't wait to see you at this year's event!!
 

Click here for Registration.

There are only a limited number of tickets so don't wait - register today!

Announcing our "Special Guest" for this year's SoCal Social...

We are so excited to announce that this year's Special Guest at the 3rd annual SoCal Social is the lovely and talented actress, Eva La Rue.

Eva is a native Southern California Girl who has been acting and is singing her whole life.  

She has a long list of TV and film credits, but is best known for her role as Natalia Boa Vista on CSI: Miami....

...and for the role of Dr. Maria Santos Gray on the iconic soap opera, All My Children.

While Eva may have an exciting job, she also holds down the fort as a wife and a mom, figures out ways to make time for her friends and family, pursue hobbies and nurture her own creativity.  Oh!  And carve out a little time for herself!  In other words, she is juggling her schedule and trying to balance it all... just like the rest of us!  

You can check out  Eva's official website for information on her jewelry line, see photos and check out her full filmography.

Click here to learn more about this year's SoCal Social or check out our FAQ page.  Tickets for this event go on sale August 27th at 10:00 am PST.

The SoCal Social is back!

We are so excited to announce that the SoCal Social is back for a 3rd year!  The SoCal Social is a wonderful opportunity for Southern California bloggers to meet up, hang out and have fun.

We start off on the "Swag Walk" – A walk through shops in the Orange Circle picking up Swag and finding goodies and great deals. The Orange Circle is a fabulous mix of antique shops, sweet boutiques and vintage inspiration.

Source: The V Spot

Attendees are given an empty Swag Bag and a map of participating shops.  Going at your own pace, peruse the shops, pick up whatever treasures catch your eye, gather your swag as you go along, and be sure to get to know your fellow bloggers while you shop.  (Most people end up in little groups, mixing and mingling as they shop throughout the day.)   

Shopping... the best ice-breaker, ever! 

Source: Something Turquoise

There's plenty to see and do.  When shopping time is finished, we all meet up for a delicious dinner.

Source: The V Spot

...And after dinner, there is more swag and the opportunity to win fabulous prizes in our raffles and giveaways.

Source: The V Spot

We also have an amazing Special Guest who will be joining us, and we will announce who it is next week, so be sure to follow The SoCal Social on Facebook,  Twitter and Google Plus for more information.

The SoCal Social is October 19 in the Historic Downtown area in the City of Orange, CA.  Ticket prices are $50 and includes participation in the swag walk, raffle tickets for the giveaways, dinner and dessert.  

Tickets are limited and will go on sale August 27th at 10:00 am PST

We hope to see you there!  

Questions?  Be sure to check out our FAQ page or fee free to email us.

Sponsor Inquiries? Check out our sponsor page.

2012 SoCal Social Wrap Ups

Thank you all so much for an amazing SoCal Social 2012!!

It was so much fun to see those of you who joined us last year, and to get to meet all our new friends from this year!

We would LOVE to see your roundup posts - it's so fun to visit and see the highlights from everyone's day.

So link up here - and have fun checking out all the posts!!

Sponsor Highlight: Krylon!

We are so excited to welcome Krylon as a Sponsor of the SoCal Social this year!

 

Of course you all know Krylon and their awesome paints - Regular Spray Paint, Rust Protector, Chalkboard Paint, Glitter - and so much more!

 

 

 

Now that we're all drooling over the paint - let me show you something you might not know about!



Have you heard of their Projects In a Can Website?

You can of course get easy access to the main Krylon website, and check out all their products, but my favorite part of ProjectsInACan.com is all the inspiration!

They have Indoor and Outdoor projects, ways to transform your home, and even Holiday Project ideas!

 



Aren't those Wine Bottle Jack-O-Lanterns fun?

 

You should also check out the Krylon Vault! It's a way to save your projects - and they can be featured on the Projects In A Can site - and even shared on Krylon's social media!

 

 

 

 

You can also find Krylon on Facebook and Twitter! Make sure you follow along for lots of Krylon Inspiration!

 

Facebook: Krylon Crafts and Krylon DIY

Twitter: Krylon Crafts and Krylon DIY

 

We also recommend using the Hashtag #Krylon on Pinterest - it will make it so easy for people to find your awesome Spray Paint Projects!

So much Krylon awesomeness!! I am definitely going to be using those two new sites in the future!



Sponsor Highlight: Lion Brand Yarn!

We are so excited that Lion Brand Yarn will be joining us this year as a SoCal Social Sponsor!

Lion Brand is a family owned and operated business with a passion for providing quality yarns, and has been around since 1878. They have a huge selection and variety of yarns - pretty much anything you want for any project you'd like to make!!

 

 They have everything from wool and acrylic yarns, to cotton and sequins and fun fur and so much more!!

One of my favorite new products of theirs are the BonBons!

Bonbons are collections of 8 miniature skeins of yarn, available in 6 assortments; metallic, and mercerized cotton combinations. They are perfect for any project requiring multiple colors, such as amigurumi, colorwork, embroidery, and embellishments They’re also a fun way to introduce kids into crafting with yarn.

Our attendees are going to get a first hand look at these little guys and I know they're going to love them!!

Lion Brand Yarns is also a great resource for free patterns!! I know that I check their site first when I am needing a crochet pattern - they have over 4000 patterns at lionbrand.com - everything for knitters and crocheters - and patterns for general crafting too!

     

You can find out more about Lion Brand Yarn at:

Facebook - for lots of info and deals -

Twitter - updates and more -

and Pinterest - for tons of Yarn project inspiration!!

 

 

Disclosure: We have received Lion Brand Yarn products as a donation for the SoCal Social. All opinions are my own.

Yumminess from Meringue Bake Shop

We are so excited about the Dessert that we'll be enjoying at the SoCal Social!!
It is being provided by the fabulous Kristin at Meringue Bake Shop!

 

 

Meringue Bake Shop came to be in 2008 when Kristin's love for baking started to garner order requests from coworkers, friends and friends of friends. Kristin and her husband Lyle run the business out of a commercial kitchen in Fullerton. In that kitchen, they make their award winning cupcakes and PushCakes along with other mini desserts, cookies and cakes.

 

 

And in 2012 they launched their cupcake cart!

 

 

The cart can be found at various locations through out Orange County. A schedule is posted monthly on their website. And the cart is also available to rent. It's a great addition to a birthday party, graduation, wedding, or any other type of celebration.

Meringue Bake Shop's creations have received praise from publications such as Foodbeast, Gourmet Mom On The Go, CakeSpy, Hostess with the Mostess, Cupcakes & Cutlery, California Wedding Day, The Bump, OC Register, OC Weekly, Orange Coast Magazine, OC Family, and more. 

 

 

For more information on Meringue Bake Shop, like them onFacebook and follow them on Twitter. You can also follow along on Instagram at @meringuebkeshp!

Hungry yet?? Me too!

We are so excited that Kristin and Meringue Bake Shop are sponsoring the SoCal Social this year!