Creative Collective Mentor + Mix
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Creative Collective Mentor + Mix

 We had the most magical evening at our Creative Collective mentor + mix event sharing all about "Business Basics."  The Barn at Springhouse was the perfect venue for this event and I love how we were able to set up the small group sessions around palette tables throughout the barn and beautiful surrounding grounds.  We had a lot of returning attendees from our first event and some new faces as well!  Huge thanks to the venue and vendors, The Barn at SpringhouseAmendment 21 Event BartendingZachary Brady DesignsKara ShepherdJoe Dean Hinkle, and Crank & Boom Craft Ice Cream!  Be sure to scroll through all our photos from the event below (all photos by On a Whim Photography). 

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{SOLD OUT} Creative Collective Meet + Mingle at The Amsden
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{SOLD OUT} Creative Collective Meet + Mingle at The Amsden

Starting a business is so rewarding. It's also hella hard work. It's incredibly difficult to navigate all of the firsts of running a business, especially when you're going it alone. Insert Creative Collective. We have experience in retail, renovation, marketing and branding, art, photography, design, blogging and more. And we're here to help.

We'll host mixers, workshops, and events designed to help you make the most of your skills and ideas. Whether you've started a business already, have a side hustle, or are thinking about taking the leap, we'll share what we've learned so far. 

Our launch event will be Thursday, April 12th at 7pm. We'll be meeting at The Amsden (151 South Main, Versailles) for a quick, networking mixer. Get to know us and come ready to make some connections. Don't forget to have your business cards in tow. Your business bestie awaits!

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Valentine's Day
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Valentine's Day

     Happy Valentine's Day!  This fun shoot with pops of pastel + red was one of my favorites to date!  I knew I wanted to shoot in front of one of my favorite houses in Lexington in Gratz Park.  This home reminds me of a Charleston house on rainbow row!  The star of my outfit is this faux fur pastel jacket (which I snagged on clearance at Target!).  Since it's currently not online, I linked tons of similar options below!  I paired it with another Target fave, this mock neck sweater (also seen here) which was the perfect pop of red to match my heart balloons!  I've also been loving Maybelline's new matte ink lipcolors, and this Heroine shade is the perfect bright red!  You can shop all of my outfit details which are linked for you above + below!

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Galentine's Day at The Amsden
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Galentine's Day at The Amsden

    We had TOO much fun at our first Galentine's party at the Amsden and I definitely think this will have to become a regular event!  Thanks so much to all the fabulous boss babes who collaborated with us and participated in this event, making it extra special and fun!  I love how our vendors are always willing to jump in and participate and interact with customers!  They each are so uniquely talented and have the best personalities and I love that we all value community over competition as small business owners.  Most of all thanks to all of YOU for coming out to the event, even on a gross and rainy day!  We were blown away by the turnout and hope everyone had as much fun as we did! Check out some of our favorite shots of the event below including some photo booth snaps too!

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