Sweet Treats & Swanky Stuff + Meet The Contributors: Heather

As of tonight, we’ve officially made it over the “hump” and are heading into the weekend! Is anybody else as ready for the weekend as I am?? Whew. What a week it’s been already!

On Tuesday night, Dorothy and I officially launched Online BlogCon. Did you miss the announcement? No worries! I thought I’d better share all the info. again at today’s party, just in case you hadn’t had a chance to read about it yet…

Dorothy, from Crazy for Crust, and I have been working on a super-duper top secret project, and we’re ready to tell you all about it!

It’s an online blogging conference!! And it’s as simple (and awesome) as it sounds: yes, online. No need to travel. No need to find a babysitter. No need to get out of your PJ’s!

Blog conferences have speakers, and so does Online BlogCon! Our “speakers” are from some of your favorite blogs: Cookies & Cups, Love from the Oven, and many more! Check out all our guest speakers here. Each of our speakers is going to write a post on something to do with blogging: from photography to working with sponsors, and everything in between. We also hope to do lots of fun giveaways and some local meet ‘n greet sessions after the conference. It’s going to be great! Go check it out and see for yourself!

Online BlogCon is taking place October 22-24, 2012, so mark your calendars! Registration is now open and we hope to make this a huge success. Finally, a conference that everyone can attend!

Online BlogCon 2012 / Facebook / Twitter / Register

Go check it out! Oh– and REGISTER!!!

We are currently seeking bloggers to help in the following positions:

Social Media Affiliate – you have a solid social media following and are willing to help us promote Online BlogCon on your social media pages. In return, we’ll promote YOU by adding your links to our BlogCon Team page!
Meet & Greet Host – you live in a metro area and are willing to help us arrange a meet and greet for fellow bloggers nearby.
Sponsor – you have a blog or online business that you would like advertise on Online BlogCon, Something Swanky, and Crazy For Crust and their respective social media pages. Please request a media kit for more details and for sponsorship packages.

Email me for more details!

Have you guys been loving the collections posts the past couple of weeks? I think Julie and Becca have both done such a fantastic job on their posts!! And I’m so excited to introduce the third Collections Contributor you can look forward to seeing on Something Swanky: Heather from Heather’s French Press.

Heather has been a stay at home mom for the past 12 years, and now that her kids are growing a little older, blogging has become her “me time.” Heather says she reads every chance she gets, is addicted to blogs and baking, and believes in keeping her notebook on hand at all times in case inspiration strikes while she’s on the go!

Heather has created some of the most decadent desserts on her blog. Some of my favorites are: Deep Dish Chocolate Chip Lava Cookies, Nutella Fudge Pops, and (omg) Peanut Butter and Chocolate Not Quite 7-Layer Bars!

She’s pretty much amazing, and I’m super stoked to have her on board!! Make sure you stop back by here on Friday to see what she’s put together!