I had the best time!! Coaching in Providence, you ask? No. I mean, that was fine, but I’m talking about my morning with Elyse!! Yes, I got to meet my pal in person on Saturday morning.
This blogging world is an amazing place filled with wonderful people. Elyse and I have been chatting for a long while now (we even had a little summer swap.) When I found out I was going to be in Providence, I crossed my fingers that Elyse might have some free time to meet. She did! Bright and early Saturday morning, Miss Elyse pulled up to my hotel. We ran and hugged each other, started talking and didn’t stop until she dropped me off over 3 hours later. (We could have kept on going, believe me, but I had to be at rehearsal.) As is only natural, we had both been a little nervous about meeting. Would we have enough to talk about? Would it be awkward? ‘Yes’ to the first question and a resounding ‘No’ to the second. It was exciting and such fun. I was positively giddy with delight! Of course, we took lots of pictures because we’re bloggers!
We had breakfast at this wonderful restaurant:
Here’s our superhero waiter, Cory:
Cory was extremely patient – thank goodness. He heard our blogging story, took our picture and was generally a great guy.
Cory took this photo with my camera. Thank you, Cory!
(Photo by Elyse)
There were metal hearts hanging everywhere – all dressed up for Valentine’s Day.
I loved this metal pot rack. The food, especially the wonderful bread, was great.
Both Elyse and I said it seemed like we had known each other for years. Isn’t that the best feeling? My husband told me that the real reason I was going to Providence was to meet Elyse. I think he’s right. It was meant to be.
I brought some little presents for Elyse. She brought some for me. As Elyse would say, ‘Swoon!’
One of Elyse’s Les Petits Tiroirs.
And another.
Oh – one of Elyse’s adorable clothespin dolls – in pink!
Another decorated clothespin for my collection, a sweet pink glass shaker, a cake eraser, and a little pink chick. She had an extra, so she brought this for me:
I can’t wait to sit down with some hot chocolate and this catalog/magazine. (Yet again, my feet are in a photo.)
I couldn’t wait to meet Elyse and I was not disappointed. She is fabulous – smart, funny and talented. And I know I’ve found a great friend.
I was so wanted to share the story of our meeting with you that I decided to postpone McCoy Monday this week. It will be back next Monday.
What a sweet day!!!! you two do look like old friends…I am glad you had a great day.
Awww!!! You girls are SO CUTE!!! I am so glad you were able to meet up and have fun! But I must say, I am SOOO jealous, lol!!!! What fun!!
Love and hugs and stay warm Wednesday!!
Amy
How fun, Claudia!!! Thank you for sharing with us!!
((Hugs))
My gosh, Claudia! I am very excited for you BOTH! It sounds like you had such a great time! That’s wonderful, and love the photos! ~tina
Oh Claudia…I am so thrilled for you! How wonderful that you and Elyse got to meet up!
The most amazing thing about blogging is that it makes the world a smaller and friendlier place, where strangers are just friends that you haven’t yet met in person but that you already know. I’m so happy that you and Elyse were able to take the next step.
Love all the goodies you two exchanged!
Love and hugs,
Karyn
How exciting…I am glad you had a lovely time.
hi claudia,
i am smiley all over again after reading your post and writing my own! what a fun and memorable morning! it was the best!
xo!
elyse
you two are so cute..what a great story….
i am excited because i get to meet and have lunch with 2 blogging buddies in march…
we’re all excited too….
sounds like you had a ball…
blogging world is doing some wonderful things…like making friends….
sending love
kary and buddy
Glad you had fun. Sounds like a wonderful morning.
That is the sweetest post. What a fun time the two of you had! I am sure you started talking and still talking as she drove away! Have you come down from Cloud 9 yet? I am so happy for you.
Enjoy your day…
How fun! I love meeting bloggers IRL. Looks like you two were two peas in a pod :)
I’m heading to Jayme’s (The Coop Keeper) this weekend, then we’re off to Jen’s bloggy get together in Chicago….reading your post got me all excited about meeting new bloggers!
You and Elyse are both beautiful :)
I’m so glad you had such a wonderful time with your friend. I always wondered how the actual meeting might go. You are giving me courage to try with someone when I head to Florida in March.
By the way, what a perfect little restaurant…..
katexoxoxox
OMG Claudia!!! What a fantastic meeting!! I will check Elyse’s blog and say hello ;))
Thanks for sharing your feelings with us! Oh, and for your sweet compliment about Violet too!!!!!:))
Monicax
How awesome!! Cory was cute too!! hehehe!
What a fun day you had with your friend!
I just popped over here after you entered my giveaway. Boy am I glad I did. I have just spent 10 minutes just on your first page of posts. The one that really caught my eye was your post on magazine hoarding. I guess we are all guilty of that, but what cracked me up is that I have the SAME ones, the exact pages you tore out are ones I covet. The one with the mannequin (was it Country Decorating Ideas Special) hangs in my studio. I also have made a decision to reduce my collection by 1/2. I am going to try your method to scrapbook them. I may be done in 6 years! I’m saving you to favorites. Lisa
Read about your meeting on Elyse’s blog and came over to visit with you.
I think I’ll be staying for awhile.
Fate, serendipity, whatever – it was in the stars for the two of you to meet in blogland and in Providence ! !
Hugs,
Gerry
Yea! It sounds like such a fun day, Claudia! I love meeting other bloggers, and I’m never, ever disappointed. So glad you had such a good time, and I’m happy that you got such great loot, too! Very shiny objects, indeed. :-)
XO,
Sheila
YaY!!! I’m so happy for both of you!
:)
Zuzu
Sounds like you both had a great time at breakfast getting to know one another in person! What fun!
Claudia, I’m so happy for you, it’s so fun to finally meet someone you’ve been chatting with through email for a long time What wonderful memories you’ll have now……..awesome.
Hugs,
Meri
You two are sooo lucky to get to meet! I hope I get to meet a blogger friend someday! You both look wonderful!
I saw Elyse’s post too! I am so glad you girls had a wonderful time! I got to meet a local blog friend Sunday too! She was a local junk store with several of our other blog friends! Shopping and friends what could be better! I love it you too got together! You are 2 of my favorite blog girls!
Hugs, Lisa
HI CLAUDIA,
I AM SO HAPPY FOR YOU, HOW EXCITING. THIS IS SOMETHING YOU’LL ALWAYS REMEMBER, AND TALK ABOUT IT WITH JOY IN YOUR HEART. I BET YOU ARE STILL SMILING.
TAKE CARE, RIZZI
What a fun day~~and I love your sweet friendship post:)
Kay Ellen
we are both getting the most sweet and heartwarming comments over our posts!
still smiling!
xo
elyse
How wonderful is life?! The best gift of all was feeling like you had known each other for years — good for you for getting over the “what ifs” to just do it!
You are both soooooo cute, sweetpea! I wish I could meet y’all but I’m stuck out here in th’ west!
xoxo,
Connie
Claudia, That’s awesome that you met your blogging buddy! You two sure looked cute in your photos…I’m so glad you had such a great time! Love the little treasures she gave to you! Dana
How fun that must have been!
How fun to meet a blog friend! It sounds like you had a wonderful time–
Hugs,
Jill
hi Claudia, i came over from Elyse’s blog…it sounds like the two of you had a wonderful time meeting and getting to know each other just a little bit better…how fun!!!
Claudia,
How wonderful to meet up with a fellow blogger. so glad you two connected and had such a great time. Love the pics you have shared.
Blessings!
Gwen
Oh how wonderful for you both! You look like you’ve been friends for a long, long time and I’m sure you will be. I’m so happy for you two delightful blogging friends. ♥
Hi Claudia,
This must have been a very lovely day! Looking so cute together!
Happy thoughts,
Saska
And the smiles on your two faces says it all, Claudia! Oh, how wonderful. And the waiter looks very spiffy and at your beck and call. I can about figure out Elyse’s creations now just by sight. It is her signature, these match boxes and little dolls.
Brenda
How much fun was that! I am so happy for you to have spent time with your friend and what lovely little exchange gifts! Loved it all! Kerrie
Oh how wonderful…it’s never to late to grow an “old friend” is it? Lovely smiles, lovely memories, lovely gifts. Super cute!
It sounds like you had a great time! Only a fellow blogger would understand the need to photograph the whole episode and post about it!
I just read Elyse’s blog and pop over to yours. I have been following, and LOVE her blog, for a little while. I’m glad to have found you. Sounds like you ladies had a blast.
Jennifer
Good morning Claudia!
What a wonderful coincidence……or Divine Providence?
I’m green with envy….and yes, it would be one of your delish pottery greens. :-)
Huggies,
Spence
What a great day and a fabulous visit! So happy for both of you that everything worked out so well! An adventure such as this takes a special in memory!
Oh how neat that you got to meet Elyse. I just love friendships like that! Thank you for letting me know that you can see my followers. Happy Valentine’s Day! xo rachel
Darling Claudia! I am so excited that you and sweetie Elyse meet up! I can hardly stand it that I was not there! My favorite bloggers together! Sweet pictures, giggles, hugs and memories! Ahhhh, heaven! Hope we can met up if you ever come back to CA!
Love,
Maryjane
xox
How nice that you got to spend time with your blogging buddy! You two seem like two peas in a pod.
We are off to Providence tomorrow to look at colleges with my son. Perhaps we’ll check out Olga’s!