I was going to do one big post on a recap for 2010, but I decided to split it up because I have so many wonderful memories and photos from this year! It's going to be fun revisiting each month, pulling up old photos and talking about it all again. I had a lot of fun with last year's post, so I knew I wanted to do this again this year! Last January was kind of a quiet month! I was starting my last semester of college and that took up most of my time. Brett and I did find time to go play in all of the snow though!
February was an amazing month for me. First, the Delightful Dozen was born thanks to Elizabeth! Second, I went to New York City for the first time for fashion week with Andrea. It was absolutely wonderful - such a quick, whirlwind trip that I'll never forget. We had our Dove Girl's Night Out where I was able to meet so many of my blog friends and blog favorites. Such a wonderful night! I had so much fun.
The same weekend in NYC, we had the Chictopia 10 conference and after-party! It was so awesome to attend my first fashion conference and get to meet so many amazing bloggers. We had a little brunch before with some bloggers and scoured a candy shop for goods. I loved spending the weekend with Andrea and Elizabeth! The perfect tiny-hotel roommates!
Later in the month, Tall Ships played a show at a basement downtown. This was a memorable show because they had two new members, Andrew and Josh. I love going to Brett's shows! The rest of February was spent trying to beat the winter cold and work hard in all of my classes.
In March, Brett and I went to see Screeching Weasel in Chicago. I hosted a Dove Oscar viewing party with a bunch of girls at my house, which was fun! I was in IFB's Blogger Spotlight. This was the month I really started to feel like my blog was taking off - which was the most exciting thing ever. So in celebration, I built a little blog studio in the office part of our rec room, which turned out so wonderfully. It's such a great little space to be productive in.
Toward the end of the month, I went to the Bodies of Art annual fashion show - which wasn't as fun this year as normal, but it was still so wonderful to meet up with girls and head out to dance and eat junk food afterwards! I love anything fashion, food and dancing related (even though I'm like a goon on the dance floor!)
And the best day of the entire month was when I went to Chicago for a photo shoot and video shoot for Jess LC Jewelry. Brett and I drove out and stayed the night at Jess' place - which was amazing. She was so wonderful to meet and get to know. We had the best day ever in Chicago in Lincoln Square. I constantly think back to this day and think about how much fun I had with everyone involved in the project. Thanks so much to Jess for allowing me to take part! Plus, if you haven't yet seen the video, you should. I watch it at least once a week and smile really really big. Haha!
Best Day Ever from Erica Griffiths on Vimeo.
I'll be back tomorrow with my recap of spring! I'm so excited. This was definitely one of the best times of my life. Gosh, I can't help but get sappy looking back at 2010 and how great it was. I truly had a wonderful year! I'm crossing my fingers super tight that 2011 is even better. 2010 is going to be really tough to beat at this point! ♥
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These recap posts are so fun! The Jess LC video of you is THE MOST adorable thing ever. You look so, so pretty and the styling and everything is perfect. It makes me want to buy her whole line! Haha! I can't wait to see the rest of these posts :)
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I love the video of you :) So cute! I REALLY hope I get to meet you someday!
This is such a great post. I love the quality of your pictures, and that video is so cute :) Glad to hear about the many opportunities you had, you deserve it!
I have been loving all these end of year recaps! Can't wait to see what you do in 2011.
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I am really loving all the recap posts that are going on. I love the Jess LC video. I remember when you first posted it. hehe. So cute.
Love the recap! You are so cute and have such a fantastic blog. You inspire so many people. All of your hard work is definitely worth it. Cheers to another great year!
-Ashley
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What a great idea! I might have to do one of these tomorrow. Hope everything is going well in GH :)
really nice recap :)
aw i loved this! what a great recap. looking forward to more. :)
AHH you are SO adorable Tieka! That video just makes me so happy. hehe
This was amazing to read! I feel like I have been on this little journey with you even through just reading your blog for so long. I love it Tieka, you have had such a great year. Its been so inspiring and encouraging to me to watch how far you have come with everything this year...I cant wait to see what 2011 holds for you!! x
I smiled throughout this post. Your year sounds amazing!
I love looking back on the year too! These photos are lovely and it looks like 2010 was a great year for you!!
Emily//TheLesserPanda
Wow, so much excitement happened for you this year. Congrats on the success. I can't wait for the rest tomorrow :)
Loving reading all these little recaps. Cute!! Sounds like you had a good year, hope 2011 is just as good
Scrapbook de la Emma
Love the last picture of you-so pure and simple. And the video is super-cute too! You look so sweet walking around with a bunch of yellow balloons, like you would do it every day with a different colour scheme ! :)
I hope you have a wonderful 2011 ! :)
-P.
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ohhh my gawsh! You are so stinkin cute hauling that bundle of baloons around! And what is the place with the swings inside? I plan on having swings in my home whenever the heck I'm a homeowner.
ALSO: I got my AE skirt from you yesterday and was so excited to 1. have mail, 2. have mail from MI because me and my guy are from MI and live all the stinkin way in Alaska, so it was rad just to see a MI address, 3. IT FITS! I didn't expect it to but it did! Hooray! Thank you so much Tieka!!
i love these recaps. so fun and although i just recently discovered your blog, i love looking at your past :) happy new year
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LOVE this little video!! the bit with the yellow balloons is my fav :) xo
Aw, it looks like you had the best winter! I remember when NYFW rolled around and everyone was posting pictures of it. That was about the time I really got interested in blogging, so it was like a crash course introduction to tons of blogs!
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what great picts! seems like you had a great 2010.
happy new year!
I cant wait for the rest of the months! So exciting to look back on the posts through the year and how everything on the blog and your style has developed! The video of the Jess LC shoot is so cute!
Hi, I’ve just post on my blog an article with my favorite outfits for December, you’re in, if you don’t want I can deleted the picture and off course I’ve linked to your blog. Xoxo Leah.
i LOVEEEE seeing this recap and it makes me SO SO happy thinking about all those fun times we had together! NEW YEAR Means new fun and I can't wait to see you again my dear!!!! KISSES FROM PHILLY!
xo, Kim www.eatsleepwear.com
It's crazy to think it's already been a year! I've really enjoyed reading about your adventures all this time, thank you so much for sharing.<3
xo Aria Kai
I literally just found your blog. I know I've seen your name around the blogosphere, but I haven't made it over here until now and I just wanted to say thank you for (re)posting your video. It totally made me smile. Big.
That video really does make you smile really big! Especially when that tiny puppy makes an appearance! Great job, so cute. :-)
Happy New Year Tieka! :-)
Eh ;) I used your button for my blog! xoxo cuty <3
Tieka, you are one of the highlights of my entire 2010 experience! It has been so, so wonderful to get to know you and have your support. :)
I can't wait to see what you have in store this Jan/Feb/March!
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