It still feels surreal to be writing from the other side of Meet/Make/Do. After nine months of planning, seeing the event come to life was almost unbelievable. The last week was a whirlwind of creativity, conversations, and unexpected challenges that only made the experience more memorable.
Bringing a group of like-minded creators together felt energizing. We spent our days making, sharing tips, and digging into the realities of blogging and creative work. Compared with larger conferences, this event allowed for deeper conversations and real-time collaboration—exactly what many of us who work independently crave.
We did encounter some curveballs — we had to change venues partway through and adjust our schedule because of rare Palm Springs rain — but those detours became part of the story and added to the adventure. The resilience and good spirits of everyone involved turned potential setbacks into shared memories.
One of the highlights was the creative setup: a generous supply buffet that invited experimentation and collaboration. It was a joy to watch people riff off one another’s ideas, try new techniques, and offer practical advice about projects, workflows, and blogging strategies.
All photos via My Instagram
A heartfelt thank you to everyone who attended and helped make this event special. I’m so grateful to now call each of you friends. Thanks to Lexy, Ashley, Jenn, Danni, Brittany, Melanie, Erin, Chelsey, my co-hosts Brittni and Chelsea, our photographer Mary, and the many companies who generously contributed supplies. And of course, thanks to Bing for support during the planning process. Your energy, generosity, and creativity made Meet/Make/Do an unforgettable week.
We’ll be sharing more highlights, behind-the-scenes moments, and takeaways from the event soon. In the meantime, thank you again to everyone who joined us and helped turn this long-planned idea into a warm, inspiring reality.