Under A Pink Moon: Alt Summit 2012 Photo Round Up

Monday, January 23, 2012

I've had an Alt Summit recap post in the works since the moment I landed in Salt Lake City. The serendipitous connections made with creative and inspiring souls ran deep. And the continuous flow of ideas and knowledge was overwhelming to say the least. The experience was an exercise in overstimulation - in the best possible way.

I'll work to share some notes and links to my new found friends. Seriously, I had hoped to exchange some business cards, but I never dreamed I'd walk away with real friendships. Best surprise of the 72 hours, hands down. The phrases "life changing" and, gag, "game changer" are thrown around a bit too much these days, but that might be the only way to sum up my Alt learnings. Sorry, friends. This blog is bound to be cliche-riddled for the foreseeable future.

Also, I didn't drag my camera along so all photos were frantic instagram style. Best I could do.

Happy brand new week to you. Soup Monday is happening on a Tuesday. Carry on.

P.S. For the best recap ever. Read Amy's post, now. She somehow says it all. I'm getting all weepy over the fact that I didn't meet her in person.

12 comments:

Danielle (elleinadspir) said...: I can't wait to catch up and hear all the details!; January 23, 2012 9:00 AM
SuchSmallSteps said...: I never really got the chance to meet you there and talk to you in person but I had a similar experience- hopefully if we are both back next year I can meet you in person!; January 23, 2012 9:09 AM
megan said...: Very cool Estelle; I look forward to hearing more.; January 23, 2012 9:33 AM
Jen C said...: Ha! That *is* the best recap ever. I'm so happy I got to meet & hang with you. Thanks for taking me under your wing.

And may I add: best vintage dress ever!; January 23, 2012 9:47 AM
Misti said...: All the 'cool' blogs talk about Alt and I wish I could go---to see and meet some of these people that I've read about and their awesome designs. I just found your blog via I think HuffPo.; January 23, 2012 10:53 AM
katie//salt+pine said...: I'm so, so happy we finally met! I don't know how it's possible, but you exceeded your online loveliness. You are an amazing woman, Estelle! I feel like in spending a few days with you, I only scratched the surface of your awesomeness. Creative retreat soon? :)
xo-k; January 24, 2012 10:16 AM
Amy@Old Sweet Song said...: Oh my goodness. Don't weep! We will totes hug it out next year. And thanks for the sweet words.; January 24, 2012 11:16 AM
Uncle Beefy said...: Estelle... you were one of the unexpected lovely meetings of Alt! I'm thrilled that we got to meet and fight tears together during our kumbaya moment. ;) You rock!; January 24, 2012 1:29 PM
The New Diplomat's Wife said...: I love this collage! Do you mind if I ask how you did it?; January 25, 2012 7:06 PM
Jen P. said...: It all sounds and looks so dreamy.....; January 26, 2012 3:08 PM
Apt. #34 said...: so so happy to have met you!; January 28, 2012 5:55 PM
Brandi {not your average ordinary} said...: Great photos, Estelle. It was so fantastic meeting you there. I have the feeling that Alt was only the beginning of great things for us.; January 29, 2012 3:59 PM