I was invited to a Holiday Entertaining Event with Chexâ„¢ Party Mix and DIY Expert, Brit Morin. It was yesterday morning and I received the utmost royal treatment as they arranged for a limo to pick me up, and drive me both ways to MakeShop which is located in ‘The City‘ as Californian’s like to call San Francisco.
MakeShop is a fun little spot owned by Brit + Co., where you can make things, and buy things. There are laser printers, 3D printers, and supplies to make jewellery and other fun creative things. It’s a great spot!
First I’m going to talk about the sweet ride, then jump into the blogger event.
I have never felt so fancy.
I documented it all.
My driver told me it was a fully loaded 2015 (3 weeks old) Cadillac SUV. Sure felt fully-loaded with all the gadgets I had to play with, while getting chauffeured.
It’s been pouring this entire week, which is what California desperately needs. So the drive up was a little foggy and wet, but I spotted a rainbow! A rare treat, in California.
As a creative individual (I’m a Graphic Designer and I love to paint!) I had a blast hanging out with all the bloggers, making Chex Mix. Which I mean, hello — just in time for our visitors! My parents-in-law will be arriving later this afternoon, my sister-in-law the day tomorrow, and this is only the beginning of our December visitors. I’m super excited to entertain!
We learned how to prepare easy-to-make delicious Chex™ Party Mix recipes. I know Muddy Buddies are popular, but my favourite type of mix we made was the peppermint. SO GOOD. We also decorated tins to put the Chex Mix in.
I’m not entirely sure Chex is available in Canada, so this was all new to me. Well, I love you now Chex.
It’s starting to look a lot like Christmas!
Check that out!, It’s the spiffykerms logo is laser cut into the Chex spoon. Side note do you like my miniature Ikea Christmas tree hanging out on the kitchen counter? I think it’s adorable.
Huge thanks to Chex and Brit + Co for hosting a fun Christmas event!
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Wow Nancy, you’re living the life of a California Celebrity. Enjoy!!!
So fun! I’ve been to an event at MakeShop before and it was the cutest. Looks like a good time:)
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@Ashley @ A Lady Goes West: I haven’t heard of Brit + Co., nor the Make Shop until this event! It’s really cool hey?
Nancy recently posted..Just in time for our visitors!
What a fun and festive event! I will have to check out Makeshop in the ‘City’ too (yes, we from SF love to call it that! haha!). Love your photos! Kudos to Chex. They are a staple treat at my parties :)
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I’ve always wanted to go to a MakeShop event! It seems so fun & cute <3
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What a fun event!!!
That sounds like so much fun! And yum, peppermint chex mix!
@Caitlin Cheevers: I really shouldn’t have filled up my tin with the peppermint mixture. Omg! So much goodness. It will not last long :)
Nancy recently posted..Just in time for our visitors!
Oh wow! This looks like so so much fun!! <3
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OMG I am so jealous what a great experience!!!
Ashley Taylor recently posted..Family Photos
What an awesome event! I love Chex mix of all kinds (Muddy Buddies are a particular fav), so I would have been all over this event!
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Seriously- How fun!!! Livin the life of luxury- How cool of an experience is that!!!! LOVE IT!
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@Stacy: I don’t think I’ve ever felt so fancy, getting picked up in a car like that!
Nancy recently posted..Just in time for our visitors!
so nice to see this place in photos! i’ve had projects featured by them! =)
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holy cow, that is awesome! Living large. I love making Muddie Buddies with chex mix. That would have been fun.
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@Michelle Snow: I’m not sure Chex is available in Canada, so muddy buddies and all these mixes sounded so cool and new to me, haha.
Nancy recently posted..Just in time for our visitors!
So jealous! If I to to just one blogger event I think my blogger life will be made:). What a great way to kick off the holiday season too. Thanks for sharing Nancy!
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Looks like so much fun!
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Cute event. I love making muddy buddies out of Chex.
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Aw, this looks like such a fun event! Love it!
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Oh my goodness, what a beautiful event, and all the treats looked so delish! And the rolling pin / pine cone picture… LOVE!
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That was one great event! I love these type of parties/events where you get to do something crafty and just relax and have a great time!
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Nancy!! You lucky thing, this looks like an amazing event. Can’t believe how old (or young even!) the car was! I would have felt like a princess. Love when you can chat to people and get creative at the same time!
p.s. the tree IS super cute!
Katie <3
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This sounds like so much fun! I’m actually born and raised in San Francisco, people definitely call it ‘The City’. I love Brit + Co too! It’s such a creative space.
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So much fun! I love it, and I’m a bit jealous..!!
OMG ChexMix is so addicting! I would have taken like 3 to-go bags haha
Mindy@FindingSilverLinings recently posted..Holiday Happenings
Now I want the sugar cover reindeer chex mix! So yummy!!!
LOL. I always refer to SF as “the City”, native NorCal’er that I am. :) This looks like it was so much fun!
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looks like a fun time!
Wow looks like a super fun time! I love Chex party mixes!
Chex party mixes are definitely on my list as a xmas party favorite!
x
Missy
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Missy recently posted..Piperlime Moments of Chic Casual
What a fun event! CHEX is so good! My son loves it because it’s gluten free!
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Oh you lucky girl! I love Chex! lol.
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oh wow this is so cool, being chauffeured is by far the best and bonus it was to and from, so jealous right now
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It was the BEST surprise EVER to get to see you there! xoxo
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