Above photo credit Raya Carlisle Photography
A couple of weeks ago I was invited to attend a party at Petunia Pickle Bottom in Ventura with several of my very favorite Southern California bloggers. They were celebrating the launch of their flagship store + their swoon worthy Spring line. I’m not kidding you when I say swoon worthy, after seeing their new spring line, I found myself almost wishing I had another bun in the oven. I have loved Petunia Pickle Bottom for a long time and couldn’t have lived without my shoulder bag with Katelyn + boxy backpack when Brayden arrived. So naturally when I got the invitation to attend, I did a little happy dance and replied yes! Mind you, I live 1 hour, 30 minutes from Ventura with no traffic. Totally worth the 3 hour trip in traffic, especially because I got to ride up with some of my favorite Orange County blogging friends: Nat, Andrea and Summer.
Above photo credit Raya Carlisle Photography
Above photo credit Raya Carlisle Photography
The team at Petunia didn’t miss a beat. From the decor to the food + live music playing, you felt right at home from the moment you arrived. They even sent us home with these adorable goodie bags filled with a tote, luggage tag + a 30% off coupon for a future shopping trip. I may have already used mine to purchase a gift for a friend.
I left feeling inspired, excited and with the realization that when you dream big anything truly is possible. It gave me something to aspire to, to work towards and DeNai, the beautiful + talented creator of Petunia, was nothing short of inspiring to listen to as she talked about her business. How incredible to have a dream and have the privilege of watching it come to fruition with, I’m sure, a lot of hard work, sweat and tears. Listening to her speak was truly my favorite part of the whole evening. I would be in 7th heaven if I had the chance to take her to lunch and have the opportunity to hear more of her story. *hint, hint DeNai! hehe
Above photo credit Raya Carlisle Photography
Andrea, Summer, Me, Ashley + Gillian
Photo taken by Little Miss Momma
Above photo credit Raya Carlisle Photography
Isn’t their office space 110% swoon worthy. Some day I will hope to have an incredible workspace like this, filled with pictures, textiles, and pieces that inspire. I’m pretty sure I need to add a brick wall to a room in my home!
Jen, Andrea, Gillian, Jacqui, DeNai, Summer, Me, Lindsey, Ashley, Trisha, Mique, Nina, Nat
Photo from Little Miss Momma
Not a mama yet, or you’ve outgrown the diaper bag faze, I’m not kidding when I tell you that Petunia has so many beautiful products for you as well. I think I might be most excited about the beautiful designer handbag line that’s coming this summer. I can’t wait to add one of these beautiful new pieces to my Petunia collection. Thank you to the amazing team at Petunia for my invitation to an incredible evening!! xo
Follow along with Petunia:
Don’t worry, I’m not just sharing all the fun I got to have, I’ve got a little something, something for you! I’ve teamed up with Petunia to spoil you a little as well. Winner will get to choose from the Carried Away Laptop Case, the Stowaway Tablet Sleeve or the Whereabout Wallet! So amazing, right?!!
Here’s how to Enter:
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Wanderlust Wallet in Spiced Crimson Roll
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I love the weekender. Very pretty!
I love the city carryall in Sunlit Stockholm! Definitely on my wish list for baby #2!
What a fun opportunity and such a beautiful new store!
The City CarryAll in Berkshire is AMAZING!
The Whereabouts Wallet in Classically Crete is really nice.
Carol L
The Wistful Weekenders are def my faves in any pattern.
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I now follow you on Facebook and instagram because of PPB! They posted about you lovely ladies instagraming during the party so I followed the hash-tag that night. I loved seeing the store! I also I love their stuff! I would choose the Carried Away Laptop Case in Breakfast in Berkshire because we are about to upgrade our old computer. Thanks for the opportunity! P.S. I like that you didn’t say on Facebook that there was also a giveaway, that way it was a surprise at the bottom
I could not live without that laptop bag. How adorable is that?!?! You are an incredible writer, loved reading your post on your amazing invitation.
Love the City Carryall in Sunlit Stockholm
One? One item, girl that’s not fair. I do love the computer case and the wear about wallet!
Sounds fun! And oh my goodness, the choices in the giveaway are too cute!
I love the city carryall in breakfast in the birkshires!
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I would choose the tablet sleeve, I’ve been searching for a cute case!
I reeally love that stowaway ipad sleeve!!
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I love the weekender! The gray and coral print is INCREDIBLE!
What a beautiful shop!! And all those fabrics!! I would choose the Stowaway Sleeve in Sunlit Stockholm. Thanks for the great opportunity to participate in this give-a-way.
I love them all! Don’t have a laptop or tablet though.
Travel Train Case in Daydreaming in Dax
love the City Carryall in Oslo in Bloom!!
I love them all! But I love the whereabouts wallet in Breakfast in Berkshire!
I love the PP ergo baby frolicking in fenz
http://www.petunia.com/accessories/wallets/wanderlust-wallet-in-sakura-roll-brocade-fabric
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I love the powder room case in Moonstone Roll, that fabric is awesome.
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That phone case in Oslo in Bloom would look great around my phone!
love the whereabout wallet – perfect for when i can get out of the house by myself!
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love the whereabouts wallet in flowering firenze!
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I love the Whereabouts Wallet in Classically Crete!
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The Carried Away Laptop Case in Flowering Firenze! Love! Love! Love!
I’m in love with so many of there things! But I think my favorite are the laptop bags. But seriously, just all so pretty
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I loved your pictures from instagram! So beautiful!
I really, really love the City Carryall in Hotel de Ville Stop!!!!
I love how PPB bags are full of pockets and help mamas and women alike stay organized!
I’m in love with the Park Avenue Pocketbook in Black Forest Cake! I totally need a new wallet too.
Thanks for hosting!
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I would love the Wistful Weekender! Great bag!! I love all of their stuff….
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I love the daydreaming in dax weekender.
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I had never heard of this brand until recently, but I’m definitely obsessed now. I’m in love with every single pattern! They’re all so beautiful! I love that ipad case..I just need an ipad to put in it.
I love love love the weekender bag!! Thanks for the chance to win!
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definitely the Boxy Backpack in Daydreaming in Dax! love it!
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I love the frolicking in fez laptop case
so pretty!!!
awww!! among the many things.. I would love the whereabout wallet in flowering Firenze!!! I was born in Firenzeeee!!
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Love the laptop cases- especially Flowering Firenze!
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I couldn’t live without the Wanderlust Wallet!
Thanks so much for the giveaway xoxo
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Love the tote bags, my favorite is the touring tote in Earl Grey! Thanks for the chance! xoxo Found your blog from The Printed Palette
Loving the laptop cases in the spring line….I would be happy with any of them:)
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Love them all especially the Wanderlust Wallet!
I love Petunia Pickle Bottom!!! All of my new mommy friends have the boxy backpacks and LOVE them!!! I am loving the Wanderlust Wallet in Spiced Crimson Roll!! I also LOVE the Boxy Backpack in Almond Raspberry!
Thanks!!
I love the workspace! And they have really cute pieces, very unique!
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I would love this: http://www.petunia.com/bags/carryalls/city-carryall-in-champs-elysees-stop-embossed-fabric
The Wistful Weekenders are what I need!!
Loving the whearabouts wallet!
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I love the ‘Touring Tote in Sunlit Stockholm’. One thing i will carry around everywhere!
The carried away laptop case in breakfast in berkshire is beautiful!
My wife likes petunia, she needs a laptop case, it would be nice to win one for her!
I’m loving the Sashay Satchel in Oslo in Bloom !
I love the Whereabouts Wallet in Flowering Firenze.
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I love Petunia bags! I may or may not still carry my touring tote even if the babies aren’t with me
and I really think I need an iPad case…and a satchel!
I can’t live without the “Boxy Backpack in Flowering Firenze”. With a new baby on the way, I need this bag!!
Oh I’d love the ipad case!
Stowaway Sleeve in Sunlit Stockholm! Love it
The stowaway sleeve in flowering firenze would be a great place to store my pretty white Christmas gift, my ipad mini
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gorgeous line!!! i love: Cross Town Clutch in Gardens in Glasgow
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The Sashay Satchel in Blooming Begonias or the Park Avenue Pocketbook in Plum Tart Cake.
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Oh…I love so many of their items….I could totally use the wallet right now!
I love the Wanderlust Wallet in Daydreaming in Dax!
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