November 20, 2011

Un Petit Bijou- Best Of The Web #41

Via Be In Style
Hope everyone had a productive week. Benefit season is in full swing in New York. For me, the third week of November is always devoted to making sure the benefit for one of New York's oldest and most revered non-profits (mentioned here and here) goes off without a hitch. Despite months of planning, there are always last minute seat changes and auction items that comes in. Add in a few unexpected projects and last minute meetings; and this week has left me a bit frazzled in a good way. 

What a pleasant surprise when the sweet staff at Be In Style emailed to let me know that my blog was one of their recent Best of the Web picks. I'm humbled. In the midst of a busy week it's so nice to hear that my little blog inspires. As for the benefit- I'm over the moon. In this economy, when it's harder than ever to get people and corporations to give, we managed to have more people attend. To date our benefit raised $679,975, which means even more children will be helped! So inspiring.

20 comments:

  1. Congrats on being featured :) And congrats on the amount raised do far! I hope people keep on giving :)

    Love, Vanilla

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  2. Vanilla - Notes from my closet- Thank you!!!

    It's very exciting. The benefit is always very successful, but it's hard to ignore the roll of the economy. Tickets and corporate tables are harder to sell- so we're all so happy:) I really hope people keep giving too.

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  3. That is great news - about your award and the benefit! It's all about good karma, giving and receiving. Am really happy for you.

    Your blog is at the top of my list because it's so well thought-out. But you probably already knew that ;)

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  4. Ammu- You're far too kind:) Thank you!

    You are so right it's all about giving back (in whatever way you can) and receiving in balance. It makes me so happy to be able to giveback to organizations that I believe in.

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  5. congrats! you most definitely deserve it. and im so glad you managed to raise that much money, yay!

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  6. Joy- Thank you! Yes- the early numbers and the turnout are all very exciting:)

    Hope you are well!

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  7. Way to go, Lindsay!

    I love that you were recognized on Be In Style! YAY! And this money raised is just amazing. Good stuff.

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  8. Tricia- Thank you!!!!

    And thanks for the encouragement. The money raised is fantastic.

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  9. What a cool and well deserved recognition! Also congratulations on your charity's success. I'm sure you all will continue raising more!

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  10. Austere- Thanks! Yes, I hope we continue to get more people involved and raise more too. It's such an amazing cause, so I feel very fortunate to be involved.

    Thank you! I'm still learning about this whole blogging thing;)

    Hope you are well.

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  11. Both of these items make me happy. CONGRATULATIONS.

    Your event has become my favorite NY benefit. Such an amazing cause that resonates with people. Thank you for getting me involved. Oh and don't you love, love love signing your name in Billy Cunningham's notebook?! XO

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  12. Kara- Thank you!!!

    I'm so glad that you enjoyed the benefit- it really is an enjoyable one. Yes, signing my name in Billy Cunningham's little blue notebook is so precious.

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  13. Congratulations! You deserve the recognition. Well done for the money raised hopefully it will be much more

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  14. lunaday- Thank you. It's always nice to be recognized.

    Yes, not bad for one night. I love how energized everyone is to give back and continue supporting. It's truly amazing to see.

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  15. Lindsay, this is a well deserved recognition. Good for you! That's a terrific job for pulling in so much funds especially in this economic climate.

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  16. Chocolate, Cookies and Candies- Thank you!

    Yes, it really is challenging in this economic climate to get companies to pull in funds or to have young people give. It's really inspiring to see people rally.

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  17. Congrats on being the Best of the Web! That's amazing :D

    It's wonderful to know there are still generous people who give (despite the economic climate).

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  18. drifterqueen- Thank you!

    Yes it is good to know that so many people want to give back:)

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  19. Lovely blog you have here! Thank you for your visit & comment on my blog and I'm with you on building a wardrobe w/quality pieces <3

    Tye
    www.lagelledailydose.blogspot.com

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  20. Lagelle- Thank you! Oh yes, i'm all about building up a wardrobe with smart quality pieces.

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