For the Love of Alt

I forged rather than followed 

I highly recommend the Alt experience

38 Things I Learnt at Alt Summit 

Best of Alt: Creative Biz Cards

Quotable speakers 

So....what's Alt Summit really like? 

It was everything I hoped for and more

Top Lessons from Alt Summit

It was totally overwhelming and exhilarating and exhausting and inspiring

I had the great fortune to attend 

Blogger summer camp 

Alt was ahhhmazing

What I took with me 

Betting on me

Top trends 

I learned tons of invaluable tips 

Dinner with Stephanie and Romina 

More Alt Love

A gorgeous visual review.

It's so good (and so sparkly!). 

Eight steps to get over post Alt Summit depression. 

I have so much to tell you. 

A review of one of our most popular panels. 

Let your craftiness shine. 

My kind of subject matter. 

You can never have too much sparkle or too many photo booths.

Way to be Alt Summit. 

Top 5 things I learned. 

I mostly went to make friends, and I did! 

Embrace the fire within. 

Rounding it up. 

The experience of Alt has injected me with an ever-greater vigor and passion. 

10 takeaways

Alt Summit could be one of the coolest thing you ever could do if you are a blogger. 

image: Justin Hackworth 

Recaps Galore

If you are a serious home design blogger and particularly if you are a woman, this is mecca.

It must be the altitude. 

My first time at Altitude Summit was just beyond.

Finding work life balance.

Serendipitous connections made.

Feeling quite inspired today.

I went to Alt Summit and brought back some inspiration.

Alt Summit: wrap it on up.

What I'll remember most.

A new state of mind.

Surround yourself with creatives.

Alt Summit is about inspiration.

Now to keep up with this creative momentum.

I will be forever grateful for Alt Summit.

image: Design Crush

Know Before You Go

Hitch a Ride
If you need a ride to your hotel on Wednesday, there’s no need to hail a cab. Cars will be available at the airport running from 10 AM until 5 PM, courtesy of Alt Summit. Just watch for the Alt logo at baggage claim and join some of your fellow attendees for a smooth ride.

 
Wednesday Night Dinners
Once you’ve freshened up a bit at your hotel, remember to leave early for your Wednesday night dinner. Everyone will be trying to grab a ride at 6:15 and Salt Lake isn’t quite as taxi heavy as NYC. We wouldn’t want you to miss anything, especially when it’s food related.
 
Thursday and Friday Panels
We’ve been fielding quite a few questions about securing spots to the panels on Thursday and Friday. No need to sweat, every class is open to all and with the large spaces they’re held in, you’re guaranteed to find a chair to every session you want to hit up.
 
Alt Check-In
Can’t wait to start sporting your nametag and get your hands on a grab bag? Check-in for Alt will start at the Grand America on Wednesday at 2:30 and runs until 6:00 PM. Not arriving until later? You can also check in starting at 8:00 AM on Thursday morning.

See you soon! 

Keynote Series

If you haven't peeked at our schedule lately, you're in for a real treat. We have three keynote addresses lined up that we're honored to announce.

First up, on Thursday right after lunch, stay in your seat to hear from three editors-in-chief: Pilar Guzman of Martha Stewart Living, Deborah Needleman of The Wall Street Journal Magazine, and Maxwell Gillingham-Ryan of Apartment Therapy. With a discussion moderated by Gabrielle Blair of Design Mom, Pilar, Deborah, and Maxwell will be sharing their insights on the relationship between traditional media and new media. Prepare yourself to be amazed. 

 

Secondly, on Friday get ready to learn how Pinterest became the next game changer by listening to the founder of everybody's favorite virtual pinboard, Ben Silbermann. Learn all about the successful venture from starting point to the future and leave inspired to go after that genius idea you've been meaning to try. 

 

To finish things off, don't miss our closing keynote presented by New York Times Bestseller, Gretchen Rubin. She'll share her fresh perspective on designing your life, the perfect conclusion to two full days of back-to-back stimulating panels. 

 

Wow! We're not sure we'll be able to sleep in anticipation.