You know how I said I was finally inspired to pick up blogging again in July? Well, that's because my dear friend Jen Joyce nominated me for Seattle lifestyle magazine DList's Young Northwest 2011 issue for Blogger!

For the first time, DList took to Twitter to see who might be a good candidate for the various categories in its Young Northwest honors. Although tweet votes were just one criteria in choosing each honoree, it helped the magazine find talent they might not have otherwise considered.

I have Jen and lots of dear friends to thank for putting me in the running. I write this blog to share information and personal insights with you, and I am incredibly humbled to have this year's Young Northwest honor. 

THANK YOU!!!

This sweet photo was taken in Olympic Sculpture Park by the talented Brian Oh.

Dimepiece Designs dress / Vintage bracelet / Ring from Nasty Gal / Hair & makeup by Dior Calloway

If you're in the Seattle area, I'd love to see you at the Young Northwest Party this Friday at Munchbar in Bellevue! You can meet all of this year's Young Northwest honorees. I'll be live tweeting using #DListYNW & blogging at the party, and I hear Report Shoes will be in the house! 

Band – Eldridge Gravy and the Court Supreme

Entrepreneur – Dhruva Mikkelsen, Shocking Goat

Jack of all Trades – Andy Karuza, Brand Buddee

Trail Blazers – Josh Berman & Ramel Williams, 4Evergreen Group

Blogger – Jess Estrada, Fresh Jess

Writer – Sasha Pasulka, Red Magnet Media Agency

Chef – Jason Stratton, Artusi

Mixologist – Ricardo Hoffman, Zig Zag

Photographer – Alvin Nguyen, Alvin Nguyen Photography

Socialite – Casey Carter, MissCaseyCarter.com

Artist – Adam Jackson, Adam Jackson Art

Filmographer – Zia Mohajerjasbi, Love & Shoestrings

Stylist – Osiris Navarro, Osiris the Great & Treats Club

Philanthropist – Michael Henrichsen, Play My Birthday Billy Idol

Congrats to all of the honorees, and thank you DList Magazine!

Read the issue online below!