The Ruby at Argus Cidery

(The Ruby Workshop at Argus Cidery.)

Saturday morning, I had the opportunity to attend a wonderful workshop by The Ruby Collaborative, held at Argus Cidery.  The Ruby, founded by Chelsea Fullerton, Ana Perkins, and Candice DePrang is a chance for talented women in Austin to get together for networking and education, and we listened to inspiring presentations on working with brands by Camille Styles and Chelsea Fullerton.  Our gracious hosts at Argus Cidery treated us to a lovely brunch, and I was especially taken with the beauty of their space.

(The beautiful tasting bar at Argus Cidery.)

Now that my boys are a bit older, I’m trying to attend more local blogging events, and it’s always a pleasure to meet new friends and reconnect with the ladies I’ve met at other workshops.  And since Austin isn’t exactly a large town, it’s easy to run into familiar faces, which I love.

(Bottle cork art near the front door.)

Chelsea and Camille shared some wonderful tips for valuing ourselves and what we do, and I came away feeling inspired and excited, especially as my blog nears the one year mark.  “You’ve gotta work your [you-know-what] off” was the message of the day, and just because you’re new to your profession or starting from scratch does not make you less than those you admire.  Both are lessons I’ve learned this past year, and it was nice to hear it from women who are experts in their fields.

(Argus Cidery’s portrait wall. The man in the middle reminds me of a stern Mr. Rogers.)

Argus Cidery’s lovely atmosphere definitely contributed to the workshop, too, and their commitment to their product is really evident the moment you enter the space.

(The gramophone and gorgeous pink couch at Argus Cidery.)

I’m so thrilled I was able to attend this workshop while exploring Argus Cidery, and I can’t wait to see what The Ruby has in store for their next event!