Earlier this year, 80 members of Martha Stewart's Dreamers into Doers community met in New York for two days to network, learn, and meet some of Martha Stewart Living Omnimedia's experts.

MSLO's chief creative and editorial director, Gael Towey, welcomed the Dreamers and gave the crowd advice about building brand loyalty -- along with a sneak peek at some of the company's upcoming initiatives.

The cute yogurt, berry, and granola parfaits at the welcome breakfast were delicious and nutritious. To try something similar at home, try our Papaya-Berry Yogurt Parfaits Recipe.

Whole Living senior editor Terri Trespicio urged the room full of "mom-preneurs" to strike a work-life balance, and to make 2011 their healthiest year yet.

A lovely seated lunch took place in one of MSLO's showrooms.

Grilled salmon -- a smart choice for easy, elegant entertaining -- was one of the entree choices. Try one of Martha's favorite salmon recipes at home.

What would a trip to Martha Stewart's offices be without tasty treats?

After lunch, Dreamers mixed, mingled, and made connections.

In the afternoon, Terri Shapiro, executive director of brand and media relations at financial services company Deluxe, shared savvy marketing and PR advice.

Mark Ganem, editor of MarthaStewart.com's pets channel and The Daily Wag blog, kicked off the afternoon workshops with a seminar about how blogging can benefit their businesses.

There were lots of questions: This group had come to learn!

MSLO's resident social media expert, Brenda Dargan, had insider tips for getting the most out of Facebook and Twitter.

The Dreamers soaked up Brenda's social media advice.

Danielle Maveal, seller education specialist at Etsy talked to the group about how to make their shops as successful as possible.

Martha led a panel discussion with guest Susan L. Solomon, co-founder and CEO of the New York Stem Cell Foundation, who shared firsthand knowledge about creating and funding a nonprofit organization.

Dreamer Abigail Barnes of Paper & Cake lends her signature to the custom pillowcase created by another Dreamer, Peggy Vincent of Comfy Cozy. Peggy got everyone to sign the pillow as a thank-you gift for Martha!

After all the presentations, workshops, and discussions, it was time for cocktails!

Grilled skewered shrimp was one of the hors d'oeuvres at the cocktail reception.

Dreamers were given mini makeovers by makeup artists from Jane Iredale Mineral Cosmetics during the cocktail reception.

To kick off the second day, Dreamers attended a taping of "The Martha Stewart Show."

Dreamer Jean Roth of Rotem Design Studio made friends with Joey Kola of "The Martha Stewart Show."

The second's day's lunch was hosted by the Women's Venture Fund, a New York organization that helps female entrepreneurs grow their business. Founder Maria Otero was flanked by two of the fund's most successful clients, whose stories she shared with the crowd.

Last year's event came about when several Dreamers (just a few of them are pictured here) had the idea to meet in New York. This year's iteration was even bigger -- and benefitted even more of the online community.

Dreamers documented their much-anticipated trip to MSLO headquarters nearly all the time during the two day event.

Rachel and Peggy Gaffney aren't family, but they are related by another special distinction: They are both former Doer of the Week honorees, and prominent members of the site.

Dreamer Barbara Doran shares her KitchenKuffs, handy bands that prevent wet sleeves, with food editor Sarah Carey.