Today is my blog's one year anniversary!
I think I've stayed true to my very first post...
Wednesday, December 2, 2009
welcome to HousePet
It's true... I will never join facebook. This is going to be my way of sharing creative and inspiring ideas, crafty projects we're working on, pictures of Lottie, and various ramblings of all sorts. Welcome to HousePet!
I never thought that people I did not know in real life would read this blog. And boy was I wrong. It turns out that the majority of people that read HousePet are complete strangers. Some have left comments and introduced themselves while others in far away countries continue to lurk annonomously everyday... yes I do look at my stats! Does it freak me out? Yeah, a little. However I think I'm more bummed that some of my real life friends didn't catch on to the whole blog thing.
Throughout the year I stumbled across some great bloggers that are truly inspiring, funny, and full of creative DIY. And I found so many blogs that are full of inspiring photos, drool-worthy furniture and architecture, and brilliant design ideas. I reconnected with one of my dearest friends from way back through this blog and now have her back in my real life as well as through her blog. That in itself makes this whole thing worthwhile!
HousePet gave me the perfect reason to sit down and learn how to use our new camera and I think I've become a slightly better photographer along the way. At 40 I'm still trying to keep up with the kids and even started a second blog on tumblr. I know - crazy! It's amazing for a person like me who is so unskilled with computers and doesn't have photoshop!
2010 was a good shopping year for me at Etsy. I really enjoyed posting photos of my treasures here as well as giving props to the sellers. I do love to spread the word about the good humans amongst us and I was lucky to have had so many positive Etsy transactions. I also met some awesome local vintage sellers (Flatout Design and Hot Coffee!) this year. Ok, maybe they just met Mark in real life but I hope that changes in 2011.
It was fun to share our patio renovation here. Hopefully it inspired someone to work super hard to make their own yard look better :) In case you couldn't tell from the photos, this past summer I was on the shovelling rock and BudLite Lime diet and workout routine. This winter we plan to finish the basement reno and you guessed it, every step will be documented here.
I've enjoyed my first year of blogging and I'm looking forward to 2011. For the last couple of months, I've been thinking about making HousePet a private "invite only" type of blog however for every pro there is a con and I'm really on the fence. Do you have any thoughts on private blogs?
Congrats! Private blogs are great if you don't want feedback...I considered this too, but in the end, I'm glad I didn't since the family doesn't read, (they still ask me to e-mail photos of the house!) and I've "met" a lot of fun, like-minded people out there I wouldn't have otherwise.
ReplyDeleteModFruGal... feedback and comments don't seem to be much of an issue on this blog. I'm sure you've noticed that you are my main commenter and I value your opinion so thank you!! I'm going to give "invite only" a test run next week.
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