Trina and Mike of A Country Farmhouse have recently had their guest house featured in Country Living. Now they are sharing all of the before and afters of the renovation. Take a look at all of the behind-the-scene details:
Country Living magazine feature
Joann Kandrac and Kelly Kole are the vivacious duo behind Kandrac & Kole Interiors.
In honor of Martin Luther King, Jr. they’ve posted an inspirational table that they’ve created using one of Dr. King’s quotes. This table is in the United Methodist Children’s Home, which they recently worked on through Room Service Atlanta. Kelly and Joann’s act of service is a fine tribute to Martin Luther King.
As the boys sit around that table, Dr. King’s message will be there for them to absorb and take with them as they become young men.
The ultimate measure of a man is not where he stands in moments of comfort and convenience, but where he stands at times of challenge and controversy.
- Martin Luther King, Jr.
Oh I know there are lots of bloggers out there, but you have to have seen the swing this last year with many bloggers not posting as often and some well-established bloggers disappearing for a while. There are lots of other social media channels now with Instagram, Pinterest, Google+ and Facebook all gaining ground giving bloggers lots of other areas to showcase there ideas and thoughts. But it may also be a time issue. Blogging takes time. And many bloggers may now realize that they need a better balance in their lives where family and friends, ‘real life’, gets more of their time.
I applaud this shift. My favorite blogs are the ones that are authentic, with a distinct point of view, with no apologies for not posting for x amount of time, but just bring something interesting when they do post. Now I know that with a commitment to advertisers, there may be a pressure to put something out there – anything – just to keep the posts going. But it is your individual views that make your blog special. Your ‘voice’ gives your posts their own uniqueness, even if it is a topic that others are blogging about.
So I say “relax”, blog when you can because we love to hear what you have to say, explore other channels, but continue to blog because it is one of the few forms where you can use both your words and your images to create an individual message that you control.
This is the start of my third year of covering blogs here on stylesson – I have some outstanding blogs that I will be showcasing! – and I am still as excited to share those bloggers with you. One change that I’ve made is to turn off comments on this website. I would prefer if you would leave a comment on the blog of the blogger that I’m featuring, or if you want to talk with me about that particular feature you can pick up the conversation on Facebook or Twitter, or email me directly.
So keep blogging, at whatever pace seems right for you, and I will continue to enjoy reading your posts and sharing what is happening in the world of design blogs!
Holly Becker of decor8 posted recently about the value of your work as a blogger. She touches on an important topic and the conversation continues in the comments.
As the horror of the tragedy in Newtown, CT unfolded during the past few days, bloggers have been trying to cope with their emotions and have shared their thoughts:
Scot Meacham Wood of The Adventures of Tartanscot
The decorating has begun. Now is the time to enter Scot Meacham Wood’s third annual Tartanscot Holiday Decorating Contest.
There are several categories, designer judges and prizes. Take a look at some of the entries that have come in: here, here, here and here. Hurry up {contest ends Saturday} ~ here are the details to enter.
Since today is Cyber Monday, be sure to look at your favorite bloggers’ shops for gifts. Many bloggers have links where you can purchase their artwork, their book or a link to their Etsy shop. It is another way of supporting small business and many are offering Cyber Monday promotions.
Cassandra at Coco + Kelley is offering the Give Big. Shop Small. button and challenging bloggers to find gift guide items from small shops and local sources. She’s got the right spirit!
My heart is breaking for Lori as she grieves the sudden loss last week of her 14-year-old son.
TRADhome’s new Fall 2012 digital issue showcases lots of designers’ picks from all over the country. Tamara Matthews-Stephenson of Nest by Tamara is a contributing editor and has contacted a group of design bloggers for their favorite finds. Use the interactive map and click on the blue stars to see their go-to spots…
