If you follow my Twitter or Instagram feeds you probably noticed the #blogher12 hashtag all over the place two weekends ago. What does it mean?
BlogHer is an organization for (mostly) female bloggers. The annual conference moves around, but this year it was held two blocks from my apartment, so I had to go!
Although I've been blogging since December 2006, I don't really consider myself a blogger. Well, maybe that's a little untrue. I don't consider myself a blogger in the talking-about-my-life sense. Although I do talk about my life here…but it's mostly my artistic life. Oh, I don't know what I'm talking about now. I'm rambling. And I think that's part of the reason that I went to BlogHer 2012. I'm having a bit of a blogger identity crisis. I was hoping that BlogHer 2012 would help sort me out.
And the answer is that it did and it didn't.
Here are the facts of the conference:
- It's 3 days. But one of the days is limited to a small group of participants. I did not attend on that day.
- There were 5,000 attendees — mostly women, but a few men too.
- There are a lot of sponsors offering product samples and information about their product/company. Most of these sponsors are catering to the "mommy bloggers." It was a lot of food and health stuff. There were exhibit halls where sponsors had booths and gave away samples. I was not the target demographic and stayed away from most of the booths and demos.
- The conference definitely catered to beginning bloggers. Most of the panels I went to were geared for basic level skills and knowledge.
- Much of the conference is geared towards sounding awesome rather than being awesome. Having lunch with Martha Stewart sounds good in a tweet, but I had some issues with the organization and facilitation of the event. That said, they've been doing this event extremely successfully for many years and probably don't really care about my opinion.
- People get dressed up. Boiling hot August days and women are in full makeup, hair, heels, dresses — the whole thing.
- Most of the bloggers I met were food, fashion, or mommy bloggers. There were some political bloggers, and an infintesimally small number of craft bloggers.
What I learned:
- Blogging is big business. And women bloggers have a powerful voice. The reason companies like Johnson&Johnson were there with a huge suite and a big booth and lots of giveaways was because they know what a powerful voice we have.
- Be nice to everyone you meet. You never know who you're sitting next to. That's not really something I learned, it's more something that was reinforced for me. I can't tell you the number of deeply unfriendly women who were at this conference. I found the lack of social graces staggering. This was a networking event, after all.
- I really like Katie Couric. Believe it or not, I have not had that much exposure to her. She was the lunch time speaker one day and I left that lunch feeling vastly inspired. She's a wonderful example of a smart woman who has been through a lot in her life (lost her sister and husband to cancer) and keeps coming back strong. Most of all I admire her mixture of intelligence and relatability. It's something I aspire to.
- When you're a speaker, speak with passion and give concrete examples. My favorite panels and my favorite speakers were those who were geeked out about their topic. You know the type — filled with knowledge and bursting to share it. And I very much appreciated the speakers who gave concrete examples of how they approached the topic at hand. This provided me with a road map.
- My blog is super niche. I eat, live, and breathe art and craft blogs. So it was a little bit shocking and humbling to realize that almost no one else at BlogHer 2012 felt that way. I'm still not sure why that is. I think it might be because there's less money in blogging DIY. But that's clearly not the only reason.
- I need to hire someone to help me sort out some of my website issues. I'm very proud to say that I have built my blog and website 100% by myself. (If you understood how little html I know you'd be very impressed.) However, I have reached the point where there are some things I want to do and need to do, but my technical knowledge has been exhausted. If you have any recommendations for someone to work with, let me know!
- I'm an analog girl. I brought a notebook and a pen, not an iPad and not a laptop. I think I listen better when I'm scribbling notes rather than typing them. I know I do better at organizing my thoughts in a notebook. Here's my favorite scribbled note from the conference:
All in all it was interesting event. I'm not sure that I would travel to go to BlogHer again. But I'm glad I went this time!
Julie I was really looking forward to your BlogHer report! Ill be honest and say that I am not surprised by anything that you observed and said!
Please please stay in essence the same blogger from the heart that you are, with YOUR ‘mixture of intelligence and relatability’ It is one of the most wonderful things that I admire about you!!! …….and Im just a little bit jealous of! I was humbled by your down to earth classy intelligence the last time we spoke, and you have had me thinking ever since, and every time I read your blog posts that I wanna grow up to be just like you STS, LOL well you know what I mean!
I Look forward to seeing and reading ‘where are at’ mentally and creatively every time I read your blog!
Oh and yeah hiring someone to help out with the web stuff is one of the best investments IMHO 🙂
Cheers and I hope your haven a great time with your art travels at the mo 🙂
Louise 🙂 xx
Julie I was really looking forward to your BlogHer report! Ill be honest and say that I am not surprised by anything that you observed and said!
Please please stay in essence the same blogger from the heart that you are, with YOUR ‘mixture of intelligence and relatability’ It is one of the most wonderful things that I admire about you!!! …….and Im just a little bit jealous of! I was humbled by your down to earth classy intelligence the last time we spoke, and you have had me thinking ever since, and every time I read your blog posts that I wanna grow up to be just like you STS, LOL well you know what I mean!
I Look forward to seeing and reading ‘where are at’ mentally and creatively every time I read your blog!
Oh and yeah hiring someone to help out with the web stuff is one of the best investments IMHO 🙂
Cheers and I hope your haven a great time with your art travels at the mo 🙂
Louise 🙂 xx
Julie I was really looking forward to your BlogHer report! Ill be honest and say that I am not surprised by anything that you observed and said!
Please please stay in essence the same blogger from the heart that you are, with YOUR ‘mixture of intelligence and relatability’ It is one of the most wonderful things that I admire about you!!! …….and Im just a little bit jealous of! I was humbled by your down to earth classy intelligence the last time we spoke, and you have had me thinking ever since, and every time I read your blog posts that I wanna grow up to be just like you STS, LOL well you know what I mean!
I Look forward to seeing and reading ‘where are at’ mentally and creatively every time I read your blog!
Oh and yeah hiring someone to help out with the web stuff is one of the best investments IMHO 🙂
Cheers and I hope your haven a great time with your art travels at the mo 🙂
Louise 🙂 xx
Julie I was really looking forward to your BlogHer report! Ill be honest and say that I am not surprised by anything that you observed and said!
Please please stay in essence the same blogger from the heart that you are, with YOUR ‘mixture of intelligence and relatability’ It is one of the most wonderful things that I admire about you!!! …….and Im just a little bit jealous of! I was humbled by your down to earth classy intelligence the last time we spoke, and you have had me thinking ever since, and every time I read your blog posts that I wanna grow up to be just like you STS, LOL well you know what I mean!
I Look forward to seeing and reading ‘where are at’ mentally and creatively every time I read your blog!
Oh and yeah hiring someone to help out with the web stuff is one of the best investments IMHO 🙂
Cheers and I hope your haven a great time with your art travels at the mo 🙂
Louise 🙂 xx
Julie I was really looking forward to your BlogHer report! Ill be honest and say that I am not surprised by anything that you observed and said!
Please please stay in essence the same blogger from the heart that you are, with YOUR ‘mixture of intelligence and relatability’ It is one of the most wonderful things that I admire about you!!! …….and Im just a little bit jealous of! I was humbled by your down to earth classy intelligence the last time we spoke, and you have had me thinking ever since, and every time I read your blog posts that I wanna grow up to be just like you STS, LOL well you know what I mean!
I Look forward to seeing and reading ‘where are at’ mentally and creatively every time I read your blog!
Oh and yeah hiring someone to help out with the web stuff is one of the best investments IMHO 🙂
Cheers and I hope your haven a great time with your art travels at the mo 🙂
Louise 🙂 xx
Yes, it is 7:41 am and I am reading your blog! I look forward to hearing what you have to say because Your blog is creative, real, and honest. You share what you love and I love seeing what new thing you came up with each day. Yes, you have products to sell but you make it fun and not ‘in your face’. I am not poetic in my writing but wanted you to know that you are doing a wonderful job, I enjoy your upbeat,easy going style of teaching and blogging. Keep up the great job!
Yes, it is 7:41 am and I am reading your blog! I look forward to hearing what you have to say because Your blog is creative, real, and honest. You share what you love and I love seeing what new thing you came up with each day. Yes, you have products to sell but you make it fun and not ‘in your face’. I am not poetic in my writing but wanted you to know that you are doing a wonderful job, I enjoy your upbeat,easy going style of teaching and blogging. Keep up the great job!
Yes, it is 7:41 am and I am reading your blog! I look forward to hearing what you have to say because Your blog is creative, real, and honest. You share what you love and I love seeing what new thing you came up with each day. Yes, you have products to sell but you make it fun and not ‘in your face’. I am not poetic in my writing but wanted you to know that you are doing a wonderful job, I enjoy your upbeat,easy going style of teaching and blogging. Keep up the great job!
Yes, it is 7:41 am and I am reading your blog! I look forward to hearing what you have to say because Your blog is creative, real, and honest. You share what you love and I love seeing what new thing you came up with each day. Yes, you have products to sell but you make it fun and not ‘in your face’. I am not poetic in my writing but wanted you to know that you are doing a wonderful job, I enjoy your upbeat,easy going style of teaching and blogging. Keep up the great job!
Yes, it is 7:41 am and I am reading your blog! I look forward to hearing what you have to say because Your blog is creative, real, and honest. You share what you love and I love seeing what new thing you came up with each day. Yes, you have products to sell but you make it fun and not ‘in your face’. I am not poetic in my writing but wanted you to know that you are doing a wonderful job, I enjoy your upbeat,easy going style of teaching and blogging. Keep up the great job!
I am not surprised either! And women especially those completely decked out can be some of the rudest people you will meet!
And I love that you are “geeked out” about what you do! Makes your blog great and it is how I approach my job and any presentations I do! Perhaps you should be a featured speaker!
I am not surprised either! And women especially those completely decked out can be some of the rudest people you will meet!
And I love that you are “geeked out” about what you do! Makes your blog great and it is how I approach my job and any presentations I do! Perhaps you should be a featured speaker!
I am not surprised either! And women especially those completely decked out can be some of the rudest people you will meet!
And I love that you are “geeked out” about what you do! Makes your blog great and it is how I approach my job and any presentations I do! Perhaps you should be a featured speaker!
I am not surprised either! And women especially those completely decked out can be some of the rudest people you will meet!
And I love that you are “geeked out” about what you do! Makes your blog great and it is how I approach my job and any presentations I do! Perhaps you should be a featured speaker!
I am not surprised either! And women especially those completely decked out can be some of the rudest people you will meet!
And I love that you are “geeked out” about what you do! Makes your blog great and it is how I approach my job and any presentations I do! Perhaps you should be a featured speaker!
I am with you on this, all the blogs I follow are for arts and crafting. Maybe the conference wasn’t all that you wanted it to be but you still got a lot out of it. Thank you for being dedicated to your blog and to all of us out there who get so much out of it.
I am with you on this, all the blogs I follow are for arts and crafting. Maybe the conference wasn’t all that you wanted it to be but you still got a lot out of it. Thank you for being dedicated to your blog and to all of us out there who get so much out of it.
I am with you on this, all the blogs I follow are for arts and crafting. Maybe the conference wasn’t all that you wanted it to be but you still got a lot out of it. Thank you for being dedicated to your blog and to all of us out there who get so much out of it.
I am with you on this, all the blogs I follow are for arts and crafting. Maybe the conference wasn’t all that you wanted it to be but you still got a lot out of it. Thank you for being dedicated to your blog and to all of us out there who get so much out of it.
I am with you on this, all the blogs I follow are for arts and crafting. Maybe the conference wasn’t all that you wanted it to be but you still got a lot out of it. Thank you for being dedicated to your blog and to all of us out there who get so much out of it.
Thank you for sharing this. It’s a deep reminder that as much as I sometimes think I aspire to “more”, the truth is I feel really happy just doing *my* thing. And that involves no makeup, no heels, lots of art and crafting and reading and musing, only a little bit about my little one, etc. The business of blogging is just not a place for me. As Tina Fey once said “that’s not my jam…”
Thank you for sharing this. It’s a deep reminder that as much as I sometimes think I aspire to “more”, the truth is I feel really happy just doing *my* thing. And that involves no makeup, no heels, lots of art and crafting and reading and musing, only a little bit about my little one, etc. The business of blogging is just not a place for me. As Tina Fey once said “that’s not my jam…”
Thank you for sharing this. It’s a deep reminder that as much as I sometimes think I aspire to “more”, the truth is I feel really happy just doing *my* thing. And that involves no makeup, no heels, lots of art and crafting and reading and musing, only a little bit about my little one, etc. The business of blogging is just not a place for me. As Tina Fey once said “that’s not my jam…”
Thank you for sharing this. It’s a deep reminder that as much as I sometimes think I aspire to “more”, the truth is I feel really happy just doing *my* thing. And that involves no makeup, no heels, lots of art and crafting and reading and musing, only a little bit about my little one, etc. The business of blogging is just not a place for me. As Tina Fey once said “that’s not my jam…”
Thank you for sharing this. It’s a deep reminder that as much as I sometimes think I aspire to “more”, the truth is I feel really happy just doing *my* thing. And that involves no makeup, no heels, lots of art and crafting and reading and musing, only a little bit about my little one, etc. The business of blogging is just not a place for me. As Tina Fey once said “that’s not my jam…”
Thanks for sharing this, Julie! I think mommy bloggers are indeed a big thing, because they buy A LOT, and so have a lot of power. I also think there are many bloggers who are both mommy/crafty, I wonder if they were there. By the way, I noticed that almost all of the craft/scrap blogs I subscribe to are Typepad blogs, and I always wonder why. I don’t know what you need to do on your site, but you probably know Elise Blaha’s online course – maybe it could be helpful? Good luck with whatever you’re planning, you’ve been my favorite for so many years!!
Thanks for sharing this, Julie! I think mommy bloggers are indeed a big thing, because they buy A LOT, and so have a lot of power. I also think there are many bloggers who are both mommy/crafty, I wonder if they were there. By the way, I noticed that almost all of the craft/scrap blogs I subscribe to are Typepad blogs, and I always wonder why. I don’t know what you need to do on your site, but you probably know Elise Blaha’s online course – maybe it could be helpful? Good luck with whatever you’re planning, you’ve been my favorite for so many years!!
Thanks for sharing this, Julie! I think mommy bloggers are indeed a big thing, because they buy A LOT, and so have a lot of power. I also think there are many bloggers who are both mommy/crafty, I wonder if they were there. By the way, I noticed that almost all of the craft/scrap blogs I subscribe to are Typepad blogs, and I always wonder why. I don’t know what you need to do on your site, but you probably know Elise Blaha’s online course – maybe it could be helpful? Good luck with whatever you’re planning, you’ve been my favorite for so many years!!
Thanks for sharing this, Julie! I think mommy bloggers are indeed a big thing, because they buy A LOT, and so have a lot of power. I also think there are many bloggers who are both mommy/crafty, I wonder if they were there. By the way, I noticed that almost all of the craft/scrap blogs I subscribe to are Typepad blogs, and I always wonder why. I don’t know what you need to do on your site, but you probably know Elise Blaha’s online course – maybe it could be helpful? Good luck with whatever you’re planning, you’ve been my favorite for so many years!!
Thanks for sharing this, Julie! I think mommy bloggers are indeed a big thing, because they buy A LOT, and so have a lot of power. I also think there are many bloggers who are both mommy/crafty, I wonder if they were there. By the way, I noticed that almost all of the craft/scrap blogs I subscribe to are Typepad blogs, and I always wonder why. I don’t know what you need to do on your site, but you probably know Elise Blaha’s online course – maybe it could be helpful? Good luck with whatever you’re planning, you’ve been my favorite for so many years!!
Very interesting post. I only read craft and photography blogs and have no desire to see what someone wore or ate (unless they are a chef and they made the dish and they have a food blog.) I feel like craft blogs have passion at the heart of it. I didn’t realize that crafty blogs are way in the minority until your post. Love that you use paper and pen/pencil when listening to speakers! I went to a meeting the other day and I was one of a few who didn’t whip out the laptop or the iPad. I get more out of it if I listen and jot down notes, not to mention how doodling helps me focus on information. Thanks for taking one for the team and reporting back to us!
Very interesting post. I only read craft and photography blogs and have no desire to see what someone wore or ate (unless they are a chef and they made the dish and they have a food blog.) I feel like craft blogs have passion at the heart of it. I didn’t realize that crafty blogs are way in the minority until your post. Love that you use paper and pen/pencil when listening to speakers! I went to a meeting the other day and I was one of a few who didn’t whip out the laptop or the iPad. I get more out of it if I listen and jot down notes, not to mention how doodling helps me focus on information. Thanks for taking one for the team and reporting back to us!
Very interesting post. I only read craft and photography blogs and have no desire to see what someone wore or ate (unless they are a chef and they made the dish and they have a food blog.) I feel like craft blogs have passion at the heart of it. I didn’t realize that crafty blogs are way in the minority until your post. Love that you use paper and pen/pencil when listening to speakers! I went to a meeting the other day and I was one of a few who didn’t whip out the laptop or the iPad. I get more out of it if I listen and jot down notes, not to mention how doodling helps me focus on information. Thanks for taking one for the team and reporting back to us!
Very interesting post. I only read craft and photography blogs and have no desire to see what someone wore or ate (unless they are a chef and they made the dish and they have a food blog.) I feel like craft blogs have passion at the heart of it. I didn’t realize that crafty blogs are way in the minority until your post. Love that you use paper and pen/pencil when listening to speakers! I went to a meeting the other day and I was one of a few who didn’t whip out the laptop or the iPad. I get more out of it if I listen and jot down notes, not to mention how doodling helps me focus on information. Thanks for taking one for the team and reporting back to us!
Very interesting post. I only read craft and photography blogs and have no desire to see what someone wore or ate (unless they are a chef and they made the dish and they have a food blog.) I feel like craft blogs have passion at the heart of it. I didn’t realize that crafty blogs are way in the minority until your post. Love that you use paper and pen/pencil when listening to speakers! I went to a meeting the other day and I was one of a few who didn’t whip out the laptop or the iPad. I get more out of it if I listen and jot down notes, not to mention how doodling helps me focus on information. Thanks for taking one for the team and reporting back to us!
Thanks for sharing this blog post today Julie. It was a VERY interesting review. I follow several blogs; however, your blog is the one I ALWAYS read, EVERYDAY. I love your passion (geeked out is awesome), your talent and how approachable you are.
It sounds like the event was very “corporate” and commercial and a good place to stay away from in the future. With that said, it is always a good idea to know what is happening around you, so attending these types of events are useful. I am just so glad you recognize you are so above all of that nonsense. Rock on Julie!
“Contrary to the cliché, genuinely nice guys most often finish first or very near it.” Malcolm S. Forbes
Thanks for sharing this blog post today Julie. It was a VERY interesting review. I follow several blogs; however, your blog is the one I ALWAYS read, EVERYDAY. I love your passion (geeked out is awesome), your talent and how approachable you are.
It sounds like the event was very “corporate” and commercial and a good place to stay away from in the future. With that said, it is always a good idea to know what is happening around you, so attending these types of events are useful. I am just so glad you recognize you are so above all of that nonsense. Rock on Julie!
“Contrary to the cliché, genuinely nice guys most often finish first or very near it.” Malcolm S. Forbes
Thanks for sharing this blog post today Julie. It was a VERY interesting review. I follow several blogs; however, your blog is the one I ALWAYS read, EVERYDAY. I love your passion (geeked out is awesome), your talent and how approachable you are.
It sounds like the event was very “corporate” and commercial and a good place to stay away from in the future. With that said, it is always a good idea to know what is happening around you, so attending these types of events are useful. I am just so glad you recognize you are so above all of that nonsense. Rock on Julie!
“Contrary to the cliché, genuinely nice guys most often finish first or very near it.” Malcolm S. Forbes
Thanks for sharing this blog post today Julie. It was a VERY interesting review. I follow several blogs; however, your blog is the one I ALWAYS read, EVERYDAY. I love your passion (geeked out is awesome), your talent and how approachable you are.
It sounds like the event was very “corporate” and commercial and a good place to stay away from in the future. With that said, it is always a good idea to know what is happening around you, so attending these types of events are useful. I am just so glad you recognize you are so above all of that nonsense. Rock on Julie!
“Contrary to the cliché, genuinely nice guys most often finish first or very near it.” Malcolm S. Forbes
Thanks for sharing this blog post today Julie. It was a VERY interesting review. I follow several blogs; however, your blog is the one I ALWAYS read, EVERYDAY. I love your passion (geeked out is awesome), your talent and how approachable you are.
It sounds like the event was very “corporate” and commercial and a good place to stay away from in the future. With that said, it is always a good idea to know what is happening around you, so attending these types of events are useful. I am just so glad you recognize you are so above all of that nonsense. Rock on Julie!
“Contrary to the cliché, genuinely nice guys most often finish first or very near it.” Malcolm S. Forbes
Hi Julie- I would contact Gloria Hansen at GloDer Works for help with your website. Her company offers alot of different services and she has done alot of websites for artists and quilters. She is very well qualified, offers fair pricing and is also a very nice person. She is also based in New Jersey and it would be easy for you to meet in person. I highly recommend her. I hope this helps.
Hi Julie- I would contact Gloria Hansen at GloDer Works for help with your website. Her company offers alot of different services and she has done alot of websites for artists and quilters. She is very well qualified, offers fair pricing and is also a very nice person. She is also based in New Jersey and it would be easy for you to meet in person. I highly recommend her. I hope this helps.
Hi Julie- I would contact Gloria Hansen at GloDer Works for help with your website. Her company offers alot of different services and she has done alot of websites for artists and quilters. She is very well qualified, offers fair pricing and is also a very nice person. She is also based in New Jersey and it would be easy for you to meet in person. I highly recommend her. I hope this helps.
Hi Julie- I would contact Gloria Hansen at GloDer Works for help with your website. Her company offers alot of different services and she has done alot of websites for artists and quilters. She is very well qualified, offers fair pricing and is also a very nice person. She is also based in New Jersey and it would be easy for you to meet in person. I highly recommend her. I hope this helps.
Hi Julie- I would contact Gloria Hansen at GloDer Works for help with your website. Her company offers alot of different services and she has done alot of websites for artists and quilters. She is very well qualified, offers fair pricing and is also a very nice person. She is also based in New Jersey and it would be easy for you to meet in person. I highly recommend her. I hope this helps.
Julie – I read your blog because I love your voice — insightful, down to earth, funny and authentic. I would have felt a bit among aliens… Thanks for this frank review and for always being YOU.
Julie – I read your blog because I love your voice — insightful, down to earth, funny and authentic. I would have felt a bit among aliens… Thanks for this frank review and for always being YOU.
Julie – I read your blog because I love your voice — insightful, down to earth, funny and authentic. I would have felt a bit among aliens… Thanks for this frank review and for always being YOU.
Julie – I read your blog because I love your voice — insightful, down to earth, funny and authentic. I would have felt a bit among aliens… Thanks for this frank review and for always being YOU.
Julie – I read your blog because I love your voice — insightful, down to earth, funny and authentic. I would have felt a bit among aliens… Thanks for this frank review and for always being YOU.
Hi, Julie, since I have not yet had the pleasure of meeting you IRL, the person I know is the person you are here, in your blog. When I read that you had attended this BlogHer conference, I thought, “Oh, no! Julie won’t be Julie any more!” But, I can see that you just took away pieces’n’parts of the conference, and tossed the rest (that attitude, for one) aside. One of the reasons I come here day after day is that you are not only what I call an “inside out” artist, but you are also an “inside out” person. In the area of art, what that means to me is that your art comes from your “inside”…i.e., your “gut.” Sometimes, it begins in your heart, other times in your brain, but definitely every time you place something on a page, it is a piece of Julie. In the area of being an “inside out” person, what that means to me is “what you see is what you get!” No 3″ heels, not triple-layer makeup, no $700 suit…just you! And that is way better!
Hi, Julie, since I have not yet had the pleasure of meeting you IRL, the person I know is the person you are here, in your blog. When I read that you had attended this BlogHer conference, I thought, “Oh, no! Julie won’t be Julie any more!” But, I can see that you just took away pieces’n’parts of the conference, and tossed the rest (that attitude, for one) aside. One of the reasons I come here day after day is that you are not only what I call an “inside out” artist, but you are also an “inside out” person. In the area of art, what that means to me is that your art comes from your “inside”…i.e., your “gut.” Sometimes, it begins in your heart, other times in your brain, but definitely every time you place something on a page, it is a piece of Julie. In the area of being an “inside out” person, what that means to me is “what you see is what you get!” No 3″ heels, not triple-layer makeup, no $700 suit…just you! And that is way better!
Hi, Julie, since I have not yet had the pleasure of meeting you IRL, the person I know is the person you are here, in your blog. When I read that you had attended this BlogHer conference, I thought, “Oh, no! Julie won’t be Julie any more!” But, I can see that you just took away pieces’n’parts of the conference, and tossed the rest (that attitude, for one) aside. One of the reasons I come here day after day is that you are not only what I call an “inside out” artist, but you are also an “inside out” person. In the area of art, what that means to me is that your art comes from your “inside”…i.e., your “gut.” Sometimes, it begins in your heart, other times in your brain, but definitely every time you place something on a page, it is a piece of Julie. In the area of being an “inside out” person, what that means to me is “what you see is what you get!” No 3″ heels, not triple-layer makeup, no $700 suit…just you! And that is way better!
Hi, Julie, since I have not yet had the pleasure of meeting you IRL, the person I know is the person you are here, in your blog. When I read that you had attended this BlogHer conference, I thought, “Oh, no! Julie won’t be Julie any more!” But, I can see that you just took away pieces’n’parts of the conference, and tossed the rest (that attitude, for one) aside. One of the reasons I come here day after day is that you are not only what I call an “inside out” artist, but you are also an “inside out” person. In the area of art, what that means to me is that your art comes from your “inside”…i.e., your “gut.” Sometimes, it begins in your heart, other times in your brain, but definitely every time you place something on a page, it is a piece of Julie. In the area of being an “inside out” person, what that means to me is “what you see is what you get!” No 3″ heels, not triple-layer makeup, no $700 suit…just you! And that is way better!
Hi, Julie, since I have not yet had the pleasure of meeting you IRL, the person I know is the person you are here, in your blog. When I read that you had attended this BlogHer conference, I thought, “Oh, no! Julie won’t be Julie any more!” But, I can see that you just took away pieces’n’parts of the conference, and tossed the rest (that attitude, for one) aside. One of the reasons I come here day after day is that you are not only what I call an “inside out” artist, but you are also an “inside out” person. In the area of art, what that means to me is that your art comes from your “inside”…i.e., your “gut.” Sometimes, it begins in your heart, other times in your brain, but definitely every time you place something on a page, it is a piece of Julie. In the area of being an “inside out” person, what that means to me is “what you see is what you get!” No 3″ heels, not triple-layer makeup, no $700 suit…just you! And that is way better!
Your blog is on my daily list that I visit and read each morning for my daily dose of inspiring women’s energy…I SO appreciated your candid reviews of your experience with the BlogHer event!!!! I keep coming back each day because you do put yourself out here with such passion, authenticity and creativity!
Your blog is on my daily list that I visit and read each morning for my daily dose of inspiring women’s energy…I SO appreciated your candid reviews of your experience with the BlogHer event!!!! I keep coming back each day because you do put yourself out here with such passion, authenticity and creativity!
Your blog is on my daily list that I visit and read each morning for my daily dose of inspiring women’s energy…I SO appreciated your candid reviews of your experience with the BlogHer event!!!! I keep coming back each day because you do put yourself out here with such passion, authenticity and creativity!
Your blog is on my daily list that I visit and read each morning for my daily dose of inspiring women’s energy…I SO appreciated your candid reviews of your experience with the BlogHer event!!!! I keep coming back each day because you do put yourself out here with such passion, authenticity and creativity!
Your blog is on my daily list that I visit and read each morning for my daily dose of inspiring women’s energy…I SO appreciated your candid reviews of your experience with the BlogHer event!!!! I keep coming back each day because you do put yourself out here with such passion, authenticity and creativity!
Julie, I feel like you are totally intelligent and relatable! I love reading your blog. I think you are genuine and authentic. Thanks for raising the bar for all ‘art and craft blogs’. Wow I hate that term. You have more of an ‘instructional and inspirational blog’. Whatever it is, Thank You.
Julie, I feel like you are totally intelligent and relatable! I love reading your blog. I think you are genuine and authentic. Thanks for raising the bar for all ‘art and craft blogs’. Wow I hate that term. You have more of an ‘instructional and inspirational blog’. Whatever it is, Thank You.
Julie, I feel like you are totally intelligent and relatable! I love reading your blog. I think you are genuine and authentic. Thanks for raising the bar for all ‘art and craft blogs’. Wow I hate that term. You have more of an ‘instructional and inspirational blog’. Whatever it is, Thank You.
Julie, I feel like you are totally intelligent and relatable! I love reading your blog. I think you are genuine and authentic. Thanks for raising the bar for all ‘art and craft blogs’. Wow I hate that term. You have more of an ‘instructional and inspirational blog’. Whatever it is, Thank You.
Julie, I feel like you are totally intelligent and relatable! I love reading your blog. I think you are genuine and authentic. Thanks for raising the bar for all ‘art and craft blogs’. Wow I hate that term. You have more of an ‘instructional and inspirational blog’. Whatever it is, Thank You.
It is and always has been my experience that women are truly their own worst enemy!! I am a 60+ year old RN who has worked with primarily women for over 40 years! Feminism did nothing to allusive this. Be nice to each other…life is a journey NOT a contest!! At the twilight of one’s life, one never counts money but rather the RAK and friendships both given and received! Love you crafty ladies!!!! My kind of gals!!
It is and always has been my experience that women are truly their own worst enemy!! I am a 60+ year old RN who has worked with primarily women for over 40 years! Feminism did nothing to allusive this. Be nice to each other…life is a journey NOT a contest!! At the twilight of one’s life, one never counts money but rather the RAK and friendships both given and received! Love you crafty ladies!!!! My kind of gals!!
It is and always has been my experience that women are truly their own worst enemy!! I am a 60+ year old RN who has worked with primarily women for over 40 years! Feminism did nothing to allusive this. Be nice to each other…life is a journey NOT a contest!! At the twilight of one’s life, one never counts money but rather the RAK and friendships both given and received! Love you crafty ladies!!!! My kind of gals!!
It is and always has been my experience that women are truly their own worst enemy!! I am a 60+ year old RN who has worked with primarily women for over 40 years! Feminism did nothing to allusive this. Be nice to each other…life is a journey NOT a contest!! At the twilight of one’s life, one never counts money but rather the RAK and friendships both given and received! Love you crafty ladies!!!! My kind of gals!!
It is and always has been my experience that women are truly their own worst enemy!! I am a 60+ year old RN who has worked with primarily women for over 40 years! Feminism did nothing to allusive this. Be nice to each other…life is a journey NOT a contest!! At the twilight of one’s life, one never counts money but rather the RAK and friendships both given and received! Love you crafty ladies!!!! My kind of gals!!
Oops should read alleviate not allusive…darn spellcheck!!!
Oops should read alleviate not allusive…darn spellcheck!!!
Oops should read alleviate not allusive…darn spellcheck!!!
Oops should read alleviate not allusive…darn spellcheck!!!
Oops should read alleviate not allusive…darn spellcheck!!!
Julie, I was there too and met only 2 other craft bloggers. It would be a great track for them to develop. I learned the most in the Vlogging workshops but otherwise felt much like you did. Good luck with your blog enhancement. You’ve done an amazing job setting it up all on your own thus far!
Julie, I was there too and met only 2 other craft bloggers. It would be a great track for them to develop. I learned the most in the Vlogging workshops but otherwise felt much like you did. Good luck with your blog enhancement. You’ve done an amazing job setting it up all on your own thus far!
Julie, I was there too and met only 2 other craft bloggers. It would be a great track for them to develop. I learned the most in the Vlogging workshops but otherwise felt much like you did. Good luck with your blog enhancement. You’ve done an amazing job setting it up all on your own thus far!
Julie, I was there too and met only 2 other craft bloggers. It would be a great track for them to develop. I learned the most in the Vlogging workshops but otherwise felt much like you did. Good luck with your blog enhancement. You’ve done an amazing job setting it up all on your own thus far!
Julie, I was there too and met only 2 other craft bloggers. It would be a great track for them to develop. I learned the most in the Vlogging workshops but otherwise felt much like you did. Good luck with your blog enhancement. You’ve done an amazing job setting it up all on your own thus far!
Isn’t it amazing what we think we’re “missing”, when we’re really not! Love your blog the way it is! Thanks for sharing.
Isn’t it amazing what we think we’re “missing”, when we’re really not! Love your blog the way it is! Thanks for sharing.
Isn’t it amazing what we think we’re “missing”, when we’re really not! Love your blog the way it is! Thanks for sharing.
Isn’t it amazing what we think we’re “missing”, when we’re really not! Love your blog the way it is! Thanks for sharing.
Isn’t it amazing what we think we’re “missing”, when we’re really not! Love your blog the way it is! Thanks for sharing.
I”m fascinated by your experience at BlogHer. So many of my questions answered…thanks for sharing 🙂
I”m fascinated by your experience at BlogHer. So many of my questions answered…thanks for sharing 🙂
I”m fascinated by your experience at BlogHer. So many of my questions answered…thanks for sharing 🙂
I”m fascinated by your experience at BlogHer. So many of my questions answered…thanks for sharing 🙂
I”m fascinated by your experience at BlogHer. So many of my questions answered…thanks for sharing 🙂
I had no idea that crafting blogs were in the minority since they are all I read. Good to know. I appreciate your report on Blogher and thanks for sharing what you learned. It is amazing how “normal” “very important people” can be so it is always a great idea to be nice to everyone you meet. That said, Regular Joe’s need kindness too. 😉 And I’m sure you know that as well.
I love your blog and appreciate all you share – personal or not. I have learned so much from you and it is all so appreciated!
I had no idea that crafting blogs were in the minority since they are all I read. Good to know. I appreciate your report on Blogher and thanks for sharing what you learned. It is amazing how “normal” “very important people” can be so it is always a great idea to be nice to everyone you meet. That said, Regular Joe’s need kindness too. 😉 And I’m sure you know that as well.
I love your blog and appreciate all you share – personal or not. I have learned so much from you and it is all so appreciated!
I had no idea that crafting blogs were in the minority since they are all I read. Good to know. I appreciate your report on Blogher and thanks for sharing what you learned. It is amazing how “normal” “very important people” can be so it is always a great idea to be nice to everyone you meet. That said, Regular Joe’s need kindness too. 😉 And I’m sure you know that as well.
I love your blog and appreciate all you share – personal or not. I have learned so much from you and it is all so appreciated!
I had no idea that crafting blogs were in the minority since they are all I read. Good to know. I appreciate your report on Blogher and thanks for sharing what you learned. It is amazing how “normal” “very important people” can be so it is always a great idea to be nice to everyone you meet. That said, Regular Joe’s need kindness too. 😉 And I’m sure you know that as well.
I love your blog and appreciate all you share – personal or not. I have learned so much from you and it is all so appreciated!
I had no idea that crafting blogs were in the minority since they are all I read. Good to know. I appreciate your report on Blogher and thanks for sharing what you learned. It is amazing how “normal” “very important people” can be so it is always a great idea to be nice to everyone you meet. That said, Regular Joe’s need kindness too. 😉 And I’m sure you know that as well.
I love your blog and appreciate all you share – personal or not. I have learned so much from you and it is all so appreciated!
I can only agree with what has already been said.
I can only agree with what has already been said.
I can only agree with what has already been said.
I can only agree with what has already been said.
I can only agree with what has already been said.
Crafting and art are my life – so the only blogs I really bother with are those with lots of pics and instructions. Those that are filled with color and love of the craft! Rock on Julie. You are among the best!
Crafting and art are my life – so the only blogs I really bother with are those with lots of pics and instructions. Those that are filled with color and love of the craft! Rock on Julie. You are among the best!
Crafting and art are my life – so the only blogs I really bother with are those with lots of pics and instructions. Those that are filled with color and love of the craft! Rock on Julie. You are among the best!
Crafting and art are my life – so the only blogs I really bother with are those with lots of pics and instructions. Those that are filled with color and love of the craft! Rock on Julie. You are among the best!
Crafting and art are my life – so the only blogs I really bother with are those with lots of pics and instructions. Those that are filled with color and love of the craft! Rock on Julie. You are among the best!
Hmm, the only blogs I read on a regular basis are artsy crafty ones. I know when I go to arty conferences, whether it is scrapbooking or art journaling or whatever, everyone is super nice. I have had people invite me to eat with them when they saw me going into a restaurant alone at a conference. Being surrounded by rude people would make going to that conference a not so fun experience. Hope you can find someone to help with the html. Love your blog!
Aloha, Kate
Hmm, the only blogs I read on a regular basis are artsy crafty ones. I know when I go to arty conferences, whether it is scrapbooking or art journaling or whatever, everyone is super nice. I have had people invite me to eat with them when they saw me going into a restaurant alone at a conference. Being surrounded by rude people would make going to that conference a not so fun experience. Hope you can find someone to help with the html. Love your blog!
Aloha, Kate
Hmm, the only blogs I read on a regular basis are artsy crafty ones. I know when I go to arty conferences, whether it is scrapbooking or art journaling or whatever, everyone is super nice. I have had people invite me to eat with them when they saw me going into a restaurant alone at a conference. Being surrounded by rude people would make going to that conference a not so fun experience. Hope you can find someone to help with the html. Love your blog!
Aloha, Kate
Hmm, the only blogs I read on a regular basis are artsy crafty ones. I know when I go to arty conferences, whether it is scrapbooking or art journaling or whatever, everyone is super nice. I have had people invite me to eat with them when they saw me going into a restaurant alone at a conference. Being surrounded by rude people would make going to that conference a not so fun experience. Hope you can find someone to help with the html. Love your blog!
Aloha, Kate
Hmm, the only blogs I read on a regular basis are artsy crafty ones. I know when I go to arty conferences, whether it is scrapbooking or art journaling or whatever, everyone is super nice. I have had people invite me to eat with them when they saw me going into a restaurant alone at a conference. Being surrounded by rude people would make going to that conference a not so fun experience. Hope you can find someone to help with the html. Love your blog!
Aloha, Kate
Ha! i think everyone else has said everything that needs to be said! 🙂 Your the greatest! Don’t change a thing! I never would have thought art/craft blogs were the minority because thats all i read….:)deb
Ha! i think everyone else has said everything that needs to be said! 🙂 Your the greatest! Don’t change a thing! I never would have thought art/craft blogs were the minority because thats all i read….:)deb
Ha! i think everyone else has said everything that needs to be said! 🙂 Your the greatest! Don’t change a thing! I never would have thought art/craft blogs were the minority because thats all i read….:)deb
Ha! i think everyone else has said everything that needs to be said! 🙂 Your the greatest! Don’t change a thing! I never would have thought art/craft blogs were the minority because thats all i read….:)deb
Ha! i think everyone else has said everything that needs to be said! 🙂 Your the greatest! Don’t change a thing! I never would have thought art/craft blogs were the minority because thats all i read….:)deb
Ummmm…There are blogs out there that AREN’T about making stuff? Well I wonder what would be the point of that? Hmmmm…
Ummmm…There are blogs out there that AREN’T about making stuff? Well I wonder what would be the point of that? Hmmmm…
Ummmm…There are blogs out there that AREN’T about making stuff? Well I wonder what would be the point of that? Hmmmm…
Ummmm…There are blogs out there that AREN’T about making stuff? Well I wonder what would be the point of that? Hmmmm…
Ummmm…There are blogs out there that AREN’T about making stuff? Well I wonder what would be the point of that? Hmmmm…
I’m so totally on the same page as the other commenters – that you are THE BEST! You see right through people’s masks and phoniness, right through what is really real and really important in life and just do your own thing…. with passion and authenticity, and your art shows it – truly original, Julie being Julie. How refreshing!!!
Thanks so much for sharing this experience, I’m shocked to learned that craft blogs are not the only blogs out there!!! LOL. I’ve never even heard the term Mommy Blogs. They sound so saccharine (yes, the word with an ‘e’ at the end).
I’m so totally on the same page as the other commenters – that you are THE BEST! You see right through people’s masks and phoniness, right through what is really real and really important in life and just do your own thing…. with passion and authenticity, and your art shows it – truly original, Julie being Julie. How refreshing!!!
Thanks so much for sharing this experience, I’m shocked to learned that craft blogs are not the only blogs out there!!! LOL. I’ve never even heard the term Mommy Blogs. They sound so saccharine (yes, the word with an ‘e’ at the end).
I’m so totally on the same page as the other commenters – that you are THE BEST! You see right through people’s masks and phoniness, right through what is really real and really important in life and just do your own thing…. with passion and authenticity, and your art shows it – truly original, Julie being Julie. How refreshing!!!
Thanks so much for sharing this experience, I’m shocked to learned that craft blogs are not the only blogs out there!!! LOL. I’ve never even heard the term Mommy Blogs. They sound so saccharine (yes, the word with an ‘e’ at the end).
I’m so totally on the same page as the other commenters – that you are THE BEST! You see right through people’s masks and phoniness, right through what is really real and really important in life and just do your own thing…. with passion and authenticity, and your art shows it – truly original, Julie being Julie. How refreshing!!!
Thanks so much for sharing this experience, I’m shocked to learned that craft blogs are not the only blogs out there!!! LOL. I’ve never even heard the term Mommy Blogs. They sound so saccharine (yes, the word with an ‘e’ at the end).
I’m so totally on the same page as the other commenters – that you are THE BEST! You see right through people’s masks and phoniness, right through what is really real and really important in life and just do your own thing…. with passion and authenticity, and your art shows it – truly original, Julie being Julie. How refreshing!!!
Thanks so much for sharing this experience, I’m shocked to learned that craft blogs are not the only blogs out there!!! LOL. I’ve never even heard the term Mommy Blogs. They sound so saccharine (yes, the word with an ‘e’ at the end).
An insightful and interesting post Julie. I think you’ve simply reinforced for me that a blog is a personal thing, to be used for your own purposes. MIne is totally art/craft related…as is yours, and of course that attracts like minds. If you want to be in business via your blog… that is a different platform…and I suspect rather more competitive. Stay true to yourself.
An insightful and interesting post Julie. I think you’ve simply reinforced for me that a blog is a personal thing, to be used for your own purposes. MIne is totally art/craft related…as is yours, and of course that attracts like minds. If you want to be in business via your blog… that is a different platform…and I suspect rather more competitive. Stay true to yourself.
An insightful and interesting post Julie. I think you’ve simply reinforced for me that a blog is a personal thing, to be used for your own purposes. MIne is totally art/craft related…as is yours, and of course that attracts like minds. If you want to be in business via your blog… that is a different platform…and I suspect rather more competitive. Stay true to yourself.
An insightful and interesting post Julie. I think you’ve simply reinforced for me that a blog is a personal thing, to be used for your own purposes. MIne is totally art/craft related…as is yours, and of course that attracts like minds. If you want to be in business via your blog… that is a different platform…and I suspect rather more competitive. Stay true to yourself.
An insightful and interesting post Julie. I think you’ve simply reinforced for me that a blog is a personal thing, to be used for your own purposes. MIne is totally art/craft related…as is yours, and of course that attracts like minds. If you want to be in business via your blog… that is a different platform…and I suspect rather more competitive. Stay true to yourself.
I’m a WordPress user, but notice that many crafts-bloggers are Typepad. I know that WordPress has huge conferences in different locations, specifically for networking and to help wordpress bloggers. Does Typepad offer something like this that you can use as a resource?
I’m a WordPress user, but notice that many crafts-bloggers are Typepad. I know that WordPress has huge conferences in different locations, specifically for networking and to help wordpress bloggers. Does Typepad offer something like this that you can use as a resource?
I’m a WordPress user, but notice that many crafts-bloggers are Typepad. I know that WordPress has huge conferences in different locations, specifically for networking and to help wordpress bloggers. Does Typepad offer something like this that you can use as a resource?
I’m a WordPress user, but notice that many crafts-bloggers are Typepad. I know that WordPress has huge conferences in different locations, specifically for networking and to help wordpress bloggers. Does Typepad offer something like this that you can use as a resource?
I’m a WordPress user, but notice that many crafts-bloggers are Typepad. I know that WordPress has huge conferences in different locations, specifically for networking and to help wordpress bloggers. Does Typepad offer something like this that you can use as a resource?
Hiya, Julie! Very interesting to hear more about BlogHer. I’ve wondered more then once what’s up at those thingies. Thanks for the report! My brother is an awesome web design guy. He did the site for Miss Arts, and has plenty of other stuff he’s done- different styles and such. His email is ryantdecker@gmail.com just tell him Alyssa sent you and that you should get the friend rate. 😉
Hiya, Julie! Very interesting to hear more about BlogHer. I’ve wondered more then once what’s up at those thingies. Thanks for the report! My brother is an awesome web design guy. He did the site for Miss Arts, and has plenty of other stuff he’s done- different styles and such. His email is ryantdecker@gmail.com just tell him Alyssa sent you and that you should get the friend rate. 😉
Hiya, Julie! Very interesting to hear more about BlogHer. I’ve wondered more then once what’s up at those thingies. Thanks for the report! My brother is an awesome web design guy. He did the site for Miss Arts, and has plenty of other stuff he’s done- different styles and such. His email is ryantdecker@gmail.com just tell him Alyssa sent you and that you should get the friend rate. 😉
Hiya, Julie! Very interesting to hear more about BlogHer. I’ve wondered more then once what’s up at those thingies. Thanks for the report! My brother is an awesome web design guy. He did the site for Miss Arts, and has plenty of other stuff he’s done- different styles and such. His email is ryantdecker@gmail.com just tell him Alyssa sent you and that you should get the friend rate. 😉
Hiya, Julie! Very interesting to hear more about BlogHer. I’ve wondered more then once what’s up at those thingies. Thanks for the report! My brother is an awesome web design guy. He did the site for Miss Arts, and has plenty of other stuff he’s done- different styles and such. His email is ryantdecker@gmail.com just tell him Alyssa sent you and that you should get the friend rate. 😉
I am so glad you are in the infinitesimal craft blogger group! I would be happy if you stayed that way. How grateful I am for your insight and your ability to analyze and regurgitate your findings to us in an extremely honest and thoughtful way. Thank you so very much for taking the time to build this blog and for your input here. You are very much needed and appreciated!
I am so glad you are in the infinitesimal craft blogger group! I would be happy if you stayed that way. How grateful I am for your insight and your ability to analyze and regurgitate your findings to us in an extremely honest and thoughtful way. Thank you so very much for taking the time to build this blog and for your input here. You are very much needed and appreciated!
I am so glad you are in the infinitesimal craft blogger group! I would be happy if you stayed that way. How grateful I am for your insight and your ability to analyze and regurgitate your findings to us in an extremely honest and thoughtful way. Thank you so very much for taking the time to build this blog and for your input here. You are very much needed and appreciated!
I am so glad you are in the infinitesimal craft blogger group! I would be happy if you stayed that way. How grateful I am for your insight and your ability to analyze and regurgitate your findings to us in an extremely honest and thoughtful way. Thank you so very much for taking the time to build this blog and for your input here. You are very much needed and appreciated!
I am so glad you are in the infinitesimal craft blogger group! I would be happy if you stayed that way. How grateful I am for your insight and your ability to analyze and regurgitate your findings to us in an extremely honest and thoughtful way. Thank you so very much for taking the time to build this blog and for your input here. You are very much needed and appreciated!
it’s kind of insane that crafting blogs are not more respected. How would mommies “buy” more than crafters? They may be buying toys or foods after seeing them blogged, but we are buying paints and inks and whatnots. It seems just as direct an influence. I’m sure you have huge numbers of page views on your (very excellent) blog.
Maybe it’s better that our craft blogs are flying under the radar,though. I don’t especially care to see Michael’s or JoAnns ads on the blogs I visit.
it’s kind of insane that crafting blogs are not more respected. How would mommies “buy” more than crafters? They may be buying toys or foods after seeing them blogged, but we are buying paints and inks and whatnots. It seems just as direct an influence. I’m sure you have huge numbers of page views on your (very excellent) blog.
Maybe it’s better that our craft blogs are flying under the radar,though. I don’t especially care to see Michael’s or JoAnns ads on the blogs I visit.
it’s kind of insane that crafting blogs are not more respected. How would mommies “buy” more than crafters? They may be buying toys or foods after seeing them blogged, but we are buying paints and inks and whatnots. It seems just as direct an influence. I’m sure you have huge numbers of page views on your (very excellent) blog.
Maybe it’s better that our craft blogs are flying under the radar,though. I don’t especially care to see Michael’s or JoAnns ads on the blogs I visit.
it’s kind of insane that crafting blogs are not more respected. How would mommies “buy” more than crafters? They may be buying toys or foods after seeing them blogged, but we are buying paints and inks and whatnots. It seems just as direct an influence. I’m sure you have huge numbers of page views on your (very excellent) blog.
Maybe it’s better that our craft blogs are flying under the radar,though. I don’t especially care to see Michael’s or JoAnns ads on the blogs I visit.
it’s kind of insane that crafting blogs are not more respected. How would mommies “buy” more than crafters? They may be buying toys or foods after seeing them blogged, but we are buying paints and inks and whatnots. It seems just as direct an influence. I’m sure you have huge numbers of page views on your (very excellent) blog.
Maybe it’s better that our craft blogs are flying under the radar,though. I don’t especially care to see Michael’s or JoAnns ads on the blogs I visit.
I wouldn’t have thought that there would be a conference about blogging but I guess I am not well schooled in the variety of blogs that are out there. I only follow a few crafty blogs and one moms’ blog that gives great links to free stuff.
I feel like I have been to an event when you “talk” about it. Thanks for sharing your experience.
I wouldn’t have thought that there would be a conference about blogging but I guess I am not well schooled in the variety of blogs that are out there. I only follow a few crafty blogs and one moms’ blog that gives great links to free stuff.
I feel like I have been to an event when you “talk” about it. Thanks for sharing your experience.
I wouldn’t have thought that there would be a conference about blogging but I guess I am not well schooled in the variety of blogs that are out there. I only follow a few crafty blogs and one moms’ blog that gives great links to free stuff.
I feel like I have been to an event when you “talk” about it. Thanks for sharing your experience.
I wouldn’t have thought that there would be a conference about blogging but I guess I am not well schooled in the variety of blogs that are out there. I only follow a few crafty blogs and one moms’ blog that gives great links to free stuff.
I feel like I have been to an event when you “talk” about it. Thanks for sharing your experience.
I wouldn’t have thought that there would be a conference about blogging but I guess I am not well schooled in the variety of blogs that are out there. I only follow a few crafty blogs and one moms’ blog that gives great links to free stuff.
I feel like I have been to an event when you “talk” about it. Thanks for sharing your experience.
I’m so glad you shared your perspective on this. If it comes back to Florida, I may still check it out, but at least I now have a better idea what to expect for our ‘niche’.
I’m so glad you shared your perspective on this. If it comes back to Florida, I may still check it out, but at least I now have a better idea what to expect for our ‘niche’.
I’m so glad you shared your perspective on this. If it comes back to Florida, I may still check it out, but at least I now have a better idea what to expect for our ‘niche’.
I’m so glad you shared your perspective on this. If it comes back to Florida, I may still check it out, but at least I now have a better idea what to expect for our ‘niche’.
I’m so glad you shared your perspective on this. If it comes back to Florida, I may still check it out, but at least I now have a better idea what to expect for our ‘niche’.
very interesting!! I think I’ll stay right here in my ‘arts and craft’ blog bubble along with you, if that’s what the rest of the ‘big-time’ blogging world is like! I read mainly artsy, creative blogs, and have never even had a shred of interest in mommy blogs or lifestyle blogs- there’s just something more authentic about a DIY or creative blog, in my opinion.
very interesting!! I think I’ll stay right here in my ‘arts and craft’ blog bubble along with you, if that’s what the rest of the ‘big-time’ blogging world is like! I read mainly artsy, creative blogs, and have never even had a shred of interest in mommy blogs or lifestyle blogs- there’s just something more authentic about a DIY or creative blog, in my opinion.
very interesting!! I think I’ll stay right here in my ‘arts and craft’ blog bubble along with you, if that’s what the rest of the ‘big-time’ blogging world is like! I read mainly artsy, creative blogs, and have never even had a shred of interest in mommy blogs or lifestyle blogs- there’s just something more authentic about a DIY or creative blog, in my opinion.
very interesting!! I think I’ll stay right here in my ‘arts and craft’ blog bubble along with you, if that’s what the rest of the ‘big-time’ blogging world is like! I read mainly artsy, creative blogs, and have never even had a shred of interest in mommy blogs or lifestyle blogs- there’s just something more authentic about a DIY or creative blog, in my opinion.
very interesting!! I think I’ll stay right here in my ‘arts and craft’ blog bubble along with you, if that’s what the rest of the ‘big-time’ blogging world is like! I read mainly artsy, creative blogs, and have never even had a shred of interest in mommy blogs or lifestyle blogs- there’s just something more authentic about a DIY or creative blog, in my opinion.
Thank you for your review which I found really interesting. Don’t know much about Blogher as I live in the Philippines. I’m surprised a lot of the women were unfriendly! My experience of bloggers has been positive all the way! I read mostly arts and crafts, Christian and lifestyle. I too would never write my notes on a laptop or Ipad because I do like to doodle to keep myself awake and to emphasize points in my notes. Hope you find someone to help you with your blog, but it’s wonderful as it is. It’s the contect after all that’s important!
Thank you for your review which I found really interesting. Don’t know much about Blogher as I live in the Philippines. I’m surprised a lot of the women were unfriendly! My experience of bloggers has been positive all the way! I read mostly arts and crafts, Christian and lifestyle. I too would never write my notes on a laptop or Ipad because I do like to doodle to keep myself awake and to emphasize points in my notes. Hope you find someone to help you with your blog, but it’s wonderful as it is. It’s the contect after all that’s important!
Thank you for your review which I found really interesting. Don’t know much about Blogher as I live in the Philippines. I’m surprised a lot of the women were unfriendly! My experience of bloggers has been positive all the way! I read mostly arts and crafts, Christian and lifestyle. I too would never write my notes on a laptop or Ipad because I do like to doodle to keep myself awake and to emphasize points in my notes. Hope you find someone to help you with your blog, but it’s wonderful as it is. It’s the contect after all that’s important!
Thank you for your review which I found really interesting. Don’t know much about Blogher as I live in the Philippines. I’m surprised a lot of the women were unfriendly! My experience of bloggers has been positive all the way! I read mostly arts and crafts, Christian and lifestyle. I too would never write my notes on a laptop or Ipad because I do like to doodle to keep myself awake and to emphasize points in my notes. Hope you find someone to help you with your blog, but it’s wonderful as it is. It’s the contect after all that’s important!
Thank you for your review which I found really interesting. Don’t know much about Blogher as I live in the Philippines. I’m surprised a lot of the women were unfriendly! My experience of bloggers has been positive all the way! I read mostly arts and crafts, Christian and lifestyle. I too would never write my notes on a laptop or Ipad because I do like to doodle to keep myself awake and to emphasize points in my notes. Hope you find someone to help you with your blog, but it’s wonderful as it is. It’s the contect after all that’s important!
Thanks for the honest report.
I know I would rather sit with a group of creative bloggers than mommy bloggers and I am a mom to a 4 and 5 yro!
I liked what you said about networking–I think people forget that is why they are there and no one is less than.
Thanks for the honest report.
I know I would rather sit with a group of creative bloggers than mommy bloggers and I am a mom to a 4 and 5 yro!
I liked what you said about networking–I think people forget that is why they are there and no one is less than.
Thanks for the honest report.
I know I would rather sit with a group of creative bloggers than mommy bloggers and I am a mom to a 4 and 5 yro!
I liked what you said about networking–I think people forget that is why they are there and no one is less than.
Thanks for the honest report.
I know I would rather sit with a group of creative bloggers than mommy bloggers and I am a mom to a 4 and 5 yro!
I liked what you said about networking–I think people forget that is why they are there and no one is less than.
Thanks for the honest report.
I know I would rather sit with a group of creative bloggers than mommy bloggers and I am a mom to a 4 and 5 yro!
I liked what you said about networking–I think people forget that is why they are there and no one is less than.
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Loved this post so much! Thanks for your insight. Rachel Butts is really awesome to work with and helped Julianna Hudgins create her new website. Theresa Cifali is super awesome with social media. Just my two cents on recommendations. It was so lovely to meet you at CHA real and in person. hugs Holly Simoni
Loved this post so much! Thanks for your insight. Rachel Butts is really awesome to work with and helped Julianna Hudgins create her new website. Theresa Cifali is super awesome with social media. Just my two cents on recommendations. It was so lovely to meet you at CHA real and in person. hugs Holly Simoni
Loved this post so much! Thanks for your insight. Rachel Butts is really awesome to work with and helped Julianna Hudgins create her new website. Theresa Cifali is super awesome with social media. Just my two cents on recommendations. It was so lovely to meet you at CHA real and in person. hugs Holly Simoni
Loved this post so much! Thanks for your insight. Rachel Butts is really awesome to work with and helped Julianna Hudgins create her new website. Theresa Cifali is super awesome with social media. Just my two cents on recommendations. It was so lovely to meet you at CHA real and in person. hugs Holly Simoni
Loved this post so much! Thanks for your insight. Rachel Butts is really awesome to work with and helped Julianna Hudgins create her new website. Theresa Cifali is super awesome with social media. Just my two cents on recommendations. It was so lovely to meet you at CHA real and in person. hugs Holly Simoni