The Blogging Effect

Are you anything like me, completely appalled when you discover one of your friends doesn’t have a blog yet? Even worse, have you ever found yourself trying to convert your non-blogging friends into becoming full fledged bloggers? 

I have a confession. Everyone, my name is Jennifer, and I just might attempt to corner you in the supermarket, next to the shredded cheese isle, and persuade you to go towards the light of blogging. Just ask my friend Diane.

Blogging has become a networking platform unlike anything I’ve ever experienced before. I’ve laughed with you, I’ve cried with you, I’ve remembered to value everything that is truly important in life, and I’ve even revealed some really quirky things about myself. I’ve also been approached by strangers that recognized me, and that’s something I don’t know I will ever get used to, but get a great kick out of it nonetheless.  

I recently had the opportunity to collaborate with a couple terrific bloggers. First, I was invited to write a Guest Post for the blog Not 2 Shabby. I’ve never guest posted before, so this was really new to me.  The topic I chose to write about was Creating Vignettes…

Here’s a small quote from my guest post:

“Once you’ve found the right foundation for your vignette, you want to consider function and design. You need to ask yourself “Is this a space that requires daily, practical use, or is it more for visual appeal?” Since I use drawers for “hiding” all my practical items, such as keys, pens and paper, batteries and remotes, etc, it frees up my visual space allowing for complete creativity.

Vignettes can be very effective when using similar themes, objects and colors. Height is another important consideration. Try stacking objects at different levels, making the objects more visually appealing and interesting. If using a piece of framed art, try leaning it against the wall instead of hanging it – it grounds the art and relates it more to the other objects within your vignette”.

To read the entire article, please click here. Or if you just want to stop by and leave Brandi a comment, I know she would love to hear from you.

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Next, I was approached by Paulette at The Home Beete for a Guest Interview, filled with fun and intriguing questions, such as “What could you never throw out, though maybe you should”? And “What’s the best piece of decorating advice you’ve ever received”? Or my favorite, plain and simple “In five words or less, your home is...”

To read the interview in its entirety, please click here. I know that Paulette would love to hear from you. If you have a moment, please stop by.

Blogging has brought the world to our fingertips, and created long distance, as well as down the street friendships that likely would have never occurred otherwise. I am grateful for all the paths that have led me directly to this. And I am thankful for my blogging friends. Much love to you.

11/13/09 Edited to add:

And the perpetual cycle continues. This lovely gal, Diane, was so inspired by this post, she just started her own blog! Drop by if you have a moment and welcome her! Okay, my work is done here : )