I’m absolutely honoured to be in the ‘Bloglight’ at Hometalk today.
Are you familiar with Hometalk?
If you haven’t already checked it out then you really must. Hometalk is the largest home & garden knowledge hub on the web. It’s an amazing place where home enthusiasts and professionals hang out together sharing their firsthand experiences and advice.
Trust me, you’ll love it. You can ask for help or advice about your home and garden, you can read about other people’s projects or post your own, plus there are literally thousands of inspirational photos that you can clip to your own boards right there on Hometalk. . . and don’t we all love clipping inspirational ideas!
This is where you’ll find Shabby art Boutique at Hometalk . . . but you’ll also find me hanging out at Hometalk’s page on Pinterest where I get to be the Honorary Pinner for Hometalk’s Shabby Chic Board. Yeah I know, that’s kind of a hard gig, but someone has to pin those pretty pictures [smile].
Being in the ‘Bloglight’ means I get to share a little bit about my blog with you today.
Shabby Art Boutique began about 6 years ago when I started this blog as a sideline to my web business, Woodberry Designs. I didn’t know much about blogging back then, but it looked to me like a good way to share with my customers some of the daily happenings and projects on the go here in my studio.
At the time I purposely chose the name Shabby Art Boutique, so it could be a separate entity from my business. . . keep in mind this was before I knew about branding and need for continuity and of course I had no clue then that a few years down the track my business and blog would become one.
These days my blog forms part of my business and the time spent blogging is considered work time. I guess the two work together. . . my blog feeds my business and my business needs my blog.
I have a lot of fun with my blog and get a huge amount of satisfaction from it, but because blogging is part of my work day I do have to be disciplined with it. I use this Blog Planner to plan my schedules. It’s one I designed for myself and I also share it as a free download here on my blog.
Over time, my blog and business have found their niche in the shabby/vintage arena. It’s a decorating style that I’m passionate about, so I love being able to share my DIY, crafting projects and original designs here on my blog and at Hometalk.
As many of you already know, I’m an old fashioned apron wearing kind of girl who likes to put the homemade, home baked and home grown back into everyday living… with a dash of creativity thrown in too. So I’m thrilled that my most popular post at Hometalk has been one of my homemade recipes – DIY: Scented Room Spray
It’s an easy and cheap to make recipe that can be personalised with a scent of your choice and makes your whole house smell amazing. You’ll find more of my homemade recipe’s and DIY projects on my Tutorials Page on the blog and on my page at Hometalk.
I’m in the process of moving house, so in the coming weeks I’ll be drafting up lots of new project and DIY ideas to make-over our new home. I suspect you’ll find me hanging out at Hometalk more than usual.
May I suggest if you haven’t heard of Hometalk before, please take a moment and check it out. It’s a fun place to spend some time being inspired.
Thank you to Miriam for allowing me this opportunity to shine in the Bloglight today!!
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How lovely for you to be featured.
Toni xx
Thank you Toni. I appreciate and love having you travelling along on my creative journey with me. You are always so supportive my friend.
♥ Kerryanne
Thank you so much for sharing, Kerryanne! You’re such a sweetheart; I feel privileged to have gotten to know you through Hometalk. Love your style, too. 🙂
Awww… thank you Miriam. I’m extremely grateful not only for the opportunity to be Bloglighted today, but to also be a Hometalk honorary pinner and a part of such a supportive group. Thank you 🙂
Hugs ~ Kerryanne
Loved learning more about you my friend! Now off to make some scented room spray!
xo
Thank you Kelly. I’m sure you’ll love the room spray… I wouldn’t be without a bottle or two in my home.
Hugs ~ Kerryanne
I love your Shabby Vintage Style KerryAnne!
Thank you for visiting me in the Bloglight today Carlene and for you very sweet comment too. 🙂
It’s hard to imagine life by the sea so I’m glad we get to experience it through your blog and passions! Thanks for the eyecandy and fun we have via Hometalk!
Thank you for popping over for a visit to Shabby Art Boutique Donna. I’m delighted to be in the Bloglight today.
Isn’t it funny what we all get used to… I couldn’t imagine my life away from the beach now. I guess that’s one more thing to be grateful for in this blogging journey, we get to visit friends all over the world and see where they live and how they decorate their homes. 🙂
I’m so happy to get to know you a little better my new friendxo
Your blog which I suspect is a reflection of your heart makes me smile…
Sending you love and I can’t wait to see your inspiration unfold in your new home
xo
Robin
Awwww… thank you Robin. What a sweet thing to say 🙂
Thank you for taking the time to follow my journey here at Shabby Art Boutique.
Hugs ~ Kerryanne
congrats, kerryanne! i’m really new to homeetalk–happy weekend!
Thank you Lynn. I’m sure you’ll come to love Hometalk as much as we all do. It’s a great source of inspiration and sharing.
Hugs ~ Kerryanne
Congrats on being featured, Kerryanne!! I’ve got to make some of your room spray. 🙂
Thank you Jennifer. I think you’ll love the room spray… it’s so easy and very inexpensive.
Congrat’s on being in the bloglight, and I’m happy you and your whole house are smelling good while the blogging light is shinning on you!
Bliss
Thank You Bliss… and thank you too for checking our Shabby Art Boutique in the Bloglight.
A girl after my own heart….putting the homemade, home baked and home grown back in the everyday.
I love your originality. An congratulations…a lovely honor for a lovely lady!
Thank you Sharon. I appreciate your lovely comment and your visit to Shabby Art Boutique. 🙂