tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7658324608798777023.post8977687239104429120..comments2023-10-26T06:44:49.165-05:00Comments on Decor And The Dog: To Blog or Not to Blogmichelle@decorandthedoghttp://www.blogger.com/profile/18011393497277353506noreply@blogger.comBlogger32125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7658324608798777023.post-63876748766077273472013-02-04T13:56:57.532-06:002013-02-04T13:56:57.532-06:00I have a marketing background mixed in with my int...I have a marketing background mixed in with my interior design career. I really wanted to start writing a blog a year and a half ago but fretted over the name for nearly a month. When it came down to 2 I had alot of feedback. Most people liked my "other" option but my gut kept telling me to go with Ave-New.<br /><br />Now I'm SO pleased I took the time to think it through since I don't believe the other name would have translated as well to my topics. It's just more ME. Therefore the blog feels more personal each time I sit down to write!<br /><br />My advice for anyone getting started would be to narrow your options of subjects and titles and then start asking friends and family. Once you get going you just might find that you're consistently defending a specific name or returning to a common topic. Only time will tell- have patience!Miss Ehttp://ave-new.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7658324608798777023.post-58176509487898552402013-01-03T02:36:14.016-06:002013-01-03T02:36:14.016-06:00Lovely Ike! :)Lovely Ike! :)sayqueenhttp://www.sayqueen.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7658324608798777023.post-88474538449153872752012-04-11T11:14:19.215-05:002012-04-11T11:14:19.215-05:00This is great - even though I found it after I beg...This is great - even though I found it after I began :) I'm still a baby blogger though so I think it's okay.<br /><br />I started my blog after stalking the YoungHouseLove blog for a week straight. I realized that I'll want to show off the changes we do to our new home and that a blog would be much better than just posting pictures on Facebook. I'd love to get more than a friends/family readership, but that's not my main goal.<br /><br />The name got me so excited. My future married last name will be Humberstone so I thought the "HumberHome Project" was a cute spin on that ;) My fiance doesn't think its as brilliant as I do, but whatevs. That's a guy for ya, right?<br /><br />Anyways - I'm soaking up everything you're offering up in this series of blog posts. Thanks for sharing! :)Ash @ HumberHomeProjecthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08860602845634742347noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7658324608798777023.post-31381172999435854552012-02-08T03:26:03.430-06:002012-02-08T03:26:03.430-06:00Haha I'm reading this a little late, but I jus...Haha I'm reading this a little late, but I just found your Blog and LOVE IT. I recently started writing my own (recently as in like a week ago) and Struggled with the name for mine forever!<br /><br />Still not sure if i'm satiisfied, but mine is going to be centered around my dogs and planning my wedding =) thanks for the tips!!!Keelyhttp://www.keelysdogdays.blogspot.com/noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7658324608798777023.post-38653719556270943402012-01-21T16:44:38.087-06:002012-01-21T16:44:38.087-06:00Hi Michelle ~ Love your blog! I am a total novic...Hi Michelle ~ Love your blog! I am a total novice, but so want to have my own blog! I am torn as someone recently told me there are a lot of costs initially as far as designing the blog and having a decent camera. Do you find this to be true? Did you design your own blog or hire someone else to do it? Should this be a concern? Questions, questions. Thanks for any help/direction you can give:)<br /><br />LindaLindanoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7658324608798777023.post-38162505468611132082012-01-20T11:42:11.502-06:002012-01-20T11:42:11.502-06:00I can't wait to see the other posts in this se...I can't wait to see the other posts in this series! I don't really have a niche. I'm kind of in my own little weird place, lol! I never really had one set clique in high school. I had my core group of buds, but hung out with everyone. I guess that pattern continues on. <br /><br />I started blogging not expecting to have any readers except for my family ! My family is all in my business and everyone needed to know about changes in our house first. I put the in progress house photos on the blog to avoid getting in trouble and "picking favorites" with my crazy aunts! <br /><br />I do blog about everything. I'm so A.D.D. and can't just commit to one thing. I'm passionate about becoming well-rounded in my life experience. I want to try everything. I'm passionate about food, family, trying new things, and finding inexpensive decorating soulutions. <br /><br />People should start blogs to find friends that are into the same things as they are, get inspired, and as a great outlet.<br /><br />I chose Finding Silver Linings after a few weeks of debate. I didn't want to limit myself by choosing a name that was strictly about our house or about our first year of marriage. Life expands & my interests are too scattered. I wanted the blog to reflect my personailty (which can be "annoyingly positive"--as my aunt Theresa puts it), about living passionately, and creatively finding the blessing in disguise in life's obstacles. Plus, it kinda rhymes, lol! So it's easy to remember and catchy.Mindy@FindingSilverLiningshttp://findingsilverlinings.netnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7658324608798777023.post-60325282747487457352012-01-19T22:01:52.390-06:002012-01-19T22:01:52.390-06:00I'm in love with your blog (and your dog. ) He...I'm in love with your blog (and your dog. ) He adds just that little personality. :) Your photographs are wonderful. My answers to your blogging questions: 1) Yes, definitely start a blog if you want to write and or share thoughts and/or photos. If you don't enjoy writing (or sharing) then maybe don't start a blog. 2) What to write about: Well, I write about different little episodes in my life that seem kind of funny or creative. I love to read blogs about decorating, so I've written a few pieces about my own home. But mostly I write about things that I consider fun. 3) Title? I came up with mine because it was like a catch phrase I often use. I feel the need to tell everyone what I think about this or that. <br />Again, love your blog and your dog.Kimberlyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06187940973442646552noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7658324608798777023.post-43180801806080011872012-01-19T21:52:07.994-06:002012-01-19T21:52:07.994-06:00Thank you for doing this series! I just recently s...Thank you for doing this series! I just recently started my blog the beginning of this month. I was, and am, an avid blog reader and when I would read I would think I can do that! And wanted to chronicle it. Oh, also I have cute dogs too! Come check me out!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7658324608798777023.post-7648908913654565332012-01-19T20:47:52.040-06:002012-01-19T20:47:52.040-06:00It's like you had a friend with this problem.....It's like you had a friend with this problem...michelle@decorandthedoghttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18011393497277353506noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7658324608798777023.post-45662763254009080332012-01-19T20:43:52.590-06:002012-01-19T20:43:52.590-06:00I don't know. Unicorns and Cream Puffs is grow...I don't know. Unicorns and Cream Puffs is growing on me...michelle@decorandthedoghttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18011393497277353506noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7658324608798777023.post-13330962431463308762012-01-19T20:40:38.427-06:002012-01-19T20:40:38.427-06:00It's from etsy. http://www.etsy.com/listing/6...It's from etsy. http://www.etsy.com/listing/60409703/black-white-denim-handbag<br /><br />Nate yelled at me because it wasn't American made. I don't care. It's lovely.michelle@decorandthedoghttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18011393497277353506noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7658324608798777023.post-69952035972956716922012-01-19T18:04:43.596-06:002012-01-19T18:04:43.596-06:00My advice would be THINK CAREFULLY about your blog...My advice would be THINK CAREFULLY about your blog name before you start. Like, don't just come up with a blog name that allows you to write about your whole life, then decide to gear your blog toward the home decor niche, but at that point no longer want to change your name and now you're stuck calling your blog View Along the Way. Not that I know personally.Kelly @ View Along the Wayhttp://www.viewalongtheway.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7658324608798777023.post-16451766425661161102012-01-19T17:07:02.537-06:002012-01-19T17:07:02.537-06:00I just started blogging this week after debating i...I just started blogging this week after debating in my head whether or not to start one. I've been reading blogs for a few years already and finally decided to take the plunge. As far as picking a name, my top few choices were not available, but I picked a name that has words that mean a lot to me - family, love, home. I'm sure there will be a learning curve but so far so good :-)Lorihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04539733472880749919noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7658324608798777023.post-88973343927185933992012-01-19T14:59:22.972-06:002012-01-19T14:59:22.972-06:00Great post! I was super original and named my blo...Great post! I was super original and named my blog after our street address. Naming it something kitschy like "Butterflies and Balloons" or "Unicorns and Cream Puffs" isn't really my style.Chelsea @ two twenty onehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02450727029916852266noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7658324608798777023.post-35351612773932056712012-01-19T14:07:00.766-06:002012-01-19T14:07:00.766-06:00I love your Q and A style posts lately! Good advi...I love your Q and A style posts lately! Good advice, chica.Hyphen Interiorshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02306659332514530934noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7658324608798777023.post-78218252133282638472012-01-19T13:30:29.783-06:002012-01-19T13:30:29.783-06:00I actually just started a blog this week. I haven...I actually just started a blog this week. I haven't had the time to get all the formatting figured out but I got a couple posts up. So far, I love it! I've been an avid blog reader for a couple years and have thought about starting a blog for a long time and finally bit the bullet over the weekend. It's really nice to release my feelings through writing since I don't like to talk about them very much. I still haven't figured out exactly what I am going to write about normally but I'll get there at some point.Jillianhttp://www.farmbelttobeltway.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7658324608798777023.post-87903344322330375412012-01-19T12:50:16.010-06:002012-01-19T12:50:16.010-06:00I really appreciate that you mentioned enjoying wr...I really appreciate that you mentioned enjoying writing as a blogging requirement. There are so many blogs out there that I might be able to enjoy so much more . . . if the blogger loved to write. There are some blogs on my reading list whose content/style/creativity is fabulous, but I've trained myself not to even attempt to read the post itself because the spelling/grammar is too difficult to decipher, or the writing is just so boring or bland or filled with obnoxious LOLs and HAHAHAS! and OMGs and clearly not something the blogger put much thought into or found much pleasure in. It's obvious when a blogger doesn't like writing, and for me, I read blogs mostly for the writing. Content/topic, to me, almost always comes second . . . I'd rather read a well-written post about something I'm not 100% insanely passionate about than a poorly-written post about something I love. Three cheers for spelling, grammar, and lovely writing!Rachel // Maybe Matildahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17737624506695244343noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7658324608798777023.post-59225655843739997622012-01-19T11:40:15.849-06:002012-01-19T11:40:15.849-06:00I started mine as a hobby and my hubby (ha!) actua...I started mine as a hobby and my hubby (ha!) actually came up with the name! I think when you start blogging it's important not to lose sight of why you started it in the first place. You probably wont be famous and it's not the end of the world if you dont post every day. Relax and have fun!Ashley@AttemptsAtDomesticationhttp://attemptsatdomestication.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7658324608798777023.post-79836629259570867162012-01-19T10:43:36.133-06:002012-01-19T10:43:36.133-06:00I started my blog when we moved aboard to Germany....I started my blog when we moved aboard to Germany. A way to keep family and friends involved in our new live and adventures. And my blog name became West Family Adventures.....of coarse now we are back in US and still living away from family and friends so it continues...but the problem is our life was far more interesting living in Europe vs. rural western NY!!Formerly known as Frauhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12798890008067408048noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7658324608798777023.post-12071397434353333372012-01-19T10:40:27.567-06:002012-01-19T10:40:27.567-06:00I have been toying with starting a blog. I have a ...I have been toying with starting a blog. I have a name picked out, just need to find time to start writing one. I don't even know how to physically start a blog. That would be great information. I love your blog. The variety is what keeps me coming back. I had two wire haired foxies and Ike looks a little like each of them. I don't know how anyone can resist those furry little faces and those big ol' noses. Gotta kiss that nose! LOL!Lorraine Fergusonnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7658324608798777023.post-66749951380352079412012-01-19T09:59:37.723-06:002012-01-19T09:59:37.723-06:00I started my blog to keep friends and family from ...I started my blog to keep friends and family from my Motherland (I'm from Russia) in the loop of what's going on in my new life. I started writing in Russian, then slowly switched to English. Just like you, I love English. Blooging has also helped me practice it more when I just moved here. It's still more of a personal blog for friends, but I'm branching out little by little: decor, DIY, photography... <br /><br />My blog is called Coffee Cat, because I'm a coffee nut who loves puns:)Lenahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18293410545380969205noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7658324608798777023.post-88702779197747534212012-01-19T09:48:18.052-06:002012-01-19T09:48:18.052-06:00The name of my blog came from a life-long nickname...The name of my blog came from a life-long nickname I've had. I started blogging because I had a couple of friends that I liked their blogs. You can tell in the beginning that it was a bit rough. I've deleted a lot of the posts to clean up my blog. I didn't enjoy reading them, so they were gone, just kept the important stuff.<br /><br />Then, I got engaged and my blog became an all out weddding blog. It was a great place (pre-pinterest) to keep all my ideas. My readership sky-rocketed and I was in this little community of wedding bloggers. Then I got married and never wanted to see another wedding idea again, so it changed as I changed. My blog as become more personal, and I've lost most of my readers, but I have no problem with that. My blog is mine now, and others are welcome to read it, but I realize that it's become extremely boring (to others)and I'm okay with that. It's never been about readers or ad dollars, it's about your passion. <br /><br />People are intimidated becasue they think all blogs need to be a cup of jo and that's not true, just start and see where it goes, I say<br /><br />Love your blog- keep it up!Mollie Dhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09082307620967164684noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7658324608798777023.post-18374191217606624892012-01-19T09:10:38.014-06:002012-01-19T09:10:38.014-06:00I hope this post encourages more people to start b...I hope this post encourages more people to start blogs! Also, I answered two of the questions (but I think everyone should have a blog if they want one! Oops... I just answered all 3 questions!):<br /><br /><b>What would I write about?</b> I started my blog while I was planning my wedding. With all of the little details & crafts & random projects, it became a great outlet for me. It still is because no matter how long my day is, I always want to come home and write.<br /><br /><b>How do I come up with a name for my blog?</b> Hahah... well, for a while I was stuck. I came up with another blog name and soon after absolutely HATED it. While sitting down for dinner with Joe, I just started mashing up words together (basically anything I saw, like "table chair", "candle spoon", "sink flower"). Some (most) of them didn't even make sense but that didn't defer me. Eventually, I came up with Popcorn on the Stove and it stuck.Kristen @ Popcorn on the Stovehttp://popcornonthestove.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7658324608798777023.post-1909216731423697252012-01-19T09:07:09.608-06:002012-01-19T09:07:09.608-06:00Don't forget - you also have to like photograp...Don't forget - you also have to like photography! Hah. Because even if you're the best writer in the world people still need them some pictures.Elisahttp://theselflife.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7658324608798777023.post-3726570667551638592012-01-19T08:59:23.291-06:002012-01-19T08:59:23.291-06:00Great Post! After my wedding I needed new blogs t...Great Post! After my wedding I needed new blogs to fulfull the wedding ones I was regularly reading for inspiration. In popped 'the home and decor' blogs. I love to decorate and renovate our place, on a budget, and all these blogs have inspired me to actually undertake these things. Honestly, I wanted and should have started my blog during wedding planning. I DIYed it everywhere for that shindig. But I started my blog after the wedding and it has become a place to chronicle the wedding and provide advice, show off my home renovations and DIY decorating, and talk about our fur-baby. Check it out! www.knoticallife.blogspot.com . Hope you enjoy!<br /><br />Oh, and the name is the most difficult hurdle. It took my about 4 weeks to come up with something that 'fit me'.Jenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04313843521743065807noreply@blogger.com