Hi Everyone,
Today I'm taking part in a very exiting Link party called "What Does My Blog Want To Be When It Grows Up...."
When I read Karianne's (from Thistlewood Farm) post about what her blog would be like when it grows up, it got me thinking. Thinking a lot....
I truly love this new world of creative blogging and the fab people I have met and continue to meet, and the amazing blogs they write
I know I'm very new to blogging, with 16 weeks under my belt, it has been a great journey so far, but it can also be pretty hard work in terms of the more I learn the more I realise how much I still have to learn.
The future of my blog is super exciting. I have put in the initial work to get me started, now I can focus on how I want to move forward.... What are my goals, dreams, aspirations for my blog?
So... I have my list of 5 things....
1. I want to "Beautify" my Blog, you know, have a fab header, tabs, background etc. It may sound a bit silly for this this to be a goal, but I want to learn how to DESIGN my own stuff - and to have it look clean, fresh and inviting. There are some fantastic tutorials out in the blogosphere to help me achieve this - I just need to make the time to put in the effort. I have started a little here already.
2. Structure and focus - I want to put in a system to make my writing a little more structured, so it makes blogging easier and more enjoyable, for example - Mondays, write about a craft or project, Tuesdays, a story about my family, Wed- a link party etc.. You get the idea. I need to sit down with my notebook (yep I have started a little bloggy diary for ideas and notes) and figure out a routine.
3. I would LOVE to host a Linky Party. I know there are loads being hosted everyday and i do love visiting and linking. I have an idea for a party but am a little worried that it may be too specialised, so I'm having a think about it and even if I give it a try and it doesn't work out... That's OKAY too. My mom always used to say to me "You never know unless you try" Right? I may even partner with another bloggy friend... the possibilities are endless...
4. Improve my photography and of course my photography and editing skills. This is pretty much in line with most blogger's goals.
My sweet little point and shoot camera has served me well but started to show signs that it wont be making it much further. So, my darling husband (he is the BEST) surprised me earlier this week, when a package arrived in the mail for me. A new flashy camera! I'm so excited (he was so super sneaky about it bless him) and I've had a little play but I know I have a LOT to learn.
My sweet little point and shoot camera has served me well but started to show signs that it wont be making it much further. So, my darling husband (he is the BEST) surprised me earlier this week, when a package arrived in the mail for me. A new flashy camera! I'm so excited (he was so super sneaky about it bless him) and I've had a little play but I know I have a LOT to learn.
5. Of course I want to grow my blog. That is a definite aspiration, But I think what's most important to me is that I have fun, and that it is portrayed in my blog. I want people to enjoy themselves whilst visiting and leave inspired and happy.
So there you go - now you all know what my adult blog will be like.....
Now your part - if you would like to join in...
So there you go - now you all know what my adult blog will be like.....
Now your part - if you would like to join in...
Our lovely hosts:
Karianne from Thistlewood Farm
Kelly from Ecletically Vintage
Linda from it all started with paint
Karah from the space between
Andrea from The Cottage Market
Have invited you to write a post about the five things “You Want Your Blog to Be When It Grows Up” and
link it up at the party this Friday. Tell us your goals, your dreams,
and your aspirations. Tell all - we would love to hear from you...
Don't forget to grab the button and link up
Take care
xxx
