When I hit publish on my first post twelve months ago, I really had no idea how this blog would be perceived and if anyone would read it. But you came and a lot of you continue to pop by and read my words and ideas and some of you leave lovely comments that really make my day. It’s a great place for me to be.
Yesterday I knew that I wanted to write a little personal thank you to you all but had no idea what image I could use, so I put together this little vignette in the corner of my bedroom and took a photo of it. What was so nice about doing this little project was that I would never have been able to do that a year ago – doing this blog has pushed me in so many ways. In the beginning my husband took the photos for me as I had no idea how to use a manual camera, now I wouldn’t hesitate to and the photography is almost 100% mine. Blogging has turned out to be this unexpected school, from writing to styling, photography and social networking to name a few.
A year ago today I published a story on The Vitrine and I would like to thank them for trusting me to do a story on them before my blog was even published. I have also been particularly blown away by the support of the lovely New Zealanders from day one, even though I’m an “Aussie”. Thank you to all of my subjects willingly or unbeknown to them until it was posted. Thanks to my fellow blogging comrades, much of them I’ve met through the most incredibly supportive Blogging Your Way community. Thank you Dad and Guillaume! Okay now I’m sounding like an Oscar speech! Finally and most importantly, thank you to each of you for popping by, I appreciate you so much and hope that somehow, I can make your day a little brighter because you certainly do make mine.
Mel x
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Happy anniversary, Mel! (somewhat late, sorry). I love your articles and your styling; I certainly take my hat off to you fitting it all in – well done :)
Oh thanks Suzie, that means a lot to me x
Happy late birthday Armoire, Pegs & Casserole! I can relate to so much of what you wrote about here – from blogging as an unexpected school in so many ways to the supportive byw-community. I hope you and this wonderful place will continue to grow and blossom!
Happy Birthday to Armoire, Pegs & Casserole, you’ve come so far in such a short period of time. Look forward to many more blog birthdays in the years to come xx
Dear Mel! Already a year? Your blog has grown so much and one can feel how comfortable you are with it now. I have seen beautiful changes over the past month and are very happy to have met you. There is a meeting pending, even it is half way. Don’t you think so?
Congratulations and I am very much looking forward to the upcoming 12 month!
Thank you for your lovely message Gudy! Absolutely there’s a meeting pending! I’m determined to get over there for one of the events. Mel x
Congratulations Mel. You must be proud of your persistence. You have found your own style and voice yet you have this amazing ability to learn and evolve. You are a true inspiration. Keep up the good work.
Thanks Julia for your lovely words xoxo
I’ve very much enjoyed reading your blog. Congrats on the anniversary!
Thanks so much Emily!
Congrats!!
You’ve got a lovely blog, Mel.
Nice pics!
big hug hx
Thanks Hege, have a lovely weekend xox
Many congratulations Mel! What an achievement, We love your blog, we like EVERYTHING about it. You”re going from strength to strength. Please don’t ever stop doing what you are doing! xx
Thank you Joy, such a lovely thing to read, I really appreciate it. Mel x
HAPPY HAPPY FIRST BIRTHDAY MY LOVELY! SO GLAD TO HAVE MADE A NEW FRIEND ON THE OTHER SIDE OF THE WORLD.I LOVE CHECKING IN TO YOUR WONDERFUL BLOG! XX
Oh thank you Caroline! You’ve been wonderful support and so happy to have met you too – in person soon I hope x
Congrats on celebrating a year!!! Happy blogging for many more to come…
Thanks Anastasia xox
oh time does fly by! I do remeber your first post about La Vitrine and how excited I was to discover your blog! Thank you for your beautiful posts Mel and the time you put into each one of them!!! To many more years like this first one!!!
Thanks Audrey and for all of your lovely words xox
Happy blog anniversary! I enjoy what you’re doing here, and, although I’m not yet to my own first anniversary, feel much the same way you do, too. I love our blogging your way group. Best,
Heather S.
Thank you Heather, have a lovely weekend!
Happy 1st Birthday!! I thing this photo is my fave yet. I actually prefer the colour because you have captured the light so beautifully. Congrats on all that you have achieved – we must catch up soon for a celebratory drink!! x x
Thanks for all of your support Michelle! Big yes for that drink!!! x
Congrats on a year. I always love reading and looking at your blog. Lovely photos and words. I think we all learn by doing and mastering anything takes practice.
A year from now, you will wish you had started today. Oh look, you did that already :)
Thank you Genie x