Hi friends! I have lots of news that I want to share with you so I’m dedicating an entire post to it today. I thought for the post image I’d take photo of a larger view of our bedroom so that you can see what I’ve done with the mirrors on the wall. What do you think? Just for the fun, I took a close up of my muddy Supergas, a reminder that we’ve just come out of winter and many a wet playground visits!
First up and some big news, is that I’ve been asked by The General Trading Co. to teach a free 30-minute taster course, “How To Write & Manage a Blog”. This is targeted towards anyone that would like to write a blog for themselves or their business. Attendees will walk away with simple steps of how to get started and continue with their blog. You can take this particular free 30-minute taster class on Saturday November 23. Depending on popularity, on a later date I will come back and teach a full course to help attendees take their blog to the next level! Writing a blog has been such a rewarding experience for me, so if you’ve ever dreamt of writing your own blog, I hope that I can be the one to help you get it off the ground. The General Trading Co. has quite a range of really interesting free courses on offer that’s running each weekend so make sure you check their website and register your interest. Such a great idea!
The next piece of news is that I’ve decided to dedicate the entire month of December on the blog to all things Kiwi (that’s New Zealander if you didn’t know)! Since moving here, I’m in constant awe of what this tiny little nation produces in design, decoration, homewares and food so I thought it would be so much fun to explore this further, share with you what I already know and love along with some new discoveries. If you feel that what you do or produce fits in the style of this blog and would like the chance to get featured during New Zealand Month, or perhaps you’d like to see someone else here, write me an email and let me know!
Next up, do you remember that my previous house got shot for a magazine story? These things can take a long time to get published but I just got word that it should be out in the next few months which is super exciting for me!!! I had a look at the proofs not long after the shoot and I have to say that the photographer did a fabulous job. I have no idea what the final will look like so it will be just as much a surprise for me. I promise to let you know once it’s out.
Finally, I attended Home Magazine’s Style Safari on Friday. It was such a brilliant day, really informative and enjoyed by all. I look forward to sharing my impressions of the day with you later this week.
See you Wednesday!
Mel x
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Congratulations Mel. That’s brilliant news all round. The teaching, the bedroom, the magazine shoot!
Look forward to learning more about all things NZ:-)
Thanks Tina x
Mel I can’t wait to see your house in the magazine! So exciting. And your room looks amazing :) I would love to take that course as I need all the help I can get as a newbie blogger :)
Thank you Alecia, yes I hope the magazine will be available internationally or online! M x
Yay, I am so happy for you, Mel! Would love to sit in your audience and listen to you! Such great news! And the ‘kiwi’ idea is just wonderful. I have seen such great talents already featured on your blog, I can’t wait to see and read more. xo
Thanks Gudy! Oh I don’t know if it will be an audience, more of a casual meeting and exchange of knowledge.. I look forward to NZ month and more discoveries I’ll make also:) x
Mel.
It has been since blogging that I have realised how many great decorating shops (online)(Father Rabbit for one) and design/decorating blogs are NZ based.
You guys certainly have great sense of style!
Have a good week – so exciting about your course on blogging!
Kate x
Hi Kate. Yes they’re a clever bunch those Kiwi’s! Us Aussies don’t give them nearly enough credit. xx
Huge congratulations Mel on the blogging course, that’s fantastic and you’ll be an excellent teacher! I love your bedroom also, the light fitting is a gorgeous colour and the whole room oozes warmth. New Zealand month on the blog is brilliant. Look forward to seeing the best of what NZ has to offer. Look forward to seeing the magazine article on your old home also. xx
Thanks Catherine – gosh I better get cracking with that NZ month, it looks like it will be popular! x
Oh Mel-huge huge congratulations and thoroughly well deserved lovely. Brilliant news . The bedroom looks just gorgeous. I love your taste! xx
Thank you Caroline xx
Congratulations Mel. So many good news. I’m so happy for you.
Thanks Marie:) x
I love all of your news – the bedroom looks beautiful and I’m very much looking forward to the Kiwi-month. I think it’s a brilliant idea!
Thanks Lena! x
Your bedroom oozes style, Mel – love the mirrors. Congratulations, too! :) x
Oh thanks Will, very sweet of you! xx
So much exciting news! And looking forward to New Zealand month!
Thanks Lisa! NZ month will be fun:)
Dear Mel,
those news are really exciting. Awesome news that are only a tribute to your hard work with the blog. Have a great week!
Thank you so much Corinne! M xx
I love your bedroom, Mel!
Brilliant news from you.
Can’t wait to see the magazine!
hx
Thanks Hege:) xx
it all sounds very exciting Mel – the class will be great!! Congrats on being approached, you will do great!
Your December challenge sounds great – looking forward to seeing more posts about NZ peeps, shops and inspirations!
Thanks Anastasia. I’m really looking forward to putting it all together. I like how you said “challenge” because I haven’t done any planning for it, just said GO. Ha! M xx
Gorgeous bedroom!…. Congratulations on the totally fab news about the Blog writing course!… Yay for a NZ focus December!… Can’t wait to see your home in a magazine!,,, Exciting stuff ahead… Bring it on! xx
Thanks Morag and have to say that it was so great to meet you again! M xx