Hello Gratitude

I was most excited this week to meet 

the fabulous La Contessa

of the VintageHen House blog

in person when she traveled down south!

Never have I meant anybody 

who I share such a similar aesthetic

and 

love of larger than life style!

When people speak of true connections being made through blogging

trust me it is so true!

To be able to find like minded souls 

all around the world

is one of the  true gifts of blogging!

Speaking of around the world

I was very honored this week to be on the cover and a featured Skimbaour inside  of the

beautiful Skimbaco online magazine which is produced in Sweden.

Katja of Skimbaco

not only produces the magazine

but also the beautiful Skimbacco Lifestyle site as well.
Katja's mission is to inspire
all of us to live life to the fullest
a sentiment I couldn't be more in line with!

I became familiar with Skimbaco

when my dear friend Adreinne of

 The Rich Life On A Budget
joined the Skimbaco team

to write the fashion articles for Skimbaco!

Speaking of Adrienne ..

I am so excited and grateful 

for my upcoming trip to Napa

that dear Adrienne has arranged

April 15th will be here before I know it
and I can't wait!

I was also so excited this week when

Krista, from Readers.com

sent me a link to the email the company sent out to their subscribers

featuring yours truly!

Thanks again Krista

you are just the best to work with my dear!

I have been busy this week here at home

beginning the change out of  my home decor

for my summer styling.

I am most excited

that I have been contacted

by a fabulous magazine

who is interested in shooting my

little abode

for publication!

Just the motivation we needed here

to finish/ begin some home reno projects!

As I reflect on my gratitude this week

I realize just how very much my 

life has been touched

and 

enriched

by this here little blog.

As wonderful as the external benefits of blogging I have received are

and 

believe me

my heart is most grateful

for each and everyone ...

The truest most important gift I have gained

by writing 

The Blog I Want To Read

is a better understanding

and

 acceptance
 of myself.

Since this blog

has ended up being as much of an

online journal

as it is a place to share my love of all things style

I have had much opportunity

over the last two plus years 

to reflect on my life

past, present and future.

Next week I will be sharing

part five of my series

Write the Blog You Want To Read

with

What I Have Personally Learned By Blogging

This part five is the most personal writing I have done yet …

and

 thus the hardest to publish …

but I know by now

that is exactly the point 

 where the greatest  personal growth can occur.

As always my friends

I wish you love and joy

as you style your life