Blog Interview #14 ~ Claudia Roulier, Roulier's Rusty Reliques

Claudia Roulier is a talented artist who formally trained in Zoology switched to Anthropology, then Fine Art.

Tell us about yourself, Claudia.
I'm a mixed media artist living in the foothills west of Denver in a small town (some would say teeny weenie) of about 300 people. I belong to two co-op galleries in Denver, Colorado, which gives me two shows a year in tow of the big art districts. I have pieces in shows monthly, belong to several on line groups and occasionally teach.

Why did you decide to blog?
Blogging is an excellent way to get your art out there and advertise shows and events.

What's the name of your blog?
Roulier's Rusty Reliques

Why did you choose that name?
Mostly because of the type of assemblage I was going and the found items I use in everything.

When did you begin blogging and what did you talk about on your first post?
April 2006, I introduced myself, explained my purpose which has changed some but not a lot.

Do you prefer to blog with words, pictures or both?
Definitely both. I try for fewer words because I think most people don't care much about my daily activties as much as my art. I myself won't read long blogs. I just don't have the time.

Have you met people through blogging?
Yes I have. Every once in a while someone will stumble across me and write to say "hey".

Describe a friendship you've established through blogging.
A fellow artist Mary writes me at least once a week. She's a fabulous glass artist. Her blog is called Working Projects.

Did you design your blog or did you have it professionally done?
I did it and just re-did it again. I try and change things up to keep it fresh.

What does your "About Me" read on your blog?
Not much ... maybe I could work on that.

Do you ever blog when you "don't feel like it"?
Of course, doesn't everybody? I do it because I don't want people to get bored and not tune in, as I said it is an advertising tool.

What adjectives or themes would best describe your blog?
Hmm ... informative and curious art tidbits.

Do you have any interesting directions you want to take your blog in?
I would like to have more tips for artists.

Do you sell your artwork through your blog?
Sometimes I do.

Is there anything else you would like to tell our readers?
Come visit me at Roulier's Rusty Reliques and be sure to say hi!

Blog Interview #13 ~ Kari Rastrom, Artsy Mama

Kari Ramstrom, better known as ArtsyMama, is a stay-at-home mom and what she refers to as "a very part-time librarian" in Minnesota. She has two young children and since November 2005, she has blogged on her ArtsyMama blog.

Good morning Kari. First of all, can you tell us why did you start blogging?
I started blogging when my children were babies. I was doing creative projects and wanted to create a dialog with others interested in crafty things. I thought keeping an online "creativity journal" on my blog would be a good way to connect with others when I was feeling like I was in a bubble.

What did you talk about on your very first post?
I declared my intentions for the blog. I said, "I decided to plop down on this little spot in cyberspace and start a blog. A place to throw out thoughts, ideas and inspirations. This blog is an attempt to be more aware. To take in my life moment by moment. It's an online scrapbook of sorts; layers of images, text, pieces of this and that. This is my life. Welcome to it!"

Do you blog with words or pictures or both?
Both, but to be honest, I mainly look at the eye candy if I'm looking for inspiration. If it's a parenting blog or a "green" blog I read the words.

Have you met people through blogging?
Absolutely! I have been to many art retreats and am always thrilled to put a face (and personality) with the blogger and meet in person. It's wonderfully fun!

Describe a friendship youʼve established through blogging.
I have developed many wonderful friendships through blogging. Just yesterday I returned from ArtNest, an art retreat in Utah that never would have happened had I not been a blogger. The retreat is put on by the amazing duo of Candice Elton and Julie Collings. I first met Candice at Silver Bella 3 years ago. I'll never forget getting on the airport shuttle and heard her say, "are you ArtsyMama?" Too funny! We completely hit it off and then I met Julie in person at Silver Bella the next year. We became friends and she told me about how they were both putting on this retreat in Utah a few times a year called ArtNest. It was my dream to go and spend some time with them and other amazing artists. That dream came true just this past week!

Did you design your blog or did you have it professionally done?
I worked with Sara Duckett of Sadie Olive design. I sent her the photos and she worked her magic.

Have you ever been featured in Artful Blogging?
Yes, the very first issue!

What does your "About Me" read on your blog?
I am a stay-at-home-mama and librarian. I love to follow the trails of inspiration all around me and craft my daily life. I share it all here as my creative diary. Thanks for visiting a corner of my world!

Do you ever blog when you donʼt "feel like it"?
I challenge myself to blog every few days. I usually "feel like it" but sometimes feel like I don't have anything to share. That helps me to see things differently. If I don't have a craft or project to post, then maybe I'll take some pictures and share a different aspect of the creative life. It helps broaden my outlook and I pretty much always come up with something to share.

Is there anything on your blog youʼd like to change?
I'd love to have a search feature, make my archives more accessible and also categorized. I'm not a techie at all so I just don't make the time to do these things. I'd rather be creating.

What words would best describe your blog?
Creative, inspiring, ever-changing, eye candy.

What is your blogger count at, at this precise moment?
440,621 total visits...about 500 per day. 724 posts.

Do you have any interesting directions you want to take your blog in, in the future?
I have started a private blog that runs for a whole year called A Year of Color. I enjoy that it has a focus on a color theme for each month and examines it from a variety of media. I think for ArtsyMama, I would like to continue to think of new ways to build and enhance our fantastic blogging community and support one another.

Is there anything else you would like to tell our readers?
Being a blogger has had a profound impact on my art and my life. It has developed into much more of a "habit" and something that fulfils me and enhances my life in so many ways. I have found this vibrant blogging and art community to be wonderfully unique and generous. Thanks for being a part of it. Thanks! This was fun!

Visit Kari at www.artsymama.blogspot.com

Blog Interview #12 ~ Deirdra Doan

I was first introduced to Deirda Doan and her work last year when she won my OWOH giveaway draw. Between the beauty of her site, her husband John's ethereal music, her blog quickly became a feature in my Beautiful Blogs section. Today you will meet the lovely, and very interesting Deirdra.

Good morning Deirdra, and thank you for this. First can you tell our readers a few things about yourself.
I was born and grew up in southern California on a little 2 acre ranch in the midst of a neighbourhood with homes, horse ranches and orange groves. I lived in my grandfather's home who was a real romantic. He was an artist with wood and owned a cabinet shop.

He created dreams for me to grow in. We had a cabin in the mountains and loved spending time in the desert enjoying the flowers and the old west. I grew up in cowgirl boots and rode horses each weekend. [Grandpa] taught me to love making things. i had all the kitties, puppies and chickens a girl could want. My favourite thing was to go riding with him down to the river beds that were dry. Sometimes the horses would start to buck because they were scared by a rattle snake. My Grandpa would take out his pistol and shoot the rattle snake right on the spot taking the rattle off the snake to add to his collection. One time my horse got caught in the quicksand and Grandpa threw out a rope that I looped onto the saddle horn. he pulled my horse out by the rope from the quicksand. Grandpa taught me to face trouble with action and not to panic.

The town we lived in was Riverside, California. Art was everywhere around me both in architecture and natural beauty with the San Gabriel Mountains flanked by a large palm lined streets. There were Arts and Craft style homes, street lights and building filling the town. Riverside was the most wealthy per capita during the time of the3 founding of Navel Orange in Riverside. The Mission Inn was the old world cultural center of the town started in the 1800s with the most amazing architecture. I loved it very much. Our church was held in the old YWCA building down the street from the Mission Inn. I ran all over the building that is now the Art Museum. It was designed by Julie Morgan the architect of the Hearst Castle.

When I was ten years old, I moved back with my mother and lived in Mississippi, Florida, Oregon and England. I had an amazing education in England. I was blessed to see beautiful art and museums giving me a world class education.

I went to California College of Arts and Crafts [and] graduated from University of Miami with a BFA in painting.

Though I had much in the way of travel, romance and beauty, I didn't have the most stable of childhoods with all the moving and family changes. I bonded with Beauty. Beauty gave me joy and stability.

Now I live in Oregon and have a very loving supportive husband, John Doan, who is a well known Harp Guitarist and university professor. We have been married 25 years, [and have] lived an exciting life [involving] travel, beautiful events and people. We have collaborated on his musical career. I have been the photographer, PR, graphics, film and stage/wardrobe director for our company.

Also during the past 10 years, my husband and I built a home and garden on a hill. The planning, gathering of old doors and windows etc., building, decorating and creation of the garden was a extremely large endeavour.

Wow, how interesting Deirdra!
Can you explain when and why you started a blog.
I went to Art and Soul for the first time in October 2007. Everyone I met had a blog and the light bulb went on. I was amazed that I could enjoy the most wonderful art from my living room! I was like a kid in a candy store. I wanted to join the party ~ [which I did on] October 22, 2007.

Why did you name your blog simply Deirdra Doan?
Having been the PR department for my husband's musical career for so many years I realized I needed to use my own name for name recognition. As much as I loved the beautiful names of people's blogs, they are hard to remember. Keeping it direct seemed right for my blog. The exact transliteration of my name, Deirdra in Celtic is "God on my Blessing" so technically my blog is called God on my Blessing.

Do you prefer to blog with words, pictures or both?
I like blogs that are heavy on the pictures, but I like words too, that add to the visuals.

Tell us about some individuals that you may have met through your blog.
Well, this coming week, I am going to meet two friends I got to know through blogging, for the first time when I travel to Arizona and California. I have come to know Jane Des Rosier of Gritty Arts Studios, [who is] an amazing productive artist. We talk not only through email and blogs, but we also talk on the phone. She helped me learn to make dolls and we talk about the business of selling art. We have a deep heart connection around our faith in Christ. it is fun to talk to another artist about this part of our art united with our spirituality.

What feature do you like most on your blog?
I love the colour of my background and the first mixed media self portrait on the right side column. I took a photo of myself in the museum in Vienna where Klimt paintings are housed. I put a crown and wings on myself. I like the expression and light. It is called Dreaming of Klimt.

Do you ever blog when you "don't feel like it"?
Yes, sometimes. If it is late or I am tired, but I like all my friends and want to keep them posted. My life seems to have so much going on if I go too long, I miss sharing these things. Also it is a kind of artistic diary I use for my own enjoyment and memories.

What, would you say is the purpose of your blog?
To share beauty: oil paintings, beautiful romantic women paintings, art dolls and the joy of living an artful life everyday.

Do you sell your art online?
Yes, I have an Etsy shop. I just sold my first piece ~ it was my Marie Antoinette doll. It is very exciting and I have had one of my dolls featured by the Etsy staff on a story and video they did about another doll artist.

Do you have anything else to share?
I have lived my adult years making art out of my life; in my decorating, photos, floral work, cooking, parties, gardens, paintings. Often it has been seen by only a small number of people. But now with a creative blog I have the opportunity to share my artful work with many others. And not just the regular population but with other artistic people. For the first time I am not seen as a strange or unusual person who may be considered genius or just over the top. I am understood and loved by other like-minded wonderful people. I can't tell how much it has enriched my life. I am inspired to do more art and share more of my art full life with them. What a blessing to have this forum to share on with the whole Internet world.

Blog Interview #11

Creativity isn't always defined by brushes and paints. In Karyn Hutchinson's world, it often takes shape through her candid photography, scrapping and living life to the fullest with her family and friends around her.

Thank you Karyn for joining us today, would you please tell us a little bit about yourself ...
I am wife of one, mother to 5, mother in law to 4, Gramma to 6 (soon to be 8). I spend more time than I should interacting with folks in the blogging world. I home schooled my children for 19 years - this is my first school year without school and I've been using it to catch up on caring for my home. I love to take photographs of the people around me (mostly candid photos) and the world around me; telling the stories of the photos through blogging.

Why did you decide to blog?
My daughter and her husband introduced me to blogging in 2006 when they left for a 5 month trip to my son in law's home in Zambia. My husband and I were impressed with how they could share their experiences and photos with all of us at the same time then the rest of the family could respond in the comments. Jim (hubby) put out a challenge to the rest of the family to create their own blogs. Everyone blogged fairly regularly for most of the first year but I am the only one who has continued on a regular basis; although my daughter and my niece have begun to post again and my hubby has always posted once every few months.

What is the name of your blog?
I actually have 3 blogs. My main blog is Musings From Me. I have [another] that I started for the "Project 365", a photo-a-day challenge that is so popular called Karyn's Project 365 ~ I know, not too original. And I maintain a weight loss blog called A Failure's Journey to Success.

The first two blogs have pretty obvious names, can you tell us about A Failure's Journey to Success?
After trying and failing to get control of my weight for my whole life, I was a failure in that department. In December 2007 I made a decision to quit being a failure and start down the road to being a success in this area of my life. Thus, the name - for which I have taken some flak for being too negative; I think it is a positive name, however.

What date did you start blogging?
Friday, June 30, 2006

What did you talk about on your first post?
I posted about my youngest son working for 4 hours pulling ox-eyed daisies from our fields.

Do you prefer to blog with words or pictures or both?
Both...some of my posts are centered around a photo, some are just words, some have a photo included to support the words

Have you met people through blogging?
The readers of Musings from Me blog are mostly family, although I have recently joined 2 challenges through which I am learning to know a few regulars. My Project 365 blog is quite new and as far as I know, only a few family members look at it (and Arlene, although she counts as family). I have met many people through my weight loss blog ~ too many to link to ~ some of the people I've met here have become folks that I truly care about. The subject matter requires some pretty personal postings, allowing relationships to develop quickly.

Describe a friendship you’ve established through blogging?
My friends in the weight loss community of bloggers have been a source of support on my journey as well as a source of inspiration. A few of these folks have become my 'friends' on Facebook, giving me a larger picture of who they are and of their lives. I don't want to single anyone out because they are all important to me. I know that I could write to these ladies about any happening in my life and I would receive caring, thoughtful responses. Many of them would also pray with faith for me.

Did you design your blog or did you have it professionally done?
My blogs are my own work although I utilize "The Cutest Blog on the Block" to add backgrounds that I like.

Have you ever been featured in Artful Blogging?
No ... I wouldn't call myself an "Art Blogger" although I love visiting Art blogs from time to time and I have enjoyed the magazine at least once. I also love to learn new ways of expressing myself artfully although somehow, art never seems to make it to the top of my list of things to do.

What does your "About Me" read on your blog?
I've learned to embrace change as an adventure - even when I do not want a change....

What do you like the most about your blog?
I enjoy posting for Friday's Favorite Five because it requires that I pay attention to the little things in my life that bless me. I also like to post a random photo, either from my computer archives or a scan of an old photo, and then write about whatever memories the photo brings to me. I love comments, too, although most of my readers on Musings From Me do not comment.

Do you ever blog when you don’t "feel like it" ?
The only time I blog when I don't feel like it is when it is time to post my weekly weigh in on my weight loss blog (I call it my fat blog, BTW)....otherwise, I always 'feel like it'. And just to clarify, there haven't been many weigh in days that I did not want to post about.

What adjectives or themes would best describe your blog?
My Musings From Me Blog is pretty varied, but mostly it is about my family, my 'adventures', and sometimes my thoughts on living a faith-filled life. Obviously, my fat blog is about learning to change my lifestyle to incorporate healthy eating and activity with an end to a healthier, smaller body.

Do you have any interesting future directions in mind for your blogs?
Not at this point.....I'm just trying to balance my 'blog worlds' with everyday life. Who knows what things could be in my future, however? I'm open to change.

Is there anything else you would like to tell our readers?
First, I'd like to thank you for interviewing me. I like this idea of featuring other's blogs on your blog - I've already enjoyed visiting the blogs of your previous interviewees. (Wow, how many times can I use the word "blog" in one answer?) I would love to have new visitors to any of my blogs and I enjoy getting to know folks through this medium. If someone leaves a comment, I make a point of visiting their blog and learning to know them - I love making new friends from all over the world. Also, I'd like to tell your readers (in case they don't already know) that you, Dawn Supina, are a person worth getting to know. I always have fun when you are around - it is a special gift that you have.....wish I could hang out with you more often. I am thankful that I can always see what you are up to through your blog(s).

Blog Interview #10 ~ Deryn Mentock, Something Sublime

Today we have the ever-lovely Deryn Mentock of Something Sublime with us. Deryn, briefly tell us a little about yourself.

I'm originally from the Portland, Oregon area. I grew up creating and had my fingers in many different mediums: photography, stained glass, sewing, jewelry, calligraphy, painting and all types of crafts. I live in the South now and, while it took me ten years to get used to the climate; the people are incredible.

Why did you name your blog Something Sublime?

When I decided to set up my blog, [in] October 2005, I did some research and word play in the process of creating my artist's statement and several bios as well as a name. I wanted something with an elegant feel but something that would reflect my work as well. When I looked up the definition for "sublime" I knew I wanted that word in my blog's name:

Sublime: 1. Characterized by nobility; majestic. 2. a. Of high spiritual, moral or intellectual worth. b. Not to be excelled; supreme. 3. Inspiring awe; impressive. 4. to convert (something inferior) into something of higher worth." It's a word that describes the most important thing in my life -- God. The last part of the definition especially spoke to me. It describes my jewelry creations but, more importantly, it describes what God has done for me, in my life. He took my broken, inferior life and transformed it, and me, into something of higher worth.

What did you talk about on your very first post?

This might sound crazy but, I'm in love with my blog! I love blogging and the personal connections it's brought into my life. I love that I can exhibit my jewelry and artwork in my own private gallery. More important than these things, my blog is a way for me to share my faith.

Do you prefer to blog with words or pictures or both?

Oh, by far, pictures. The fewer words the better. I think that readers don't have a lot of time for windy descriptions and long dissertations. My training as a legal assistant doesn't allow for too much wordiness! I like to keep it as short and sweet as possible and let the photos do the talking. I think it's also extremely important to keep the discussion interesting but positive.

Have you met people through blogging?

I've met a lot of wonderful people through blogging and developed some good friendships that mean a lot to me. I'm blessed by readers who are very kind and good about leaving me comments, which I really appreciate. They are also very generous and are constantly gifting me with treasures that I use in my work.
I adore my readers!

Describe a special friendship you've developed through blogging.
The first friendship I developed through blogging was with my good friend Deb Trotter. She already had a beautiful blog called Cowboy's Sweetheart and really encouraged me to create one. She was instrumental in helping me get it set up and in supporting me with my new endeavor.

Did you design your blog or did you have it professionally done?

I designed my blog, including my banners. It's important to me that I can have control of it and change things around when I need to.

I know you've been published numerous times over the years, have you ever been featured in Artful Blogging?

I'm honored to say, yes! I was featured in the Summer 2008 issue. They did a fabulous job with my article and it was very exciting to be featured. It was thrilling to see my own photos in the article.

What does your "About Me" read on your blog?

My about page also features a picture of a collage that I did that features a xerography print of my great grandmother. It's a collage that is a sort of combination muse/brand for me.

My about page also has various links to other sites my artwork can be found such as my Etsy site and another blog I've set up for a jewelry challenge I'm working on.

What feature do you like the most about your blog?

I love my banners. At first I had a lot of frustration creating custom banners but now that I have it down, I enjoy creating them.

I'd like to have enough computer knowledge to really customize the sidebars but that may be something that has to wait.

What adjectives or themes would best describe your blog?

My blog has a pretty obvious Christian theme. It's not always blatant but it surfaces fairly often. Writing about my faith is something I do with intention. It's been one of my purposes for my blog from the start.

What inspires you?
God, my faith, scriptures, music and nature all inspire me. Also, the human factor inspires me greatly...why people behave the way they do; what their belief systems and worldviews are; emotions and words.

What is your blogger count at, at this precise moment?

If you mean the number of visitors I get daily, well...I can't divulge that information! I try very hard to mind my own blogging business where statistics are concerned and try not to get too caught up in how many hits or visitors I, or anyone else, have. I'm grateful to have a healthy following and fantastic readers and that's really all that matters to me!

What directions would you like to take Something Sublime in?
When I first started my blog, I wanted to keep it very impersonal ... strictly photos and writing about artwork. As the years have passed, I've discovered that, for some reason, people seem to want a more intimate view of my little world. I'm a very private person and I don't enjoy talking about myself much so that's a direction I'm working on, a little bit at a time. My real hope is to have some small amount of influence for good and that my blog would be an inspiration to those who visit.

Do you sell your artwork through your blog?

I have an Etsy site.

Is there anything else you would like to tell our readers?

Once again, I'm really grateful to have such wonderful readers. I'm astounded at the kind and generous comments and support I've received from them. Blogging has been a great, creative outlet for me but, the encouragement and positive feedback I've had has far outweighed anything I expected. If you don't have a blog but have been thinking about setting one up, I highly encourage it. The networking is invaluable, as are the new friendships you'll develop.

Thanks for having me, Dawn!

Blog Interview #9 ~ Laura Youngren, all about Pretty!

I am thrilled to have Laura Youngren, the lovely and affable creator of all about Pretty! with us today. Good morning Laura ~ please tell us a little about yourself.
I'm a young at heart forty-something single lady with 2 cats and 2 dogs. No, as lovely as I am, no man yet, but I know my prince is on his way, he's just a bit lost. I moved a couple years ago from the love of my life, Vancouver, British Columbia to a teeny tiny town in southern Alberta to live close to my parents and sister for awhile. I miss the beauty, the culture, my garden Zone 8a, the mild weather, even the rain and my fave place to antique shop, Washington, only a hop skip away! But for now, I'm enjoying my cute little cottage sitting on a big yard with way too much lawn. I'm slowly digging it up and filling in with lots of pretty, pretty flowers! I've just finished building my little backyard boutique and hope to have my first opening this spring. I've always dreamt of being a shop owner and filling it with decor, my art and all the vintage pretties I find in my travels. It's a scary thing to quit your day job and jump into opening a business so I decided to just start small and do it in my backyard. I work from home for my day job so that is a blessing but I dream of the day that I can say adios and work full time at creating and shop keeping.

Why did you decided to blog?
At first I was a mad blog hopper staying up till 3 a.m. loving all the pictures (I am very visual) and was in awe of all the prettiness out there. I especially love the Scandinavian blogs. I have always felt like a black sheep, a bit weird, not one of the gang because all my friends and family could not understand my taste, my art, my decor ~ you get the picture. They couldn't understand why I would want to spend a weekend running around Washington state shopping in all the dusty musty antique shops when I could go whale watching or sailing with them. When I discovered blogs and found "the others" who had the same taste and ideas I finally felt like I was home, like I belonged. That's when I decided I just had to start my own blog.

How did all about Pretty! get its name?
The name I started using in Vancouver was Voila "delightful whatnots" but when I moved here I wanted a fresh start. I was chatting with a girlfriend about my little shop. I mentioned I didn't want my name to trap me into a specific style or look because I love to change all the time. I told her to sum it up, my stuff is really just all about pretty. She said, "Wow, that's a good name" and I said, "What?" I didn't get it until she explained, "All about pretty, you just said all about pretty." Did I mention I'm blonde? Anyway, I finally got it and thought, that's it.

So you started all about Pretty in November 2007, what did you talk about in your first post?
My first post was "Yippeee my first blog!" I introduced myself and talked a bit about my dreams and passions.

Have you met people through blogging?
Yes, I've met many, many like-minded gals and that has been such a blessing to me. I finally realized I'm normal and my tastes are not unusual as I was led to believe. My very first friend was Karla from Sugar Bear Designs. She really took me under her wings and introduced me to the blog world. She helped me with any questions I had on blogging and we've kept in touch ever since. She truly impressed me with her kindness. Of course, my other blog friends, Dawn Supina and Arlene Travnik have been a great blessing, always so encouraging. However, with working full time and creating the rest of my free time, I don't have as much time to blog and communicate with all the amazing people that I meet as I would like. I hope one day when I'm not sitting 8 hours a day at the computer for my day job that I can spend more time with my blog friends.

Did you design your blog or did you have it professionally done?
I'm not technically savvy at all, so I had Sara from Sadie Olive design my blog. She's so patient and helped me so much since I was really lost on how to use Typepade when I started. I'm a fast learner though and think I have it down now.

Have you ever been featured in Artful Blogging?
Well kind of. I was asked to submit some photos for an article on OWOH 2008 but they didn't make it in. Then when I was reading the article I noticed they used my comments on participating in OWOH.

What does your "About Me" say on your blog?
"I'm a true girlie girl and love all things pretty. I'm a self taught artist/designer and I am passionate about creating and using my imagination. I believe this passion is a gift from God and I give Him all the glory. I love to treasure hunt in my travels, combing the antique shops and flea markets. My work starts there then God gives me ideas for whatever I stumble upon. So I never really know what I'll be coming up with next and this mystery is what motivates and inspires me. I love many different styles, cottage glam, rustic country, pretty primitive or shabby chic, so my designs vary but to sum it up my love is creating art with an antique look. I love the patina of old things, rich sepia tones, worn, torn, tattered, plenty of flowers, pearls, rhinestones, just all things pretty. Each piece is handcrafted or restyled and often I have a result that I call a "happy accident" but I know it's just another way God influences my creations. After all He's the #1 Creator. My hope is that my creations bring you joy and inspire you to add a little pretty to your home and life!

Do you ever blog when you "don't feel like it"?
No I don't think so. I don't blog as often as most and I sometimes feel guilty but I decided to only blog if I have something I'd like to share whether it's a new creation or the latest pic of my fur-babies.

Let's talk about the future of all about Pretty! Are there any new directions you would like to take it?
I'm a very distracted person and have to continually work on my focus so I try not to think too far into the future; it just gives me even more to distract me. I try to just do one day at a time in my life, so I'll do the same with my blog.

Please do venture over for a little visit with Laura at all about Pretty! and check out her LolliShop and Etsy shop. Just savour the prettiness of it all!