One Year of Blogging

Started this blog on a whim last January.

I had no idea what I was doing.

I still have no idea what I'm doing.

It was a cold, dark Winter day.

Today it's a cold, dark Winter day.

It's been a place to share my thoughts,

be spontaneous,

be bold,

be thankful

be original,

and just be myself.

Kids had been home sick, and the walls were closing in.

Today Sofi's home day two...and we're going a little stir crazy.

This blogging thing has made a difference in my day.

I didn't think anyone would read it.

I really didn't care.

I just wanted a place to think,

and to share pics and thoughts,

like I did when I used to scrapbook.

I've met people around the world.

I've felt part of a community.

I''ve felt encouraged as a wife, mom, artist, and junk loving decorator.

A year ago, I never dreamed I could call myself an artist.

I never dreamed I'd have my work in a gallery or even a store.

(Little Luxuries, Naperville, IL...more coming on that another day)

This blogging thing has helped me dream,

and remember that anything is possible.

I'm hoping to make some changes in my blog design in 2011.

What would you like to see more of?

Why do you stop by and read?

I'd love any feedback...please!

Thank you from the bottom of my heart,

-julie