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photo courtesy of WhimagesWhat inspired you to start a blog?I originally started a blog called Whymsey Works . I had been making mini-scrap books to sell (just add photos and journal). A local scrapbook store opened and she contacted me about teaching there. (I was already holding classes in my basement about every 2 weeks). The whimsyworks blog started because I needed someplace to direct students and future students about upcoming classes, techniques and past classes in case they didn't finish. I also shared family stuff and funny stories and photos I had taken. As the classes progressed, many of my students would ask millions of questions about my photos, often saying their book didn't look like mine because of the photos. People started asking me to take family photos and then Whimages was born. It's a play on words of Whimsy and Images ...Whimages. Because my photos are a little bit more "real life" than the posed ones that are common in this area. Then I opened Whimages . As always I shared all kinds of stuff on my blog not just photos, recipes, crazy things my kids said, boxer rescue information (I've volunteered since I was 18 for rescue groups, dog rescue is extremely close to my heart), decorating ideas, links to fabulous stuff on the web etc. Eventually I only used the Whimages blog. Now that I'm not photographing families because of my back, I still share all the other stuff.
What do you hope readers will gain by reading your blog?I hope readers gain a friend from whimages as well as an occasional giggle, new recipe, cheap decorating idea or a new website they haven't seen. Also, the two most popular searches where my blog is found are: painted black cabinets and various spinal issues. I hope I can share some insight into back problems and various procedures with people all over the world that may be having the same problems. For example, when I had done a web search for one of my procedures (radio frequency ablation, they go in with a 7 inch long needle and burn away the nerves that are hopefully causing the pain with an extremely high radio frequency) all of the info I read from individuals said it was incredibly excruciating, it was barbaric, etc. It totally was not for me. Not that it was a walk in the park ( I didn't even need a sedative) but I'd hate for someone to NOT give it a chance when it could possibly change their life for the better because of the bad reports they read on the internet.
photo courtesy of WhimagesHow would you describe your decorating style?I'm going to say our decorating style because my husband and I are very much a team when it comes to our projects. Our style is definitely cozy, kid friendly (DOG friendly) and on the eclectic side. We LOVE beautiful multi-pieced moldings painted bright glossy white, board and batten walls for a casual feel and hints of color on our walls like the light buttery yellow in our kitchen and foyer and the muted robin-egg blue in the family room above the board and batten. My husband is EXTREMELY handy with tools and wood and if he doesn't know how to do it then my father certainly will. We enjoy mixing new pieces with pieces that have a history to them. Our house always has EXTRA kids in it and on the weekends we usually can't walk across the family room floor because of the misc. kids sleeping on it. I WANT my house to be happy and for everyone to feel welcome. It's loud and chaotic but I wouldn't want it any other way!
photo courtesy of whimagesHow has blogging impacted your life?I enjoy blogging immensely. I know sometimes my posts are even written just for "me"! It feels great to just get something down in writing and we all enjoy going back over the past 4 years or so and reading the stories and looking at the photos. Some day I'd love to pick and choose our favorite posts and use a company like blurb to put them into a book so we can refer to it. I often go to my own blog and put a recipe in the search engine because it's easier than looking it up! I love when my friends say they enjoy reading it because they feel like I'm just talking to them. I write basically as I am talking to a friend and I think that's the best compliment. My friend Stephanie says she feels I'm just writing for her! LOL
What inspired you to start blogging?
I started blogging because I felt not satisfied about my life, especially about my job. I felt that I was ignoring my interior life and needed to do something about it. I also felt “blocked” about my life choices. One evening I was at the cinema watching the movie “Julie & Julia” in which the protagonist changed her life by starting a blog, so I thought it could be a good idea to do something nice for myself. I didn’t know much about blogging before that night…
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Inspiring photos found on Little Emma English Home Blog
What will readers learn from your blog?
I’m conscious that there are many “professional” interior blogs and many blogger who do this better than me. They do an extraordinary work and I learn a lot from them, they inspire me and teach me how I can make my blog more interesting. When I started, I just wanted to create a space where I can share what I like and who I am. But now has become more than this and I feel a sort of “responsibility” towards the affectionate people who follow me day by day, I wish to find new ideas for them, new inspiring blogs, or simply share something more about my life with them. I hope they could find a sort of virtual place where we could all meet and share a nice time together. Some of them have become my friends, they write me wonderful mails, encourage me, are happy for my success. I sincerely want to share all those things with them, I really care.
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I discovered this blog because of Zaira
What part of the country are you from?
I live in a small town south Milan called Lodi. It’s an historic town, very pretty, although the area is often grey and foggy in winter. But in summer I like to walk in the beautiful squared piazza or just drink cappuccino in one of the cafes that are all around the square. I like it because it’s very closed to important cities like Milan, Parma, Piacenza, Cremona. So sometimes, on Saturday morning, when I have nothing better to do, I get into my car and drive down there for some shopping at the markets or just to visit them.
How would you describe your decorating style?
I really don’t know how to describe my style. I like to mix many things: country, shabby, Scandinavian, french. I like romantic accents but not too much flowers or pink and not too many laces, vintage…I am a simple girl and I like simple things, neat shapes, daily life objects to be used in an alternative way. I like natural tones but also accents of colours. For example, I’m planning my kitchen with white furniture, white woods on the walls but all my utensils and fabrics are red. And for my bathroom a sort of
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inspiring photos found on Little Emma English Home
How did you come up with the name for your blog?
I’ve been thinking a lot about it, I wanted to find something that could reflect my love for English culture and its way of living, for it has always fascinated me so much. Emma is the name I would choose for my daughter, so the name of the blog refers to the kind of home I would build for my family.
How has blogging had an impact on your life?
Blogging gave me the courage to do those things I’ve always delayed because I felt not ready: find a house, search for a new job, do something for myself. Now I’m really addicted to it…And it gave me the chance to meet wonderful ladies not only from Italy,but from around the world. They inspire me a lot and I really hope to meet some of them in person sooner or later. I would like to finish this interview saying thank you Maria from the bottom of my heart, I feel honoured and happy to be here in your beautiful blog.
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What inspired you to start a blog?
I found my first blog, Bring the Rain, about 3 years ago. I was so inspired by Angie's story and her faith in the midst of losing a child. Her honesty and transparency reached into my soul and touched me in such a deep way. I had no idea that there were decorating blogs out there until I eventually stumbled onto My Sweet Savannah, Life in Grace, The Inspired Room and Nesting Place. I was so inspired by all of these women and the lives that they are living that I decided to join the fun!
I have to admit that coming up with a name for my blog was SO hard! I'm sure that I jotted down about 50 names before settling on "between you & me." Naming my children wasn't near as hard as naming this blog! I wish I could take credit for the name, but my husband actually came up with it when he was tweaking a picture of our family with our kids between us for my very first header. When he said it, it stuck! The name explains what the purpose of my blog is, which is to share my life with my readers, in hopes that they'll be inspired.
I love living life intentionally and transparently, and I want my readers to be inspired to love the life that they are living and not be afraid to live it before others.
How do you describe your decorating style?
I guess most would say that I have an eclectic style. I'm most inspired by cottage style living and farmhouse living. I've definitely become more confident in what I know that I love and want to surround myself with in the past several years. I'm no professional, but here are some of the decorating rules that I live by...I love mixing old with new. I love creamy whites with punches of color! Bright sunlight and plants work magic for any home. I'm a fan of buying art that you love, and I prefer a few big spectacular pieces of furniture over a lot of little pieces any day! You can learn a lot about your decorating style by looking at all the pictures featured out in blogland. If I'm drawn to a picture, then I like to think about what aspect of the picture has inspired me and then find a way to implement it in our home
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Thanks Tara! She is the sweetest girl!
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What inspired you to start a blog?My life-long friend, Michelle, has a blog and was always telling me that I would love blogging if I gave it a try......and she was right :) I'm hooked!! I had no idea there was such an amazing world of lovely bloggers out there, and once I got looking around at all of the inspiring blogs, I couldn't wait to start one of my own.What do you hope your readers will gain from your blog?I feel so honored that there are people out there who would ever be interested in my little blog! I hope that in some way I can maybe inspire others in the same way I've been inspired by other wonderful blogs like Dreamy Whites! I'm all about thrift shopping and making things I love out of otherwise unnoticed/discarded items. Maybe in some way my blog will help someone to see the potential in an old piece of furniture or those half-full paint cans in the garage!How do you describe your decorating style?I am all over the place with my decorating style, and it just seems to evolve every day. I have loved vintage furniture ever since I was a little girl, and just can't get enough of it. My style is a little bit shabby-chic, a little bit modern-vintage...and a little bit romantic. With a bit of a retro flair. I love all things girly....which proves to be a bit difficult in a house full of boys! Somehow I'm managing to pull-off the huge pink camellia in my living room....so far no complaints.
photo courtesy from My House of GigglesHow did you come up with name of your blog?I am so blessed to live in a happy home full of giggling and fun. My boys have the most contagious giggles and I just simply can't get enough! I wanted a sort of light-hearted name for my blog...and I think it sums us up pretty well.
Blogging has made me feel like "me" again....and not just a 24 hour nursing/diaper-changing/sleep-deprived mama :). I am a stay-at-home mom, with a business background, and as much as I adore being a mom (and feel very lucky to be able to stay at home with my boys!!), I love how this world of blogging gives me a little outlet to the "real world". It gives me that little extra push I need to get things done around my house! I appreciate each and every comment that is left for me, and get great encouragement from them all.
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photo by FlavianaTell us something about you!About me, I live in north east Italy, about 30 miles from beautiful Venice. I am a senior executive at a company that exports furniture all around the world. My job is brilliant because it allows me to know many interesting people of all nationalities and I can speak my favorite languages (English and French!).
What inspired you to start a blog?I decided to start my humble blog because I had just finished decorating my new, first house and was so full of excitement and enthusiasm for everything “interior” related. I wanted to share that with others women like me. I am so happy I did! At first I was sure no one would have ever read it .. But then I started to receive the first comments of encouragements, of friendship and a whole new world opened up to me. Sometimes I think one of the best things ever about blogging is having the chance to get to know, even if in cyber space only, fantastic women who inspire me and spur me to be more daring and creative and open to the world. The things I’m learning are countless! The kind words I receive everyday make me burst with happiness, I don’t mean the compliments (which of course I like !!) but it’s the words of encouragement, even just an “hello, have a nice day” that brighten my day the most ! Some girls I can call friends now and that is really priceless!
My blog is like me, simple but colorful, romantic and full of ideas..well at least this is how I hope it is perceived ! It’s my happy little place where I can daydream freely.
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photo by FlavianaHow did you come up with the name for your blog?I chose that name mainly because lilac is my favorite flower but also because once, when I was traveling through the French countryside I saw a beautiful, small and old farmhouse surrounded by lilac trees ..I fell in love with it and couldn’t get it out of my head (I still can’t!).What is your favorite decorating style?My favorite decorating style.. oh, that’s a tricky one! Surely everything French, but also English cottage style, rustic, Scandinavian.. I like to mix and match!
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I already know two girls Flaviana, and Zaira, whom, I adore!!!!
ReplyDeleteThankyou for introducing us to the other girls and I will be checking them out also!!
You must be a whizz on the computer girl...how did you do all that?
Melissa
Wow! You are quite the Bizzy Gal, aren't you? I love all of the blogs, thanks for the introduction :0 BTW I am having a giveaway on my blog, stop on by;
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Sheila
SANTA MARIA!!! There are just SO many great blogs out there. Thank you so much for featuring them=0) I have not been blogging very long, so I'm still figuring it out, LOL! I just love looking at all these great pictures from all over the world.
ReplyDeletexoxo,
Carol
What a wonderful post highlighting all those lovely blogs! I love all the lavender too! We just picked a bunch today and our house is filled with aroma. Mmm, there's none like it!
ReplyDeleteYour pictures are absolutely beautiful! How sweet of you to feature these ladies on your awesome blog! Thanks for all the inspiration! :)
ReplyDeleteMARIA! You my friend are too sweet! This post looks GORGEOUS, your photos are stunning and I can't wait to meet these lovely ladies and their awesome blogs! THANK you so VERY much for posting about my blog. I can't wait to meet new friends! ;-) Maria, YOU are the BEST!
ReplyDeleteThank you Maria, that's an awful lot of work there, getting those interviews together! And thank you for introducing me to a couple of gals I didn't know before...they're all just lovely. :-)
ReplyDeleteBeautiful lilacs!
Have a wonderful Friday!
Anne
A great post !
ReplyDeleteA very dedicated time allotment putting together all these gorgeous blogs for us to visit!
Thank You for perservering and I'll enjoy visiting each one.
Blogland is an amazing place for sure...
Amazing how we can enter each others lives from such a distance...
xoxo~Kathy @
Sweet Up-North Mornings...
Maria..what a beautiful subject to post about..thanks so much for sharing such lovely bloggers with us..will be sure to swing by and pay them a visit ;) x
ReplyDeleteMaria! How sweet of you to continue to feature other blogs on your 'famous' blog:) I already follow two of the fabulous blogs featured this time and I will now be following the others:) Thanks for letting us know about these other great ladies!
ReplyDeleteP.S. Those lilacs are gorgeous!!
xo,
nat
That was wonderful! I live in Orlando and already follow Tara and now I have more to follow. I have enough trouble getting things done. Oh well!
ReplyDeleteOh my gosh - there is so much inspiration here I am spinning. You picked some good ones, that is true. Glad I stopped by today.
ReplyDeleteMaria...Thank you for your kindness to celebrate other bloggers!
ReplyDeleteI love the post...and I'm thankful for you tonight!!
:) T
this such a gorgeous thing to do thanks for sharing.nice to meet new bloggers i actually have already meet Michelle from house of giggles ( shes gorgeous...love her blog) i will have too take a visit and meet some of the other beautiful girls you mentioned. :)
ReplyDeletep.s i love your blog too always puts a smile on my face when i read your posts XXX
I love ya!!!
ReplyDeleteMaria, Again, such lovely pictures!! No lilacs here in Toronto yet, but hopefully soon.
ReplyDeleteYou picked some great blogs. I have been over to each and they are all so worthy of mention. Thanks for the introductions. ( my blog reading list just keeps gettign longer...)
I so appreciate the time it takes to feature these other blogs. They are all beautiful; I'm excited to spend some time visiting each one!
ReplyDeleteMaria, how wonderfully kind you are for going the extra mile and introducing these gals to us all. Thank you for sharing the joy, you are an inspiration to us all. Kind regards....Felicity
ReplyDeleteTHANKS Maria for introducing me to FIVE more yummy blogs....LOVE your lilac pics....!
ReplyDeleteWarm wishes from Australia,
Tamarah :o)
Thank you for a wonderful post. I now have 5 more beautiful blogs to follow! LOVE LOVE LOVE your lilacs!
ReplyDeleteBlessings!
Whoops I commented on the wrong post! I am so glad that Robyn won the giveaway - she sounds VERY deserving and I wish the best to her and her family! Also, I love all these blogs and am already a follower of a couple!
ReplyDeleteYou have the most generous heart, Maria! The time and sincerity you poured into this post is a perfect example of your lovely spirit.
ReplyDeleteI don't know if you got my e mails the other day. I sent the same one to both of your accounts. Now I sound like a stalker:) I did get a forward from you but somewhere in cyberspace, someone is having a huge laugh at our expense. :)
I hope all is well with you, my friend!
Enjoy your weekend!
Melanie
I almost forgot to mention.. I can smell those beautiful lilacs from HERE! :)
ReplyDeletejust started reading your blog and had no idea that you were so brand new to blogging - i have just started mine (stumbling with it actually but i'm sure it will all fall into place eventually ... i hope lol) I love your blog - love all the pictures - did you just take those lilac pics? If so i am totally jealous - i live in Edmonton, AB Canada and we are in the middle of a nasty wind/snow storm tonight and i was just in shorts this morning ... honestly! Anyway, thanks for all the inspiration :)
ReplyDeleteLinda @ Painted Whyte
You are the most generous,kindest, sweetest girl !
ReplyDeleteI'm so honored to have been featured on your blog and to have found ,again, new wonderful blogs to follow thanks to you!
This post was lovely to read and I do admire you for the really hard work! The lilac are heavenly..gorgeous pictures
Maria, I heart you!
Flaviana
Oh my how lovely and well done this post is! I love the international mix. I haven't encountered any of these blogs yet and can't wait to dive in. Love the last post about Sweet as a Candy. Love the Lilacs! Love your blog. Jacqueline
ReplyDeleteJust discovered your blog....
ReplyDeleteGORGEOUS!!!
What lovely interviews!!!
I also began blogging 2 months ago I still got lots to learn and a long ways to go.... I'll i gotta say is WoW!
You Go Girl!!!!!
Elizabeth
www.mytatteredrose.blogspot.com
Great post Maria! Love all these gals. Between you and me is one of my favs! Hope your have a great day. Your vignettes and photos look fantastic. Love the ladder and all the bottles on them. Great idea numbering the blogs with those cute jars. Very creative my friend! ~lulu
ReplyDeleteSuch a lovely feature Maria! I am so happy to see three of my bloggy friends featured, yay Tracey, Zaira and Flaviana big hugs to all three of you XXX I do not know Robyn or Tara, so thank you for sharing them and their blogs with us! You are such a sweet hearted person my friend! Wishing you a wonderful Friday and of course weekend ~ Tina xx
ReplyDeleteMaria, I didn't know this post was already published when I mailed you this morning!!! I was so excited and happy about it when I discovered....!!!You did a great job with this post, I really thank you for what you did, it's so generous of you. Thank you again, I feel very honoured about your attention and kindness!!!
ReplyDeleteFlaviana and Robyn are already my sweetheart friends, I'm so happy to be featured with them!! I will get in touch with the other girls very soon.
You're really a sweetheart, THE BEST EVER!! If so many people love you so much there's a reason...
A great hug from me, my friend!!
Zaira
you are a rare woman. our soul is sweet and gentle...the world through your eyes is always better!! Have a nice weekend
ReplyDeletesorry i meant "your soul"...
ReplyDeleteSuch a great idea with these interviews! I love all the inspiring photos too :)
ReplyDeleteYour blog is so sweet and I'm so inspired by all the pretty photos :)
Have a great weekend!
Moa
Woww Maria !!!
ReplyDeleteA great post !
A very dedicated time allotment putting together all these gorgeous blogs for us to visit!
I follow all these blogs now.but nice thing the last one Flaviana.i follow her already !! it is a small world..........and a nice world blogging !! but do you have a blog for two month and have you so many followers???
How did you do that???
I spend a lot of time here today i must do some house working...............have a great day !! my dear hugs from me..........
oooooooooooh Maria, I could kiss you;)!!!!!! I'm looking at a mountain of laundry to iron.......but now you have given me an excuse te leave it for now......I just HAVE to read your post again, and I need time to visit those lovely ladies you interviewed!!!! So, thank you!!! A lot.....5 more nice blogs to spent my time at;)!
ReplyDeletehave a nice friday!
greetings
Lynda
Hi Maria! Wonderful post, I can't wait to check out the blogs I don't know yet. Your lilacs look gorgeous, ours just have tiny buds on them now so this gives me something to look forward to! Hope you have a lovely weekend
ReplyDeleteJanice
Thanks for sharing such wonderful bloggers. I think that what you are doing for new bloggers is marvelous. It's tough having a new blog and wondering if you are doing the right things.
ReplyDeleteI love to see your phoots so keep them coming.
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ReplyDeleteMaria, you have such a huge heart. Thank You so much for featuring these amazing blogger to me! I can't wait to pour a cup of coffee sit on my deck this morning and savor each new blog! You are a gift to everyone.
ReplyDeleteHave a wonderful day!!
xo,
LuLu
alrighty....off to visit your friends!
ReplyDeletelove your photos maria, honestly
love your photos
xo
Maria, this is such a lovely thing to be doing....not to mention such a time saver for me. I spend way too much time surfing the web looking for beautiful places to visit and you've saved me a lot of hours. All I need to do is drop by here and I'm on my way to beauty. Thanks for taking the time to do this.
ReplyDeleteDebbie
Hey Maria! Thanks for introducing us to these lovely ladies! How sweet of your to share the blog love! You have such a sweet spirit! Have a wonderful day!!
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Hana
MomTog Diaries
Hi, Maria! I love you, your precious family, this gorgeous blog you've created and your entire amazing story! ...and now your are passing it on to bless others. What a lovely woman you are!
ReplyDeleteI couldn't help but smile when I noticed the lilacs scattered throughout todays post. Last Monday I picked some and painted them in my studio. In fact I painted them twice! So pretty and fragrant. Maybe you'll drop by and take a peek. If you like the style, I'd love to give you one for your home. :) Just let me know...
blessings,
Roxanne
roxannespradlin@yahoo.com
She deserved that duvet set!!! :)
ReplyDeleteSuper post! I am a lilac girl & will check out these girls blogs too! Thanks so much!
ReplyDeleteI dont know any of these blogs (till now!) thanks so much for a wonderful introduction AND the lilacs, can smell them all the way over here in Australia (i wish lol!)
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My goodness...so many beautiful photos and beautiful blogs in one post...thank you so much! Great reading for the weekend!!
ReplyDeleteOh maria!! This post is more lovely than I could ever have imagined!!! You are such a complete sweetheart for taking so much time to put it all together, and for ever choosing me to feature with this lovely ladies! I feel so completely honored. I love love love your beautiful photos (as always) and you are so creative to think of using the little Anthro jars to number the blogs! love it! I'm having a great time visiting these amazing ladies!
ReplyDeleteThanks again, and I hope you have a perfect weekend!
Tracey
Hi Maria.
ReplyDeleteThat was a really nice post to read. There are so many amazing blogs out there - and I can't wait to check out the blogs you mentioned here. I love lilacs and I like how you used the little numbers jars. Very beautiful pictures! It is also so meant to be that the duvet went to someone who will really benefit from and enjoy it. I like how that happens!
What delicious photos! Thank you so much for helping us find these lil gems tucked into the blogging world! Always such a pleasure to visit your blog! ~LaurieAnna
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ReplyDeleteWhat lovely features, so nice of you to introduce us to some wonderful new blogs! I'm so glad the cover went to Robyn, she is deserving of it! Have a great weekend!
XO
Kristin
Such inspiring post. You picked some lovely features, Maria.
ReplyDeleteHave a great weekend! xo
Maria
ReplyDeleteHouse of Giggles was one of the first followers to my blog so I was so happy to see Tracey featured on your infamous blog..honestly it's amazing how quickly you were discovered...just goes to show good taste travels fast...your blog is awesome... i really think it is important to mention the blogs that we all are inspired by as we all know it is sometimes a Labor of Love learning and deciphering what works for each individuals blog... but never the less it's just putting yourself out there to the world keep up the great inspiration...you just keep spreading the love girl...suzanne
Thank you thank you thank you...now I have five more great blogs to read. These girls are awesome! Have a great weekend my friend~
ReplyDeletethis is a gerat post! you make us discover fantastic new blogs and wonderful personalities! i appreciate a lot! i already know maison de lilas and i'm glad to meet the others!
ReplyDeletehave a sweet weekend and thank you!
justyna
this is a gerat post! you make us discover fantastic new blogs and wonderful personalities! i appreciate a lot! i already know maison de lilas and i'm glad to meet the others!
ReplyDeletehave a sweet weekend and thank you!
justyna
thanks so much for sharing these inspiring women!!!
ReplyDeleteThanks so much for sharing, have a wonderful weekend!
ReplyDeleteI adore Tara and Tracey and can't wait to check out the others.
ReplyDeleteAnother great post here Maria~ you're the best!
Happy weekend to you.
Hugs~
T
what a great post, thanks for the intro, will certainly check them out!
ReplyDeleteFABULOUS post! I JUST met Tracey this week, and I look forward to visiting all the others. Such beauty and inspiration you share - thank you!!!
ReplyDeleteHi María!
ReplyDeleteI so appreciate the time it takes to feature these other blogs. They are all beautiful!!!!
Thanks,
Marce
Hi Maria~ I was just outside taking pictures of my lilacs yesterday but am waiting for enough to make a big bouquet. I just love the smell of them! My mom always had big bunches of them growing up. I went around and peeked at these blogs a little bit. I just love tara! She's a doll! Oh and after looking at your blog the last few times I feel like I need some light blue glass. Everything I have is clear. Do you think it would go? When you did your beachy pictures I thought they were so amazing.
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ReplyDeleteBeautiful blogs Dear! Thanks to introducing them! And the pictures...just DREAMY!
ReplyDeleteHave a lovely weekend,
Li :-)
Thank you for the links to such inspiring blogs!
ReplyDeleteAlways s nice to see the woman behind the blogs It makes me realize every one out there is unique ;)
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desiree
Hola Maria, I have enjoyed so much your blog, your so beautiful pictures and meeting these ladies and their great blogs... thanks so much, lots of work!!!
ReplyDeleteGreetings from Chile,
Maria Cecilia
Hi Maria..
ReplyDeletewow!!! there are a lot of italian girls in your blog!!! I love it! But, above all, i love your blog!
Best wishes...
Diana (Italy);)
Hello!!!Your blog is fantastic, I read it every day!!I dedicate a blog award,come on my blog.....excuse for my a basic english!!!Have a nice day!!
ReplyDeleteOh what lovely photographs you took, and what a great idea to introduce some bloggers! Just thought I'd let you know I stopped by from Desire to Inspire's Easter reading guide - you have a beautiful blog (this post must have taken you *forever* to complete!).
ReplyDeleteHad a wonderful morning reading your blog. what a nice thing to do(featuring other blogs). Love the lilacs. Waiting for mine outside the kitchen window to bloom. Blessings to you!
ReplyDeletesuch a sweet, kind and informative post... will definitely ck out all of their blogs... and i love yours...have a lovely weekend xx
ReplyDeleteWell, I just stumbled upon your blog and I love the lilacs too. Will have to get some for myself since I love photographing flowers too.
ReplyDeleteAnyway, congratulations on the popularity of your blog in such a short period of time.
Do come for a visit sometime when you can find the time. Please leave me a comment when you do so that I know that you have dropped by :)
Jan @ BellaCasa
Great post and wonderful blog!!!
ReplyDeleteBlessings from Costa Rica,
Ana
Thanks for the post, it's always nice to find some fabulous new blog addictions! I've been a follower of Flaviana's for some time and now I have some new ones to add to my list. And as for lilacs, I love them too and only wish I could grow them here in sunny Queensland!
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bello
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