This ole’ blog of mine sure has evolved since I started it and I’m not even sure how many original readers I still have now. I don’t think all that many who started with me are still reading, but so many of you have joined in along the way and I’m SO grateful for YOU, YOU, and YOU! If you have been reading my blog from the beginning, I’d love to hear about it.
Y’all make this so much fun for me and I’d love to hear from YOU today. I’ve often wondered who all is reading. You lurkers are a mysterious bunch and don’t come out very often. Unless I’m having a giveaway. 
Then, you come out of the woodwork.
So, today is all about YOU! Tell me as much as you want to share, I’d love to know at least what state you live in, how old you are and what you do, if you work out of the home or are a stay at home mom/wife. If you don’t mind sharing. I just think this will be so much fun and instead of me talking, YOU can do the talking today.
OK, who’s first! Come on, don’t be shy, tell me about yourself. We’re all friends here and I would love to know more about my wonderful readers.
And if you have a question for me too, ask away! I’ve got plenty to share from my trip to Atlanta this weekend, but thought this would be fun to do while I get some pics sorted, so I’ll get to that a little later.
Oh, and I just have to throw this in….hello my name is Rhoda, not RhoNda, as many of you think it is! I have to laugh, because I’ve been called Rhonda all my life and usually had to correct my teachers the first day of school. I will be 53 in December.
Thanks for stopping by! I'm Rhoda, from Atlanta, GA and I love decorating and DIY projects. Decorating a home doesn't have to cost a fortune and I've spent years thrifting at antiques markets and yardsales, finding those treasures that make a home unique. I'm here to inspire and encourage other women to find their own inner creativity. Won't you join me? 
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My name is Robin, I am 44 years old and I live in Southside, Alabama (just south of Gadsden). I am happily married to the man of my dreams (almost 11 years now), Greg, and we have a beautiful little boy, Baylor, who is 4 years old. I wish I could say that I’m a stay at home Mom, but no such luck. I work in an administrative position at a steel manufacturer. About 3 years ago, we bought the kind of house that I’d always dreamed of (2-story, country cottage style, surrounded by trees) and I’ve been busy trying to get it decorated in “my” style. Thanks to you and your blog, I have gotten so many wonderful ideas! My next project is to paint my dining room suite black….using your instructions, of course! I really enjoy your blog…read it every day. Did you make it to the Mount Laurel community sale last week-end? I ended up having a yard sale myself…so I didn’t make it. Let us know when you’re having YOURS….I may try to come!
Hi Rhoda, I’m one of your lurkers. I’ve been reading for about 6 months now. I used to live in B’ham as well, so I love to hear about the ole town every now and then. I’m still in Alabama though, but I’ve been in two other southern states since B’ham. Let’s just say I will forever be a Southern Gal!
I’m 35 and I work from home.
Hi Rhoda! My name is Gail and I am 50 and live outside of Houston, TX with my husband, whom I’ve been married to for 25 years. I have two beautiful grown (20′s) daughters that live in Texas.
I found your blog one year ago when I was searching online for a fabulously decorated home office nook……and when I saw yours, I was so inspired by the look of your office, I transformed my little computer nook (former bar area) into a
place that I can be proud of.
Thanks for ALL of your inspiring projects, thrift finds, decorating ideas, etc. I enjoy so enjoy reading your blog!
I am Denise from Oklahoma. I love your site! I am dreaming of getting organized enough to post pictures of my home…I love to decorated and I have been so inspired by many of your projects.
My name is Zoe and I am 47 years old and live in beautiful Hobe Sound, Florida. I had never even heard of blogging when I was searching for tureen fabric for my kitchen and your blog came up. What a great surprise! Numerous times my husband hears “Look at this, it’s just like the one we have”. I think we are decorating sisters with our tastes being so similar. We just bought a new house so the remodeling and decorating fun is getting ready to begin. Thank you for being such an inspiration, I just love your blog!
I am 48, and read your blog periodically. I enjoy everything you do. I work part time outside of my home and spend the rest of my time enjoying family.
Hi Rhoda!
I’m Amy and have been a lurker for a few months now– but no longer!! I started a blog (last week), but as of right now I have only one post– and your blog is mentioned in it! I am looking forward to participating in link parties of the homemaking/thrifting/DIY kind but I need to finish some projects first!
Currently, I am a stay-at-home mom to two wonderful children and have been married to my loving husband for 12 years. I am 38 years old.
I was born and raised in Cobb County, GA (that’s right!), but have spent most of my adult life moving around the Southeast (GA, NC, TN-twice) with family in tow. We now reside in NE Tennessee.
This blog thing is pretty new to me– I didn’t know until recently that there is a treasure trove of great ideas and beautiful homes for inspiration. Looking forward to becoming more involved. Thank you for your blog!
-Amy
P.S.–I would love to be added to your blogroll, if possible.
Hi Rhoda,
I am Teresa, from the Upstate of South Carolina (just outside of Greenville). During the school day, I teach visually impaired kids. I am the mom of two elementary school age boys, who make decorating (or just keeping a neat house) a challenge. I cannot remember where I found your blog, but it has been very inspiring to me. We recently moved to a new house and I am in the process of decorating. I love to hit yard sales and stores that sell vintage items, although my time during the school year is somewhat limited.
Hi,
My name is Pat and I have been reading your blog for about six months. I love your decorating ideas! I am in my fifties and will be married 39 years next Saturday to my high school sweetheart (I got married when I was a baby! Ha!) We have two married daughters, a 19 month old granddaughter and another granddaughter due in January. I am an educator working in administration. We live in a suburb north of Houston.
I love to read, shop, travel, sew, and, of course, decorate my home. I also count my blessings because I am a child of the King!
Hi Rhoda, I used to be a stalker, but have had my blog since July. Your blog and your beautiful home are one of my favorite places to visit. I am 46, I married when I was 20, to the sweetest man on earth, we have 2 son’s, 19 and 23. I have been an RN since I was 21, I work in Neonatal ICU. I work 3-12hour shifts per week. It is often difficult to fit all the things I want to do into my days off, but I try. I have more ideas than I have time.
I have a question for you, do you have any children? How long have you and your man been together?
Your blog will stay at the top of my favorites. Marla
My name is Charlene, and I’ve been following your blog for several months now. I turned the big 5-0 this past year; I have one son who is a senior in college. Home is on Louisiana, but we are living in Georgia for now while my husband completes a work project. I enjoy couponing, thrifting, and frugal decorating, as well as speaking and teaching at churches and women’s groups on various Bible based topics. Thanks for playing hostess to all of us!
Howdy from Fort Worth, Texas I have had a BIG year, so far… turned 50 years, celebrated 30 years of marriage (same guy), had two granddaughters (4 months, 4 weeks), traveled to Italy for two weeks. Boy do I have a blessed life.
I have two daughters (thanks you girls for the grandaughters), and 5 sisters and one brother. The girls (daughers and sisters) like to share decoarating ideas and like to do projects together. I started reading your blog about two months ago, have enjoyed it and have shared it with friends and family.
Meri
Meri
Hello from Athens, Georgia! I’ve been following your blog for about 4 months now and I love it! I’m 36, married and have a daughter who will be 3 in December. I work fulltime for my Dad’s industrial/commercial janitorial company. I’m the office manager and in charge of all the accounting/payroll. My daugher goes to work w/ me every day and has since she was 5 weeks old. We just moved into a new (to us) home and I love all the decorating ideas I get from your blog.
Hey there. My name is Bonny, and I’m a 21-year-old student from Austin, Texas. There don’t seem to be many people my age around here, but I’ve been a lurker of yours for a while. I go to school full-time and work part-time. Since I live in an apartment (and am poor), there’s not much opportunity for decorating, but going through all these blogs is a great procrastination tool! Otherwise, I’m a pretty typical college student. Cheers!
Hi Rhoda,
I enjoy your blog tremendously!
My name is Cherrie and I live in a small town in Minnesota. I have been retired a year and enjoy being close to my grandchildren. I am turning 64 this December!
Wow, Rhoda, they really have come out of the wood work. It will take you a year to read all of these! I have been here since the beginning, I “knew” you back in the Great Impression days. I loved the pics of the home you had before you got married. I was so happy for you when you married and so happily settled down in a new city and in a new home. I am so thrilled for you.
Me, well, I live in Manitoba, Canada. My husband is an Associate Pastor at a lovely church. I am a stay at home wife, I go with him when he does marriage counseling, hospital visits, etc. and I look after my grade school aged grand children after school every day. I love to decorate and I enjoy blogging.
I love your blog and I was so thrilled the day you left me a message! You were Kim’s guest blogger that day.
Hugs, Cindy S.
I am Kim, I live in Mobile, Alabama. I am a young 35 with 5 children ranging from 2-12. I homeschool my children. I’m crafty too! On occasion I work with a local event planner that does large scale weddings.
I adore your blog. Has given me great ideas for my own home. Plus its always good to support a BamaGirl.
Hi Rhoda,
My name is Sylvia and my husband and I are originally from Southeast Alabama. We currently live in the Pacific Northwest near Seattle. I love your blog. I makes me feel at home. It also makes me homesick now and then. It doesn’t hurt that your hubby loves the Crimson Tide. My entire family puts the fan in fanatic when it comes to UA. We are loving the football season right now. Keep up the inspirational blogging and decorating. You are marvelous.
Oh, I almost forgot… Roll Tide Roll.
Well Rhoda,
Stopping by to say Hi!
For all your fans…I have met sweet Miss Rhoda and she is a jewel. One talented sincere woman of God. I just turned 53 on Saturday, am an interior designer, and avid cyclist. Mother of 2 sons, 24 and almost 22 and wife to 1 hubby (lol) almost 31 years. God is good!
xx
Hi Rhoda. This is my first time commenting but I read your blog everyday. I love it! My name is Gina. I am 43 and am a homemaker from the mountains of Southwest Virginia.
I am of “legal age” with 3 children, 2 stepsons, and 14 grandkids. I was born & raised in Tulsa, OK and live in OKC area now. I have been reading your site for several years now. I was probably an early reader and ordered items from your “store.”
Hi Rhoda,
I found your blog about a year and a half ago and I just love it! I’m 53 years old and I live in Los Angeles. I have always loved scouring through thrift stores and antique stores and decorating my home. Your blog gives me so much inspiration. I check the blog everyday and I feel like I’m stopping by for coffee with a good girlfriend. Your eye is great and your house is beautiful. Thanks for sharing so much of yourself with us.
Hi Rhoda, I live in NC. I am 42 and work at a Financial Services Company. I am a subscriber (through Google Reader). I really love your tutorials.
Hi, Rhoda,
I live in VA (outside of DC), I’m a stay-at-home mom to two, and an educator by trade. I love to cook, decorate, and feather our nest. I love your blog… I started reading about a year ago. Love it. Thanks for sharing all that you do.
Maureen
I have loved reading all the comments…so fun to see where everyone is from! I have been lurking for around two months but you are the first blog I visit each morning to get my “Southern fix.” I am a 49 year old SAHM from Scottsdale, AZ. I have been married to my hubby for 23 years and we have three wonderful kids, 21, 16 and 14. I used to teach people how to brush their teeth (I was a dental hygienist) and now I teach my kids (the two younger ones, the older has graduated). I also care for my Mom, who has advanced Alzheimers. Rhoda, I do enjoy your beautiful blog and the many wonderful ideas and tips you so kindly share. Thank you for sharing and helping us “decorating challenged” gals…Your Sis in Christ, Donna
Hey Rhoda, I am from Greensboro, NC and I love reading your blog. You have given me some great ideas and inspired me to refinish some old pieces of furniture for my daughter’s apartment. I have several other things that I want to do when I have the time. I am 55 years old. I was a stay at home Mom until I went to work as a preschool teacher 16 years ago. I lost my preschool job last spring, but am now working as a Nanny for one of my former parents. I love my new job. I have 2 daughters. (26 and almost 21) One is married and the other one is a junior in college. I am not thrilled about being an “empty nester”, but I am making the most of it. I love to bake and I especially love sweets. I enjoy quilting, knitting, making cards, scrapbooking and my Bible study group. I love flea markets and thrifting. I have tried my hand at almost every kind of craft. I am a cancer survivor (6 years) and I praise God every day for my many blessings!! God is good. Love & blessings from NC!
Hi Rhoda, I am a lurker. I am from Melbourne Australia. I am 51. I work full time as an accountant and am a single mum to 2 teenage daughters. Reading blogs is much more fun than watching TV
Thanks for sharing.
Hi! I am a lurker/subscriber as well. I am 33, live in NH and I am married, no children and work in marketing/sales.
I enjoy your blog and your ideas!
Hi Rhoda,
I discovered you thru an online search for ‘Lynette Jennings’ ~ 1 year ago. I so related to your comments about her style, that I hooked up with your website. I’m 48; similar to you I worked corporate, now able to live my passion. Am design consultant in a furniture/accessory store. Enjoy your life!
Hi Rhoda!
I just love your blog and think you are such an awesome woman! I was actually surprised at how fast you responded to my email the time I wrote you and truly appreciated your response!
My name is Melissa and I am 27 years old. I lice in Sacile, Italy until March 2012! It is about a 45 minute train ride to Venice. I am away from home ( South Carolina) because my husband is in the United States Air Force. I will always be a southern gal no matter where in the world I am placed! I am a stay-at-home mama to an adorable sweet almost 4 month old boy, Kyler! It is tough getting a job on this base due to a contract with the Italians unless I want to bag groceries so I stay at home but I must say it is by far the best job I have ever had in my life! I also have a awesome little dog, Bailey who will always be my first “child!”
I am also happy to announce that I am taking the baby to the States in 2 weeks for 2 whole months and I can’t wait to eat, shop and spend time with family! Hopefully even check out some flea markets and go to holiday craft shows!
Your blog is fabulous and I enjoy checking it out when I can!
Hi Rhoda,
I found you about a year and a half ago and still read you although I’ve slowed down quite a bit on my blogging. Don’t really know why cause I enjoy it so much!
I am one of your Mississippi neighbors and I give you and your blog credit for helping me ‘reinvent’ myself after retiring from 34 years of teaching 2nd grade!
I have started going to yard sales and ‘reinventing’ things found treasures!
In fact, my friend and I are on the list to have a booth at an antique/flea market place near my home. And I’m helping stock my son’s antique mall booth. I’m having a blast-not making a whole lot of money-but getting lots of satisfaction!
I’m 58 and would LOVE to meet you sometime! You have a great blog and it is one of the links I always click on!
Hi RHODA!
My name is Diana. I have lived in SC for the last eighteen months(MS before, most of my life), having remarried.
I have been able to stay at home since the move & enjoy making my surroundings “ours”!
I read your blog 1st thing receiving email notice.
Always interesting, informative, & fun!
I don’t have a blog & just discovered what a blog is about 2 months ago.
Thanks & keep the articles coming!
Hi Rhoda, I read your blog every day and love it; you’ve inspired me to start painting and redecorating my home (again). I’ve painted and wallpapered my office cabinets (rescued when our kitchen was redone) with beadboard wallpaper; that was so successful that I’m considering covering old wood paneling in my family room with another style of paintable wallpaper.
Oh yes, about me, I’m from the Upper South but have lived in the Mountain West for many years. I’m 63 and retired; retirement gives me the time to follow my passions – photography, gardening, digital scrapbooking and greeting card design. Books are another love; I have at least 15 books waiting to be read, but who has the time? I have five, soon to be 6, grandbabies but since they range in age from 17 to 2 not all want to be known as babies.
My home is usually covered in dog hair with 3 dogs and 1 cat, but what would life be without them. Life is good…thank you for your inspiration.
Oh my goodness! Look at the response here. I’ll add my $.02 even if you don’t have an extra week of your life to read all of these
. I’m 35 years old, live in Harrisburg, PA, and I’m a stay-at-home-mom. I worked as a counselor for 10 yrs before becoming a SAHM and I occasionally teach as an adjunct professor at Messiah College, my alma mater. I’ve been paid to do some decorating in homes that have been “flipped” in my neighborhood and I’ve LOVED it! I’m passionate about creating beauty out of chaos and making sweet memories out of holiday celebrations. I find sooooo much inspiration from YOU! Thank you!
Hi there,
I am the Central Texas Jaybird. I am about to celebrate the 24th anniversary of my 39th birthday :^) I raised 3 kidlets mostly on my own, and then much later married a great guy with 4 kids. He is a bit older than I, so we now have kids, in-law kids, grands, in-law grands and GREATgrands!! Now how could you have much more fun????
I work as a PR person for an international corporation, and I am minister of music for an Evangelical church. I am house crazy and love your decorating ideas. I wish I were as ambitious as you!
Thank you so much for being a bright spot in my day!
Hey Rhoda,
I am Sonya and live in the western area outside of Birmingham. My age is 47 and I have been retired for the last three years. Now, I get to spend a little of my getting to go out and find those “treasures.” But, most of my time goes to my two precious grandchildren. It’s always fun on one of those treasure trips to find them like new clothes, toys, books, etc.
Just want to say that you are a blessing. Your “blog” shows all women that you don’t have to spend a lot to redecorate your home or expand your closet! It’s not just your “blog,” but your Christian witness to others through this site.
May God continue to bless you…..
Hi Rhoda (not Rhonda!),
I’m Lisa and I live in Port Angeles, Washington. I’m 50 and work full time from home as a handbag/accessories designer/manufacturer. I’ve been reading your blog (and, yes, lurking), for about 6 months. I’m not sure how I stumbled upon you, but I love seeing your projects and yard sale finds.
I live in a 1934 bungalow that I’ve been slowly redecorating on a tight budget and I really appreciate and enjoy seeing and reading about your ideas on thrifty decorating.
Hi Rhoda,
Greetings from Jackson, MS. I am a certified lurker/challenged decorater who discovered your blog about 2 years ago when I was lurking on the HGTV decorating message boards. It was the first decorating blog I had ever seen and boy was I impressed. It opened up a whole new world for me. I am in my mid 50′s and I work full time at a college. I am married and have two teen age sons at home so my lurking is limited but your blog is always the first one I go to. I hope your holidays are blessed.
Marlee
Greetings from Northeast Texas! We’ve communicated so much about ourselves to each other already, I wasn’t sure if I should ‘join in’ or not!
I’m 48, married for over 26 years and have 3 wonderful grown step-children and 6 absolutely ‘perfect’:) grand-babies! Hoping we’ll meet in person one day since my in-laws are in your neck of the woods,.
Still very thankful you met and had lunch with my very special Father-in-law!
Blessings today and always,
Kaye
Matthew 21:22
Hello!
I’m a professional writer who has lived most of her life in the far West (CA, OR, WA) but I woke up about ten years ago and realized all my best girlfriends grew up in the south. My favorite magazine was Southern Accents. Sometimes I think I was meant to be a Southern girl; I have loved vacationing in Savannah, Charleston, and New Orleans. I love your blog, especially the tutorials and all the photos. You make good design seem possible for a do-it-yourselfer. Thanks for sharing your talent with us.
Hi Rhoda,
Greetings from Fort Smith, Ar. I am 57 and have been married for 35 years. We have 3 daughters and 5 wonderful grandchildren.
I have been following your site since your trip to Gulf Shores with your friends. Love that place and enjoy visiting my sister who lives there. I went through your wonderful city on one of my trips to the gulf. Thought of you while shopping in some fun places you have mentioned in your blog. I’d love to meet you. I hope to visit again. After reading how much fun you had with your friends, I took two friends to Gulf Shores. We had a wonderful time!
I love all your ideas and how informative they are. I am no longer reluctant to paint furniture! Thank you for sharing. Pam
Hi Rhoda,
I don’t comment very often but I read your blog daily and enjoy it so much. I just turned 60 a few days ago and live in a very small town (pop. 800) in Kansas! I have two children and 3 beautiful grandchildren. I have been the office manager in the medical clinic here for 30 years! I love decorating and have hosted three open houses over the years thru my home. I am always inspired by your wonderful blog!
I’m a little late, but I’m a regular reader of your blog (and a follower) so I had to join in! I live in Shreveport, Louisiana. I’m 31 years old, married with no kids, just one fur-kid for now! Thanks for your beautiful blog!
I’m late coming to this post! I live in Cahaba Heights (outskirts of B’ham). I’ve had the pleasure of having lunch with Rhoda (do you remember California Kitchen with Cheryl, Mo and Carolyn several years ago)?
I moved back to Florida for a while, but back “home” now. My style was more traditional, but I’m finding more and more that I love Kim McCole’s (Daisy Cottage) bright cheerful home.
Enjoy reading your blog and seeing you write about the places around here and of course, tell your hubby ROLL TIDE!!!
MimiG
Rhoda,
I am late but wanted to tell you how much I love you. You are always so warm and inviting. You were about the 5th blog I found when I started to look for blogs and have been a regular reader ever since.
Sorry for being late to the party! I’ve been a fan since the old days of GI. You’re the reason we have a black and cream toile bedroom. These days your decorating influence can be found in St. Augustine, where I live with my husband of 23 years, and our 17 year old. We have a 22 year old daughter who lives in Orlando. I am 46. Oh, and even my husband knows who you are! Yes, as we stood last night in the house we are having built, gazing at the boring builder’s bathroom mirrors, my husband commented that he would be following your instructions for framing. He was most likely thinking how he wished he had married someone who could do it herself!
Hi, Rhoda!
Late to this post, too…but I am a new lurker…guess I’m coming out of lurkdom now, though! I only found your blog a couple of weeks ago & have already read through all the archives! I love all your ideas & finds!
So, a little about me…I’m your next-state neighbor, from right outside Jackson, MS…I just turned 30 earlier this month & have been married to my wonderful husband, Andrew, for almost 8 years. Together, we have two beautiful little girls, Reagan, 5 (as of yesterday), & Mallory, 2! I’m a SAHM, & I LOVE decorating & all things artsy-crafty!
Hi Rhoda! I am late, but oh well
I’m Melissa from Lubbock, Texas. I’m 32, a stay at home mom of 5, my husband is getting his PhD at Texas Tech and is currently writing his dissertation and has received an offer to teach at Virginia Tech, so we are probably moving out east soon! You know I love you 
Hi Rhoda! (I can so sympathize with the name thing, mine gets spelled wrong all the time)
I’m a little late but that’s okay (trying to catch up). I’ve been reading your blog for about 6 months or so. I’m 32 yrs old and live in Kennesaw, GA with my husband. I’m work out the home for a small copier company in Marietta, GA (I’m the inventory/purchasing coordinator).
I just love reading your blog. You are very inspiring and make it all look so easy!
I was cruising some of the other comments and noticed a Roll Tide (UGH!! – HA!) so I thought end this with a good ‘ole GO DAWGS!!
Have a beautiful rest of the week!
Hey Rhoda!!
You know I’m here in Birmingham, but I’m 28 and I do a bit of staying at home and working at home as an accountant. And I think you’re one of the nicest in-real-life and in-blog-life bloggers out there!!!
Hope you’re having a great week!
My name is Missy. Let me first apologize for being late to the party! I live in Alabama, just on the outskirts of Birmingham. I have identical daughters who are 4 and they are my world. I stumbled upon Rhoda’s blog via Twice As Nice blog and fell in love! I was raised visiting some of the same flea markets you visit but I truly never realized what great finds there are. You have opened my eyes. I love reading your blog!
I’m Laura from Seattle. I’m 31 and am a stay at home Mom to three little girls. Can’t remember where I came to your website from, but really enjoy your blog. Your projects are beautiful and inspirational. Thanks!
I appreciate ALL of you taking the time to leave comments on this one! I loved reading them all & am amazed at the diverse ages and backgrounds on here. I’m honored that ya’ll come by here so often out of your busy schedules. Thank YOU!
Hi Rhoda
Thanks for visiting our blog last night. I can’t remember how we came across your site. I believe it was through one of the blog ranking sites. We are new to blogging, so I decided to look at the most successful blogs. I loved yours. We are a married couple in our mid 30′s, living in the Greater Toronto Area in Canada. As new homeowners, we enjoy interior decorating, home shows, decorating shows and some heavy duty gardening. Greetings from Ontario.
Blueloom
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