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.
Hey, Rhoda! I have been linked into your blog for about four months and read every post. (I found you through SouthernPlate and now subscribe through Reader so I don’t miss anything.) I am 37, re-married mother of 3 with a passion for making my Montgomery, Alabama house into home (OK, so I really live in Pike Road, Alabama, but who knows where that is?) I work full time as a strategic planner, but in addition to all of my family chaos and projects around the house, I have gained an interest in blogging. Your site has been very inspirational to me as I dabble in the beginning a blog to fulfill my need to be creative and share all of the fun (and crazy) things my family does to make our home dysfunctional functional. Thank you for all that you do!
Ooh…I should leave my website so your readers can help me “critique” the beginning stages of my blog adventure. 🙂
http://www.containchaos.com
Hi!
My name is Jeannette. I live in Southern MD. I’m 25, married, with a little white maltese shih tzu puppy named Lucky. My husband and I are about to close on our very first house, which is a total fixer upper, so I’ve recently started following great decorating blogs like yours to get some inspiration for our new house. Keep up the great work. I really enjoy reading your blog.
Hey! I think your blog is so cute and I love reading it.
I live in sunny AZ and am 24 years old. I am a stay at home mommy to my beautiful 10 month old son and I am 22 weeks pregnant (Crazy, I know) I love being with my little guy all day though. Right now I am into walking since its cooling down a bit in the morning. Have a wonderful day!
Well, I’m Heather…I’m twenty-two. I’m a stay at home mommy of two beautiful, intelligent toddlers (both girls!). I have a local marketing company. I deal directly with businesses offering logo and business art design as well as promotional items. I also print my designs on shirts for craft shows 🙂 I love to decorate my home, especially on the cheap, but with two toddlers, I’m lucky to keep it clean right now! Love the blog; I’m a blog junkie. I appreciate your ideas and the effort you put out to share them with us :))
Hi Rhoda,
I may be one of your oldest readers. I’m 69, married almost 40 years, three children, and nine grands. My grandkids range in age from 29 down to 4, so we have many varied ages to enjoy.
I retired and we down-sized seven years ago. Went from a big 2-story home in a gorgeous part of the Kansas City area to a new ranch home in a small farming community just outside of the city limits.
I enjoy your beautiful blog each day. You are interested in the same things I’ve always done. Love to get a bargain!! and love to decorate.
Keep up your wonderful work!! Rosie
Hi! I am 25! From East Tennessee with 2 boys! Love the blog!
Good morning Rhoda!! I am a 40 year-old mama of three kids that I have the priviledge of staying at home with and teaching them. We currently live in PA, my hubby has a wonderful job that allows us to move frequently and experience different parts of the US. I started reading your blog this year and maybe found it from BooMama’s Christmas Tour (?) I used to design before my kiddos were born but don’t do it too much anymore except for my own house but still love seeing all that’s out there!! Love your taste and your blog and would LOVE to go yard-salein’ with you just one weekend 🙂 God bless you!!!
Hi Rhoda,
My name is Sarah Beth, I am a newly wed living with my husband and dog in Virginia. I enjoy reading your blog to get decorating ideas for my first home. I work full time for a wonderful company outside of home.
Hi Rhoda! Love your blog. I am a 37 year old mom with one 5 year old daughter who just started kindergarten this fall. I work at an insurance company which is where I catch up with all my blog friends each day. It is such a nice break from the regular office routine!
Hi Rhoda.
I’m Stephanie from A Fine House. I have lived in Ohio my entire life. I am the 2nd of 7 children and I just turned 40 last month. I dream of living in a 100-year old farmhouse, but I have been so blessed with a brand new 2008 home. I was originally brought in to reading your blog through your Thrifty Mondays, but also love your recipes and seeing your home and all of your little “field trips” that you take.
I have two kids, 15 & 20. I work for a Sales Rep. in the furniture industry and my office is in my home. Gotta love that!!
Keep up the great writing. I really enjoy your blog!
Stephanie
Good Morning Rhoda,
I honestly can’t remember how I came to your blog….I think via Kim @ Daisy Cottage or Donna @ The Decorated House and that was 2 years ago (my how time flies huh ?) So I am be one of your originals??? I came to blogging via a family blog put together for my MIL’s surprise birthday party. I had no idea this world existed. I love to decorate and it was so nice to be amongst like minded people. I have been tempted to start my own blog ….but I really do like reading them best.
You have always made this ANNON feel welcome, call me Kathy not ANNON and I thank you for that !!! Also via your blog I have met many other nice bloggers 🙂
I consider you a dear virtual friend and really care how things are going in your part of this wonderful USA !!! Thank you for all the hard work you put into your blog…I love to visit and hope to do so for a long time !!!
Love,
Kathy 🙂
Massachusetts
Hi rhoda! looks like i will 234the person commenting today! you def have a great group of ppl following you. you are my inspiration 😀 anyhow, i am 30 and i have no kids yet (maybe next year). i work full time and sometimes more as a software implementation specialist. i live in houston, tx! yeehaw!! and i wish i had more time do DIY on house decor and clothes. i love crafting!
Hey there, I have been following for a long time now. I’m a 30 yr old stay at home mom who is a wanna be Rhoda..I love your syle and blog. Yours blog is in the top 3 of my fav. blogs..
Love,
Katie
Hi, I am Cher. I am a SAHM and a homeschool mom. Jesus is my life. I am married and have 3 children. I love my life. I have just moved into my 50 year old (fixer upper) little country dream house, and I am slowly decorating.I live in Utah. loving it. Have a blessed day.
Hi Rhoda –
Janice here from Baltimore……. We “met” at Great Impressions which certainly became the catayst for many, many decorating blogs.
I’ve truly enjoyed watching your popularity grow and continue to be amazed at your creativity.
Hugs –
Hi Rhoda, I’m one of your lurkers having commented only a few times. I truly love our blog – it’s the first one I look at every day for the past year and a half or so. I’m 64 years young, live with my husband in Manhattan, KS, and collect dishes and glassware. Love decorating, cooking and all things around the home. I have two grown kids, two grown stepkids and five grandsons. Please keep up your wonderful blogging! 🙂
Hi! I’m a stay-at-home wife and mommy. I’m a domestic engineer! 🙂 My paychecks come in sticky kisses and great big bear hugs…and hubby even encourages me to yard sale…sometimes! I have four kids; three boys and a girl. My oldest is 5 and my youngest is almost ten months. I am BUSY. I live in California, where the prices are too high and the people are too liberal. We only have two seasons: winter and summer. And boy! The summer is HOT! In spite of all this, I’m determined to ‘bloom where I’m planted’ and share Jesus with those around me. I have a blog and I comment here a bit, but I lurk, too….like I said…I’m busy! 🙂
I love your blog and feel your sweet southern charm jump off the computer screen to me every time!
{Hugs}
Carrie @ ThisCozyHome.blogspot.com
Hi Rhoda! I’ve been reading you for about a year and a half. I’ll be 58 in December. I live in a small rural community in southeast Mississippi. I am married, have two grown daughters (39 and 37), two grandaughters (20 and 3) and one great grandson(4 months). I work in a convenience store. I love gardening, decorating my house and being with my family. I enjoy being around beautiful things and looking at all the wonderful things people create on the internet allows me to take an idea and use it to create something for me or my family to enjoy.
I guess I don’t usually leave a comment because I read so many blogs that I don’t have time to comment, but rest assured I read you every day. You are very creative and I like you style very much. Thank you for taking the time to share with us every day.
Hi!
I’m new to reading blogs, but found yours while looking for inexpensive decorating ideas. I’m 47, married to a military guy, and homeschooling 2 children in south Georgia. I love decorating, but the budget means I really have to do it cheaply. 🙂 Thanks for the great ideas! – Kathy
Hi Rhoda!
Just popped over to give you some good news! You are one of the winners of my giveaway! Happy Monday….who says Mondays are no fun! I will email you with more details. Congrats!
xo,
Adrienne