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.
Hi. I’m Sharon. I’m 52 years old, live in western NC, and work full time. I have an amazing husband and a 17 year old son.
I love crafting and all things decorating. Unfortunately I’ve become a bit of a packrat of late.
Can’t remember how I first came across your blog but I have been a regular reader for some time. Really look forward to your posts and am hoping to hire you to help me out with some decorating after I’ve purged away a bit more. Love your style!!!
Sharon
Hi Rhoda,
I love your name. My entire life, I have been called Trisha or Krista when my name is TRISTA! I realize most people haven’t ever heard the name before, but it sounds JUST LIKE IT”S SPELLED. Come on people. : D
I found your website a few months back when I wanted to paint my kitchen table black. I saw your tutorial, but was still terrified. But, in reading your blog I got the courage up to pursue my dream table and chair set on craigslist. I now see the clearance shelves and hidden treasures much differently. Thanks for all of your inspiration.
Hi Rhoda,
I’ve been enjoying your blog. I first found it by stumbling across your gorgeous laundry room redesign while searching in Google, I believe. Since then I’ve been a reader and participant in your Thrifty Treasures posts.
I’m 25 and live in the Philadelphia area with my husband. I blog about the decorating adventures of our first home. When I’m not blogging, I work in digital advertising.
http://www.diynewlyweds.com/
Rhoda –
Christy from Fort Worth, Texas here – the completely committed ShoppinJunkie. (Or should be “committed”? :-P) As an over 50, full-time Executive Assistant to the CFO, with a kid in college, a beautiful Golden Retriever, a yellow-striped tabby (who thinks he is a dog), and THE MOST wonderful & patient husband in the world (that I rarely see since he is a restaurant manager), I don’t get a chance to read your blog every day; sometimes I have to read a week at a time to catch up, but I haven’t missed one yet this year and look forward to an AMAZING Christmas seeing (and stealing . . . Uh, I mean, adapting) all of your decorating ideas.
I don’t know exactly when I started reading your blog (I think Jan 09?) but bless the day I did. I’ve always had dreams of doing projects (a la HGTV – talk about an addiction!), but never really had the courage to just GO FOR IT – until I started reading your blog.
Because of YOU I started out with renovating some old wood candlesticks (you were so kind to post this little project on your site); then painted a cabinet; refinished a floor lamp from Southwestern style to something a little more contemporary. I have worked my way up to totally refinishing an antique bench, and – my Grand Opus (well, so far anyway) turning two bookcases & two nightstands into a media center (pics on the way to you via email).
Because of YOU I have found access to dozens of the MOST amazing, clever and inventive women I’ve ever known – anytime I have a little break-time in my day, I pop onto my favorites to see what scathingly brilliant idea is next (and start planning how to make it my own!).
Because of YOU my “to-do” project list is longer than my arm; not sure how the hubby is liking it, but I’m loving it (gives all that KRAZY action in my brain something to work on) and YOU for giving me that little mental “push” of what was possible. You continue to be an inspiration and motivation for me.
Hope to meet you one day & give you a big ol’ Texas-sized hug, while I talk your ears totally off & we shop our feet to nubs!
Best to you always . . . .
Christy
The Shoppin Junkie
Fort Worth, TX
Hey Rhonda! My name is Natalie, I am 25 years old, a mother of two boys… And I have been reading your blog for about 3 months now! I live in Missouri and I am a wedding coordinator here. You are now apart of my daily reads!
http://teamimhoff.blogspot.com
Hi! My name’s Haley, I’m 21 years old, going to school and living in a college town with my hubby and 3-month old baby boy. I don’t even know how I found your blog, but I love it and have been reading it for several months. Thanks for letting me into your blog-world.
Hi,
My name is Erin. I am 43. I work outside the home in Finance as an accountant for a company that owns Nursing Homes. I have been married to my DH for a little over 3 years, after being widowed very young. I have one son who is 18 and in college.
I discovered the blog world about 2 years ago when I had taken a year off and was considering open a store (Romantic Country would best describe it). I decide with the economy it was not a good idea at that time.
I am not sure when I discovered your blog but I was part of the MSN decorating group I did not post a lot but was a member from its beginning. I always posted at Better Homes and Gardens.
I love your blog and get quite inspired by you. I am amazed at your constant energy level. Very creative..
Erin
Sorry I forgot to add I am from Chicago (actually one suburb west, the home of Frank Lloyd Wright)
Hi I am Donna from Texas I am 55 and I do Medical Coding in Dallas.
I cannot remember how I found your blog but I really like it
Hi Rhoda –
I’m Mariela and I live in St. Augustine Florida. I’m 41 (that still sounds strange to me!) and I am recently (about 4 months) divorced after 18 years of marriage. I’m a stay-at-home now and trying to figure out what to do next. I can’t remember how I ended up on your blog but I am and have been enjoying it 🙂
I’m Michelle, from Arizona. Almost 33 year old stay at home mom to my two loves, Dominic age 4 and Catia age 2. Married for almost 8 years to my high school sweet heart. I’ve been following your blog for about 5 months now. We just moved into a new home in April, so I’ve been getting all kinds of inspiration from you as I try to make our house a home. Thanks!!
Holy Moly you’re popular… of course you are though! You’re fabulous! I’m Sami Melton of Herhousehold.blogospot. I live in Idaho and am a stay at home mama to one little man w/ one on the way. Wife to anamazing man and striving daily to be a light for Christ. I love love your blog! All of your suggestions on decor, building your blog, taking pics and so on! I think I found your blog through The Lettered Cottage and I also was the winner of a giveaway at the Daisy Cottage when you did the guest post (the Soup Tureen!) I love it and can’t wait to work on my little hutch and convert it to a beautiful display like you did in your dining room. Well thanks gal for the fun reads and come visit me any time! xoxo, Sami Jo
Hey!! I am Angela I live in Lumberton, TX (which is close to Beaumont, TX). I turned 28 in September! I am married to a wonderful guy, whose name is David and we have been married for 3 years. We have a handsome little boy who is 2 and his name is Easton. And we just got a new puppy for our sons 2nd birthday and he is a Mini. Schnauzer, whose name is Tanner. I work at at Accounting office, no I am not an accountant, I stink at numbers, I am an Exec. Assit. I just started reading your blog earlier this summer!! And I love it!
Hi Rhoda, My name is Angela and I am a homeschool mom of 4. I teach Coupon Makeover Classes in my community of and around Greensboro NC. People love to get FREE groceries and I show them how! It is amazing that you can cut 75% off your grocery bill by just couponing wisely:)
I have a crafting bug and love to dream of great yardsales and thrift stores that actually carry a good supply of “plus” sizes! Thanks for all the great info you share with us on a daily basis…have a fabulous week!
Hi not Rhonda–
Couldn’t pass up this chance to say hi, even though I’m not having to emerge from the woodwork. What a good idea for a post–lots of fun to see where your readers are from! I’m guessing you’ll get a LOT of comments!
I’m 46 years old, a stay-at-home mom to three boys, and your biggest fan in Durham, NC. As I’ve mentioned before, we moved here from B’ham, so reading your blog often makes me nostalgic for Alabama.
Hope you have a wonderful day!
Richella (not Rochella–I know how you feel!)
My name is Kristen and I’m 27. I work as an Academic Counselor for Oklahoma State University – I like my job (most days hahaha), working with college students is always challenging. Hubby and I just celebrated our 4th wedding anniversary!
I have crafted, honestly as long as I can remember. I became obsessed with baking when I got an Easy Bake Oven for my 5th birthday!
Hey! I’m Liz. I live in Bham too–Greystone area. I’m 43 and an oncology RN. I found you this past summer!! Love your blog! Was hoping I’d run into you sometimes at a garage sale! Haha!
Sorry Rhoda–I’m not 43, I’m 44!!
Hi! I am a Texas girl living in Indiana for the last15 years. I have 3 children am a stay at home mom and just love all things southern!! You have great ideas and love the yard sale finds! I look at everything now knowing it can be painted!! I started reading your blog about 2 years ago. I have passed it on to many of my Hoosier friends!! Thanks!
Oh Yea..I am 44!