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.
Howdy Neighbor!
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.