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Two Years Old

February 1, 2009 By Rhoda 71 Comments

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My blog is 2 years old!

Two years ago, on a whim and at the encouragement of my sweet friend, Kim of Daisy Cottage fame, I started blogging. And I’m so happy I did! I’ve met so many great friends and wonderful women who share the love of home and hearth just like I do. And it’s been such a blessing to me to have YOU out there reading, commenting, emailing and interacting with me. If not for you, I wouldn’t be doing this blog. So, thank ALL OF YOU from the bottom of my heart for making my blog a fun place to visit.

And thanks to ALL of you for taking my poll! As I figured, decorating and yardsaling came in as the top 2 things that most of you are interested in with the rest of the topics trailing behind. But, to all of you who enjoy the recipes, shopping, travel, and my family adventures, do not fear…I’m not changing anything. I was just curious as to what you all like and I’m not surprised a bit! Decorating always gets my attention on blogs too and because it’s such a creative part of my life, along with doing it on a budget, that will continue to be the main focus of my blog. I just have to be myself and what I share with you is just my life and what I do, so I’m glad it is interesting to you and that’s what I’ll keep on sharing. I can’t be anyone else but ME, so that’s what you see here at Southern Hospitality. I am so grateful that so many of you come by my blog and I’ve gotten a TON of new readers, so welcome to all of you who just found me in the last month or so. I’m so glad you did! It seems that during the Christmas season, I pick up a lot of new readers from the Christmas tours. And it was this time last year that I launched my home decorating business. It’s been an interesting first year with a few new clients. I’m not setting any records for successful new businesses and I’m not getting rich, but I sure have enjoyed doing what I love to do and helping women create a more beautiful home. I’m looking forward to what this year holds as well.

I only wish I had more time in the day to visit all my old and new friends that I’ve made in these 2 years of blogging. I constantly run out of time to visit blogs and that always makes me feel sad, but it’s just a fact of the blogworld. Can’t do it all, so thanks for understanding! I tell people that blogging is like having a part-time job…and it truly is! A fun part-time job.

SAVE THE DATE: Birmingham Girls: Let’s definitely put March 7th on the calendar for the Birmingham Flea Market. I’ve never been, so we can all explore it together. I have heard they have some killer deals on oil paintings. Let’s have some fun shopping, going to lunch, and looking forward to a great spring. I’ll come up with more details as it gets closer to the date.

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  1. Janice says

    February 1, 2009 at 11:32 pm

    A Joyous Happy 2nd Birthday to Southern Hospitality !!!

    Rhoda – How can it be 2 years already???

    I enjoy each and every post and LOVE that I’m a “Follower”….. It makes it so easy to see when you’ve added a post.

    I’m anxiously awaiting your post about framing your mirror…. It’s on our project list and now we’ll know how to do it….

    As always, thank you for sharing your life, both personal and creative with us all…..

    hugs – janice

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  2. Heather says

    February 2, 2009 at 12:03 am

    I love your blog and I love it even more now knowing that I share my birthday with it!
    Looking forward to what is to come.

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  3. [email protected] Beautiful says

    February 2, 2009 at 12:43 am

    Happy Bloggy Birthday, Ms. Rhoda!!
    Keep doing exactly what you’re doing now…we LOVE it!

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  4. Daisy Cottage says

    February 2, 2009 at 10:33 am

    Ahhhh, Happy Blog Birthday sweet girl! I can’t express how much I love you and your blog – you are a gift to us that we treasure… your blog is as beautiful as you are.
    Much love,
    Kim

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  5. The Decorated House, Donna Courtney says

    February 3, 2009 at 1:37 pm

    Happy Blogaversary! Two years!!
    It sure has gone by quick as a wink.
    Cheers!
    Donna

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  6. Kristen says

    February 3, 2009 at 2:47 pm

    Happy Blog Birthday!!!

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  7. Coffee with Cathy says

    February 3, 2009 at 5:08 pm

    Rhoda — Count me in on the B’ham Flea Market day. Can’t wait!

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  8. Kim @ Forever Wherever says

    February 3, 2009 at 5:15 pm

    Happy Bloggie Birthday! I’ve enjoyed reading your beautiful blog!
    -Kim

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  9. punkinmama says

    February 11, 2009 at 10:57 am

    Congrats on 2 years! I’m a newer reader of your blog, but I’m glad you started it too!

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  10. Adam says

    June 10, 2009 at 2:07 am

    I share the same views. Liked your blog very much.

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  11. Daniel says

    July 2, 2009 at 11:39 am

    I chanced upon to view your blog and found it very interesting. Great … Keep it up!

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