Friends, this week marks the second year Blogiversary since I published my very first post at Whimsical Blue Living! Hooray!
It’s been two years since I started posting at Whimsical Blue Living!
These past two years have been such an incredible journey full of adventure, inspiration, and growth. When I think back to the beginning of my dream, this beautiful little corner of the internet is exactly what I wanted to create. A place full of inspiration, encouragement, empowerment, and a real-life example of dreams coming true. And I’m not just talking about our little castle, although that’s clearly one of my dreams that we’ve turned into reality! This blog is a big part of my dream to be creative and put good things out into the world. To be able to take my ideas, stories, and all the things that thrill my soul and combine them into this beautiful little blog of mine is such an unbelievable dream come true!
As a creative soul, the desire to shape something new into existence is powerful. It’s as natural and as necessary to me as breathing. The world around me is full of so much inspiration, and everywhere I go I take it all in. That inspiration builds up inside of me, a swirl of words and images in my mind. I have stories and ideas that I’ve carried with me for months, and even sometimes years, just waiting to be ready to share with the world. I turn the ideas around in my mind, crafting them into the message I’m trying to convey. And once I reach that point in the creative process the words just flow, like magic. There is nothing else quite like that feeling!
Of course, the writing process isn’t always easy or magical, and that’s where discipline and commitment come into play. The process of writing and creating during a busy phase of life is perhaps even more important than the times when my creativity just flows, because it is the conscious effort to participate in an activity that I know benefits me greatly. Much like people who exercise to keep their bodies healthy, I write and create and share because it is good for my mind and soul. This little blog of mine has helped me learn, stretch, and grow, and it makes life very interesting!
And so, here are some of my favorite posts from this past year. There is so much to celebrate!
Renovations:
Our stairway discovery
My sister-in-law’s complete kitchen makeover on a serious budget
The Clown Room reveal
Too Much Nature and Wildlife:
The Bees Knees
Eek, a snake!
Mice (plural)
Travel:
Our trip to Savannah
An interview about traveling the world
Deep Thoughts and Important Causes:
Life and Loss
Finding the time
The Miryante Orphanage
Heartwarming:
The Sister Houses
The Dollhouse
Funny Stuff:
Looking ten years younger
And just in case you’re feeling sentimental and want to reminisce about Whimsical Blue Living’s first Blogiversary, you can read that post here!
Oh friends, you mean the absolute world to me! Thank you for sharing in our journey and for all your support, encouragement, and joy.
My youngest wanted to join in the fun of the photo shoot. Isn’t he the cutest?
Also, I have an exciting project that I’ve been working on recently, and I’m almost to the point where I can announce it to you!!! It is an absolute dream come true, and I can’t wait to tell you the news! (And no, it’s not a baby.) Keep checking back in the next few weeks, and be sure to follow Whimsical Blue Living on Facebook, Instagram, and Pinterest for inspiration and sneak peeks of our latest project. And if you sign up for our newsletter you’ll receive an email every Sunday morning with the posts from the week. That way you never miss a post (and our exciting announcement coming soon!)
Have a beautiful day!
Sandy
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