Sunday, November 13, 2011

Jealous

Ok, I admit it, I get jealous..it’s a nasty word and feeling, isn’t it.  Right now my main issue is dreaming up snappy ideas and titles for my blogs..How do you witty and bright bloggers come up with ideas to write about..??

I think my problem is I do not have a ‘NICHE’ blog..I don’t speak of decorating much., but I guess I could take some shots of the house and talk about how I decided to do what I did here, decorating style anyway.  There are some awesome decorators out there in blogland who blog about decorating, I love reading their blogs but my niche is definitely not décor! Still a work in progress after 2 1/2 years..

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I do like to sew my aprons and trying to branch out into other items.  I have not sewn for many, many years until the spring of 2010 I got involved in a couple of awesome apron swaps with other bloggers led by Val at Yarni Gras and also Shawnee at Flirty Apron Swap.  I can’t tell you how much fun I have had participating in these swaps and they got me sewing again after probably 20 years.  In addition to giving and receiving such fun and aprons and goodies, my sewing skills are much better than they were and it makes me want to move on to other items such as handbags and home décor items!  So  the apron thing is a fun thing for me to blog about, but does that get ‘old’ for you all to read all the time?  I dunno.

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P. S. these aprons are all for sale, they really are needing new homes!

I am also blessed to blog about our Grace Lily and my adult kids..I probably don’t blog about the kids and their busy lives very often, again is any one interested in reading about my family?  I also have a sister I am very close to even though she lives in Illinois and I am in southern California and a brother and parents who live close by..

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Oldest son Dan and his girl, Netti

Scott Lainie Alcatraz

Scott and his wife Melainie

My Football fan Gracie

Their daughter Grace Lily and one on the way

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Me, my sis Cindy and our little brother Raymond, very OLD pictures!

Mom and Dad and Wedding Cake

And our parents, married in December, 1950 and celebrating 61 years of marriage on Christmas eve!  How awesome is THAT!

And of course there are our three dogs, Gracie, India and Halo..and no, baby Grace was not named after the dog, lol…now if the new baby is named India or Halo, I will know it’s a conspiracy.  These dogs are elderly but they still get into trouble here at the house, the other day we came home to one of them grabbing an entire loaf of nice wheat bread off the counter, we came home to shreds of plastic in the family room and thank goodness they did not eat the clips holding the bag closed, oh and I think there was a bagel left, too.  And we have one that likes to tip over the bathroom trash can when we are gone..so they are pretty interesting and could qualify for doggy day care!

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Then there is travel and scenery.  We don’t travel much right now unless it’s heading north to visit with Scott, Lainie and Gracie..but that is travel and I’m sure there are interesting things along our route we could stop and check out.  So I am making a vow to keep my camera with me for capturing interesting things along our route!

Any way, I am at a loss most days for a catchy blog title, any help appreciated!

14 comments:

  1. Okay!! How much are the aprons? Mainly the owl one and the boy pin up Chistmas one??

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  2. Your blog title is what captured my eye and brought me here to read. I think your title is good enough.

    Love all of your aprons and hearing about your family,

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  3. thanks ladies, Jenny the hunk apron is on sale for 18.95 right now, and I just finished the owl apron, it is on sale for $22.95, shipping is 5.95 priority for one, the 2nd is an additional 2.00..thanks for asking..and let me know..and for reading..

    Barb

    PS my ETSY page is http://www.etsy.com/shop/bboyack

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  4. I LOVE those aprons! Great Christmas presents, for sure!
    I have no idea how people come up with catchy post titles; I wonder how many times I've used the same ones! :D

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  5. I didn't know they were expecting another baby!!! Girl...did I totally space out on that??

    I think it's okay that blogs are a mixture so it appeals to many and opens up new ideas for those stuck in a rut. ;-)

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  6. Just do what you have been doing...its working for you. I would love hearing about your aprons and family and travel...they don't have to be catchy titles... simple works. Trish

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  7. I love that you blog about a variety of stuff. I like the pictures you post! I think to have a Niche blog could get rather dull after a while. I like that yours touches on a little bit here, little bit there.


    heather

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  8. I am going to say I bought one of your aprons for my daughter for Christmas and it is beautiful. You do good work.

    I think you should blog with your heart - what you like - what your passion is.

    I have been a long time follower and I loves yah.

    sandie

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  9. you have nothing to be jealous of, I enjoy your blog and it is great, it is you, don't go trying to be something your not.... I love reading your blogs, and your pictures of the aprons always make me smile and feel all homey inside..

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  10. The title of my post is the most frustrating part of blogging. I don't know how everyone else does it, but for me it's blood, sweat and tears. Then finally just writing the first thing that pops into my head.

    Love the aprons, and even the niche blogs get tired of their niche at times.

    Pamela Jo

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  11. I look forward to your posts, Barb no matter what you blog about. You should post what is in your heart and what is of interest to you. I started my blog as a journal of my life, family, interests, and hobbies. I hope it is of interest to others, but I do it mainly for me. I love to visit all kinds of blogs and it is the people who write them that keeps me coming back. I think it has made me a better photographer and writer because I have so many good examples in all of you in blogland. So if I make new friends, learn a little and pass a little of me along, then it works.
    One of blogging's greatest rewards is meeting sweet ladies like you.
    Keep 'em coming!!

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  12. Such wonderful photos you've shared! And congrats to your sweet parents on their upcoming anniversary! Hope you and your family have a wonderful Thanksgiving!

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  13. Loved all the pics..........came over from fb to tell you that you are sooooo special and Happy Thanksgiving!!!!!!!

    Hugs from the farm,
    Linda

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  14. You know if people did not care they would not be here! I think sometime we see these successes like the Pioneer Woman (no offense). But I treasure those blog friends that stick to us. Not all of us have dreamy mansions and such! The kind words of a dear friend mean more than fancy material things! Always remember how much you are loved! Hugs Anne

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