“There’s something sacred about reading a blog post on someone else’s site. It’s like visiting a friend’s house for a quick meal ’round the breakfast table. It’s personal — you’re in their space, and the environment is uniquely suited for idea exchange and uninterrupted conversation. In many ways, we should be treating our blogs like our breakfast tables. Be welcoming & gracious when you host, and kind & respectful when visiting.”
– Trent Walton
Thanks Kate for sharing this quote. This month marks SEVEN years I’ve been blog writing and I’m pretty proud of that. It started out as a journal of “people, places, things & thoughts in an attempt to keep more memories” and it’s done that and so much more. See original Blogspot blog here. It’s opened up doors to things I only ever dreamed about doing and allowed me to connect with amazing people all over the world. I love opening this window to my life and sharing it with you. Thank you for being part of my (this is) my life.
I’ve had a slew of different jobs in fashion, tech, and entertainment which have all shaped the person I am now. Many moons ago I found out that Martha Stewart started her empire at her kitchen table. Just like her and many entrepreneurs, I started there too. I would sit for hours and create things. One of the first companies I started was Kitchen Table Productions in 2005. I wasn’t sure what I was gong to do exactly, but I knew we would be producing things and they would creative, they would be media. I’ve always looked up to Martha in the way that she has branded herself in so many areas, product lines and really grabbed business by the reins. Never mind the short term she spent in jail! I ain’t mad. I’m gearing up to do some pretty rad stuff this year and I’m super stoked about it. If you ever want to chat me about working together, speaking or anything really, just ask. Leave a comment or shoot me an email. We’re one quarter though 2012 already and it’s a really awesome year. Now, all we need is summer to show up and we’re golden.
Loving this tune “In Your Light” by Gotye. I DL the album from iTunes and it’s really good. This is a great morning song to put a smile on your face.
Move over Martha, there’s a new Stewart in town!
<3 CASIE
Thanks for the perspective on visiting/hosting blogs. I love the comparison. So true. Gives me inspiration for my own 🙂 …Love the Gotye album too! I can’t stop listening to it!
I’ve only been blogging 2.5 years but the quote really speaks to me too, not just what you offer to people but what they expect of you when they meet you because they feel like they already know you so well.
I really love when people meet me and they say they feel like they know me from reading my blog. It’s a great feeling.
So nice to hear u got inspired by Martha too! She’s an amazing woman, as are u!