My my.. I’ve sure yakked alot in November. If you’re new here or are a sporadic reader, you may have missed a few posts that could be of interest to you.
I haven’t done this on the ‘ol blog as yet, however I thought I’d give this a test run to see if it’s a viable idea. Here we go!
~ November Recap ~
Taking amazing closeups with a point and shoot
Yup. You can do some fantastic things with the macro setting on your point and shoot.
Gitter Done Volume 6 link party
This one’s all about getting stuff done you’ve procrastinated on. My apologies! I need to let you know where the next GD’s will be held! So sorry… this one slipped my mind! Will work on this next week. Yikes.. I totally need GD to get this done! Ha…
SNS’s sticks, twigs and branches themed linkup
Making your blog more visitor friendly
This post brings in the fact that blogger sets up defaults you aren’t even aware of, hindering others’ visits to you. And they’re all fixable.
Can I just say, since running this post, visits to your blog have been SO MUCH EASIER! I’m personally thrilled and saw an immediate difference!
Haven’t read it yet? Please do and try the advice. You’ll get more hits, comments, and emails!
Are you stopping your own success?
A little wordy inspiration on how we stunt our own growth with our excuses. Due to fear. Featuring Miss Mustard Seed and Layla.
Themed linkup master list in alphabetical order
SNS’s themed linkups have now been reopened where you can add to them at any time! There’s a sidebar button you can use or in each SNS post I also post the direct link. Please feel free to go through the list each time you create a wonderful project to see if there’s a suitable linkup for you! Great ongoing inspiration resource.
Full tutorial
Number fanatic? Lots to inspire you with here.
How do you challenge yourself?
Wordy inspiration on how to succeed through personal challenges
Staging tips when working for another
I started staging for a local restaurant and shared my new found wisdom with you. 🙂
My crazy white twig chandelier
Full tutorial. And I still love it to this day. 🙂
Come on in and swoon at all the lovely whites!
How I made my blog biz/tag cards
A little story on how I tried something new with the floor plan due to one evening of necessity
If you enjoy viewing other’s collections, you’ll enjoy this!
A Heaven sent junkin’ event right next door!
When a dumpster paid a visit to my neighbors, I became a true blue junker and collected. Lots. 🙂
Creating an old gate for the (Christmas) fireplace mantel
Full tutorial on how to make a gate out of scrap wood
Edited to add:
Additional musings
stencils
– remember I promised to do a trial run on stencils? It won’t fly at this current time. Not only did life take over and get too busy to implement it, my main work computer cut out during the last power surge. So sorry to leave you hanging. We’ll see what transpires in the future.
retakes are good
– some magazine media has come a knockin’. So I’ve been scurrying taking new photo shoots and bettering some of my past reveals at the same time. It’s a good tip. Our skills are improving, so I think it pays to retake poor shots in popular posts.
This weekend’s themed linkup is “Favorite Things”. Hope you bring your favorite things along so we can get some shopping inspiration from you! See you Friday, 7pm Pacific!
Goodness… there goes another month! I hope you gleaned some good stuff out of this content.
Let me know what you think of the month end recap. Desired? Not really needed?
And thanks once again for following. I always appreciate your comments and suggestions! Got any? About anything? Questions? Fire away! (watch comments for answers)
What a great summary! I loved this because it appears I missed a few posts. Thanks again 🙂
What are you doing up so late? You are supposed to be resting! Thanks for the recap… wow it was a busy month!! 🙂
Great recap!! Now I will be busy relooking at everything! Can I say…I just love your Christmas mantel!!!???
Hugs
SueAnn
Great re-cap. I always read your blog through and through.
Yeah I like the recap. I think it is great because sometimes you can miss one of them…or you saw it but meant to get back to it when you had more time. You are a blog trendsetter Donna. I might have to call you momma bear!
Great recap. You were really busy. Don’t you feel good? Ann
Great recap … busy month!!!
Loved the recap!! I did miss a post or two… but, my favorite was definitely the white themed bedroom link..!! <3
I agree with everyone else and like the recap. I like everything that you do, Donna!
YES!!!! I LOVE recaps!!!!!!!!!!
One question:
Why does SNS start on FN at 7pm? Is this the same concept as Halloween in August and Thanksgiving in September and by golly, we’ve all missed Christmas this year!!!!!??? I am curious!
~K
still love that mantle…..
I love the recap….and that white ladder in a white room…..mmmmmmmmmmm
#6 Ann, Facebookers have heard me do alot of whining about my current cold. I’m nearly all brand new again. 🙂
#10 Kolein, the original premis behind SNS was for Sat and Sun. To get a head start, I started it Friday night. Then just established a regularish time. No idea why. Maybe because it wasn’t too late for the world and they could link up abit early to get a head start. Right… I believe that was it!
#11 April, thanks for the mantel compliment, however it’s already abit different. 🙂 The gate made it to the final cut though!
#5 Amy, I most certainly didn’t invent the recap thing but I’ve been watching other blogs that do it and I’m always grateful they did for one reason or another. Thought I’d give it a whirl.
Last night I had more in the recap, like some personal musings and comments on stuff. I should have left it in. Maybe I’ll go put it back…
Donna
It’s been so fun to follow your journey. You are on a great path in life and I’m glad I’m your friend. 🙂
I thought I had seen everything you posted in November… I was wrong! I am currently revamping our old home to put on the market while we long to live at our lake cottage. I always look to you and your links for less expensive inspiration! Thanks for the recap! Get well hugs from NC! :O)
Recaps are great for those of us that have very little time….thank’n you! smiles….
So this means that I’ll have to wait for my stencil that I keep forgetting about? LOL!
Maybe a gorgeous, swanky new computer will drop in your lap!!!! It could happen!
I love the recap – I DID miss a lot last month!
Thanks for all the great tips, Donna! 🙂
Donna, Thank you for the recaps! Yes, I did miss your Junk Bonanza this last weekend and was so glad to see it. I am a follower and love your style.
Thank you!!
Always, Teresa T.
Thanks for the macros tutorial. I happened to have my camera in my purse… i’ve been taking pictures of paper clips and staples all moring! Can’t wait to get home and try some real stuff!!
Donna your blog is so fun to journey through…thank you for sharing with your readers all of your wonderful ideas and tips. I’ve have learned so much from you and other readers.
This monthly recap is great!