Also I loved Becka's post earlier this week speaking of her resolutions. Her first one was all about connecting and something I hope to do more of here, connecting with you. I know I'm guilty too of not leaving comments on blogs - in a rush to get things done, but I would love (just love) to hear from more of you. As Becka so thoughtfully said on her post, "It really is encouraging to receive comments", and I would love to get to know more about you, what you like, what you don't and have some fun. So if you're up to it today, I'd like to break the ice and see how many of you would leave comments letting me know who you are and where you're visiting from!
Just fyi, we should be back on track with all our contributers near month's end. Did you see Lisa's new project she's doing on collecting? And Andrea posted some lovely color therapy for the all the grey winter skies hanging about this week. Will (a.k.a. Mr. Fancy Pants) is back next week and then Shauna and Stephen will be back in February.
Lastly, if you didn't see our launch yesterday of The Poppies, be sure to drop by and nominate your favorite artist/shop/designer/blog! We're really excited about this event! The most nominated will be turned into finalists next week, so nominate soon and get your friends and family and fellow bloggers to nominate as well! It's a great way to celebrate the handmade! Click here to read and nominate!
Have a great weekend! And don't forget to leave a comment, I'll be waiting...
42 comments:
Hi there from CT! It really is encouraging to get comments and it's nice that you're resolving to leave more! I used to do the daily outfit pic but after a few months I grew lazy... perhaps I ought to try again!
Hi Jan! I'm from Holland and love your blog :)
Hi, I'm Kat from Seattle.
You're blog is lovely.
hugs
http://kitty1111.blogspot.com
Hello from the UK! I love most things you feature. Keep up the fab blogging for 2010!
I am Erin from Hamilton Ontario (canada) and I love your blog. you inspire me.
ok this must be the moment to get out of anonymous! I'am Hinke from the netherlands.
Another Dutchie! I, too, usually just lurk, but wanted to say hi!
I'm Mitsy & I live in Belgium. :)
Greetings and Salutations from Minneapolis, MN! Where it is 2 degrees.
Hello, love your blog! My name is Mary and I live in Springfield,Missouri, where it is ONE degree currently. :0
I'm guilty as well, in addition to this I am always so keen to get other posts up that responding to the lovely comments sometimes gets pushed aside. Sadly what those kind readers don't see is the silly glee that appears anytime someone joins the conversation and comments. So I'm all over this.
My name is Brittany and I'm writing from London. I have a blog called pillar box post and I've been a reader of poppytalk for...2 years and I think this is my first comment. Eek. Hellllllllo jan.
Hello! I'm Lisa, a lettering artist from Pennsylvania. It is a pleasure to 'meet' you!
Love your blog! I actually mention it quite often on mine, but seldom leave comments on yours, sorry.
Here's to delurking:
I'm French, I write a design blog in English and my nickname is Beautymist.
I love handmade and the way you celebrate it, you made me discover great, GREAT sellers on Etsy. I actually bought prints and jewelry there. The last couppe of years.
OK, that was just me saying hi! :-)
BM
Hi, I'm Heather from Wisconsin, U.S., and I love your blog. Hurrah for comments!
Hello! I'm Anna from NY. I just came across your blog less than a month ago because it was linked on another one, but I adore it! Thanks for writing :)
I'm from Toronto, and I always enjoy reading your blog. Thanks! - Sandi.
Hi, I'm Jutta from Finland and your blog has been a daily read since I first discovered it over a year ago :)
Hello! I'm Mandi and I live in Utah. Your blog absolutely lovely and you find the most beautiful things! Thanks for all your hard work; it is so appreciated.
Hello! Cari from Vegas. As a designer and self confessed fashion / cloths horse I do love to see what other real people wear. Thanks for sharing!
i rarely leave comments on the blogs that i follow...which is ridiculous, because i know how incredibly valuable feedback is...so hi, i'm michelle, a photographer, visiting your blog from new jersey...it's lovely to "meet" you. (i think i just used way too many commas in my comment :P)
Greetings from North Carolina! I love this idea of connecting more, and am going to resolve to do it too. Have a lovely weekend!
I too am guilty of not leaving comments on blogs - yet I love when people comment on mine (so vain!) I have been following along as you are on my Canadian blog roll, but its fun to read another blog written by a fellow Vancouverite (well - I actually live in the burbs - but we enjoy the same grey liquid sunshine!)
~Barbara~
hi jan, that post of becka's ran true for me, too. I don't leave comments often enough, even when a post really catches my attention. so here i am...
we've chatted back + forth a wee bit on twitter, but we've never actually met. i'm lesley [smidgebox designs] and i live in north van. your blog was one of the first i ever read regularly, and i love it! thanks for inspiring :)
I am definitely guilty of blog lurking so thank you for the extra motivation to post a comment! Love your blog- it's in my daily "to read" list! Keep up the great work and Happy New Year from New Jersey!
hello there, im a designer/maker from glasgow, scotland. love poppytalk, it's the only site along with notcot i check every day. thanks for your hard work! very icy here. people slippin and slidin all over the place.
ouch.
Oh yay! So fun to meet you all, and I can hardly wait to take some time this weekend to visit your blogs/shops!
Keep it coming people! Fun to meet and greet!
hey jan! i'm typing with one hand and holding our newest baby in the other. i would comment more, but this one-handed typing is tricky! :) i'm always reading though. keep up the great work!
xo,
abbey
I just joined the Bloganistas pool. Love the idea! Hoping it's okay if I post my maternity outfits from time to time.
i love your new layout- gorgeous! xo
Yay! So many lovely comments! I'm so glad to have struck a chord with that post, and have to admit that me pushing myself to get out and comment this week has been super rewarding.
No intro's needed here, it was so great to meet you last year. Here's to 2010!
Sounds like a lot of us love comments and need encouragement to leave more comments. I know sometimes I feel shy but I'm trying to get over it. :)
BTW, I'm Jessica from the Northern California.
my name is april, and i live in Boston, MA.
i visit many blogs daily because i enjoy the content and i really should let the authors know i appreciate their efforts. i know i'm excited every time i get a new comment! so thank you (and becka) for the encouragement and the reminder.
Greetings! I'm new to Poppy and the blogosphere in general but have great aspirations. No blog of my own yet but a website, facebook fan page, new Etsy shop, and have just joined Flickr - phew! The New is off to good start. Thanks for all that you do - love, love love it...
Marcia Barrow Taylor
Hi there! I'm writing from Florida where it is suprisingly chilly today. I enjoy escaping to Poppytalk and my own blog everyday; a bit of warmth on a chilly day!
Hello Jan, I'm Jade from Glasgow. Thanks for inviting us to leave comments, this is my first even though I've been reading your blog for a while now! It's always such a lovely read, keep up the great work!
Hi from Vienna! I love your blog and read it often. It's great to have some home grown content (I'm originally from Toronto). I'll try to comment more often - I can be such a lurker ;)
best wishes,
Bess | English Muffin
Hey ho, this is sarah from munich, germany! thumbs up for the wonderful job you do, I've been following your blog for over a year now and it's always such a pleasure, weiter so!
hi jan, you know where i'm from, but i just wanted to say how great it is to "see" you on bloganistas and i'm curious to see how long we can keep it up.
xoxo
I love your blog and read it regularly. I hope to friends in the blogosphere and see more of you on Bloganistas. Thanks for the daily dose of inspiration!
I love seeing all of the creative outfits! I used to dress cute to work from home, but now I have a puppy who rips my clothes so I (hopefully temporarily) am a shlub during the day.
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