So today I have been………
I am guessing not alone there…..
Been cooking……………
Been doing a little of this too……
Pretty soon will be my one year Blogging anniversary…
323 posts
13,000 comments later…….
I am so happy with the balance I have found in blogging. Took me awhile but I got it down now….
But what will 2011 bring, to you, for me, perhaps to newcomers along the way?
I have NO CLUE!
There is always new fun decor and vignettes to share….
I just can’t get rid of these cute bottles. |
New beginnings |
Even Mr. Roo is wondering what will be…. |
I thank my loyal followers, most of which I have had since the very beginning. How lucky I am indeed.
Reflecting on 2010, it has been a great year all the way around.
If you recall my OPRAH gig, failure big video debut? That was the most fun I had being silly, creative and just being myself. The name of my show was going to be Debbiedoos Blogging and Blabbing, hence that will be my new 2011 blog name. No changes on your end, I should still come up just the same.
I would love to hear some of your favorite blog reads? What I mean is who are some of your favorite BLOGGERS? I want to add some new ones to my list, per some recommendations.
I feel like I don’t really get out of my comfort zone too much.
I am having fun with my new camera, and will be pursuing that for sure. Do you know any good photography blogs? In the meantime, let’s get through ole MAN
and Hopefully be refreshed soon.
Joining Marty, anything goes this week!
Teresa @ Grammy Girlfriend
So glad that I found your blog….Love it
There are a lot of Christmas posts, but none as important as this one…
http://teresa-grammygirlfriend.blogspot.com/2010/12/pray-for-ashley.html
Happy New Year…so glad to have a few days to read blogs..
Teresa
Victoria
I hope you had a wonderful Christmas Debbie! Ours was one of the best ever but it's still not over. My son's GF didn't make it so she's coming over tomorrow to open her presents. After it's all done I'll put a post up:)
It's almost my 1 year blog-aversary also, hard to believe it's been so long.
Shelia
Hi Debbie Dear! Oh, honey, you just put a smile on my tiny olden face all the time. I'm so glad I found you and I'll always be back for more. Hope you had a wonderful Christmas and because I love you so much I won't even be jealous of your new snappy camera! 🙂
Be a sweetie,
Shelia 😉
Liz
Debbie, you are on a roll with that new camera! Your pictures are AMAZING!! I love the new blog title and header too! You look so cute, love that picture of you at the top! I look forward to 2011!! I always enjoy your posts and most all your personality! =)
XOXO ~Liz
Blondie's Journal
I can't believe the number of posts you have written in a year! Wow! One thing I can say is that you have always been so sweet in coming to my blog and commenting. Don't ever change!
XO,
Jane
Something Nice and Pretty
Kudos to you for leaving comments on my blog too Debbie…I like the name change too! No, I didn't get my camera for Christmas but got gift cards so may use them to buy one:) Love yours!
Pam
Debbie,
I really like your new blog name and I am really glad I found your blog. I always enjoy reading your posts, your so much fun!! I'm looking forward to many, many posts in 2011!
Happy New Year!
Kim @ Savvy Southern Style
I knew you were coming up on your one year anniversary because I am at the end of January. I am not sure what the heck I am going to blog about and that is making me anxious. I have a few projects, but other than that I'm stuck! I have been cleaning and taking down all the decorations today and am pooped. Get back at it tomorrow.
LUCKY 7 DESIGN
Hope you had a wonderful intimate Christmas with hubby and the boys. Love this post…so glad to have met you and your fab blog back in June…may the New Year bring us more good times. Loving the scrabble pieces…ur such a cool lady!
Linda @ A La Carte
Deb I am so glad you seem to have found your balance! Keep blogging! Let's see what 2011 brings! hugs, Linda
Sailing Simply
Love the new blog name…it fits you so well! Your photos are wonderful, so sharp. I like the snowflake rooster arrangement, it's very cute. I couldn't begin to pick a favorite of your posts, they are so so wonderful! Glad your hanging in there, it just wouldn't be the same w/out you. I am glad you found a good balance too! :)))
Robin@DecoratingTennisGirl
Debbie,
Congratulations on your one year! Mine is coming up soon! What a wonderful world to be in 🙂
NanaDiana
OMGosh! You have a magic broom? I am in awe!
Glad to have you on board for 2011…I hadn't been a follower long when you took your break…now I can continue smiling!;>)
My fav post? Gotta be the Ugly pumpkin one where everyone told you how cute they were…well..everyone except me-lol xxoo Diana
Sarah
Debbie, you make me giggle. I so enjoy your sense of humor and look forward to the new year and Debbiedoos Blogging and Babbing!
Happy New Year! ~ Sarah
Vanessa
First of all, what was that food that you showed? It looked delicious and I want to know what it is and how I can get me some! And I loved this whole post. I think this is such a reflective time and it is good to think back and look forward all at once! I've been so thrilled to have gotten to know you and I'm overjoyed that you didn't stay away too long! 🙂
Vanessa
☞ ⒶⓃⓃⒺ ☜
Debbie, what is that potato dish you were creating up there??? Looks delicious!
Have a wonderfully fun New Year!!!
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Girls that is a pot roast with red potatoes, carrots, onions and a bottle of beer, bay leaves, salt, pepper, and garlic.
Anita @ GoingALittleCoastal
I think this was the fastest year ever! I can't wait to see what you have in store for the next year. You surely have been successful in your first so I imagine it will just get better! Hope you are enjoying your holiday!
Glenda/MidSouth
Congratulations on your milestones!
Looks like you are having fun with your new camera.
Have a great week!!
Glenda
Kathleen
That's a lot of posts in one year! I think it took me 2 yrs to do that!
Hope you had a good Christmas, and best of health for 2011. Gee, it seems like yesterday we were getting all worked up over it being 2000!
Linda
Love the new name and header, Debbie! It really is a matter of finding balance, isn't it? It will be interesting to see where blogging takes us!
Honey at 2805
Congrats on your one year anniversary! Keep up the good work!
Kris
Hi Debbie. Love the new look and name. I started out with the name It's A Sweet Life, and then changed to Simplify. I wish I hadn't. I have toyed with going back to It's A Sweet Life. But I am afraid to lose readers with the changing. I hope 2011 is a fantastic year for all!!! Happy New Year!
Kori@Strawberrie Hearts
First: thank you for the comment you left on my blog…I appreciate it!
Second: a blog I L.O.V.E.for reasons I can't *really* explain, I think it's her house and she makes me laugh, oh and her kids are cute, (and she started a photography business in the last year or so, no advice really though, just ideas for shoots/stills maybe) is:
'whatever' – megduerksen.typepad.com/whatever/
and for photography I'd suggest
Meadowbrook Farm – themeadowbrookblog.blogspot.com.
Again, I don't see that she necessarily gives photography advice per se, but she *does* photography as a business and has great photos of her home/surroundings and her photo shoots.
Anyway, maybe you already know of these blogs, but I thought I'd throw them out there just in case.
Happy reading and I love all the color on your 'new' blog!! 😀
Here's to 2011….
cheeky curves
Congrats on your first year in the blogging world. My favourite would be walking through your house, just love it. Heres to 2011, and thank you for all your lovely comments
Farah Muzaffar
New Year, new dreams, new hopes and new appearance. great one Debb… the most appealing is your picture… very smart and beautiful lady…. just with a naughty touch:)..
Oh yeah Thanks for calling me Miss … M i still looking like?:PWish you a very Happy New Year
I would love if you come to visit me at
http://craftaworld.blogspot.com/
Love
Farah
Farah Muzaffar
New Year, new dreams, new hopes and new appearance. great one Debb… the most appealing is your picture… very smart and beautiful lady…. just with a naughty touch:)..
Oh yeah Thanks for calling me Miss … M i still looking like?:PWish you a very Happy New Year
I would love if you come to visit me at
http://craftaworld.blogspot.com/
Love
Farah
Lori
New camera pictures are great! Happy Anniversary. We started about the same time. It has been fun.
mississippi artist
Congratulations on your anniversary. I do so enjoy your blog!A good photography blog is http://www.heyharriet.blogspot.com -I love her shadow shots!
Theresa
I just found your blog and I love it! you have inspired me so much. I just started my own blog because a good friend of mine has a wonderful blog. her name is Lacy and her blog is the inspired nest. you should definitely check out her blog! Thank you for sharing and inspiring!
Theresa
Carrie @ Dittle Dattle
Just had to come by and check out more great photography from your new camera!!!
Happy New Years,
Carrie
Pat
Hi Debbie
Congratulations on your one year anniversary and over 300 posts. I made it to almost 200 posts this year. I am surprised I managed to do that many! This is the most I have done in one year in almost four years of blogging. I don't think I have the stamina to do a post almost every day!:-) My cousin's son has done about 400 this year. He set out to do 365 posts in the shortest time he could manage. He is a wonderful writer! He comments at the Back Porch, under the name W.C.C.
I recommend Darren Rowse for photography tips, etc.
http://www.digital-photography-school.com/author/darren
A second site with D.R. is found at this link:
http://www.problogger.net/about-problogger/
Happy Blogging!
Ocean Breezes and Country Sneezes
I love the photo of the broom! I'm still cleaning up from Christmas! I just got my 3 trees decorated in time for Christmas and pretty soon it will be time to take them down! I'm soooo looking forward to the new year – love what you did with the scrabble words! I love your sense of humor!
Mary
Pam @ diy Design Fanatic
Debbie, you are always keeping it fresh!Love your new name 🙂 Hope you had a wonderful Christmas!!!
La
I love the new name, Debbie. If you are looking for an inspiring photo blog, I would suggest A New England Life or Mille Fiori Favoriti. If you are looking for photography instructional blogs, I'd suggest Pioneer Woman or Domestic Princess in Training.
Congratulations on your upcoming anniversary. It is always fun to visit you.
Happy New Year! La
Val
Debbie, I LOVE your blog and congrats on your almost one year of blogging. You are amazing.
♥ Sonny ♥
I'm so happy to share Blogland with you.. Your smiling face always brings me joy and I thank you for that..
hugs
Sonny
Happy To Be/ Gl♥ria
May your New Year be filled with many Blessings and abundances of Joy for 2011. From my mountain to yours, Until next year
Hugs and Smiles Gl♥ria
Did I ever tell you I love ya my young friend…Have a drink for me on New Year eve ha ha!!
My Mother's Daughter
OH MY GOSH!!!
I love the Frosty bottles, I have been trying to collect those for almost 2 years and I have only found 1. My maiden name is Frost and when my daddy died almost 2 years ago, I found the first bottle and I can't find them anywhere now, several years ago at a Swap Meet I found a cooler (like an old coke box) that was Frosty and I didn't get it, I have kicked myself sooo many times now for leaving it behind!
Tess Maxey
Congrats on your year of blogging Debbie!!! I don't always post but I love checking your blog to see what you are up to. I love it1
Mid-Atlantic Martha
Debbie — what a fun year it's been! So glad that you started your blog and we met here in the bloggyhood! Wishing you all the best for the New Year!
marty (A Stroll Thru Life)
2010 was indeed a fabulous blogging year and I have enjoyed everyone of your posts. I look forward to 2011 and seeing what all you are up to. Thanks for your friendship, it's been a super year. Hugs, Marty
My Big Secret Blog :)
Deb, you're cute! I can't imagine you doing regular Mommy stuff too. Somehow. 🙂 🙂
I know a good photo blog- yours. 😉