Perhaps the most invaluable perk about being a blogger is that we get the opportunity to meet likeminded folk from across the country and around the world that we otherwise wouldn’t ever get to meet. Earlier this week, Jen, the blogger behind House of Wood (where she builds amazing pieces of furniture.. from scratch!) tagged me in a tour of the blogosphere post. Jen said such nice things about brittanyMakes, sometimes I wallow in doubt over the projects or direction I’m headed, but when someone says such nice things it’s really heartwarming and validating and makes me feel like I do have an audience!
The way this tour works is, I answer 4 questions then list a couple blogs I follow and reasons why so that you fall in love with them as much as I have. Got it? Good.
1. What are you working on?
Here’s a fun fact! I have DIY-er ADD when it comes to projects, I start one, like painting our dining room, then get bored and start painting a piece of furniture, or distracted by the mail man and start building and styling the bookcase that just arrived for the nursery. Believe it or not, I’m actually trying to keep my projects at a 4-count max. My house just isn’t big enough to carry on more than that! So yeah, I’m working on the dining room, the nursery, a couple DIY tutorials, and in the back of my mind I’m scheming over plans for our bedroom.
2. How does your work differ from others in your genre?
This is a tough question to answer! Us DIY/design bloggers are always trying to think of the next best thing, a project or a designed space or whatever. I’m constantly influenced by the more successful and experienced bloggers and designers, from their photography skills to their design aesthetic. I am so far from where I want to be, but can certainly say that I’ve come so far from where I began. Did I answer the question? No? That’s ok.
3. Why do you write/create what you do?
Because I would seriously internally combust if I didn’t make things. I have way too many ideas swirling in my head, and sometimes we just need to take a break from our daily routine to do something creative. I’m a Libra, I like balance in my life!
I’ve never thought it would be fun to make just one thing over and over. I want to make ALL THE THINGS! I’m constantly inspired by pretty much everything and, being a DIYer, I usually think “I can make that!” to whatever thing I see. I mean, most things are made by someone right? Why can’t that someone be me? Naturally sometimes I fail at execution, but seriously that’s part of the fun.
4. How does your writing/creative process work?
Well, usually I see something, an object being sold at a store or think up a solution to a need some people might have, then I get to work. I gather supplies and, either get to making right away or go through a R&D process of what the best method would be to make said thing. Then I take lots of pictures of the process and the finished product, and you’d think I’d be able to turn over a tutorial right away right? Nay. I tend sit on my projects for a bit before I share them. Why? I don’t know. Writing a post doesn’t come easy to me so that might be the problem, which is the main the reason I don’t post every day. Someday I will! Maybe…
OK, you ready to hop on over to two blogs I absolutely adore??
FIRST UP: Gwen Hefner, the magnetic beauty behind the blog The Makerista
I was first introduced to Gwen via a Facebook group I’m in. Immediately I was so impressed with Gwen’s style and blog performance, she is a natural talent! I mean, her blog brand, “The Makerista”, its so perfect!
Gwen is one of my favorite Pinterest pinners to follow, she’s just SO GOOD. If you don’t follow her, you must! Right now Gwen and her family are building a house from scratch and I’m just so excited for them and that we get to see the whole process as it unfolds.
NEXT UP: Chris & Julia, the dynamic duo behind the blog Chris Loves Julia
I first started reading Chris & Julia’s blog after being a fellow participant in one of the The Home Depot Challenges. I was immediately drawn to them, they’re honest, heartwarming, relatable, beautiful and have two adorable girls that I can’t get enough of from their Instagram feed. Chris & Julia are renovating a home in Rexburg, Idaho, coincidentally the exact little town where my sister lives! (My sister is a student at BYUI). I love their design aesthetic and following along their journey as they turn their house into a gorgeous home! Not to mention, Chris is a killer cook, I drool over my laptop almost weekly with his recipes.
Well, there you have it! Two super cool blogs you should definitely follow.
Thanks for sharing! I’ll definitely check out Chris & Julia’s blog…already follow The Makerista. You are so creative and talented ~ can’t imagine any hesitation on your part. :)
Aww, but it is! That’s Olive the frenchie :) We bought her from Maria’s litter, you can read about all her pups on her blog http://www.dreamywhites.blogspot.com/
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Thanks for sharing! I’ll definitely check out Chris & Julia’s blog…already follow The Makerista. You are so creative and talented ~ can’t imagine any hesitation on your part. :)
xo
Pat
That’s so nice of you!
How cool! I really like this! And please tell me that is not your dog! :O I’m obsessed….
Xx
Lauren M.
Make It a Double Please
Aww, but it is! That’s Olive the frenchie :) We bought her from Maria’s litter, you can read about all her pups on her blog http://www.dreamywhites.blogspot.com/
ohhhh my! she/he is precious!!!!!
Thanks for the love! You’re too kind. I really enjoyed reading this and definitely plan to pass it along this weekend!
I love this tour and loved reading more about you!