I have had this vague notion, way back in the musty recesses of my mind, that I would like to be a little more organized about this blog. My normal modus operandi is to get up – ask my sleepy self if I have anything of interest I want to share with the world and go from there.
Or – more likely – panic because I haven’t posted in four days and my life has taken on a routine boringness that NO ONE wants to read about.
Part of this was inspired by Posy’s post yesterday on taking pictures of her world each day, for the rest of the month. I was thinking it would be nice to have that as a regular feature – only do it once a week. I think one of my favorite things about reading other’s blogs is when I get to peak into their home or gardens (and please someone, anyone, tell me that I’m not alone with my voyeuristic tendencies).
Another idea I really liked came from my niece Sara and her original blog. She had started a tabletop of the month entry showcasing her pretty table setting – lovely dishes, fresh flowers, flickering candles. I was thinking of incorporating that into a cooking post. I generally try to put extra effort into one of our weekend meals (rather than just fling a grilled cheese sandwich in the direction of my husband, like I did last night…) so I may start showcasing one of them a month and include the table setting. From soup to nuts, if you will.
I haven’t quite got all the details sorted out but was thinking along the lines of these categories; around the house, the table, projects in progress, inspiration, out and about. I’m just not sure of the schedule yet and if I want to be TOO rigid about it.
While I sort it out here is a picture looking out my kitchen window. We just recently cut down a big deck covering and I wish we had done it when we first moved here. The light is so pretty in the morning. And would you look at that: for the first time in history I actually got an African Violet to bloom. Generally they just give up the ghost when they come to my house.
Wish I were there with you, enjoying my coffee on the deck. I am bored out of my mind this week. Must get out, must get out…
I forgot I used to do that, table setting posts… That was nice. I want to do that again, but I need to be fully moved into the cottage, AND i dislike the kitchen table we have. I wan tto replace that… anyway, I love all of your ideas!!
Ohh, what a nice picture of your kitchen. Want to see more…
Greetings from Germany
Sabine
Very pretty kitchen! I love your ideas for posting, I think all of us tend to get stuck in a rut. Same boring things we have to do every day until it seems there is nothing new to say. I like your ideas:>)
That view from your lovely kitchen is just amazing! Oh what I would give to have a window and a view like that! You are blessed… looking at something as beautiful as this photograph makes my heart sing!
have a great weekend!
Cielo
You have a very lovely kitchen! Thanks for showing us.
Ohh sounds like a great idea. Can not wait !!!! Clarice
what a lovely lovely kitchen!
I think you’ve got some great ideas here and hope you put them all into action. (Don’t forget to include recipes with the cooking stuff.)
Although it’s hard to believe you really cook – I’ve NEVER seen such clean kitchen counters.
Inspire us!
yes, I like looking at other people’s blogs too! It was cool to see a picture of your kitchen. It’s interesting to see slices of other people’s days!
You’re certainly not alone. I love looking into other people’s homes too. Especially when they have so many inspirational items that you can adapt or use in your own home. I love that. It’s inspiring and fun.
Ahhh. I love having a peek outside of your kitchen window. I would love to stand there and do dishes!