My headline may be misleading …
But the green I’m talking about is the envy kind. That old green-eyed-monster nemesis …
As a blogger with less than a year under my belt, I’ve read over and over how you shouldn’t compare your blog to others …
And how you shouldn’t wonder why ‘this blog’ or ‘that blog’ has more followers. Or more email subscribers. Or more comments on their posts. Or more sponsors on their sidebar …
But come on. Let’s face it. How could you not wonder why? When it’s oh so easy to access the numbers …
Hand made, made-to-order pillows that should grace the cover of the Ballard Designs catalogue
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Hand made, made-to-order, open to custom order pillows that should be prominently featured in Southern Living and Country Living and Martha Stewart magazine photo shoots …
And Ann is not just hand made made to order custom pillows …
… can we talk table runners … and tea towels … and vintage grain sack ipad covers?
And humbled.
As I paddle away in the deep end …
Yay! for you for getting a sponsor! That’s awesome! (And I just wouldn’t be me if I didn’t reiterate that “comparison is the thief of joy.” Teddy Roosevelt. And his head is on a mountain. So he must be right.)
Congrats! I remember when Mom started getting sponsors – she is still excited over every one. Your blog is quite awesome in itself – don’t worry about anyone else. Emulating another blog is a fast way to lose followers. Be yourself!
Oh Linda…I so feel your pain! I struggle with exactly the same things on a daily basis. Lately I have been trying to just tunnel-vision my way through the days and weeks. The one thing I’m doing that seems to be helping is setting realistic goals. Then…when I achieve one it sort of makes my day. When I first opened my Etsy I was all over the place. You came out of the gate with a fresh specialty and clever niche. Well done on that. I am so glad we met. I am even more glad to sponsor your blog. Thank you from the bottom of my heart for this post.
wow- she has beautiful items!
and i am being honest here- i have stopped looking at numbers. i feel so much better that way…. i am not in it to win it but just in it for me, so who cares!
Yay!!…A great first sponsor!!!…Ann’s pillows and linens are gorgeous!
Congratulations!
Congrats on the sponsor!! I agree that it is easyto get caught up in the numbers. I don’t look too often just for that reason. And yes, to answer your question, your blog IS more fabulous. 😉
There is one thing I’ve learned this past year that has made me relax about blogging and that is to stop comparing myself to anyone else (it was making me CRAZY!!!)
Love your blog Linda and I love Ann’s as well, you each have your own style and panache and the blogging world is better for it!
xox
Oh- You have found a wonderful sponsor there, Linda. She is ONE talented lady…and I am so happy that her Etsy has been so successful. It is hard out in Blogland. I just keep slogging along and talking about not much of anything. The fact that people follow me and write me comments never ceases to amaze me. I still can’t believe it. I don’t sell anything, I don’t advertise anything. I don’t even make sense half the time and, yet, all these wonderful friends keep popping by.
Hang in there! You are doing a great job and it will just into place as you go. Blessings- xo Diana
Congrats, Linda!! And thanks for introducing me to yet more TALENT ~ love her creations! And you just channel Dory in Finding Nemo: just keep swimming, just keep swimming… 🙂
xo Heidi
Nice! Congrats, Linda! Way to knock it out of the park with your first sponsor!
PS – You’re a gold medalist too. 🙂
Linda,
Congratulations on getting your first sponsor!!!
xx
Anne
That is SO exciting!!! I am so happy for you. Such a great sponsor too. I have been hoping that would happen. I love your blog. So fun and engaging.
I wonder if I opened a real life “Etsy” store front in my old building, stocked by my favorite stuff like Linda’s pillows, if folks would come buy them?
~Bliss~
That is sooo COOL! A real bona fide sponsor. And a good one at that!
No need for the green eyed monster to rear it’s ugly head…I think you are doing wonderfully well, for just starting out!
Cheers! Pat
Okay. That makes me cry. THAT my friend is what the blogging community is all about. Love that Ann and her heart…and love my friend Linda and her heart too. 😉
Heather
Congrats on your first sponsor! Her wares (which are gorgeous!) fit perfectly with your blog 🙂
(Which, P.S., is one of the blogs I look at dreamily and think, “one day…” 😉
Yay!! Congrats! And you’re one of those bloggers I envy! Your blog is awesome, you host awesome link parties, AND you have an Etsy shop! You are amazing!
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Congratulations! I have several of Ann’s tea towels and can vouch for the quality of her work. She is really, really good.
Congratulations! Linda, your blog is unique and special just like you! I never think about numbers anymore. Just blog for you and keep being your fabulous self!
My word! Those are some gorgeous pillows, and tea towels, and runners…too much fabulousness! And…congrats on your first sponsor!
Yayyyy for you and your first (of many I am sure) sponsor(s)!! If I were selling anything I would for sure advertise here! And I agree she has a wonderful etsy shop!!! 🙂 Ohhh and I HATE the number counting and wondering why your blog is SLOWLY growing when others have booming blogs… TRUST ME!!!! But just know that your blog is wonderful and growing quickly and it is NEVER all about the numbers!
I see all shades of green every time I open my inbox. It is normal, but oh how it inspires me to do better! HUGE congrats on your first blog sponsor, she is SO talented!!!
congratulations on getting your first first sponsor. I think you will be a great fit for each other. Love reading your blog and love her designs.
I think this is a perfect fit! Congratulations!
Less than a year?! Really? You accomplished this level of polish and sophistication that quickly? I am impressed! No wonder you have a fabulous first sponsor.
Wow, those pillows look so awesome!!! What a wonderful sponsor that YOU have. 🙂
I find the only person worth comparing myself to, is me.
Congratulations! You are inspiring with your success! You are one of the blogs I look at as an inspiration! What amazing growth!I see many more sponsors down the line!
You girls and your awesome pillows, I sweat I need help to sew on a button! Congrats on the sponsor, it’s just the first baby step toward blogosphere domination, mwah-haha:)
Congratulations! That is so cool for you! I totally understand the whole ‘green’ thing. I struggle with it too and I’m sure I’m much smaller than YOU yet. Sigh. But hey, it’s growing slowly so who am I too complain? I will just quit following the numbers.. yeah right!!
Yay, congratulations on the sponsor!! You have no business being envious of anyone else – you with your nonstop fabulousness (real word), amazing writing and THE PILLOWS.