Showing posts with label anniversary. Show all posts
Showing posts with label anniversary. Show all posts

7.15.2013

Just Because...




FimC readers… I have started and stopped this blog post more times then I will admit.
How much do I share?  I hope I don’t over share, but I want to be honest? I never really ‘talk’ about myself, so how will this go over?  All things that I have thought of.

Last week this little ‘ol blog turned two!! 

Yes my blog is the same age as Posh Spices’ daughter and Kate Middleton and Prince William and I share a 2nd anniversary date.  Lol How lucky am I..lol

I started this blog as a creative outlet as most of you know; A place to share my love of clothes, fashion and all other stuff that keeps this brunette haired head turning.  I have shared events of my life; even my friends have come on the roller coaster with me and let me share their lives.  And I am beyond thankful and mystified that hundreds of you check back daily to see what I have to say.  So amazed and flattered by it.

But as this blog now reaches the ‘terrible’ two’s I am struggln’ on where to take it.  I have never shy’ed from the fact that this blog never had any direction. Lol  I mean I had no goals for it, I never wanted to get a book deal or a career in styling from it, and neither have come.  I realize my posts are becoming less frequent and of course the lacks of ‘what I wore’ posts are almost non-existent.  It has not been from a lack of WANTING to post but rather time to post.  As the bloggers reading this know, blogging is a full-time job.  Editorial calendars, brain storming, searching, sourcing are all of the things that go to keep this and all blogs running.  And well, I am lacking time.

Yes it is Summer and that comes with its own social calendar, (you would be amazed what I pack into a week..lol)  I have found a passion in Crossfit and regained that feeling of training like athlete again (I was a Figure Skater for 18 years).  I bought a house and well, it does not decorate, style, clean and maintain itself.

I am simply short on days and time and well, motivation.  No longer in desperate need of a creative outlet, this blog will continue for sure, however at a slower pace.  I say this now, and heck in five months I could be blogging twice a day!  Who knows what lays ahead for me or anyone us, but at this ‘terrible two’ juncture I need this little break.

I need to soak up the sun more, workout more, clean more, walk the dog more and blog less.  I have to not stress about giving you readers fresh content every day.  Cause trust me, I do!  The guilt that you check in everyday and nothing is there or that what I post won’t make the 2 mins you read my blog make you go hmmm fill me with disappointment.

I hope that this slower paced blogging will not deter you from checking in to find out what I have to say or what is happening in the world of fashion, what I am griping about, and of course my red carpet reviews.  And with 100% those will remain! Hahaha

My blog is going thru some growing pains and that is ok.  As I am sure MOST parents would agree, the terrible two’s end and a bright new future is just around the corner.

As I said earlier I struggled to write this, and I thank those who have made it to the end of this open letter.  I thank those that have been loyal with me over these two years.  I am BEYOND thankful for the amazing new friends via twitter and the blog that I can now lean on, confide in and laugh with and hang out with.

This blog has been my vessel of fun for two years and as the ship docks for a bit she will see the sea again. 

Thanks for always having my back in this ‘closet’. 

Now with all that said, continue to be inspired and be inspiring! 

And HAPPY BIRTHDAY FRIENDS IN MY CLOSET!!!!!


Lots of love

_Carlie
xo


7.04.2012

Giveaway...

Having this blog has not only introduced me to wonderful things around the web but has blessed me with some wonderful blogger friends!  I like being a part of the blogger community and all the fun topics, events and great people you can meet.

One such person is Amber of {ViolaPearl}.  Not sure how we stumbled across each others blogs but I am sure glad we did!  Almost daily Amber and I share some sort of social media exchange and of course I always look forward to her fantastic daily posts!  Amber is not only a blogger but a jewellery designer as well!
You can see all her goodies {here} on her Etsy store.

Amber has graciously decided to join in on my blogs {1st Birthday} and has given FimC readers a necklace to giveaway!!  What would a birthday be without a present!  This {Traci} necklace is a great piece on its own or with some other layering pieces.  The colours are so perfect for this time of year!  I only wish I could win it! lol

This giveaway is going to be open for a week (closed July 11th) so make sure you do at least three of the following to be given a chance to win this stunning {Traci} necklace from {ViolaPearl}.  Tell me in the comments which follows you did, and make sure you leave an email address so I can contact you if you win!

1) Follow FimC on Facebook {here}

2) Follow {ViolaPearl} on Facebook {here}

3) Follow FimC on Twitter {here}

4) Follow {ViolaPearl} on Twitter {here}

5) Follow with googleconnect both of our blogs {ViolaPearl} {FimC}

6) a bonus entry to 'favourite' {ViolaPearl} on Etsy {here}

Good Luck!!!!


7.03.2012

Adore & Thank You...


Happy 1st BLOG Anniversary!!

I cannot believe it has been a year since I took a chance and went on this creative adventure.  I blog about all the things I love and I hope that you adore them as well; and if not, well, I hope you like the GRIPES! lol

I still am not sure what the goal is or where this blog will take me but, I do want to thank you all for coming on this journey with me!

Stay tuned to tomorrows post for a great GIVEAWAY to show you some love and thanks for the support of {Friends in my Closet} over the past year.

I look forward to the next year and where ever it will lead ME and my blog.

Thank you for the LOVE!!!!

Images {DC&AS}