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12.31.2011

Pie N' the Sky in 2011

I cannot believe it's almost 2012! What in the world?? This year just flew by. So much has happened here on le blog that I thought I'd share with y'all some of the highlights of my blog life. In case you're new here, consider this a quick catch me up!





Yes, quite a spectacular year indeed here on Pie N' the Sky. I know many of you discovered this little blog this past year and I am so very happy that you've decided to stick around. I must say that I have an inkling that 2012 will be one very special year for Pie N' the Sky. I will have more time for posts than I ever have before, my mind is flooding with pretty posts and I simply can't wait for the new direction we're going in. Yay for a fresh start and a new year! 

Also, I know it's a little late, but I announced the two year giveaway winner here. Thanks all for entering!

xo.
Melisa

10.19.2011

Why I blog


So a few weeks ago, when I was updating the look of my blog, I was in the middle of changing some coding and when I went to go back to the site, I arrived at a window that said Pie N' the Sky did not exist. I thought surely this is a mistake, but after ten minutes of closing and reopening it truly seemed as though it was gone. I went through and tried to see if I had done something wrong that would have caused the people of blogger to shut me down, but there was nothing! I was freaking out, like really. After those ten minutes I came to a realization; my blog was gone, there was a great possibility that I would never see it again (for reasons unknown) and that I would no longer be a "blogger".

My feelings: sad, upset, confused, a little lost and slightly relieved and I'll tell you why... I was sad because something that I had poured hours upon hours of not only time but energy into, that I dearly loved, was taken away from me. Upset because I felt it was unjust and my followers, daily readers, were suddenly no longer apart of my life. Confused because let's be honest, this situation is just plain strange! A little lost because for so long this little blog has become a part of who I am; when I'm not blogging, I'm taking pictures, I'm dreaming up posts and living the life I get to share through this blog. And slightly relieved because blogging takes up so much of my life, as I just said. Though it's something I love, it can be a tiny bit stressful sometimes and it truly does consume so many of my thoughts. SO I was an emotional mess. I closed the computer and imagined my life sans Pie N' the Sky, decided that I loved it too much to ever just not have it and was committed to starting over. I typed the url one last time (to make sure) and there it was (what in the world??), just as I'd left it. le sigh.

All of this to say, I love this little blog and I love sharing my stories with each of you. I started for funzies two years ago and never dreamed it would become such an integral part of my life. yes, at times it can make me a little stressed out, but for the most part it's my outlet, the one thing I can control in the midst of an every crazy life. SO here are my top ten reasons why I blog...

1. It's an outlet. A place for me to share my inspirations, memories and photos.

2. It gives me an excuse to take lots and lots of photos of my life.

3. I get to meet really kind and genuine people; not only other bloggers but my sweet readers as well!

4. I get to be creative. Not only that, but it motivates me to continue to grow in my creativity.

5. It's fun! I really love dreaming up posts and sharing them with all of you.

6. I get to write. I love writing and learning how to be more open and share my stories in hopes of allowing others to feel like there's someone else in this world like them.

7. On most days it's the only thing I get to do for funzies and not just cause I have to.

8. I like inspiring others in whatever little way I can.

9. I get to share my Pie N' the Sky shop and let everyone know when there's new pretties in the shop!

10. I just like it. Okay.

Thanks for making all of this possible, because if I didn't have you to read these silly ramblings I'd be a little bit sad, like a whole lotta bit^_^ Have a lovely day sweet friends!


xo.
Melisa

9.07.2011

That time my Grandma started a blog...


My Grandma started a blog. She's adorable and it makes me so happy and warm inside that she's sharing her stories with the world. She is currently going through physical therapy after having several surgeries on her hip. She's in a lot of pain and this has helped her to not focus so much on it. I'm sure it would make her oh so happy to have some encouraging comments^_^ 

She has been such a light in my life. I know everyone thinks their Grandma is the best, but mine truly is an incredible woman. She is kind, thoughtful, full of joy, selfless and simply beautiful. I hope to be like her when I grow up. She was also the first person to teach me how to sew; I think my creativity comes from her and it makes me happy that I'll always carry that with me.




xo.
Melisa

5.10.2011

What A Week

Okay okay, so it's not so much that I forgot about my 365 project, but it's more like I just... well, I'm not sure what happened! I take pictures daily, and they're fun! I think I just forget to upload them and then I get behind and then it makes me sad and then I just don't post any pictures for over a month. Whoa! Yes, it's been over a month. Ooops! Umm, instead of going week by week, how's about I just share a whole bunch of daily photos randomly?? Like how about right now? Okay!

I made pretty presents. I worked on new additions to the shop. I created a new blog banner. I made the Mr. dinner. I sewed lots and lots. I ate a new yummy granola mix. I ate sushi with friends. I tried on like ten different nailpolishes at Ulta. I went on a double date and had giant nachos. I made salsa. I took care of two of the sweetest little girls. I saw a pretty tree. And that's about it. I know the week's not over, but this is what it is^_^ Are you having a good week so far? 

xo.
Melisa