Happy Wednesday! Tonight I’ll be packing for a trip to Dallas to attend the RewardStyle Conference! I was invited for the past couple of years to go, but the first year I was too nervous to go (which is silly) and the next I was like eight months pregnant, so I decided to skip it. I promised myself I would go this year (if I was invited) so I was really happy to see that I was when the invitations went out in early February.
(I should’ve started packing earlier, but I badly needed a mani/pedi tonight)
I’m hoping that more than anything, attending will inspire me to produce the kind of content I used to and that many of you came here for in the first place. I love sharing my life and family, but I miss the style, makeup, home décor and product review posts that used to be the primary focus of my blog.
The truth is, I became overwhelmed. I thought I could “do it all” with working full time, spending time with family and maintaining my blog. The more pressure I put on myself, the less and less I found myself inspired to create content. After Harper went to bed at night, I would sit there with my laptop open, exhausted. I didn’t want to create content just to do it, so often I would go days or a week between posts.
It’s really difficult to admit that you haven’t “put your all” into something you care about, but I since I don’t blog for a living, like many bloggers nowadays do (which is awesome!), I had to devote my time and energy to a lot of other priorities. I know it’s not realistic to maintain my blog to the level it used to be, but I want to feel inspired to share the things I love again (outside of family, of course).
It’s really difficult to admit that you haven’t “put your all” into something you care about, but I since I don’t blog for a living, like many bloggers nowadays do (which is awesome!), I had to devote my time and energy to a lot of other priorities. I know it’s not realistic to maintain my blog to the level it used to be, but I want to feel inspired to share the things I love again (outside of family, of course).
Having said that, I want to thank all of you who have stuck around and followed me through all of these (five!!!) years— and also to my new readers! Without y’all, these opportunities would not be possible, so thank you from the bottom of my heart for your continued support.
I’d like to keep my blog a mix of content so there’s something for everyone, but I also want to get back to what inspired me to blog in the first place— and that’s creating outfits for the workplace, sharing favorite products and beauty tricks and decorating our home. I hope to learn a lot and bring you better, fresher and more frequent content.
I’d like to keep my blog a mix of content so there’s something for everyone, but I also want to get back to what inspired me to blog in the first place— and that’s creating outfits for the workplace, sharing favorite products and beauty tricks and decorating our home. I hope to learn a lot and bring you better, fresher and more frequent content.
Thanks for reading!
You're doing great and sometimes we all need a little refresher! Have fun in Dallas! Hope it recharges you!
Thank you Rachel! 🙂
How exciting!! I'd love to be invited to one of reward styles events! Cant wait to hear how it goes 🙂
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I will post about it soon 🙂 loving your outfits lately!
I hope you have an amazing time and get inspired all over again…I am sure you will! Enjoy!! xx
Thanks girl! It was great and I can't wait to get committed to brining some better content! 🙂
I'm enjoying all the baby/family updates! I think as we grow and change, so does what takes priority in our lives. I hope you find the right balance. 🙂
Thank you— I think balance is the right word here 🙂
As a fairly new reader, I enjoy the content 🙂 Have fun in Dallas!
Thank you so much 🙂 I plan to keep it a mix of content! Glad you're reading!
I have been reading your blog for a couple years now and have enjoyed every post! Can't wait to see some more reviews, decor, etc! Have fun in Dallas 🙂
Thank you so very much! 🙂
Yay!! I have been missing your old content. I still very much enjoy your blog, and hope you find some inspiration!
Thank you Hayley! 🙂
I often find myself looking through your old posts for makeup, tanning, diet, & fitness tips! Would love to see more posts on that stuff again!
I can't wait to bring you more of that content 🙂
Don't worry you're still in my lineup! I too still go back to watch the old videos especially tutorials. I'm not going anywhere, hope you're not either ! Have a fantastic time in Dallas Veronika ! 🙂
Thanks Tracy! It was great 🙂
Congrats on 5 years thats quite an accomplishment in itself. Blogging comes in phases for me for sure and you have your plate full with so much else I give you credit! I would love to see more home decor and fashion posts too hope you can incorporate them in if you find time. Have fun at the conference!
Thanks so much Kelly, you are so sweet! 🙂
Love you V! Have a great weekend!
xoxo <3
You are doing an awesome job and I still love to read about your life! I can't wait to hear about your experience at the Reward Style conference and see where your blog goes in the future! 🙂
xoxo,
Kim
http://www.champagneista.blogspot.com
Thank you Kim!:)
I can't believe I've been reading your blog for more than three years now! Hopefully we can meet up soon since we live in the same city!
That's awesome! Do you love living in Houston?
I've been reading your blog for years. I enjoy your content and I've also appreciate how the content has changed because like you I have a toddler now. I use to be more into makeup and decor but since starting a family I love reading and relating to other moms and families.. With some beauty and decor mixed it. Thank you for sharing with us! Hugs 🙂
Life definitely has a way of making us change up our priorities! I definitely miss sharing content like I used to, so it's more for me than anyone else 🙂 Just have to get off to a good start with it!
I'm fairly new to your blog, but have enjoyed your recent posts. As a Mom myself, it is easy to get overwhelmed and thus our creativity gets a bit stifled. I hope the conference was what you needed to recharge and helped you find your new path. 🙂
Thanks so much for your comment Tiffany! 🙂 I appreciate the encouragement!