Get ready, it’s coming soon!!!
I don’t know when I’ve been this excited! I’ve been working on this for 6 months behind the scenes, and I just can’t tell you how amazing it is that we’ll be launching this new venture next week. It’s all designed with you in mind. It’s free, it’s fun, and it’s fabulous. Can you guess what it is? I’m sworn to secrecy until February 1.
I’m doing it with my friend Yvonne from Stone Gable and Kelly from My Soulful Home. PLEASE check back on FEBRUARY 1 so you can enjoy the new ‘thing.’ I really think you are going to LOVE it!!! No really, it’s amazing, seriously!
In addition to this new and exciting venture, I’m making some changes to the format at Cedar Hill Farmhouse. These are based on the reader survey.
I’ve gone over the survey results, and have been pondering what I need to do to make this blog the BEST I can for you.
If you missed the survey, you can see the questions HERE. I discussed some of the results of the survey, HERE.
Based on what you are telling me you want, I’ve decided to change up the content here. The most popular topic is general decorating, so I’ll be covering general decorating 3 times a week.
You also asked for more low-cost DIY projects, so I plan to do one a week. Some people like the shopping guides while others were so crazy about them. I plan to do those on Saturday. That keeps the readers that want them happy. If you don’t want them, then you can skip those days. See? It’s a balancing act keeping everyone happy, and quite impossible to do it completely.
So here is my schedule at least this is the plan. There are going to be exceptions, but this is generally what I hope to do.
Monday – GENERAL DECORATING
I plan to provide you with general decorating advice that is not necessarily specific to farmhouse French style. These are going to be tips that work well with many different styles.
Tuesday THE SCOOP LINK PARTY
I will continue to provide the Scoop. I think it’s a great way to get inspiration from new bloggers, and it’s a ton of fabulous ideas all in one place.
Wednesday – GENERAL DECORATING
Thursday – MONEY SAVING DIY PROJECT
Thursday I plan to do an inexpensive DIY project. Yeah, I’m not very crafty, but I am going to do my best to come up with great ideas for you.
Friday – GENERAL DECORATING
Saturday – SHOPPING GUIDE
Saturday I’ll provide a get the look shopping guide, or whatever else I want to share.
Sunday – OFF
Sunday, I think I’ll take the day off.
I hope to throw in some recipes here and there, but not very often. I also hope to show you photos of other homes since that is also something you requested. So there you have it. I am going to try this. If I feel like it isn’t working for you or for me, we’ll got back to the old way of doing things.
So that’s the new format. I have the topics all set for the entire month of February! Now if the posts would just write themselves…
Be sure to comment, so you can enter my giveaway this month.
Can’t wait!
Love the schedule and I am looking forward to the new launch. I think it is admirable how you have incorporated he readers input into the new design. Thank you Anita for including more general decorating advice, I can’t wait until February!!
Looking forward to see what your new launch is next month. Sounds like a great schedule you have set up for your blog. Thanks for all your efforts.
I’ve enjoyed your blog tremendously and it sounds like you have a great plan going forward. I’m looking forward to it all!
Your new format sounds great!
Sounds exciting. Love the e-book and would love a copy of your “real” book. Hope to see the mountain house in person some day. Tks for all your inspiration.
Whatever you do is great! I’m looking forward to February’s inspiration!
That sounds good, I sent pictures of our farm house, but I am not sure if you received them?
Looks like a great schedule! Your posts are always so inspiring and I love all your decorating advice!
Shelley
It sounds a like a great program and I am looking forward to it
Sounds fun and inspiring.
The new plan sounds good to me! Excited to hear what’s coming up February 1st! (Not good at waiting … I used to wake my children up on Christmas morning even when they were little!!!)
Sounds exciting…you are a wonderful inspiration…when we recently built a much smaller home ( empty nest style) I had the builder include a plate rack inspired by yours…thank you for all you do….I’m crazy to see what you and the fabulous Yvonne and Kelly are introducing..!! ….Smiles…..Anne
I’m happy and excited with the new format to come
Simply elegant
Inspiring
I’m excited too, Feb. 1 is almost here!
Thankful for you and your Savy designs?
Hmmm, sounds exciting! Always look forward to a surprise!
Sounds like a plan. I am glad you did the survey. Can’t wait until Feb. 1.
Excited to see what is coming in February! Thanks for sharing.
Sounds great!
Can’t wait to see what’s ahead!
Also love the grain sack inspired rug under the table in the last picture! Swooning, here.
Love your blog!! Thanks for the chance to win!!!
Your plan sounds great! I’ve always enjoyed your blog starting from your early days. I appreciate all the time and work you put into it. Just wished you were in Dallas instead of Houston!
Aww thanks Diana.
I am looking forward to the changes
Woohoo! Looking forward to the changes.
Super plan. Should keep everyone happy….maybe. ha
I enjoy reading your blog and look forward to reading it in the future. Sounds like a very good balance of subjects that should please most everyone. God bless.
Exciting! Just don’t forget French farmhouse …..my favorite!
Sounds great, and I can’t wait for your announcement! You mentioned that the DIY day may be hard for you. Don’t know if this would be any easier (may be even harder), Maybe if you couldn’t come up w/DIY ideas one week you could give us tips on how we can achieve your look on a budget. We all LOVE your style, but all can’t afford $600 candlesticks! Just a thought. Thanks for everything you do, and caring about our thoughts.
So thoughtful of you to consider your viewers ideas–of course, I’m pleased with everything right now but will be interested to see all the changes too…
I’m looking foward to the new venture and thanks for continuing the shopping guide, I do enjoy it.
Your new format sounds really great. I’m looking forward to everything that you share.
I love your farmhouse French style. You could post about that everyday and I would be happy!
Thank you Amy!! I could talk about it all day long.
The new schedule sounds really good. I am excited to find out the big secret! I am also glad you are including general decorating. Best wishes on your new adventure!
I can always get a “little something” from your decorating styles and ideas. February sound like it will be a great format. Something for everyone. Looking forward to Wednesday.
Your new schedule sounds wonderful, but I don’t want to wait until Feb 1 for the surprise. I want it tomorrow. Doesn’t hurt to want, now does it?
Count me in, sounds like fun. And like Debbie Reynolds said, don’t forget the Farmhouse French!
I don’t know how you can top what you’re doing! But….I’m really looking forward to see your reveal beginning of February.
Your Canadian friend
Karen
So excited! I can only imagine how wonderful this is going to be with you three wonderful ladies working together!!
Just found your blog. I can’t wait to read and get tips!
Anita, I always enjoy your posts! You always do such a great job. Looking forward to your new venture! It’s going to be great!
Bless you!
Wow, sounds like a lot of work, that new plan! But I’m in! Anxious to see the new format. I know I’ll love the decorating blogs, for sure.
Thanks for all the work you put into this blog, Anita.
makes February more bearable
Oh you ladies tease…I will be out of the country on February 1..with no internet. I can’t wait to see the big news/reveal. Something to look forward to when I return!
Love the direction you are going in.
It sounds like a very big undertaking, you work so hard and I appreciate your ideas.
I have included some of your great decorating ideas in my home.
Thank so much. Good luck.
D
Great plan! Can’t wait!
Looking forward to your news. Love your blog and have thoroughly enjoyed your book! Keep up the great work you are an inspiration to me.
My first comment on your blog! I just finished listening to Episode 1. I love when Kelly summarizes ‘who you are’, and you say, “You’re making me sound like a freak!” I laughed out loud in my Wee Abode on that one! Really enjoyed it. Thank you!