Monthly Archives: April 2012
6 Weeks: Take Better Outfit Photos
Today we’re talking about a blogger favorite…outfit photos! I love to post them, I love to check out what everyone else is wearing and where they’re shopping and now Amanda from Indie Jane Photography and Kelli Murray are sharing their… Read more
04.30.12 and Tagged 6 Weeks to a Better Blog
Blog Love
I’ve found myself with a weekend off so I’ll be staying in to get some serious work done on on the blog design ebook, cleaning out my hoarders-esque office and getting dinner with my parents. Here are some of my… Read more
04.29.12 and Tagged blog love6 Weeks: Being a little too inspired by other bloggers
Guys, we need to talk about something. I prefer to keep things positive and upbeat around here, but I’ve come across something over the past couple weeks that really bummed me out. I wasn’t planning to post this as part… Read more
04.27.12 and Tagged 6 Weeks to a Better BlogThings that happen when you join in the circus…
You buy clown noses and rubber chickens for work; you accidentally smack your head (full force) against someone else’s on more than one occasion; you randomly spot fabric burns and bruises on strange parts of your body and wear shorts… Read more
04.26.12 and Tagged circus6 Weeks Design Tip: Create & Add a Blog Button
I receive a lot of emails asking how to create and add a blog button, so today I thought I’d give you some of my nerd knowledge and show you how I created the 6 Weeks logo in Photoshop. I’ll… Read more
04.25.12 and Tagged 6 Weeks to a Better Blog, nerd partyCircus Sunday Funday Photos
Sunday we got up at 7am to load the rig and headed down to the Riverfront to showcase alternative forms of exercise at a 5k for literacy. It was just a little freezing being right on the water, but we… Read more
04.24.12 and Tagged circus, i love detroitAmy on Being Open and Brave Online
Hey, all of you SillyGrrl champions! My name is Amy, and I run a silly little blog called A is for Ampersand. I’m greatly honored to be contributing to Sarah’s 6 Weeks to a Better Blog project, and today we’re… Read more
04.23.12 and Tagged 6 Weeks to a Better BlogAngie on Being Open and Brave Online
Hi, everyone! My name is Angie and I am so grateful that Sarah asked me to be a part of this series. Today, I’m going to talk about Being Open and Brave Online. Many years ago, I was a victim… Read more
04.23.12 and Tagged 6 Weeks to a Better BlogMoorea on Being Open and Brave Online
Today I’ll be posting advice from three bloggers on sharing sensitive subjects online. Each of them wrote about very personal experiences and did it in a way that was inspiring and, I think, very brave. First up is Moorea Seal… Read more
04.23.12 and Tagged 6 Weeks to a Better BlogBlog Love
Another aerial apparatus I’d love to play on…it looks like a giant spring! >>> Banana bread crepe cake….ohmyyum >>> Up your personal dignity quotient >>> Kate wrote about the downside of blogging >>> Great storage idea from Kim >>> One… Read more
04.22.12 and Tagged blog love6 Weeks: Connecting With Your Audience
Today Sarah Von from Yes and Yes is here to talk about connecting with your readers. How do you go from being a random person on the other side of the screen to someone they want to hang out and… Read more
04.20.12 and Tagged 6 Weeks to a Better BlogPremade Blog Templates in Action
Time for an Etsy shop update! Sea & Skies is a three column Blogger theme with a gray striped background and teal banner header. It comes with four social media icons. The page bar can be removed under gadgets and… Read more
04.19.12 and Tagged design6 Weeks Design Tip: Keeping Your Style Consistent
I love when I’m scrolling through my Google Reader and come upon a post where I instantly know who the author is without having to read anything. Cassie is one of those authors. Her design style has been consistent from… Read more
04.18.12 and Tagged 6 Weeks to a Better BlogWhat I Wore: Red All Over
I was totally paranoid someone was going to fling that door open the entire time I was standing in front of it. Tee: from Mae Tank: Target Shorts: Nordstrom Rack Leggings: Nordstrom Boots: Bakers Bag: Shop Suey Dinner date with… Read more
04.17.12 and Tagged i love detroit, what i wore6 Weeks to a Better Blog: Finding Your Voice
To kick off the 6 Weeks to a Better Blog series, here’s Melissa from Bubby and Bean with a little advice on finding your blogging voice… Finding your blogging voice is one of the most important aspects of your blog… Read more
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