Blogging for Bliss

Even if I never write a book at least I'm in one :)

Today is the release date for Tara Frey's book Blogging for Bliss and I was lucky to be invited to take part in it. I'm one of the bloggers mentioned in her book which is filled with practical information and visual inspiration on how to create an artful blog.

I'm still waiting for my copy of the book so I haven't actually had a chance to read it yet but I hear it's awesome and is filled with great advice for all bloggers and bloggers-to-be.

So, why do I blog? What's in it for me?

Well, I'm a doer and am constantly working on different projects. I'm organizing, crafting, sewing, renovating, building, gardening and the list goes on (never stops actually)... It's just so much more fun to be able to share and receive feed back than it was to do it all but with only a couple of people who would tell me what they thought (and those couple of people were sometimes less than interested in my newly organized ribbon drawer). I love the instant feed back and I love to communicate with you guys. I love receiving your e-mails and I really enjoy when I in turn can help you out with your DIY dilemmas or organizing issues.

My best reward for blogging is when someone lets me know I've helped them get organized or even better when you tell me you picked up a power tool for the first time and built something yourself! The blogging community as a whole is so awesome. I've met so many great people and have made so many good friends and they are just a few clicks away even though they may be on the other side of the globe.

That's about me, but why don't you check out some other great bloggers who are Blogging for Bliss over at Artsy Mama's Blog today, she's hosting an on-line book launch party and you're all invited!

Photos courtesy of Tara Frey.

Comments

[Lilla huset på prärien]

Wow så häftigt! Vad kul - helt fantastiskt att få vara med i hennes bok juh!! Oj, jag känner mig riktigt stolt över dig och du är bara SÅÅÅ värd det. Hoppas boken kommer till Sverige också!

Kram Jenny

[Rachel]

Benita, I've been reading your blog for a while... but, I've never commented. I wanted to say CONGRATS! I think your blogging style is very inspirational and well deserving of some spotlighting in a book. Even though we blog about completely different things I would take your advice on style any day.

[Charlotta]

Hej Benita!
Jag började läsa din blogg för två månader sen och jag måste bara säga att den är fantastisk med underbar inspiration! Jag håller själv på att inreda min lägenhet och har använt mig av många tips.

Jag tänkte fråga om lite råd angående hur man kan organisera sina cd-skivor. Vad är ditt bästa tips?

Lotta

[Renee]

I wish more people blogged. I find it's cheaper than therapy. :-)

(in fact, yesterday I gave my dog her own blog)

[Renee]

Oh, and congrats on being in the book!!!!!

[Claudia]

Oh I love what Renee said -I've considered giving my dogs their own blog, too!

Congratulations on being part of Tara's book - I have a copy and love your blog.

Thanks for sharing your blog bliss!

[Agnieszka]

Hi Benita,

Just out of topic, probably, but I thought you might like to know that your cosy home is shown here http://www.domosfera.pl/wnetrza/1,94387,6875522,Mieszkac_po_skandynawsku.html. However, the author makes no references to your blog and I thought you just might want to know.
Best wishes,

[Junque Couture]

I could spend hours on your blog. In fact I will very soon!

[Carlos]

Vi har jättefå CD skivor så jag har inget bra råd men här är ett inlägg som kanske kan ge lite inspiration. http://makingitlovely.com/2009/07/31/cd-storage/

[Carlos]

Thank you! I've e-mailed them to ask them to add the link!

[Cilla H]

I love your blog... i'm not surprised that you would be invited to participate in a book about it.

[Eileen Paulin]

Thank you soooo much for being a part of Blogging for Bliss. Your creative soul adds spirit to the book and you are spreading wonderful happy spirit to so many others. Thank you for opening your heart.

[Sandra Lomas]

hi Benita
i'm doing a little blog party hoping today and i'm so glad a click on your blog.
i love all the pretty things you share.
i love comfy-ing up my home and you're blog is very inspiring.
i will be stopping back by for sure.
i hope you're having a great day.
sandra/merryheart

[LiLi M.]

Hello Benita! Congrats on being on that book! Too bad we Europeans have to wait a while to see it, but I love the sneak peeks!

[Sarah]

Heyya chickadee!!
I love your blog!! I am so bookmarking it! such great inspiration! I am so with you on the rewards of blogging are so much greater then the ones we can give!!!

Big Mermaid Hugs

toodles-
Sarah

ps come to my party!

[knittingbouvier.blogspot.com]

Wow, perfect timing! I created my blog this past Saturday. Finally, after months of thinking about it, I took the first step, signed up and named it knittingbouvier (Among many things, I love knitting and Bouviers - dog breed from Belguim). Next step is to add the content! Benita, you have been a big inspiration for me, so thank you, keep up the great blogging :)

Alana

[Kathleen]

I found you through the Blogging for Bliss party -your blog is lovely - you have a wonderful eye. Thanks for sharing!
Kind regards,
Kathleen

[jja]

You helped me a lot! I have a special PC-pile with your ideas, DIY-projects and tipps and my husband now use to say; if we have deocrating question; what would Benita say about that?
I keep your lovely postcard on my postcard wall im my office (only 5-6 cards on it) and if I have time to read only 1-2 blogs yours will be for sure one of it :-)

[quinn]

Congratulations, Benita - that's really exciting!

[Rosy Lady]

Congratulations for being in the book! This blog party was such an excellent idea, I am really enjoying meeting new bloggers like yourself. Love your blog!

[ArtsyMama]

What a great post! Thanks so much for playing along today.
Cheers to blogging!
Kari

[Charlotta]

Tack för jätte bra tips Kommer nu att få massa mer plats!

[Lisa Z]

Happy Blog Party! I participate, too, though I'm certainly not in the book. Congratulations on getting into the book--I was happy to see you in there as your blog is my favorite!

LOL about the other two not being interested in your new ribbon organizer. I myself LOVE reading about that stuff. Martha Fans Unite!

[Carol k]

I just bought this book to read on our road trip.
Congratulations!

[Imene]

I bought the book and I adore it. It eve inspired me to give my blog a face lift!!
I'm now hosting a giveaway of the book.

[Carlos]

I was supposed to receive a copy for myself and one to give away but neither still hasn't arrived. I'm starting to wonder if they even sent them... I've e-mailed three times but still no books. Me and publishing houses, we are NOT at good match...

[Claire]

I's currently reading this book and I'm glad you're a part of it! Congratulations! All the featured blogs are very inspiring =)