I hope you’ve all had a good weekend. Today I have a slightly different post for you. The creative Sophie from Onetenzeroseven asked me to get involved with Blog Hop and share some stories about my blog. I thought it sounded like a fun and I hope you enjoy my answers to the questions. If you like a bit of fashion, business and lifestyle then make sure you check out Sophie’s blog.
Why do I write?
I’ve always documented my life through notebooks, Geocities, Livejournal, Myspace and now here on my blog. It’s nice to have your own space on the internet which you can design and create content for. There are no rules and that’s what I like best about it.
I use writing to accompany my photography. I like to document my life and share tips and information about the topics and skills I know best. I don’t claim to be a fancy wordsmith, nor do I wish to be. To me, words are tools. I can use them to explain a photograph, share my experience and communicate my feelings and ideas.
What am I working on?
At the moment I’m in the process of giving Prettygeentea a total refresh. I’m working on changing the design a little and I’ve created some simple guidelines for my content. I want to ensure that everything I post is useful to my readers – even if it’s photos from a day trip. I love looking back on my life through this blog but the posts that stand out are the ones which I’ve shared tips or recommendations and readers have commented with their thoughts. I think blogging brings people with similar interests together and I want to encourage that community feeling here on my blog.
I’m also working on launching Indiecana. I’ve mentioned it a few times but it’s basically my first e-commerce project. The aim is to find the best indie products from around the UK and share them on an easy to use website. I want to help customers find products they love and at the same time offer support to indie makers.
How does it differ from others of its genre?
My blog incorporates all of my interests. One day I’ll be talking about my new hat and the next I’ll be sharing my top tips for saving money. Other topics include travel, baking, business, reviews and much much more. I don’t want to pigeonhole my blog to one topic because I believe we all have more than one interest.
Prettgreentea has evolved over the years with me and my changing interests. It’s been there through university, many jobs and now at my latest chapter of life in Sheffield. It’s sure to change in the future but for now I want to share snapshots of my life and incorporate useful information within each post. I want my readers to be able to take something positive away from each post.
How does my writing process work?
I enjoy writing and planning blog posts when I’m on the train. I find it gives me time to think and put together content I’m going to be happy to share. I’m also lucky enough to work from home at the moment which allows me some alone time to focus on my blog. I work best in silence.
Many of my posts start with a photograph and then the words follow.
A few of my favourite ways to write blog posts:
– In my notebook – I find the words flow better by hand
– On Evernote – a very handy app which can link up with your computer, tablet and phone
– Within an email which I then send back to myself
If you don’t blog then tell me what you enjoy about reading blogs.
Thank you for inviting amd including me in Blog Hop Daisy! Xx
I do love your blog. x
I started out on livejournal too! My sister had a bunch of geocities websites lol I also like to plan my posts, definitely helps me 🙂
Jessica
the.pyreflies.org
I remember making a Buffy website on Geocities and one about llamas too. Glad to hear you were also a LJ girl. xx
I work best in slience too, in fact I very raring switch the telly on or listen to music ever, because of this. Looking forward to hearing what’s next for you.
Buckets & Spades
This is so lovely! Thank you again for tagging me! I will be working on this. I noticed first of all that one of your photos with your table on the walls are all the postcards I’ve sent to you! WOW that makes me feel so special, it’s so sweet of you to display it! I must say it does look rather beautiful when they’re in a collage together.
I love all of your reasons for blogging, which of many are my reasons of blogging too! We’ve both blogged for the longest time! Oh from myspace to livejournal gees those were so long ago! I’ve always enjoyed your photography and writing. I must admit though I have been so far behind in blog reading with so many of my favourites that only just the other day I finally sat down on my laptop and started catching up on so many blogs especially yours! I’ve been reading through all your archives and I’ve missed reading your blog so much! You really do have an acquired taste when it comes to style! I much enjoy everything. I too am the same, we change interests all the time! and it’s nice to see the progress each one has when it comes to our blogs. I’ve been on and off blog for so long now.
I had a look at the website you created Indiecana and might I say I LOVE the pastel look to it! What a clever and awesome idea to have for UK indie products all in one place. I am so proud of you and wish you all the luck!
xx
I keep on meaning to sort out an evernote, and I really look forward to seeing Indiecana get going!