It’s one of those days when I cannot focus on one thing at a time for anticipation of the next thing entering my brain.
Behind the scenes today, we’re getting ready for a major blog/site update (more on that below). But every single day the last few months, I’m working on so many things I don’t even talk about here on the blog.
Some of it is the simple stuff, really…right now we have a few campaigns we’re working on with brands and we have to stay hush hush for a while longer. We have changes happening at home, with homeschooling shifting and morphing every day to make room for this full time working mama.
Then there are some major business moves and projects PI is involved with that could be amazing–we are working on 3 HUGE projects/ideas/developments right now, and I can’t wait to see which of these ventures we tackle first, and to share them with you (these are projects we’re working on for you, after all!)
There are re-writes and galley reviews for my book. Oh, and there’s me finding it listed online in multiple places already and squealing out loud. (More on this soon!)
There are other things happening behind-the-scenes, though, that are so crazy they are almost absurd. Things that I cannot share, doors that are cracked the teeniest bit open, and we’re wondering which to walk through or if they’ll stay open at all.
My little business, that began as a casual journalist on the road to brightening her home, somewhere along the way became this business, this dream, this ideal..this brand. To say I’m grateful is the understatement of the century, and to say that I even fully grasp how incredible it is can be a stretch.
I stop, though, quite often, and ponder it all. And I am truly Grateful.
All that to say, friends, I don’t like to dangle secrets, but it’s just so odd to be working feverishly on so much that I don’t talk about here with you. Soon, though, I hope.
Something I can share though…that blog relaunch I mentioned? We’re working on launching the new look very soon (maybe even this week?!). The main goal: make the site feel more open (and less blogger template-like) so that we can provide the most content across our 3 branches of business (shop, online shop, blog content). So that you can do things like sign up for the newsletter here and not just at the shop. So there’s more easy access to the thousand + posts you can find here.
I do need your help, though. Since we’re working on it (today!), and haven’t done our reader survey yet…is there anything you’d love to see?? What categories would you like easy access to? We are adding many different user-friendly features, but I’d love to hear your thoughts!
Thanks so much for your comments–would mean the world to me. Cross your fingers that it all gets done & we’re able to share all of our “behind-the-scenes” soon enough.
I absolutely love your current website design and I will miss it when you update. Great to see such blessings.
Aw, that’s good to hear Lynda! We’re keeping all the same graphics and branding…just cleaning it up a bit and making it easier to navigate.
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shaunna
I thought for sure I was going to scroll down & read “baby” news. It just happens to be different kinds of babies :).
haha, that’s hilarious, Jerri! Not this time.
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shaunna
I can’t wait to hear what’s up with you and PI! I’ll be here anxiously waiting for the news to break!
Oh, thank you, sweet friend. You know all about the bustle and craziness…can’t wait to see if/when it all unfolds.
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shaunna
Love all this news…..your Grandma would be so proud of you and your courage!!!
Keep on!!!! Be fearless…..
Please make it easy to find how to go from post to post.
I’d love to keep seeing posts about your shop! My dream is to open a shop similar to yours someday, with new and refurbished pieces, and Perfectly Imperfect is a huge inspiration for me. 🙂 I loved reading your 31 days to open and would love to keep seeing information on opening and running your store!
Yes me too – I was sure this was baby news! Ah now THAT would be crazy.
It would be nice to be able to find old posts easily, maybe Top Ten in each category? Not sure…everyone likes different things, but sometimes it’s nice to look back and spend more time looking at a project or reading an essay.
Don’t know if your fotos are already Pinterest ready. That’s always a nice feature so we can organize our own Pinterest for future projects.
I just wrote about Dreams and Lists, you might like it. 😉
A gentle reminder. . . Kids don’t wait for us to do all the things we want to do when
they are little. My sons are 26 and 29. In the blink of an eye they are grown. There
are no re-dos with them and they grow up SO fast.
Hey Mary Jean…you are SO right! That’s honestly why we began homeschooling…they get to be with us all day every day while we work and play. It’s a crazy schedule, but it works for us and for them.
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shaunna
Hi Shaunna,
I have been reading your blog since way back when you where just a ” casual journalist on the road to brightening her home”–
I’m sorry I have never posted a reply before, even though I did want to when you offered to pray for us. That really touched me, and God knows we all could use a little help.
Way back then I used you as a sort of, step to recovery (In my late 30’s (my little ones 1st morning of Kindergarten) I survived a massive stroke. It was a rare type & I was zero risk factor, so it REALLY took us all by surprise. As I was house bound for 2 years, & learning how to live my life with a disability. The internet was invaluable as a source to reach outside my home, and a way to get inspired again. Your blog really resonated with me, as your style & so many other aspects of life seemed very parallel to mine.
Then one day I saw you on TV, as a guest blogger designer, & I was so excited for you. Wow- and look at you now!!! 🙂
Anyway to get to my point, what drew me to your blog in the beginning was a couple things. First I loved all the interior design pics of your home, etc, & liked (and was a little jealous) how you told us about the pieces your husband built.
I was also crazy about the altered furniture pictures, and how you showed/explained details of how you did it. You introduced me to Annie Sloan.
It may just be me not searching your blog enough, but I liked the simplicity and ease of finding those pictures and info. I’m what you would probably call, a visual reader. I’m drawn in by the pictures, and If I really like them, then I read the following article.
Okaaay so now I need to apologize for the length of this post, but I do hope it might help you in some small way.
….oh also, I did like the above response about fotos being Pinterest ready.
Congratulations on all of your wonderful successes. And I look forward to your Next Big Thing.
♡ Thank you,
Tammy Yates
Just continue to show your sweet personality through your writing style. I love them both!