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Tuesday, November 10, 2009

Looking back, and looking forward

Image via Veranda, photography by Tria Giovan

When I started my blog 2 1/2 years ago, I had no clue where it would take me. I saw it is a private scrap book, a place to organize my thoughts, a place to write. I remember very clearly registering for the blog, and trying to come up with a blog name; all of my top picks were taken. I looked around the room for inspiration, and my eye fell upon the latest issue of Veranda (June '07), which was open to an article called 'Fresh Palette' (picture above). I thought this was the perfect name for my new blog, as my intent was to write about art, architecture, and design. The palette reference was an obvious nod to art, as both the color selection that artists use, as well as the traditional board that artists use to place their paints. Fresh palette seemed an ideal way to describe the interiors I love as well; light, fresh, airy, serene.

Image via Veranda, photography by Tria Giovan, architecture by Norman Davenport Askins

In fact, the article from Veranda is one of my all time favorites, and the home in the article is on a cul-de-sac in Atlanta. I occasionally drive by the house just to appreciate its beauty.

When I actually started to write my blog, I chose 'Things That Inspire' for my blog header. It came to mind immediately, and it has turned into a better description of what I do on this blog; I like to write about the things that inspire me. I am usually very much on topic - after all, architecture, design, and art inspire me to no end - but occasionally I will slip in something else off topic that is a source of inspiration.

Now that I am venturing out a little bit more with my blog, I am finding that I no longer relate to the 'fresh palette' component of my blog url. When my blog was mentioned in Atlanta Homes and Lifestyles, it was identified as 'Fresh Palette' - an understandable assumption, given that it is in my blog url, however, in my mind the blog is 'Things That Inspire'.

Last week, when I attended the book launch party for Suzanne Kasler, I felt like I was 'coming out' as the person behind the blog. I finally met some of the other Atlanta bloggers; I met a lot of people in the Atlanta architecture and design community, many of whom I have written about at length; I met the president of Hickory Chair; I met Nancy Corzine's right hand man. After that party, and having to spell out the name of my blog url several times, I decided that it was time for me to register a web site for my blog.

And so, with this post, I am introducing my new blog address: http://www.thingsthatinspire.net/
I registered for the web site through blogger, so everything should be linked and hooked up automatically. No need to change any of your links; in fact, freshpalette is still working in the background, it's still there, but everything gets redirected to the new address. One casualty has been my blog list - it was totally wiped out in the transition. I am slowly but surely trying to recreate it, but it has been a challenge as it was something that developed naturally over the past two years.

I am looking forward to many more observations on the the things that inspire me, and hope you will stick around for the next chapter in my blog.

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33 comments:

  1. Love your blog, love that French house. Looking forward to more great posts!

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  2. Well - Congrats on the official name change - you have always been the thing That insoires me...:-)

    The entrance to that home is one of the most beautiful i have ever seen! I'll have to check my issues for a refresher on what's inside.

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  3. I think I would drive by that house to look at it once in a while, too...Nice to know I'm not the only one who will go a certain way just to look at the houses.

    Can't wait to see what you have in store for us!

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  4. Exciting news, change is good!! Beautiful cover....

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  5. Wonderful feeling when everything comes together. Congratulations on your "new" identity and still great old content. Love that image. Merci. Trish

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  6. Funny enough I had the same challenge with my blog a few months into its' inception. I used to be 'be the change' and switched to ArchitectDesign for consistency. My blog name was always architectdesign but the url and profile name were 'be the change'. I'm all for it!

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  7. A rose by any other name.............Your blog always inspires! Perfect name.

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  8. I can understand why you were inspired by such a beautiful house. I have so enjoyed being inspired by your inspirations. Can't wait to see what is next.

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  9. I love all of your posts and always look forward in the next one. Congratulations on the switch!

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  10. so excited to be able to come along on this journey with you!

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  11. Very, very good. Ms. Inspire. I think you should keep us in suspense about your name and picture, but not for too long. (I remain absolutely mortified for my missed opportunity, you know...)

    P.S. I told my brother (also High Point born and raised) that you introduced me to Jay Reardon, president of Hickory Chair. He was just as impressed as I was. Thanks so much.

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  12. I always wondered why your blog title and website address were different. Isn't the blog world wonderful? You can reinvent yourself...

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  13. I love your blog and look forward to more posts. I think the switch is the right way to go.

    xo,
    cristin @ simplified bee

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  14. I'm excited to see what comes next!

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  15. Congrats on the official naming of your blog. To me , it is the only name that I think of because you truly do inspire me with the post on your blog. you will always have a faithful follower in me. love your blog and the way you present each post, kathysue

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  16. Oh congrats! That's so exciting. I noticed right away when I logged on that the url had changed. It's so cool that it is such a smooth transition!

    I have already enjoyed your blog and all of your posts. I can't wait to see what is in store for the future.

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  17. Even if the link had messed up I would have still found you!! I would never miss a post!! So excited where the future will take us all!!
    xx-Gina

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  18. I am happy to know the name stuff now. I just did a post for my blog tomorrow, and linked to a picture on yours. I will go change the name from FP to things that inspire. I am still pretty new to this blog stuff, but really enjoy your blog. I am just south of you in Griffin, and love reading about things that are in the ATL!

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  19. Congrats on this new step in your blogging career! So glad you are out here sharing Things That Inspire!!

    Best,
    Melissa

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  20. TTI,
    I am inspired by you and your eye for detail in the architecture that you share with us. It is amazing to me what you are able to accomplish while raising a family!
    Blessings...

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  21. Hello dear girl, yes I noticed your new address. Congratulations on this new home for your thoughts and dreams...! xo Terri

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  22. Good idea... You have a bright sunny inspiration-filled spot in this blog world of ours, so I think the more you display your true name, the more you will shine! Congrats!!

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  23. I can't wait for the next chapter, I just love your blog.

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  24. the switch is great! makes so much more sense & is much more "you"!

    always come here for thought-provoking beautiful posts & am excited to see what's next!!

    xoxo

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  25. Congratulations!! Your blog is wonderful, I know that new great posts are in the offing.

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  26. Congratulations...looking forward to many more inspiring posts!
    Olga

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  27. You can be sure of that! I will be around for your next inspirational chapter!

    xx
    Greet

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  28. Oh that house is just gorgeous. I love French homes.

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  29. congratulations! You have fantastic vision and insight into design. Always a delight to see what "inspires."

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  30. Congratulations on the name change. I'm really looking forward to following your blog as a local!

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  31. Nice home design, Spectacular House! I can see why its some of us want a home like this!

    Deirdre G

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