STYLE SMORGASBORD turns ONE today! How crazy is that … ? I think its particularly crazy because I launched SS on the day after I finished my HSC Exams and a year later I’m celebrating its birthday on the day after I finish my first year of university.
Sometimes I get into a funk because I question what I’ve achieved in the past 12 months but then I look back and I realise you know what, I actually did a lot blogging and life wise. But more on life stuff on New Year’s Eve. Halloween is the day we look back on SS.
Thank you to everyone who has ever stumbled upon SS. Whether that stumble ever led to a backtrack and an oh hey! I always appreciate your eyeballing, liking and commenting. I also want to thank all the people I know in real life – family and friends, that creep on my blog and are always too nice to say no when I ask for them to take photos of me. Thanks for feeling awkward behind the lens and going with it anyway ❤
I would like to think that year one was more of a testing the waters type thing. Style Smorgasbord gained some traction as to the general way blog posts are formatted in the last month and I intend to continue with this format for the near future. Here are some of my favourite blog posts: DIY Marble Side Table / Sun Salutations / Stay Gold / Entertainment By The Sea / Varsi-Prep and where it all began: Style.
Finally, I have some goals for year 2 that I’ve been debating whether or not to write down but if I never put them out in the open, I’ll never have any motivation to achieve them so here we go:
- Invest in a new camera
- Move to WP.org and become self-hosted
- Change my blog’s design
- Increase consistency and frequency
- Develop a more recognisable brand
Happy 1 year 🙂 xx
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Thank you Rachel xx
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Congratulations Karen! I didn’t realize that you’re a newbie blogger, love your photos and style! I’m looking forward to seeing all that you achieve in year two. I know you’ll do great. My blog turned one earlier this month. 😀
http://laceandpearlsblog.com
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Hi Asa! Yeah, I only started a bit after yours and yours had progressed immensely. Thanks for the support hun xx
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AHHH congrats Karen, this is so exciting – congrats on hitting the big 1 (; I’m looking forward to seeing your blog move forward and grow. Consistency and branding are two things I need to work on as well (: Here’s to another year of greatness!!
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Thank you so much girl! I have loved your support so much I always notice when you comment 😉 Mwah xx
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Congratulations Karen! I remember when we first started following each other and was so excited to meet another Sydney blogger 🙂 I always enjoy your posts and photos so I can’t wait to see what year #2 brings. p.s. congrats on finishing first year of uni!! xx
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Thanks Naeun! You have been such a delight to follow too 🙂 Your support is so incredible thank you again!
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Happy one year. It seems you have come so far and I wish you a million years more! x
Enclothed Cognition
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Thank you Keri 🙂 If my blog could out survive me that would me amazing ha!
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Congratulations on your blogiversary! Can’t wait to see what year two has in store for you and your site.
http://www.livinginsteil.com
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Thanks Vanessa xoxo
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Happy Blog Birthday! You’ve really achieved a lot. Can’t believe that you’ve only been blogging for one year! Looking forward to the SS years to come:)
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Thanks Mitzie Mee xx 😛
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Congrats on your blog turning one. I know the goals you’ve set you will definitely accomplish. Owning your own camera and being self hosted are definitely important and I can’t wait to see what you do in the future years.
Kia / KTS
http://www.houseofkts.com
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Thank you Kia. That confidence is something I lack haha. xoxo
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Great post dear! Have a wonderful day:)
irenethayer.com
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Thanks Irene, you too 🙂
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You deserve all the best dear
Happy one year blogniversarry to you 🙂
Cheers for more years to come.
The Bandwagon Chic | Instagram | Bloglovin | Snapchat: bandwagonchic
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I do hope so too thanks hun x
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Congratulations! Please keep up with all the good work!
xx
Yvonne
http://tellmeyblog.com
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Thanks so much Yvonne, I’ll try!
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congratulations! that’s such a big accomplishment. way to stick with it. very excited for you and the future of your beautiful blog. keep doing what you’re doin girl.
http://dayinmydreams.com/
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Thanks girl xx
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Congratulations on one year of blogging – I passed that milestone a few months ago too! You’ve posted some lovely outfits and photos in that time 🙂 Have a lovely week!
Gabrielle | A Glass Of Ice
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Thanks Gabrielle xx
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A lot can happen in a year. Congrats on making it!
xx Yasmin
http://banglesandbungalows.com
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Yeah its crazy, thanks Yasmin xx
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Karen, Happy Birthday to your blog! I am really happy to come across your page. I love it! You did such an amazing job in a year:) My blog is also one year old, by the way. So many things to improve, but I am looking forward to it.
Anyway, have an amazing week ahead:) Cannot wait to see your next post!
http://www.yuliannova.com
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Thank you Yulia 🙂 Happy Birthday to yours as well 🙂 Its all part of the process!
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happy birthday to your blog karen! you’ve come a long way! 🙂
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Thanks Annie xoxo
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Congrats on the one year! I’m guessing it was a whole lot of blogging fun for a year 🙂
Anna xx
http://thefashionscents.blogspot.com.au/
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It certainly was, thank you Anna xx
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Happy bloggiversary Karen! It’s so cute how you’ve laid out all your photos like this. Best of look with your blog
Rachel xx
http://www.thedailyluxe.net
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Thanks Rach xx
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Congratulations Karen for this blog anniversary! Your blog is really doing well. Keep it up! 🙂
Have a nice day!
xoxo,
SHAIRA
http://www.missdream-girl.blogspot.com
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Thanks Shaira xoxo
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Happy one year blog anniversary Karen! Your blog is amazing and I always enjoy reading your articles. Keep up the great work!
http://doreensstylediary.com
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Thank you so much Doreen, I’m incredibly glad to hear ❤ xoxox
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