What Drives Your Blog?

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Lately, I've been feeling driven by my blog, instead of me driving it.  I feel stressed and pressured.  There are things I would not have done if I didn't have a blog. 

For instance, I'm not much of a switcher-arounder.  When I get a room or arrangement done, that I'm really happy with, it stays that way for a long time.

I don't do crafts all that much.  Don't get me wrong, I really enjoy crafts, I just don't do them that often.  My glue gun's gotten quite a workout this year compared to previous years.  My old one died--sniff.

I've never been much of a thrifter--no gasps here, please!--I've been a frugal shopper for-ev-uh, so frequent trips to the thrift store have been natural and fun.

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I like to be on my own schedule.   That means I don't like to be too disciplined about when I do blog posts.  Or anything.

What I do always have on deck are fabric projects.  So you've gotten to see:

Tablerunners, slipcovers, pillows, and an occasional sewn craft.

I'm always trying to come up with creative solutions, generally with the theme of making an item look more expensive than it was.  That's where thrifting has been a virtual boon.

What my blog has given me:  A place to celebrate, and let's face it, show off, accomplishments.  I get around to doing things that have languished for far too long, try new ideas.  Enjoy other people's creativity, artistry, talent and friendship.

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So what's the solution to getting back in the driver's seat?  (I even had to make time to do the above photo shoot!)  I'd like not to feel the pressure to sew, redo furniture, craft, tablescape, worry about what my stats are or how many followers I have or how many comments I get.   Do I figure out a more manageable schedule?   No schedule?  Make sure I have time to do other things?

Do I throw in the towel?  Which towel?  One from a newly painted, with the perfect shade of "oops" paint or remodeled bathroom with beadboard or board and batten with a new handmade towel rack from salvaged hooks?   With faucets that I found at the ReStore?  Do you see the problem here?

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What do I change or give up?  Blogging?  That's seems pretty drastic.  Expectations?  Most probably.  Range of projects?  Perhaps.  Set aside certain times for blogging or projects and actually stick to it?  I'm not sure yet.  So many of you seem to fit everything together effortlessly.  What's your secret for balancing everything?  Is it just that I can't see behind the scenes and you're a lot like me?   Give me your best tips.  I'm especially interested in those of you who have been blogging for awhile...  The constants I have to work with:  A husband who frequently travels; three full-time at home children plus one at-home college student and one away-from-home college student.  I need to add, I have enjoyed every minute of the rearranging, tablescaping, etc., so doing those things has not been a burden at all.

My current project...glad you were wondering.

Slipcovers made out of this yummy chocolate-colored fabric!  That's if I don't throw in my color-coordinated, monogrammed, thrift towels!