Hooray! It is Beautiful Life Friday! The weeks fly by so quickly, I can hardly believe it is already Friday again! In fact, with all the things I am juggling in life, I unintentionally flew right past a very important blogging milestone. So I am slowing down a bit today to acknowledge a GIFT you have all given me.
It is The Inspired Room’s two year blogaversary. Has it really been two years already? And here I thought I might run out of things to say by now! HA!
I started this whole blogging thing on a whim, before I even really knew what a blog was. I certainly had no idea how a blog could change my life or how many best friends I would meet along the way. This blogaversary is not about celebrating me, it is about celebrating being a part of a community.
I am not one who spends much time concerning myself with page views, and I seriously have no idea how to interpret google analytics, but I can tell you I enjoyed sharing the beauty of life with you just as much two years ago (when I could count my page views on one hand) as I did in the past year with millions of page views. You are still kindred spirits.
I want to take this opportunity to thank YOU all for inspiring me, motivating me, encouraging me and contributing to this blog through your generous comments and the sharing of ideas. You all never cease to amaze me, and I’m not just saying that. I adore you all. You are all a gift I get to open every day.
Go ahead and link away, share your beautiful finds and moments from the week! (don’t forget to enter the giveaway for the vintage grain sack!).
Hi, I'm Melissa. This is where I share inspiration for creating a simple, authentic and beautiful home.
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Congratulations!!! I remember your younger days very well. You’ve come a long way – it’s amazing what you have accomplished. Job very well done.
Joni Webb´s last blog ..BEDROOMS, WE TALK BEDROOMS
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Melissa @ The Inspired Room Reply:
August 21st, 2009 at 7:50 am
Hey Joni, one of my first first blogging friends!
I almost fainted when you came by my blog –I think I was doing one of those 100 stupid things about myself, like talking about how I drive a mini van and don’t get manicures. Glad you are still my friend!
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Congrats to you Melissa! I love reading your posts. -very inspiring!
Lynne @ Our Happy Home´s last blog ..Who’s who?
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Congrats on 2 years. Love coming here to see what loveliness you have found to inspire us.
Here’s to lots more years of bloggy happiness and links!
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sending you many congrats, love your blog and more the Beautiful Life series, I really try to focus on that when times get tough
here’s to blog friends!!!
sarah
abeachcottage´s last blog ..{ Beach Cottage } Vintage Ladder Pot Rack Before After
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Two years! Wow! That’s really an accomplishment in “blog time.” It’s hard to imagine the blogosphere without you and The Inspired Room. Happy blogoversary, and here’s to many more!!
Julia @ Hooked on Houses´s last blog ..Hooked on Flea Market Style
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Yay on 2 years of relationship building and home inspiring..and here’s to still having things to say
we love you, Melissa!
emily´s last blog ..nest much?
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Congrats. I am so excited and can not wait for the new mag. I am heading out the door in a few but I will come back when I get home in a bit. Just wanted to say congrats.
Cheri
Cheri Peoples´s last blog ..Decorating in Autumn colors
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Melissa, has it really been two years already! Wow – time really does fly! I remember when you started your blog! Congratulations!
Manuela
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Happy two year blogaversary Melissa! Can it reallybe 2 years? I’ve been reading you since the beginning and I love your blog:>) I hope we have many more years of inspired rooms!
Kathleen Grace´s last blog ..A little House
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Congratulations!
Christi´s last blog ..teamwork
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I think you are the one that encourages and inspires us!!
I absolutely love this blog community because of the people I meet just like you! Have a blessed Friday!
Chele´s last blog ..Girlfriends Get Real Guest Post and a Giveaway
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Congratulations!!!! You’re absolutely great!!! A regards from Italy. Alessandra
Alessandra´s last blog ..Post felice del venerdì – Friday "Merry Post"
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Congratulations on your blogaversary. You inspire me with each post. I’m so glad I “discovered” you while blog surfing one day a few months ago. I’m still counting my page views by the 10′s and that’s fun for now. Keep up the terrific job.
Heather @ what’s happening this week´s last blog ..August Garden Bloggers Bloom Day – Purples
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Melissa,
Congratulations on reaching this two year milestone! Your posts are warm and inviting, filled with inspiration, and visiting is a joy. Enjoy your weekend with family and friends.
Cathy
The Stylish House´s last blog ..Antiques with Patina!
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Happy two years, Melissa. I am so glad to have found you. Here’s to two more.
Kristen´s last blog ..Price My Space – Part 2
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Congrats on your two years Melissa! – your blog was one of the first blogs I found when I started blogging – and it’s still one of my favorites!♥
I blew right past my one year about a week ago and forgot all about it! LOL Time flies when you’re having fun!
~TidyMom
TidyMom´s last blog ..Trix Swirls Gift Basket~Giveaway~
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Happy Blogaversary. Love your blog!
Jenna @ Newlyweds´s last blog ..Cutting Rice
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If you didn’t share those “real” moments from time to time we would have to love you from a distance with a bit of jealousy thrown in…but you have a way of being fabulous and real all at the same time…so we connect.
Wishing you many more years of blog success and inspiration.
You are very sweet to continue to host Beautiful Life Fridays. I have forgotten about some of the goals originally made but others have stuck and become a normal part of our Beautiful Life!
Thanks Melissa!
Becky K.
Becky K.´s last blog ..Hooked on Pink and Green
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Congrats, Mellisa! Thank you for all you have shared the past two year.
May you continue to create a beautiful and inspired life as you journey ahead.
Love,
Debbykay @ Rose Cottage Gardens and Farm
Debbykay´s last blog ..Memories of France
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Congratulations on your two year blogoversary! You and your blog are an inspiration to all of us newbies! Thank you for showing us the way!
Pam Kersting´s last blog ..Modern Classics for the Masses
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Congrats! I just started reading you through Julia’s Beach Cottage Love and I am really enjoying it. Those that started blogs two plus years ago were mavericks.
Kristin@Bouelvard Interior Design´s last blog ..Free Advice Friday-TV in the Master Yes or No?
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Congratulations. Love you, love your blog.
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Happy, happy anniversary, Melissa! What a wonderful two years it’s been — we’ve come a long way + the weeks have flown — thanks for such an inspiration-filled time — looking forward to many more!
Have a lovely weekend,
–r.
xo
{p.s.} wonder if it’s my blog anniversary around this time as well?
{this is glamorous}´s last blog ..{inspiration: a walk on the wild side}
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Happy 2 years, Melissa! You’ve been such a wonderful friend and inspired so many. Congrats and much love to you for what you do.
Emily@remodelingthislife´s last blog ..Bye Bye Bad Bad Bath
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Happy Blogaversary!!!!!! I may not comment or link much but I wanted to let you know I love your blog. I check in every day and often reference your posts. Thank you so much and have a great day!!
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Happy Blogaversary! Thanks for all the inspiration.
jen@ourdailybigtop´s last blog ..Life Lessons
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Congrats to you on two wonderful years! Jen
jen R Sanctuary Arts at home´s last blog ..It’s time….
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Very well said. And congrats on your blogaversary! I for one am glad you made the decision to start a blog. I always look forward to reading your posts.
Oh…and I have to say that your chair and table are scrumptious
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Have a great weekend!
AnNicole@OurSuburbanCottage´s last blog ..Paint That Bad Brass
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2 years? You’re a blogging old lady!
I have learned so much from you and I’m blessed to call you my friend.
Congratulations on 2 years! Love you!
Kimba
Kimba @ A Soft Place to Land´s last blog ..DIY Day!
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Thank you for sharing yourself and so many inspiring insights. Congratulations on reaching 2 years!
-Angela
Angela @ ImagineCozy´s last blog ..How to Freshen Up Your Office
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Well, Happy Blogaversary, Melissa!
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how exciting! congrats on 2 years!
Katy Lin´s last blog ..~ My Husband Rocks! ~ Burden Bearers International
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Congratulations, Melissa!
Holly´s last blog ..Found Treasure
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Happy anniversary!!! You have truly been inspiring, in person and on your blog.
Laryssa @ Heaven In The Home´s last blog ..Money Monday-Benjamin Franklin
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Happy Day! I for one am so thankful you started a blog- love the spirit of your blog- fun, entertaining =) educational, and sweet loving spirit.
Here’s to hoping you continue for many more years =)
teresa´s last blog ..Wedding- The whole story-
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Congrats on two years-you have been an inspiration for sure!
Gina´s last blog ..Handmade Beaded Necklace
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Happy Blogoversary!!!
I absolutely positively LOVE the red toile chair in the pic at the top of this post!!! GORGEOUS!!!
Katy´s last blog ..Homeschooling has it’s bad days too….
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Congratulations! I very much enjoy your blog.
Ashley @ Domestic Fashionista´s last blog ..My Spray Painted Dollar Tree Wedding
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Hi Melissa. Congratulations on your two year anniversary! I have so enjoyed visiting The Inspired Room and have so loved the photos and personalized stories you’ve shared. Here’s wishing you many more years of happiness in the blogosphere, and thank you for all you do here! ~Arleen
Arleen @ Seasons for All at Home´s last blog ..Timeless Rooms ~ Blue Walls, White Trim
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Love your blog Melissa – and congratulations on two amazing years! You are always an inspiration!
donna @ dh designs´s last blog ..Hooked on a Beach Bathroom!
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CONGRATS!!! You have done a FABULOUS job of blogging too!!!
Bon week-end!
Fifi
Fifi Flowers´s last blog ..Time to Cruise Home via Le Havre…
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When I met you at Blogfest ’09, I felt very priviliged. You talk and share just like you ARE. That is a true gift. While I don’t blog, rarely do i miss a day of reading about the adventures of The Inspired Room. Indeed an inspiring experience. Thank you. Wish we were neighbors, we would have a very nice friendship. In the meantime, I am grateful to be friends in Blog land.
Have a wonderful weekend and on to 3 years! Julie
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Congrats on two years of blogging. There seems to be lots of us celebrating two years. I love the Red Toile chair. I am looking at the same fabric on my curtains. It would go really good in my room here.
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Have anniversary! Today also marks a decade for me and my hubs.
Flower Patch Farmgirl´s last blog ..August Indicators
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Happy Blogiversary!! Congratulations! I love your blog.
Have a great weekend!
Erin
Erin´s last blog ..Time for my first giveaway & the weekend
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Congratulations to you! I have only found your blog recently after looking around at kirtsy, but I have truly been inspired, which is your point, after all! You have a fan in me. I hope your health issues have settled down and you are feeling more like yourself.
Keep the inspiring posts coming and thanks for all of your hard work.
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Wow…impressive 2 years — you lovely thing!
I have to honestly say I read your blog (never commenting) for about a year. You were probably my inspiration that I could possibly start a blog too. thank you so much for you style and class.
Here’s to many many more! Its obvious how loved you are.
TTFN~~ Claudia ♥ ♥
Claudia @ DipityRoad´s last blog ..Monastery Visit
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yeah! that is amazing! Your blog is lovely…best of luck!
Stephanie@Geezees´s last blog ..Wedding Canvas Art – Unique ways to use your vows or lyrics
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Am your anonymous follower ever. Seldom leave a message but I never missed a single post.
SO happy to found you as you give me so much inspirations and guts doing things that I never thought I would do a year ago.
All the best, Lady and have a happy BlogDay…
Have a blissful w/end.
/R
Chie´s last blog ..Serenity on my Freaky Friday
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Congratulations Melissa!!
Diana@TheDevineHome´s last blog ..Color & Art Inspiration
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Congratulations on you blogiversary, I can not wait for the next two years. Clarice
clarice´s last blog ..I Started A Second Blog
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Congratulations, and I think we all feel the same way about you/your blog re: a gift to be opened. Thank YOU for bringing loveliness and beauty into our lives!
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Hi Melissa,
I just wanted to stop by and say congratulations. I always love to visit your blog. It’s often an escape to read and view all the lovely photos. As I work diligently in other areas, it’s fun to see things from other perspectives. You always inspire me. And no matter what’s going on in your life, you remain steadfast and trust the Lord. I love that about you. A beautiful life is more than a pretty house and …you demonstrate that well!
Thank you,
Debbie
Debbie´s last blog ..Fitness Friday ~ 7 Day Challenge
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Happy blog birthday!!!!! Hope you had a great day. Can’t wait to see what the next year brings:-)
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Congrats on the anniversary.
Really enjoy visiting your space and all the things we have discovered between you and your blogging pals.
Thanks for sharing the inspiration and journey of finding our own ways to feather nests to look uniquely us.
Pearl Maple´s last blog ..Sky Watch Friday
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Congratulations, Melissa – I love reading your blog.
Lorrie
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(It’s you who are the gift to us…
Thank you for co-labouring with Him to create this beautiful place…
Your heart reflects His…
Happy Blogiversary!)
All’s grace,
Ann
Ann Voskamp@Holy Experience´s last blog ..Weak Beggars
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Congratulations, Melissa!! We heart you!!
Jeanne @ Inspiring Ideas´s last blog ..A Little Boy’s Big Party!
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Well done!
We are all fans because you make this such an inspirational place, I have learnt so much from you and your blogging friends.
Pearl Maple´s last blog ..Sky Watch Friday
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very well said…
i just found your blog yesterday and i’m so glad i did~ it is pure loveliness!
congrats on 2 years and have a wonderful weekend.
blessings in HIM
chasity
the wild raspberry´s last blog ..The August Giveaway and a very special BirThDaY!
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Yaaaayyyy!!!!! Happy Happy Anniversary, congrats on a wonderful ride so far…I am pleased as punch to “know” you in the blogworld and visit this little spot of Inspiration!!!!
Kari´s last blog ..Ripley’s Aquarium
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Congrats on 2 years!! I love your blog and always enjoy and am inspired by your posts. Seriously – you are the cause of me actually attempting to decorate for the seasons (started last fall). And you’ve given me so many great ideas to dream about!
Lisa @ Stop and Smell the Chocolates´s last blog ..Would You Like Chocolate With That? ~ Chocolatey Guest Post
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Two years! Congratulations. I missed the linky for this week but will play next week when I get the chance. Here’s to many more bloggyversaries!
Puna´s last blog ..Ponies, Chucky Cheese & Boats
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Congratulations on your 2 year anniversary.
Love your blog, you inspire me.
Deb
Deb´s last blog ..Screened porch done
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Congrats on your second anniversary! I’m so glad that you’re in Blogland. In fact, I can’t imagine Blogland without you and The Inspired Room.
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Hi, Melissa! A big congrats to me on your 2 year milestone. It’s really flown by.
Rhoda @ Southern Hospitality´s last blog ..Beauty Products at Yardsale prices
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Wow, Melissa! Congratulations and we are all the better because you decided to enter blogland! Many, many blessings to you.
Christi from Charm & Grace´s last blog ..Edible Artwork?
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Wow, has it been two years? Amazing! Congrats to you Melissa and all you’ve done with this lovely splice-of-life-of-a-blog you have here.
It’s always a treat to stop by to drool over the fantastic photos you feature. However, do you find them?
All the best as you enter your third year of blogging and continued success with your creative and decorative ventures.
Lisa @celebrate CREATIVITY´s last blog ..Plentiful Cookbooks, Photography, Julia Child and Pistachio Pudding
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Congrats Melissa! Your blog was terrific when you started and is twice as nice now, 2 years later! Great inspiration!!!
Your blogging friend!
Paula
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