Martha Stewart New Years Party
A special thank you to my top referrers of 2010:
1. Nester
5. A Soft Place
8. Absolutely Beautiful Things
9. Holly Mathis
13. 320 Sycamore
14. A Beach Cottage
15. Isabella and Max
16. Simple Mom
20. It’s the Little Things That Make a House a Home
Honorable mention #21 Darcy, Life with My 3 Boybarians and my ever patient blog designer! Woot.
I’m not much of a stat watcher, but from now on, I will be. I’m going to look at my top referrers once a month now. I am humbled. These people are my heroes. I am one of those insane people who not only blogs because I love it (first and foremost!), but I actually depend on my blog as our source of income for necessities in life right now. It is a blessing I am so grateful for and never take for granted. So each one of you who generously and faithfully links to me and sends people my way truly are my heroes and I appreciate your support more than you know!
I am so happy to have each of these women on my top 20 list. They all have fabulous blogs. I hope you’ll visit the ones that might be new to you and send a big hug to the ones you do know, they are all wonderful! Some of these women I have known since my early blogging days and they never cease to amaze. Others are newer friends. But they are all wonderful and inspiring!
And for the 17 of you who beat out Pioneer Woman for top ranking, I bow at your feet of greatness.
But remember, blogging is not about ranking or popularity. So many factors go into blog traffic and both big and small blogs can do great things and make a difference for someone else.
Even if you are not on this list, I appreciate you so much!!
I also want to thank all of my faithful commenters who make me feel like I have something worth talking about each week, I heart you! And to each of you who read faithfully, visit my sponsors and spread good bloggy cheer everywhere you go, thank you for your support!!!
Last but not least, thank you to all of my sponsors this year, and those who are currently sponsoring. I’m honored to work with each of you and look forward to continuing on into 2011!
I’ll be doing a recap of my top 10 projects soon — I’m really excited about 2011!
Happy New Year! I heart you all.
Happy New Year to you too! Your blog is one of my absolute faves!!! Can’t wait to see what you do in 2011. :-)
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Thank you Erin! xoxo
Those (and you!) are some of my favorite people in the blogosphere.
happy new year to you.
xo!
Mine too! Glad you are honorable mention #21.
You goof.
Now I look like a dork for saying how much I love the girls on the list. Tee hee.
<3
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Happy New Year, Melissa! I ♥ your blog & can’t wait to see you next month!
I am so doing a happy dance that I beat Pioneer Woman! HA! :)
Love you so much Melissa. You’ve been such a wonderful support to me and it means the world to me. I am looking forward to another year of your inspiration.
Happy new year!!
xoxo
You totally rock Emily. I adore.
Darn that Pioneer Woman! ;)
Next year I’ll get you, Ree. Next year! Bwah hah hah…
Thanks for posting. What a surprise! Your blog is one of the first that I fell in love with. You inspire me and help me notice the everyday, magnificent beauty around me. Happy New Year!
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Haaaah. You go girl.
And may YOUR New Year be filled with much bloggy cheer as well!!
Melissa, I look forward to each of your posts! Can’t wait to see what the New Year holds!
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Ok, now I wish I would have linked to you a few more times. It’s bringing out the competitive spirit that I thought was gone. :) Love you, girl and can’t wait to give you a big huge hug in a few weeks. Make sure you homey girls carve some time for this little frugal gal. I am all by my lonesome this year.
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Yeah Jen. Come on. Sheesh.
We totally want you to be a part of the home group. :-)
Your blog is a constant source of inspiration and encouragement, thank you! Wishing you a Happy New Year!
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You are one of my number one all time favorite blogs ever!!! I just adore you and your blog and all your awesome success! Thank you for being there when a girl needs a fix! Wish I could hug you at Blissdom this year. Just can’t swing it this year!
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Thank you Mary Jean! xo
I love your blog so much Melissa. You were one of the first I stumbled across. Well first was Nester and her crazy antics about Tobacco Road (:-)), and then it was you, and then Thrifty. :) So glad I found all of you, and can’t wait to meet you in Tennessee my friend!
Happy new year, and may it be your best year yet!
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Thanks Emily!! {heart!}
I don’t always comment but I do visit almost every post. I hope you have your best year ever and have MANY blessings in the new year! XO, Pinky
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That’s so fabulous! Congrats on the success and much more in 2011!
Have a Happy Near Year as well! Hard to believe 2010 is near its end.. I think this year went by a little bit faster than 09.. but, that seems to be the trend, right? Have a great one!
I am SO glad I fell into the October blogathon with so many of you. It was such a treat and now I can’t miss a day without checking on “the grillz”. Sometimes I lurk but mostly I bet you’d like me to just shaddap already! :D I see I have a few more to pester on your list. Go ahead&warn’em Melissa, I can take it . Since i’m limpy&gimpier than usual with the busted knee (literally), I may have to set a timer or i’ll read all day. It takes that long on the stoopidphone. All good wishes to each&every one of you, and a prosperous&healthy 2011 as well. Seems we’ve had a run on tonsils & I sure hope “the kids are allright” for a little while. ‘Tis the sneezon,but geez! How’s your girl-baby Melissa? I hope doing as stellar-ly well as the first couple days, what a blessing! Howzabout when I do the ticker & knee surg’s I just disappear&you’ll think i’m lurking again! Haha trust me it’ll probly be ’12 before that happens…panic attack city. Oy. CONGRATS ALL ‘ROUND, AND HAPPIEST OF NEW YEARS! BLessings&hearts -s-
PS-Looove the new layout! So purty! -s-
I love your blog, it truly is one that I come too often. If you have any great tips on blogging I would love to hear them. I have been at it only a short time and would love some pointers from a pro! Really! I can’t wait to see what you do in 2011. See you then.
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God Bless you and all of your lovely friends!
: )
Julie M.
I put a link to your site on my blog. I hope that is ok, I thought that others might like to visit.
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What a great post of “honoring those to whom honor is due.”
Happy New Year, Melissa.
Fondly,
Glenda
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Happy New year….as you know I love coming here…feels like home =)
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Melissa,
You are one of the most inspiring people and deserve any and all notice. I wish you a very happy, healthy and prosperous 2011!
Thank you.
Karen
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YOU are such an inspiration to all of us, that’s why the name of your blog is oh SO appropriate and fitting. Thank YOU for all you do and for continuing to be such a warm, real, and amazing wife, mom, blogger and friend.
xo
Kate
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You are my #1 referring URL today, due to being on this list? Thanks, and interesting how this happens! All the best 2011 Melissa!
Janell
Happy New Year, Melissa! : )
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Yay Melissa!! Congratulations on another successful year! You do such a tremendous job balancing making a home with real life. I love what you write and I’m excited to see what you churn out for 2011.
Raising my glass (of cider, I’m allergic to alcohol!) to you my dear!
Happy New Year Melissa!! Hug Jer and the kids for me!
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love your heart for your home and your family and for the Lord….love your blog because you constantly inspire us in all the things that overflow out of your heart!
I am so honored to be on your list!! I can’t tell you how excited I am to meet *the* Melissa in person~I can’t wait to see more of your wonderful-ness this year. xo
I’ve enjoyed your blog this year! Thanks for sharing and keep up the good work.
Karen Pearce recently posted..Welcoming the New Year
I am so glad that I stumbled across your blog. I truly am inspired! Your style is right up my alley. I also love how several of the blogs I follow (Nester, Thrifty Decor Chic, etc) all run in the same circles! You guys all made each other’s top 10s and 20a. Congratulations! Happy New Year.
Heather
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So glad I stopped by Melissa! These days I rarely have time to comment, but it’s always a treat to visit. I’ve loved watching your blog grow! Of all the uber blogs out there, yours is my favorite and certainly has the most integrity.
Blessings to you and yours!
Genevieve
Genevieve recently posted..2011 is here! Thank God!!!
you know how i feel about your melissa..you are a blessing to me and so many others…what a ride God has take us all on huh??? THank you for all you do for so many including me..what an honor to be on your list!
GOD BLESS YOU IN 2011!
of course my comment would have a typo..just like all of my posts..ha!
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