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Friday, February 01, 2019

Secret January Blog Challenge

Hi there,

Hope you are well.
You may have noticed that I was rather prolific in my January posting...or perhaps not?
Well, I set myself a secret challenge to try and blog every day in January. I didn't want to make it a big deal or mention it just in case time failed me or I ran out of time but I am pleased to say I managed it! In 2018, I was disappointed that my blog outut was the least amount I've blogged since 2010 which is quite shocking!!!!
Just for the record in 2018 I posted 172 blogposts compared to

2017: 231, 2016: 285, 2015: 318, 2014:278, 2013: 204, 2012:260, 2011: 174, 2010:26

I was trying not to stress about it too much last year and I just let it go if I hadn't managed to post for a while and I wanted to start off the year with a good effort to set the tone for the year.

But...without announcing it, I wouldn't feel a failure if I didn't manage it. I decided to go with the premise that I HAD to publish the post for each day, even if it was a bit rubbish because it would get me going. Some days, I was thinking, "AAAAAHGRH, what do I post!" but somehow, it flowed on quite a few days.

I've copied the links to the month's posts below in reverse order so you can have a look, should you wish to, if you missed anything.

So, looking at them, I am pleased that I did create some variety in these posts:

* 5 TARDIS Tuesday outfit posts.

* 5 miscellaneous outfit posts + 1 jewellery post

* 2 Food posts.

* 1 Book review post

* 2 costume idea posts.

* 1 Goals post.

* 1 photo an hour.

* 1 'favourites' post.

* 3 creative January challenge posts.

* 1 information post to do with instruments

* 1 self-indulgent 'woe is me' post.

* Holiday summary

* 1 happy moment post and 1 Thankful post

* 4 miscellaneous discussion posts.

...even if some of the posts were a little brief. It's been fun to focus on making sure I blog this month- especially as it's January and January is rubbish!

There were 7577 page views in January (as of Midnight on 1st February!)

What do I do with it? had the most page views (and the longest comments!)

Fun goals and tasks for 2019 had the most comments.

Some less common instruments had the least number of comments

Word play- alternative words had the least amount of page views and yesterday's post, "5 brooches and friends #70 but given it's been up for less than a day, that's understandable so I am not counting that!!

My 11 favourite board and card games was my favourite post to write- I love games so much!

My least favourite post was TARDIS Tuesday- Grieving Clara- which was a bit rubbish.

Sooo.... qvvvvvestions to you, honoured guest:

1. Did you notice I was blogging more regularly?

2. Did you wonder about it?

3. Did you think it was a challenge?

4. Did you notice much variety?

5. Did you have any particular favourite post?

and finally:
6. Are there any blog posts you think I should write or things you'd like me to write about? Can't guarantee I'll do them (if too personal) but I'm willing to give things a try!

Thanks for all of you who commented and shared this month- it was lovely to have you here!

xxx

Friday, January 13, 2017

My favourite outfits of 2016

I saw a people people do this post (inc. Sophie in the Sticks) do this and quite liked the idea of looking back and finding my favourite sartorial choices of the year. Funnily enough, I think this is the year I have posted fewest outfit posts.
Onwards then...

January:

Roses are red

Looking at this picture, I am rather sad I got rid of this dress- it looks very nice here! That said, I didn't really enjoy wearing the material- very synthetic and shiny. I rather like the velvet beret and sock combination and my hair at this length. Hair cut needed.

February:

Looking forward

I only posted 2 outfits in February and although I'm not particularly fond of this one in the sense that I am not sure the colours work cohesively together, it did combine cute and cosy- that cashmere roll-neck is super warm!

March:

Lindybop lindyhop lobster

The Lindybop dress CBC bought me for Christmas last year plus the Erstwilder brooch I treated myself to because I spent my birthday weekend alone was a fun and bright combination. Plus, the red and green combination worked here in a non-festive capacity.

April:

Call the sheriff

This one was ALL about the Sheriff brooch from Re but I quite liked the simplicity of this one- a simple palette again.

April 2:

7 stylish ways to incorporate stationery into your outfits

Frankly this outfit is a bit of a mess but I wanted to share the daffodils again and the genius pencil scarf my sister gave me for my birthday!

May:

That quintessential navy staple

Despite the skirt being rather highwaisted thus making my body look rather short, I do love a good red, white and blue outfit!

May 2:

Style imitating art

This was the time when the garden was looking at its very prettiest. I liked trying to emulate the Spring here.

June:

Sometimes I scream for Ice-cream

This ice-cream dress was one of those I wanted for a long time but didn't want to haveto buy full-price. Patience paid off and I found it on Ebay eventually, brand new. I was so happy to wear it!

July:

Watermelon collar

This Closet dress was MADE to go with a watermelon collar!

July 2:

Sunflowers at Sunset

I included this one because I have happy memories of a very nice evening spent with CBC before I didn't see him for a whole month as he went off on an epic school trip. He was willing to suddenly stop the car to take these which is unusual as he hates taking blog photos!

August:

Back on these shores

It's frankly all about the watermelon skirt!

September:

Gingham, my deer, and a word on singing

http://kerenzaallin-garner.blogspot.co.uk/2016/09/gingham-my-deer-and-word-on-singing.html
A carefree, fun and femine outfit even if one of my buttons on the fake placket caused consternation amongst the blogerati!

October:
http://kerenzaallin-garner.blogspot.co.uk/2016/10/mustard-and-olive-vibes.html

Mustard and olive vibes

Navy and mustard belong together!

November:

Little purple deer

Frankly a little too matchy but I don't care!

December:

Creating a festive outfit

All about the bright colours

And there you have it! Which was your favourite one? Aaaaaand... did you have a favourite outfit of 2016?

xxx

Monday, December 31, 2012

A myriad of outfits!

Hi and a very happy new year to you!! I shall be off to Allendale for the barrel-burning for midnight after a nice supper in Haltwhistle!
I've seen lots of bloggers do these kind of - here are my favourite outfits of the year and thought- hey , why don't I go and have a look at what I liked! I discovered I hate anything I wore trousers in (and strange top/cardie combos!! Anyway, it'd be funny to hear what you think about these (I ignored quite a few that I disliked but I am quite sure that there will be stacks that you think, "WHY?". C'est la vie!)

January