tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3350982326967242853.post6939700308883866451..comments2024-03-18T14:39:44.830-07:00Comments on The Skirted Roundtable: The green-eyed monster in bloglandSkirted Roundtablehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10143404721278627208noreply@blogger.comBlogger82125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3350982326967242853.post-60999075922401624332010-04-15T18:15:12.917-07:002010-04-15T18:15:12.917-07:00How in the world I made it this long in blogland w...How in the world I made it this long in blogland without finding your lovely blog is beyond me - but I'm so glad I did. Smart, funny and talented - what's not to be jealous of? :) Seriously, though, love the blog!Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10183421175434834004noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3350982326967242853.post-51989059423169453542010-04-03T06:55:20.102-07:002010-04-03T06:55:20.102-07:00This was excellent!!! I still remember the first ...This was excellent!!! I still remember the first time a big blogger left a comment on my blog. I jumped up and down I was so happy. I looked at big bloggers like they were celebrities back then! Too funny!<br /><br />When I find myself getting envious of another blogger I remind myself that I'm in this for the fun of it, not to win a popularity contest. I find that I enjoy blogging so much more when I'm not comparing myself to other bloggers. I think we can drive ourselves crazy if we do that!<br /><br />Thanks again....great discussion!Cindyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16995116580320608776noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3350982326967242853.post-52319093130727093232010-03-26T23:03:45.811-07:002010-03-26T23:03:45.811-07:00I heard a quote once that said "Don't jud...I heard a quote once that said "Don't judge your insides by other's outsides." This helps me stay true to who I am when I blog about what I love, regardless of the numbers. <br /><br />I am equally inspired by several of the ladies you mentioned, including Lauren from PSH, Jenny from LGN, and Layla from TLC who I had the immense pleasure of meeting in Nashville last month as well as the lovely Julia from HOH. These ladies deserve all the accolades they receive for their impeccable style, hard work, and ability to balance it all. <br /><br />This was a very interesting discussion, and I thank you for hosting. Keep up the good work ladies !Kate Riley https://www.blogger.com/profile/12505826655649361222noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3350982326967242853.post-28895466262233038542010-03-26T00:28:57.031-07:002010-03-26T00:28:57.031-07:00I stumbled across your blog and love it. Really in...I stumbled across your blog and love it. Really interesting topic...I do not have blog envy in a bad way..I am a little disorganized - I have not always been this way - just too much happening and I wish I could find more time to blog...to get my blog the way some of the others are - how they look, hosting parties, etc. I enjoy blogging so much!<br />Holly<br />504 MainHolly Lefevrehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01682463489134875301noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3350982326967242853.post-50908234569651476012010-03-23T18:06:17.535-07:002010-03-23T18:06:17.535-07:00Im jealous of this this discussion about being jea...Im jealous of this this discussion about being jealous! LOL J/J Enjoyed the show and keep of the great work. <br /><br />JRW IIIAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3350982326967242853.post-81954832956487572402010-03-22T15:57:21.138-07:002010-03-22T15:57:21.138-07:00This is a good discussion. I remind myself frequen...This is a good discussion. I remind myself frequently that I have a lot to learn from the blogs that I really admire and look up to. Jealousy is a problem in life in general, not just in blogs, and we can choose a mindset of a "learner" or we can let constant comparisons eat us up. Thanks for talking about this topic...I hope that people listening can feel affirmed that we each have our own unique voice to share. We can learn, we can improve, but do we really want to be like someone else? I hope not.Courtneyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09673392962816450287noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3350982326967242853.post-19225022086867629542010-03-22T10:07:53.457-07:002010-03-22T10:07:53.457-07:00anon 9:21. As Linda said and later in the show I e...anon 9:21. As Linda said and later in the show I explain, no, I'm not above self promotion. I think I didn't communicate my thoughts on the subject very well, initially.<br /><br />How do I self promote? For one thing I have a blog and I'm part of the SRT. I also have a blogging event that I produce and put on, here in LA and in SF. <br /><br /> Although it has its roots in an altruistic motivation, I'm not so obtuse as to not see that it promotes my blog at the same time. In fact we discuss self promotion at these events and how it can help. If you're in California, please attend. <br /><br />If you'd like to discuss self promotion one on one, I encourage you to email me personally. <br /><br />meganatthebeach@mac.com72 and sunnyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18244030255190856553noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3350982326967242853.post-757990018935236672010-03-22T09:08:38.494-07:002010-03-22T09:08:38.494-07:00I am so appreciative of this discussion. I love al...I am so appreciative of this discussion. I love all your views and opinions you offered. Made me feel better actually. I am a newbie myself. Having a wonderful time and keeping it true to myself. The jealousies are rampant, I see it, I hear it. Clicks galore. I am not in any click, I have a very diverse following, and appreciate truly every comment and view I receive. Blogging needs to be for yourself, the rest will follow. I sometimes find myself overachieving. In three months, I have over 200 posts...ridiculous....slowing down now. And I have commented many times on blogs and do not get the same in return always, yet I may see them comment all over the place. It can be hurtful, but I have to let it roll and not take it personal...Thank you so very much for opening this topic, It really helped me:) DebbieDebbiedooshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18206855970605853635noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3350982326967242853.post-83857888594923035592010-03-21T17:49:31.836-07:002010-03-21T17:49:31.836-07:00I am only months into my blog and love every comme...I am only months into my blog and love every comment that doesn't come from my mother, they alway love what you do. I think just doing it for yourself is enough of a focus. But...it can be hard not to envy others. Visit me anytime, I am learning everyday what works and what doesn't for me. I love this new world and feel empowered by those who have shared themselves with me.Annie Wilcox Designshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12874118905730896171noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3350982326967242853.post-35424961776690791102010-03-21T16:27:46.173-07:002010-03-21T16:27:46.173-07:00In my opinion some bloggers seem to feel as if the...In my opinion some bloggers seem to feel as if they are superstars. When in fact, they are just another individual that has an extracurricular activity thats well noted. I emailed one blogger about 6 months ago commending one of their transformations. Needless to say...I did not get a response. Or an email.<br /><br />However, some of the more well known bloggers have shown immense compassion and have emailed me regarding a question I had. There are some bloggers who are jealous, because they desire something a little more than they can handle. My blog may be new, but I have been in blog land for years.<br /><br />Its ok, because one wrong move and you can lose your followers.<br /><br />I really would like to list the names of the bloggers who think they are above reproach...but its not worth it.<br /><br />You ladies...are great.<br /><br /><br />Mr. Goodwill Hunting<br />http;//g-w-hunting.blogspot.comRashon Carrawayhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08454531896266920076noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3350982326967242853.post-64519627134695889152010-03-21T13:02:18.083-07:002010-03-21T13:02:18.083-07:00I enjoyed listening to the conversation! I agree w...I enjoyed listening to the conversation! I agree with some of the others, it was like having coffee with the girls. Except, I was drinking water....Thanks again for sharing! Those who extend a helping hand are rewarded, as in every way of life, right? I think it's called good karma. Look at Joni, whom I know -- and who provided tips and help when I started. I'm still impressed by her generosity, and I thank her. I think she deserves her success, as so many of the A-list bloggers! While it's fun, it does requires dedication. Thanks you three for additional info and tips. best,-susanMy Galveston Cottagehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12214839971497899182noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3350982326967242853.post-38988329382554869052010-03-21T06:12:15.017-07:002010-03-21T06:12:15.017-07:00Kristi - that is SO true about not hanging your se...Kristi - that is SO true about not hanging your self-worth on other bloggers. I've had similar issues - twice with the Washington Post!! Once they didn't put my URL in at all and the second time they mis-spelled it, twice!!! So frustrating and you do need to let those things go ultimately. But, congrats for making it onto D*S. She's successful because she has a good eye!Linda Merrillhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07484402027814646865noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3350982326967242853.post-75451657873642392412010-03-21T02:45:23.514-07:002010-03-21T02:45:23.514-07:00Ladies,
Wow - I'm jealous you've got 67 c...Ladies, <br />Wow - I'm jealous you've got 67 comments here!!! LOL! Seriously you touched upon a hot topic - a topic most bloggers prefer to keep in the closet and I loved your upfront open approach to the topic.<br />TomaThe Antiques Diva™https://www.blogger.com/profile/08676716258714753895noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3350982326967242853.post-88657961097801331162010-03-20T22:26:19.205-07:002010-03-20T22:26:19.205-07:00I just remembered something. One of you (sorry, I...I just remembered something. One of you (sorry, I'm not sure who it was) said something about sending photos to Design Sponge, but never having them published on her blog. <br /><br />I, too, have sent in several pictures of projects I've worked on. Some went unanswered completely. With others, I received a "We'll consider it" response. But finally...FINALLY...I sent in a project that they liked. It's my all-time favorite project I've done to date, and they liked it too. <br /><br />Sure enough, it was featured as a Before & After on Design Sponge. I was thrilled.<br /><br />The problem? The link to my website had a typo in it. lol...I was so disappointed. The readers really loved my project, and yet, not one single person was able to make their way to my blog because of that stupid typo. <br /><br />It was at that point that I realized that it just really doesn't matter. A little self-promotion is good, but when you start hanging all of your "blogging success" hopes on other successful bloggers, it can become destructive.Kristi @ Addicted 2 Decoratinghttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03874839079854084237noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3350982326967242853.post-48855026468093903772010-03-20T17:17:31.174-07:002010-03-20T17:17:31.174-07:00Okay, ladies...this was fantastic. I've been ...Okay, ladies...this was fantastic. I've been meaning to get over here to The Skirted Roundtable for a while now, and have just gotten so busy lately, but I'm so glad I made the time for it today. This was just what I needed to hear. I'll definitely make it a point to tune in regularly from now on.Kristi @ Addicted 2 Decoratinghttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03874839079854084237noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3350982326967242853.post-17713467361366787332010-03-20T12:36:24.216-07:002010-03-20T12:36:24.216-07:00To Anon 3/20 12:07PM - Possibly you're right, ...To Anon 3/20 12:07PM - Possibly you're right, it is a medium that creates stars out of ordinary people. Or, it's a medium that allows "stars" to shine in a manner of their own creation? I think you're absolutely right, Martha would have used blogging to become a star, because she had star power. People don't become stars without having something. Or, if they do, they fizzle out just as fast. Same is true of Reality TV "stars". Rachel Ray started on local community access television. All these mediums allow ambitious people to put themselves out there, without passively waiting to be discovered, or the luck of getting the right agent or having an uncle in the "biz". Good topic for an SRT podcast - what makes a star...Linda Merrillhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07484402027814646865noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3350982326967242853.post-39114613347143801802010-03-20T12:32:02.390-07:002010-03-20T12:32:02.390-07:00To Anon 3/19 at 9:21 -- I think Megan answered my ...To Anon 3/19 at 9:21 -- I think Megan answered my question which was that she was not against self-promotion, she does it too.Linda Merrillhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07484402027814646865noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3350982326967242853.post-63534237263830723742010-03-20T12:07:58.385-07:002010-03-20T12:07:58.385-07:00Something I've noticed, in the last year since...Something I've noticed, in the last year since I discovered design/home blogs, is that this medium is creating *Stars* out of ordinary people who blog. There's always a 'special event' that the *Stars* wouldn't dream of missing (the convention in Nashville, anyone?), or a special project that a few *Stars* are asked to contribute to, or some wonderful and coveted award generally given to a *Star* blogger. And, you just know, only the creme de la creme get to be recognized by national media in some way or another. <br /><br />Now, none of this is bad, in and of itself; but it may create some egotists, and may foster envy among less popular bloggers who wonder "Why not me? Why is it always that person? Why does she get all the attention?"<br /><br />I'm just sayin'. I think there are at least a few *Star* bloggers who believe they are just a video away from being the next HGTV host, or Food Network guru. It's certainly how Martha would have done it if the internet had been around when she started. <br /><br />A medium that has 'followers' is bound to have issues of popularity and cliquishness. It is the nature of the beast you've all created.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3350982326967242853.post-18168870197409819702010-03-19T21:21:12.559-07:002010-03-19T21:21:12.559-07:00I had the same impression Linda does: that Megan h...I had the same impression Linda does: that Megan holds herself above the process of self-promotion.<br /><br />If we're wrong, tell us how, specifically, you promote yourself, Megan.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3350982326967242853.post-63543672163175791482010-03-19T13:42:56.823-07:002010-03-19T13:42:56.823-07:00wow that was a really great post to read and so ma...wow that was a really great post to read and so many things seem so true... I think I am quite naive as I never see jealousy or other negative things although people tell me there are.. I alway try to stay myself and being humble and not to brag about things. TO be honest I have been thinking a lweek or so if I should talk about my blog being in a futch interior magazine as it is also a bit weird haha<br />have a great weekend.<br />desireevosgesparishttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12111444703914436928noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3350982326967242853.post-21009026679221142352010-03-19T12:40:41.831-07:002010-03-19T12:40:41.831-07:00I actually do feel a bit of envy. Especially when ...I actually do feel a bit of envy. Especially when I put so much time and thought into my blog and then I see other blogs that just repost things, or are simply image/inspiration blogs, and they have thousands more visitors than me.<br /><br />I guess I just have to remember that my blog is just a tool and maybe i need to spend less time on it and focus on other parts of my site.sandrahttp://www.debutanteclothing.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3350982326967242853.post-89534034953581939462010-03-19T11:43:56.923-07:002010-03-19T11:43:56.923-07:00Nice afternoon conversation with you gals. I alwa...Nice afternoon conversation with you gals. I always try to sit in my favorite chair and listen to your latest SRT discussion.<br /><br />It was sunny and warm today in my corner as I joined you and enjoyed listening to your thoughts.<br /><br />Thanks for inviting me.Jane Kilpatrick Schotthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13180782161704403156noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3350982326967242853.post-44414128192060375942010-03-19T10:29:51.922-07:002010-03-19T10:29:51.922-07:00This discussion couldn't have come at a more p...This discussion couldn't have come at a more perfect time as just yesterday I posted for the first time on a blog I started a few weeks ago but then panicked, wondering if this was something I really wanted to get into. The time and ability to provide good, interesting material were the two main culprits that froze me.<br /><br />After listening to this round table I feel like I've had a Blog tutorial/therapy session, so thank you. I know I'll be tuning into this one again and again for support on this new adventure.24 Cornershttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13630767883910250689noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3350982326967242853.post-12158939605541242822010-03-19T10:05:06.590-07:002010-03-19T10:05:06.590-07:00You ladies are what such a wonderful "trio&qu...You ladies are what such a wonderful "trio" and I love that you opened up this can or "jealously" worms. I was taught early on to never "cheat" and to never "copy" and to aim for originality and your own style.<br />The top blogs are true to their styles. I like Joni's blog categories. (the mega blogs, the pink and green, the kind blogs, "Summer is a verb" calls me the bloggeratti illustrator. Seriously, I work hard to earn my comments and any title I can gleam! <br />All I can say is that blogging is one of the best things that happened to me.<br />pvepve designhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03527745630303158002noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3350982326967242853.post-29407795798370615192010-03-19T07:59:19.180-07:002010-03-19T07:59:19.180-07:00Great topic ladies, I use to find this between des...Great topic ladies, I use to find this between designer's. I post articles about other great designers, other great blogs (such as yours), talented artists and more. I have received great response because I do share creative talents about others. Contact me anytime to publish an article about your particular talents.<br />We all get there by working together, not against each other.....Cynthiahttp://serenityindesign.blogspot.comnoreply@blogger.com