Let’s Play!

by Renee on August 8, 2011

Lexie Play Stare

So this is it! My official launch. It has been quite a road to get to this point. Over the past couple of months I’ve spent countless hours researching, learning, setting up, and testing this site. I read 5 books and tons of articles on the web. I was working on it in my sleep too. I would dream about it and wake up not knowing if I had actually made those changes or not. I finally reached a point where I felt it was time to take the leap and launch my blog and today is that day.

Why did I start this blog? Because I have the burning desire to share and connect with the world. With this blog I can share discoveries about the things I love, chronicle my adventures, and highlight great happenings & places in my corner of the world. I can tell my story. And who knows? Someone might find a favorite new recipe, try a different wine, or learn a different way to do something. I want to learn new things too. Besides all of that…why start a blog? Why not!

Very special thanks to two people. First to my wonderful husband for supporting me in this endeavor, listening to my ramblings about it, and being by my side. Second to my truly talented and dear friend Terry, @tbgdesign on twitter, for encouraging me, cheering me on, and creating the awesome header and other graphic design I could have never done on my own.

Thanks go out to so many others. I found so much incredible help and support from the twitter community and the friends who knew I was starting a blog. I really could not have gotten this far without you. I am so grateful for and amazed by all your kindness and generosity. There are so many great and giving people out there. My life has been enriched by you.

Oh, and the dog in the photo is Lexie. That is the look she gives me when she is telling me it is playtime. So through her eyes I am inviting the world to come and visit my virtual playground and have some fun. Take this journey with me and see what happens.

Let’s Play!

 

 

 

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Silver Magpies August 8, 2011 at 8:03 am

This is so exciting! Welcome to blogosphere. It’s obvious you are going to be a great addition.

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Renee August 8, 2011 at 8:27 am

Thank you!

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Katrina @ In Katrina's Kitchen August 8, 2011 at 8:23 am

Congratulations! What an exciting day this is ;)

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Renee August 8, 2011 at 8:26 am

Thanks so much. It is such an exciting day!

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amy @ fearless homemaker August 8, 2011 at 8:24 am

i’m so proud of you, renee! the site looks amazing. i’ve loved getting to know you via twitter + facebook + am excited that i have another way to connect with you now. i know your blog will be a great success. congrats on the official launch + cheers!

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Renee August 8, 2011 at 8:25 am

Thank you Amy! Glad to have connected with you too!

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Jessica August 8, 2011 at 8:59 am

Welcome to Blogland! It’s a great place to be!
Your blog is absolutely stunning and after this comment I am adding you to my blogroll!

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Renee August 8, 2011 at 9:25 am

Thanks so much Jessica! I’ll be adding to my blogroll also. Yours will be there soon!

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alison abbott August 8, 2011 at 8:59 am

Renee
Your blog looks great. Congratulations, I know how much work it is and how scary pressing that publish button for the first time feels. Good luck, I look forward to reading your posts.
Cheers
Alison

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Renee August 8, 2011 at 9:24 am

Thank you Alison! I was so excited and nervous about the launch. Glad you like it.

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Terry B Gardner (@tbgdesign) August 8, 2011 at 10:51 am

Congratulations! And thanks for the mentions and kind words. It has been my pleasure to help you.
Adorable pic of Lexi!

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WineDineDivas August 8, 2011 at 12:23 pm

Congratulations Renne! We love the feel of your blog and wishing you and Lexi the BEST!
Cheers:)
Judit & Corina

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Renee August 8, 2011 at 12:43 pm

Thank you so much!

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WineDineDivas August 8, 2011 at 12:24 pm

SO sorry Renee – my fingers were too fast….

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Renee August 8, 2011 at 12:46 pm

That’s okay. I’m guilty of many typos myself and I discover them right after I click the send button.

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Hollie Hester August 8, 2011 at 1:23 pm

Love the blog. Very proud of you!

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Renee August 8, 2011 at 1:24 pm

Thank you!!

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Ally Bean August 8, 2011 at 5:08 pm

Congrats on starting a blog. I’m sure that you’ll do great. Everything looks so pretty here. I look forward to reading about your adventures– and Lexie’s thoughts, of course. :-)

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Renee August 8, 2011 at 7:53 pm

Thank you SO much!!!

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Carol Peterman/TableFare August 8, 2011 at 6:05 pm

Congrats on your blog! You are off to a great start leading with a picture of a dog :)

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Renee August 8, 2011 at 7:48 pm

Thank you! I thought it was a great picture and I had to launch with it.

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Edwina@FASHION+ART August 8, 2011 at 7:35 pm

Welcome to the wonderful world of blogging, Renee. Have fun and do your thing! (fun header, T.)

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Renee August 8, 2011 at 7:50 pm

Thank you so much. Glad you like the header. It is so great to incorporate my existing “brand” (twitter avatar & such) and expand on it for my blog.

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Terry B Gardner (@tbgdesign) August 8, 2011 at 8:47 pm

Thanks, Edwina.

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Nicole August 8, 2011 at 9:18 pm

It looks great Renee!

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Renee August 8, 2011 at 10:12 pm

Thanks Nicole!

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Kate August 8, 2011 at 9:38 pm

Congrats on a great start! I am from GA too and love hearing about the south — I live up north now, but am hoping to return soon! I’ll be looking forward to reading more (and seeing more whippet photos!)!!

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Renee August 8, 2011 at 10:13 pm

Thank you so much! I hope you will enjoy my blog. I love the South and the Atlanta area. Such a great place to live.

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Yuri August 8, 2011 at 9:53 pm

Congrats! Blogging is really fun and you get to meet a lot of nice people. Found you through today’s foodie chat, looking forward to your tweets/posts :)

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Renee August 8, 2011 at 10:14 pm

Thank you! Glad to connect with you also. I appreciate you following me and my blog!

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Jess August 9, 2011 at 10:13 am

Cool blog and you know me I like to eat.

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Renee August 9, 2011 at 10:16 am

Thanks Jess!

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Ridgely's Radar August 11, 2011 at 3:00 pm

Renee – Welcome to an amazing journey! I cant wait to see what you share with us! Good luck!
Ridgely

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Renee August 11, 2011 at 3:11 pm

Thank you so much! I appreciate the support and kind words.

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