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DOES YOUR BLOG REFLECT WHO YOU REALLY ARE??

I know mine doesn't.......


when I began blogging and selected a title for my blog....I know exactly who I wanted to honor....my beautiful French grandmother...Veda Maupin...


however....as I have continued down this path...I have realized that my blog does not really reflect me....my style....oh....the writing is mine...and most of the pictures are mine...but my header does not reflect who I really am.


SO........with that said.....there will be some changes coming here soon....I really am a Bohemian at heart..

La Boheme in French...perhaps it is because of my somewhat gypsy lifestyle..so it is time to freshen up a little.  Oh my blog will still reflect on my lovely grandmother...but it will also be a little more of me.


I do so hope all of you will continue with me on this little journey....as I do so enjoy each and every one of you.


so please keep an eye out for me and my new look.

Hugs to all....

Jo
 p.s. by the way....the lantern is the ONLY THING I purchased on my recent little trip.

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  1. Julie MarieJanuary 23, 2011 at 11:09 AM

    Hi Jo... looking forward to your new blog look... hope you got my email with the answer to your question... I love that you honor your sweet grandma, and will still be YOU as well!... xoxo Julie Marie

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  2. mxtodis123January 23, 2011 at 11:32 AM

    Oh, of course I will still be with you. Now, I understand a bit more. Sometimes people come into our lives and immediately they click. We've got much in common. In the 60's I gave up everything to move to Greenwich Village, which at the time was very bohemian. I guess I was what you would call a bohemian hippie. Those were special times in my life.
    Mary

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  3. It's Just DottieJanuary 23, 2011 at 11:45 AM

    I love that you honor your grandmother. I loved mine so much and I talk about her often on mine . I am who I am today because of her and I am alittle like my Mom. I am looking forward to learning more about you. On my blog I try so to be true to myself and who I am.
    Love, Dottie

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  4. Debra She Who SeeksJanuary 23, 2011 at 12:09 PM

    Can hardly wait to see your new blog name and style!

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  5. Daydream LivingJanuary 23, 2011 at 1:06 PM

    Hi Jo!
    Welcome back from your trip and thanks for your lovely comment (yes, I love pugs, never was a big doglover, more a cat lover but sweetheart is allergic, long storie short, I love pugs! so tell your friend, two is better, but with two kiddo's one is for now enough for me.)
    So, what I wanted to say was, you are more bohemian? Gypsy? My favourite words to hear about someone! I sometimes think I was a gypsy in a former life... I love your grandmothers name (if you are refreshening the blog, does your name stay?) Anyway, hope you will have a lovely week, all the best, Maureen x

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  6. My Grama's SoulJanuary 23, 2011 at 1:19 PM

    Dear friends....my blog name does stay.....just the look will change....thanks for asking.

    Jo

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  7. AnonymousJanuary 23, 2011 at 1:32 PM

    Though I think your blog is absolutely beautiful I can't wait to see what changes will come. It is wonderful how we have the ability to change and grow. Splendid idea.

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  8. Grandma Yellow HairJanuary 23, 2011 at 1:33 PM

    I do love your site and you but if you need a change that is all that matters.
    We will love seeing more of you and I know whatever it is I will enjoy it.
    Thank you so much for such a sweet comment about my troubles with Garys illness.
    I appreciate you honey.
    Love
    Maggie

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  9. The MuseJanuary 23, 2011 at 1:52 PM

    im glad to see that the path of your discovery has reaped the ripened fruit ! i very much look forward to seeing your new header and other designs that reflect this freed/found spirit! :)

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  10. KimJanuary 23, 2011 at 2:42 PM

    So it looks like you like to decorate kinda like me...a little gypsy~ish...love it!

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  11. Carole ReidJanuary 23, 2011 at 2:44 PM

    Good for you Jo. I look forward to seeing your new look.

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  12. Cheryl @ TFDJanuary 23, 2011 at 3:15 PM

    Hi Jo, in answer to your question, I think my blog reflects who I am. I even wrote about how I decided on my blog name and how my often turbulent relationship with my father who was a farmer shaped who I am today. It was a bit hard to write but therapeutic! Will look forward to seeing your new blog look. And I do think it is sweet how you honor your grandmother in your blog. Take care. ~Cheryl

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  13. PamelaJanuary 23, 2011 at 5:00 PM

    Oh I will be your biggest fan ...you see I am a bohemian girl as well ! I have always had a gypsy bohemian soul.
    My blog reflects what i love but it does not reflect what I'm going through. It takes me away from my troubles.
    I can't wait to see your new header Jo!
    Pamela xo

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  14. Average GirlJanuary 23, 2011 at 6:25 PM

    Well... I know how that feels Jo... my blog has changed more times than I like to count in the 10 months I have been blogging... And just when I get it right, I want to change it again.. And so my blog is at the mercy of my ever changing mind! I can't wait to see your changes!

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  15. AnonymousJanuary 23, 2011 at 6:40 PM

    I think your blog should definetly reflect who you are. I am new here, but have added you to my favorites and will keep checking back to see your lovely blog. Thank you for your kind comments on my blog : )

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  16. myletterstoemilyJanuary 23, 2011 at 7:36 PM

    i'm looking forward to seeing the real you!

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  17. suziqu's thread worksJanuary 23, 2011 at 9:39 PM

    Hi Jo. It takes bravery to present yourself as you really are - without any pretence and people will actually love you more for it.
    I too have the gypsy in my soul!

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  18. AnonymousJanuary 23, 2011 at 11:00 PM

    Jo,

    I am new to coming to your blog, so I look forward to seeing your "new look."

    Two months ago, I changed the header of my blog to give a better relfection of who I am. It's good to be as honest as possible.

    -Lady Rose

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  19. Auntie sezzzzzz...January 24, 2011 at 9:34 AM

    -clapping hands- Your blog will reflect more of who YOU are! Excellent! :-)

    Hugs and ♥'s...
    'Cause Valentine Day is coming!

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  20. VictoriaJanuary 24, 2011 at 12:33 PM

    Hi Jo...yay..i am excited to travel on to new adventures with you...i say go for it..thats what butterflies do!! your blog is in meta-morph mode...wonderful...i look forward to the new magic you share...and am blessed by the beauty you have shared so far...shine on..I fly along with you!!

    PS; i tink that's why i have a few blogs..there simply are many different parts to who we are..and they need to be expressed and celebrated!

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  21. AnonymousJanuary 25, 2011 at 8:50 AM

    I think it's beautiful of you to have your blog centered around someone who meant so much to you in life. She had an impact on you. To make some changes are growth for you, so a new look will reflect who you are and should. But it will be a dedication to your Gramma. How special is that.
    Rosemary...XX

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  22. LemonyRenee'January 26, 2011 at 4:17 PM

    Eagerly awaiting your updates. I know they will be wonderful.

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  23. Angela SullivanJanuary 27, 2011 at 12:32 PM

    I can't wait to see what you do here. I love your blog and expect it to only get better and better (If that were possible.)

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