Blogiversary I: Time Sure Does Fly

A Design Story turns one this week (insert blowing out the candle effect sound effect here).  And to celebrate, we’re doing a couple of things to mark the incredible year we’ve shared with all of you.

Yep… We are one this week {and I turned the big 27 yesterday}. Time sure does fly when you are having fun!!

First, we’ve lined up a week of blogiversary-themed posts that take a look back at some of our favorite old posts coupled with some new stories, answers to some of your questions, a giveaway and all the behind-the-scenes dirt.  We have a few more surprise posts up our sleeve too! Plus, since we value your opinions, we are going to give you the chance to tell us what your birthday wish is for year 2 of A Design Story {tell us what you want more of, love & more}.

But before we do all that, we wanted to take the time to say “thank you.”  We truly appreciate every single comment, tweet, email and facebook like! We adore our readers and are having a blast with this blog!

It’s been a whirlwind of a year and some of our favorite moments include:

Publishing the First Blog Post

Getting invited to the Nate Berkus Show in NYC

Getting an invitation to Rue Magazines 1^st Launch Party in NYC

Getting a personal invite to a luncheon at HGTV in NYC

‘Meeting’ and making fantastic friends through our blog, Twitter & other blogs.

Painting Stripes in our Living Room & Showing You!

Going on a Thrift Store ‘Run’ with my Mom & Sister {& having you come along}

Being a Guest on AOL’s ShelterPop Blog {twice} Here and Here

Actually, there are so many favorite moments and I will keep filling you in all week long!

After launching my own interior design company, I researched other ways to introduce great design to a broad number of people while also offering design dilemma solutions on the cheap. I came across the idea of blogging and having an e-décor shop and thought it would be the perfect branch off my local design co. This is when A Design Story {.} com took flight and became what it is today. My entire goal is to get those who aren’t familiar with interior design more tips, offer affordable design services {via online} and inspire you to fall in love with all things interior design, while giving you the tools to be able to create beautiful spaces too!

So… Here’s What You Have to Look Forward to This Week:

– A Giveaway: CLICK HERE.

– You’ve Asked, We’ve Answered

– A Day in the Life Of

– & MORE!!

So again, it can’t be said enough how much I appreciate how great you all have made year 1 of A Design Story.  You all give me motivation to continue pursuing my passion.

P.S. The Sunday Blog Parade will resume next Sunday {It was my Birthday yesterday and I had some fun ‘outside the office’}.