Five years ago I started something kind of random. It was called a BLOG. Did you know what a blog was back in August 2009? I didn't. My daughter Mary Claire introduced me to blogs. She had been following a blog for a few months and one day, she shared it with me. This got me surfing the net for more blogs and after a month or so, I was hooked!!! So, one day out of the blue, I told my husband, hey honey, I think I might just try this blog thing. I had no idea what I was doing (sometimes I still don't), but on August 31, 2009, I hit the publish button and Coastal Charm was born! I am amazed that so many of you have been here with me since the very beginning. I never in a million years, would have ever thought that my blog would be where it is today. I still remember the first time a reader recognized me in public, it was such a big surprise to me. The best thing that I have gained from my blog is, all the friendships that have been formed. Nothing is better than that! Thank you so much to all of you who come back day after day. If it wasn't for y'all, there would be no blog. So, let's do some reflecting and celebrate, the past five years, here at COASTAL CHARM!!
Blessings,
Linda
Welcome to Coastal Charm in 2009!!
Things have been moved around
a few times...hard to believe, huh?
Oh my, I forgot I still have this vintage blouse.
My primitive hutch back in 2009.
Here, I posted about our farmhouse table that
Mr.CC built back in 1995.
We both still look a little bit like this.
A storage idea.
My beach Christmas tree.
Some outdoor Christmas décor.
I haven't made this Baked French Toast
recipe in years, I kinda forgot about it.
A rare snowfall we had
here on the Alabama
gulf coast.
Enjoying one of my favorite flowers.
Hey honey, maybe it's time we install this tile.
After all these years, we still have this DIY
project on our...to-do list. Maybe 2014 will be
the year!!!!
NOTE...check back in this week to see pics from years 2-5.
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20 comments:
It is so much fun to look back! I think I've been following you for many of those 5 years!
hugs,
Linda
Happy anniversary, Linda! I've enjoyed following along for almost two years :)
Jeanette
Congrats LInda on your blog anniversary. Your blog is one of the first blogs I followed when I start a few years ago. The friendships are amazing and I think with no place to go in blogland with questions it is so great all of us have picked up on this blogging thing and made it happen. I still know nothing but just plug along. The friendships and finding other out there that get you and your decor crazy has been wonderful in blogland. So happy for you to be celebrating 5 years. Wow!
Kris
Congratulations!! Always enjoy my visits here. ;)
Congratulations, Linda! I started blogging nearly 5 years ago, too, and have been happily following you ever since! Glad we are blog friends! So fun to take a look back!
Happy Blogiversary, Linda! Hard to believe it can be five years and some projects seem to keep hanging on our lists, isn't it? Or maybe we just didn't want to do them in the first place......
Rita
So nice to look back! Happy Anniversary to your blog!
Cheers! - Shelley
Happy blogiversary! I'm glad you're having a wonderful time in blogland. I know I enjoy reading about all your wonderful treasures and I hope to rent out your condo one day!
xo jonni xo
Great look back Linda! Congratulations on your 5 years of blogging. Yours is certainly one of my favorites!
Pam
Happy Anniversary to the blog queen of the South. I have been reading your blog since way before I had one of my own. So fun to look back!
congrats Linda on your 5 year anniversary, I think I found you pretty soon after you started, I was a newbie too!
Happy anniversary! I love your blog and here is to many more years
Cathy
Happy Blogversary! You created a good thing 5 years ago!
Congratulations on your blog anniversary. I started a blog in 2008 as a place to post random stuff. In 2009, a friend invited me to share in a 'photo a day' challenge. That's the blog I post on more regularly. I enjoy visiting around blog land!
It's always fun looking back!! CONGRATS on 5 years Linda...I always love to see what your up too!
Congratulations on your 5 year blogging anniversary. I think I've been following along ever since I started blogging about 4 years ago. I think it's time to make up a batch of the Baked French Toast, it looks delicious.
Happy Blogiversary Linda!!!! So fun to look back on your posts! Glad you've stuck around to inspire us all! CHEERS!
Happy anniversary Linda!!!
Blessings,
Cindy
You know how I sat one weekend and read all of your post in reverse order until I read the very first one! I've always adored your style and way of communicating with your readers.
You were the most helpful person of all when I decided to start my blog and I'll never forget your patience and kindness.
Congratulations, and keep going!
Hi Linda,
Congratulations on your 2nd Annniversary! Here's to many more...we'd miss you if not:-(
Your blog is always been a favorite. Hope you're enjoying the long Labor Day weekend!
Cheryl
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