I wanted to tell you about some up and coming things at Nesting Place. For the past few months I’ve felt a bit scattered, maybe you noticed. I’ve been hard at work bossing around the best graphic designer in the business. She’s so good that last year her que for the ENTIRE 2010 year filled up in six, yes 6 days.
Last year I was determined to write a Window Mistreatment ebook. I gathered ideas from all of you, made a bunch of my own mistreatments and took way too many photos. But, I hated the process of writing a tutorial based ebook. And it’s not fun to do things you hate. So, after much thinking I came up with a solution.
I’m starting a Window Mistreatment blog. We need it don’t we? Nesting Place will still be the main place where I ramble on and on but, Wm will be a place where I only ramble about window news. Not to mention feature of bunch of you with your amazing, mind boggling mistreatments.
And, while I was at it, I figured I should go ahead and start the blog for renters. I had first thought that would be an ebook as well. No, I’m not renting out CONtent. It’s a place for renters to come and find ideas and encouragement~a reminder to be conTENT with what we have.
You know, I’m kind of tired of gathering all the ideas that I find inspiring over at tumblr. Wouldn’t it be easier if there were all here at a certain spot at Nesting Place? Yeah, that’s better.
Since Darcy was busy whipping up some pretty new logos, I figured Nesting Place could use a little pick me up too. We are a few weeks out still, but I couldn’t stand not telling you any longer.
I’ve been surprised at how much I enjoy writing blog posts. I’m not promising these sites will be updated daily~actually, I can promise that they will not, but, they will have topic specific content {not conTENT} that will hopefully make it easier for everyone to find the inspiration they are looking for.
I’d love for you to read more about my thought process with starting these blogs over at Stephanie’s blog today. Stephanie is a dear friend with a great blog about social marketing that you should be reading. She’s like Seth Godin only with a skirt and Anthropologie analogies. She asked me to write about ebooks for her Content {CONtent not conTENT} Expression series. So far, Tsh and Annie have shared their experince publishing books in very different ways. I don’t know a lot about ebooks but I do know my own story and I had a long post about my own ebook endevor that left me wondering if it would help anyone.
me & dad
I mentioned to Stephanie that my dad knows a ton about the future of ebooks and that I’ve learned a lot from him and she asked him to write a follow up post tomorrow. In my post at Steph’s I talked about four people who helped guide me {whether they know it or not} in my decision process. Two people who put up with me the most went unmentioned: my husband {the ever encouraging, ever risk taker} and Dad {the thinker, question asker, encourager}. Nesting Place and these other blogs would not exist if it weren’t for their encouragement and input. I’ll remind you tomorrow to go read his post. But, for today, if you want to hear a little bit more of my ebook story {and I get nervous about sharing stuff like that?} head on over to my friend Stephanie’s blog S. Bryant Social Marketing.
So excited — especially for the mistreatment blog! Off to check out your post! :)
You are amazing. Inspiring.
Love the ideas! You are one ambitious lady! Heading over to Stephanie’s now. Thanks,
d e n i s e
Thank you, for following your ideas and dreams!!! You are helping many people! I was homeowner for many years, and through life, the economy, and circumstances, I am now renting. I have “grieved” over this for too long, and am ready to be content where God has me! Who would have ever known he would lead to such a great blog by such a great lady!!! I can’t wait!!!! May God continue to bless you richly!!!!!
Wow! That is exciting news. Will you be doing an RSS feed, like the Pioneer Woman does, with all the different blogs? (Um….since I’m not exactly sure what an RSS feed is, maybe I should be clear about what I mean….will we be able to subscribe to all of them as a group, or should we do it individually?)
I’m really interested in the renter’s blog. There is a chance we may be moving in the future, and renting until we figure out where we want to live seems like the right thing to do. It just scares me to go from 10 years of home ownership back to renting…so some extra tips will be fantastic!
Yep, you can subscribe just to what you want, if any. So the feed here at NP will be intact and just like it is, and if you want Content to Rent, you can subscribe to that separately.
Wow! that’s fabulous. I am so happy to hear you will be doing a blog for renters. We had to give up our home last year due to divorce and moved into our townhouse apartment in late September. There are some wonderful elements (a back patio and 2.5 baths!) but I have no idea how to make things work with what we have. Thank goodness we can paint but I have struggled to find a palette that will flow throughout the apartment. I look forward to your new ventures!
Wow!! You (and Darcy) have been busy! This is so exciting, and I bet it is for you too. :) I can’t wait to see what you have in store for us. :)
Sounds great! Looking forward to reading your new blogs!
OH MY GOSH I JUST TOLD EVERYONE I’M STARTING 3 NEW BLOGS!!!! NOW I HAVE TO DO IT!!!! FREAKING OUT A LITTLE!!!
On Monday my 5 year old checked out a library book called “The Messy Family”. Turns out it was published by Zondervan books and taught this mommy a lesson. The messes can wait! Mr and Mrs Messy put off tidying up so they could spend their day doing for others. When company came for dinner Mrs Messy didn’t apologize for the mess and didn’t spend precious time clearing the dishes while her company was still there. A cute read :)
Kelly, I had to go look it up, Charming !
http://www.amazon.com/Messy-Family-Katherine-Pebley-ONeal/dp/0310709857/ref=sr_1_1?s=books&ie=UTF8&qid=1303303288&sr=1-1
that book is your twin, Nester :)
I can’t wait to check out your blog for renters when it gets up and running. I will soon be a renter too and any tips and tricks would be great. Good luck with your adventure.
Wow! Lots of exciting changes headed our way. Can’t wait. How you kept to yourself for so long is what I want to know.
You took the words right out of my mouth. My husband and I live in a little (under 550 sq ft) one bedroom apartment, which is typical of big city dwelling. However, we live in a small city with a depressed housing market. Yet when we’ve looked at home to buy (for less that 15K) we come back to our sweet little abode and realized we are quite happy here, why move?
Fiscal responsibility, savings plans, and even downsizing are popular topics right now but I feel like we’ve over looked the crux of the real issue, be content where you are. I’m very excited to read more how this has materialized in your families life.
cheers,
Laura
Holy cow, Girl! You’ve got all kinds of irons in the fire. I’m so impressed that you’re starting all these new blogs. I had a second one for about a year and just couldn’t keep it up, so I am always in awe of people who can juggle more than one at once.
Can’t wait to see your new sites come to life! Love your new logos, too. :-)
Well, mine may last three weeks each, you never know, but, I’ll also never know…unless I do it. Eyyye, big. public. risk.
i love your new blog ideas. I especially love the place for renters for so many reasons. I’ve known a lot of people that for unfortunate reasons have moved from a house they owned and loved in to a rental or apartment. They were devastated…and still get stinging reminders of their circumstances which bring them down. Providing renters with options on how to make it a home and reminders to love where you’re at is wonderful. great thinking – i’m looking forward to reading them all!
Oh my, you *have* been busy. I can’t wait to read the Content to rent blog! Hubby & I will be renting for another year & a half or so & I’m always looking for new ways to freshen up the spaces we’ve lived in.
Wow! Pretty soon I won’t do anything but read your blogs all day! I have no idea how you’ll find time for all that, but I can’t wait.
Awesome! I like you, have moved a ton- 6 moves in the last 10 years. I never feel like I’m “home”. It seems once I finally get the house in a semi comfortable state we move again….and now we are renting because we know a move is probably on the horizon sometime soon. Being in a rental makes me feel so limited with decorating. I just want my home to feel like home, if you know what I mean!!
Thanks for all your inspiration!!
Good for you, it’s a lot of putting your neck on the line but I imagine having it done in an organized fashion will help, lol. I’ve often started/stopped blogging on many different subjects and have found my solution too. I’m anxious to read your CONtent while being conTENT where I am.
I’ll look forward to reading your new blogs, Nester!
Great ideas! Looking forward to seeing even more great content from you! Janell
Shoot girl. I actually have tears in my eyes I’m so happy for you.
I don’t know if you realize it or not, but you have personally inspired so many women to pick up their own megaphones and start sharing their messages too. I know you’ve inspired me.
Maybe someday I’ll come work for Nester Incorporated.
yes! yes! I’ll come work, too :)
Holy Cow! You are one busy lady!
I’m so inspired by you! I love your mistreatment series and think it’s a great idea to have it all contained on one site. Your insights to renting will also make a terrific blog. I’m just in awe of all you do and how adaptable you are to change.
I’m almost embarassed to ask, but I’m hosting my monthly Before Blogging Throwback Thursdays party tomorrow and would love for you to show off one of your previous home pics from Before Blogging. I know you have a ton of homes to choose from, so it’ll be really fun to see what you share.
oh, you called me “adaptable to change?!” oh, i’m taking that as a huge, huge compliment! thank you!
If anyone can do it, you most certainly can. I love that you shared this, so honestly. Not to mention you did one heck of a fab job at it. BTW, your special tassels shout out for the lady parts had me rolling on the ground. Thanks for being you.
I am loving the idea for a blog for renters. We are renting a house for dirt cheap that my in laws happen to own when we first got married. We have plans to move soon but I am always saying we can still live in a place we love!
Yeah Nester! As you know, I’m so excited about the renters blog. There are a lot of us former home owners who will be blessed by good words about renting. I’m excited!
I am so happy for you. You have so much to offer. And I think your megaphones are just groovy. Much love and peace to you. :)
Great changes! Way to go.
oh…you go girl!!!
i whole heartedly agree with what everyone else has said!
i think a lot of hearts & hands are applauding your brave risk taking moves! whatever you do, i can’t wait to see it all.
i love your tumblr, but i agree, having a BLOG for specific ideas for specific topics is a much better idea.
nesting place inc or risk takers inc…has a nice inspiring ring to it!
xo
p.s.
double YAY for dads & husbands. it shows that they support you in everything you do. how wonderful for you all.
Girl, I am so excited. It would be just fine with me if you took over the world…and it would certainly be a lovelier place. Nesting Place Omnimedia? Martha and Oprah could use a little competition. : ) Thanks for sharing all of the happy news!
We think you need to share your secret…how you get it all done? You inspire us and amaze us and we look forward to following on your journey!
Kristin & Chris Ann
no secret, I just say no to many, many other great things. and have a really supportive family.
oh, and who knows, I may not get it all done, I may post once a month or they may all die…
OK, now for my REAL comment, not just commenting on other commenter’s comments (what?). I’ve been kindaaaaa holding my breath, waiting for you to announce this. HOORAY! So happy to celebrate with you :)
LOVE YOU NESTER! ♥
I am so excited for you! and for me – to read all of your content content!!! xoxo
VERY excited to start reading your new blogs!
What an exciting time for you! I’m so excited to read your new blogs.
http://www.ourlittleplacecalledhome.blogspot.com
Your dad is so preciously huggable! The picture of you two is just lovely! I’m looking forward to the blog! Many thanks for making your entries so special! ~LWW
I’m looking forward to reading your new blogs….especially the Content to Rent one! :)
Since you’re in the “bossing Darcy around” mode, you’re gonna help me in the redesign she’s doing for me too, right? Right? ;)
I am excited to see the Renter blog! My family currently rents and while I love to read all the creative ideas out there, I feel limited and not able to do them because it isn’t “my” house. I look forward to seeing what you have to offer and if I can make my rental my home.
Thank you!
As a renter, I’m super excited about Content to Rent! Looking forward to where these new directions take you.
I am so excited to read Content to Rent. So inspired by your blog, and I can’t wait to follow along. Thanks!
I’m looking forward to Content to Rent. My husband and I have been making eager plans to buy a house…in two years. Waiting in a rental house that I suddenly realize is too small, oddly laid out, and in a place I’d rather not live has just started to feel excruciating over the last few days.
So what do I do? How do I love a place I’m trying not to hate without sinking effort into it that I won’t get to keep after we move?
Great ideas! A new endeavor is always fun and the adreniline rush of something new is super! Can’t wait to see everything. :)
Nester, I have a question for you! I want to know how you started this blog? What was your motivation ad do you have any tips for people wanting to start their own blog?
Great! I’m looking forward to reading all you have to blog about. :-)
Nester, I am uber excited over your window mistreatments blog! WHAT an idea! Did you know your window mistreatments have been a ministry? My sister and I have bonded over them. My husband and I have argued less because of them (less holes to patch up)! And my friends and I have celebrated through them!!
L*O*V*E!!!
So exciting! Can’t wait to see the good things that come from all this :) on another note, I love the shirt you’re wearing in the pic with your dad..did you add the ruffle or buy it like that?
xo
Cannot wait! Sounds like you’ve figured out how to work your unique perspective into a format just right for you – something we can all aspire to find. Bliss.
Well, I would have bought your ebook, but you can probably twist my arm into reading the blog instead. :) It sounds like you’re going to be busy!