Live Chat Transcript 2


Sep 11 2011, 2:46 PM
DelightfulTackyHi guys! I'll try to be on here for a while to answer any questions or just chat for a while!
Sep 11 2011, 2:49 PM
thestyledossierHi Elizabeth, im Katy from The Style Dossier.I was wondering if you had any advice on when you should start looking for sponsors, or if you should ask, or wait for them to come. I really enjoyed reading your posts on sponsors.
Sep 11 2011, 2:51 PM
DelightfulTackyI would say that I would wait until you had enough pageviews or followers that it would be advantageous for a company to sponsor you. You want enough pageviews to be able to send traffic to the sponsor.
Sep 11 2011, 2:52 PM
DelightfulTackyBut at the same time, smaller blogs or shops might want to reach out to your readership, and wouldn't necessarily be looking for huge numbers
Sep 11 2011, 2:53 PM
DelightfulTackyYou could always have a place for potential sponsors to click and learn more about your stats and stuff so if they were interested, they could contact you.
Sep 11 2011, 2:55 PM
thestyledossierShould you ever get in contact with someone you want to be a potential sponsor? What would you say is more important....followers, or pageviews?
Sep 11 2011, 2:56 PM
DelightfulTackyProbably pageviews just because a sponsor is looking for traffic. How many click-throughs you can give them.but I would say followers is also important.
Sep 11 2011, 2:56 PM
MerryAlana (guest)Hello!
Sep 11 2011, 2:57 PM
DelightfulTackyAnd you can definitely contact a potential sponsor. I've done that in the past. Some times people might find it annoying though.. I've heard some shop owners say it's kind of obnoxious..
Sep 11 2011, 2:57 PM
DelightfulTackyHi MerryAlana!
Sep 11 2011, 2:59 PM
MerryAlana (guest)Hi! Just want to say I think it's been a great week and I'm really glad I signed up. I feel like I've learned a lot through all of the posts.
Sep 11 2011, 2:59 PM
RaeVeda (guest)Elizabeth, about how many page views would you suggest?
Sep 11 2011, 2:59 PM
DelightfulTackyYay! I'm glad.
Sep 11 2011, 3:00 PM
thestyledossierOk thanks! And i definitely agree with MerryAlana....this conference has been very informative!
Sep 11 2011, 3:00 PM
DelightfulTackyHm. I would suggest at least 1,000/day. I read something once that suggested waiting until you had 4,000 a day, but I think that it's different depending on what kind of sponsors you're looking for.
Sep 11 2011, 3:00 PM
Sara Hess.Mazel tov on the engagement Elizabeth!! 
Sep 11 2011, 3:00 PM
DelightfulTackyIf you want larger companies, then maybe wait till you had bigger numbers
Sep 11 2011, 3:00 PM
DelightfulTackyBut smaller etsy shops or blogs might be interested in sponsoring with smaller numbers.
Sep 11 2011, 3:00 PM
RaeVeda (guest)Okay, thanks!
Sep 11 2011, 3:00 PM
DelightfulTacky@sara Hess, thanks!!! 
Sep 11 2011, 3:01 PM
thestyledossierHow is the best way to gain followers or pageviews?
Sep 11 2011, 3:02 PM
DelightfulTackyI would say be active in the community, do a lot of networking and use sites like facebook & twitter, and also create great content and have a beautiful looking blog (layout wise)
Sep 11 2011, 3:02 PM
DelightfulTackyTalk to other bloggers, make blog friends,comment on other blogs.
Sep 11 2011, 3:04 PM
Sara Hess.Is it bad to have too many skirt outfit posts? I feel obligated to wear pants or shorts on my blog because I don't do that much lol so I need more variety?
Sep 11 2011, 3:04 PM
Sara Hess.I know my blog is my own, but it just a dilemma I was facing today 
Sep 11 2011, 3:04 PM
DelightfulTackyPeople want to come to blogs that give them great information, blogs where they enjoy looking at the photos,blogs where they feel invested in the author, blogs where the author offers expertise on a subject (like how KeikoLynn has awesome makeup posts)
Sep 11 2011, 3:05 PM
DelightfulTackyHaha, I don't think you can have too many skirt posts
Sep 11 2011, 3:05 PM
DelightfulTackyI wore skirts in almost all my posts for a while.
Sep 11 2011, 3:05 PM
DelightfulTackyI know that Rebecca (the clothes horse)almost exclusively wears dresses in her outfit posts.
Sep 11 2011, 3:05 PM
Sara Hess.haha good, I do love a good skirt, they aren't as binding as pants or shorts
Sep 11 2011, 3:06 PM
MerryAlana (guest)I also hate pants!
Sep 11 2011, 3:06 PM
MerryAlana (guest)Well, don't hate them, but I find skirts far more flattering.
Sep 11 2011, 3:06 PM
Sara Hess.And I feel like I should take a DSLR class...mine scares the shit out me but I don't get its full potential...I can't wait to catch up on your photography lessons!
Sep 11 2011, 3:07 PM
Sara Hess.Merry, me too! Curse these thick thighs of mine 
Sep 11 2011, 3:07 PM
danica_nicoleHi everyone!
Sep 11 2011, 3:07 PM
RaeVeda (guest)Hi Danica!
Sep 11 2011, 3:07 PM
MerryAlana (guest)Hi danica!
Sep 11 2011, 3:07 PM
DelightfulTackyYeah, learning how to use a DSLR is great
Sep 11 2011, 3:07 PM
danica_nicole@Sara I feel i need to take a photography class too
Sep 11 2011, 3:07 PM
DelightfulTackyHaha, skirts do help in the thigh department!
Sep 11 2011, 3:07 PM
RaeVeda (guest)You can usually find reasonable slr classes at your local community college.
Sep 11 2011, 3:08 PM
dearfish (guest)Elizabeth, what do you think about lifestyle blogs? I am trying to move my blog away from outfit posts to more posts about my life but I don't know how to streamline it without making my blog seem sort of wishy washy and all over the place
Sep 11 2011, 3:08 PM
Sara Hess.Really Rae? Thats a great idea! Are they only a couple week courses or full-on semester?
Sep 11 2011, 3:08 PM
dearfish (guest)if that makes sense?
Sep 11 2011, 3:08 PM
Mackenzie Burgerhey everyone!
Sep 11 2011, 3:08 PM
dearfish (guest)hi mackenzie!
Sep 11 2011, 3:08 PM
danica_nicoleHi!
Sep 11 2011, 3:08 PM
Sara Hess.Hello!
Sep 11 2011, 3:08 PM
thestyledossierHello!
Sep 11 2011, 3:09 PM
danica_nicoleYeah I think for those classes it just depends on the school
Sep 11 2011, 3:09 PM
Mackenzie Burgerwhat a nice surprise chat yay
Sep 11 2011, 3:09 PM
Sara Hess.
Sep 11 2011, 3:09 PM
RaeVeda (guest)Usually the whole semester. I took one that was only two nights a week from 6-9. They also had a six hour saturday class.
Sep 11 2011, 3:09 PM
danica_nicoleI was looking into that and language classes,they seem to have a few options here
Sep 11 2011, 3:09 PM
Sara Hess.did it help your skills Rae?
Sep 11 2011, 3:10 PM
RaeVeda (guest)If you have an art institute close to you they have usually have continuing ed classes that are six-eight weeks.
Sep 11 2011, 3:10 PM
Sara Hess.I find that sometimes classes can be super expensive but colleges are a great idea!
Sep 11 2011, 3:10 PM
Sara Hess.that didn't make sense, lol college is expensive but looking to take one class, yadda yadda
Sep 11 2011, 3:10 PM
thestyledossier@Sara Hess have you ever checked out the blog Kevin & Amanda? She has really informative ways to learn to use your DSLR...
Sep 11 2011, 3:10 PM
RaeVeda (guest)Oh yes! It definitely helped. We did lessons over everything. I also took a film class and it helped a lot too.But film supplies is expensive!
Sep 11 2011, 3:11 PM
Sara Hess.No TheStyle, but I will definitely look into it! Thank you so much!
Sep 11 2011, 3:11 PM
Mackenzie Burgerthere are lots of tutorials i've found online just from googling that have helped improve my photography and they were all free
Sep 11 2011, 3:11 PM
Sara Hess.Rae, I took film in my undergrad and it was crazy-insane expensive (photopaper, omg!) and its like everything I learned went out of my head and digital seems so far away
Sep 11 2011, 3:12 PM
Sara Hess.but I just need to stop being whiney and just dedicate myself to it
Sep 11 2011, 3:12 PM
RaeVeda (guest)It's the same basic skills. With aperture and f-stops.
Sep 11 2011, 3:12 PM
Sara Hess.I absolutely hated my teacher, so I feel like I blocked out the class entirely lol
Sep 11 2011, 3:12 PM
Sara Hess.Because pictures on a blog are everything
Sep 11 2011, 3:13 PM
RaeVeda (guest)Hahaha! That's happened to me before. So true!
Sep 11 2011, 3:13 PM
Sara Hess.we're visual creatures 
Sep 11 2011, 3:13 PM
Mackenzie Burgerdo you edit your pictures?
Sep 11 2011, 3:13 PM
RaeVeda (guest)The blog thepioneerwoman.com/has great photography.
Sep 11 2011, 3:13 PM
RaeVeda (guest)I edit all of mine. Sometimes just croping
Sep 11 2011, 3:13 PM
Sara Hess.Yes! Using Picnik and the lessons Elizabeth taught at the last Indie!
Sep 11 2011, 3:13 PM
RaeVeda (guest)I love Totally Rad Actions.
Sep 11 2011, 3:14 PM
Sara Hess.Pioneerwoman! Girl gained a SHOW and a book from her fabulous blog
Sep 11 2011, 3:14 PM
RaeVeda (guest)She's so awesome! And funny.
Sep 11 2011, 3:14 PM
Mackenzie Burgerwow thats awesome
Sep 11 2011, 3:14 PM
danica_nicolewow! didn't know she got a show too!
Sep 11 2011, 3:14 PM
Sara Hess.I wish photoshop wasn't so intimidating and $$$
Sep 11 2011, 3:14 PM
Sara Hess.Yes! On foodnetwork!
Sep 11 2011, 3:14 PM
RaeVeda (guest)What are your blogs called! I want to visit them.
Sep 11 2011, 3:14 PM
thestyledossier@RaeVeda is that a site? (Totally Rad Actions)
Sep 11 2011, 3:14 PM
Sara Hess.Elizabeth you should write a book!
Sep 11 2011, 3:15 PM
Mackenzie Burgeri heard the Red Velvet girls are writing a book!
Sep 11 2011, 3:15 PM
RaeVeda (guest)Yes, It's a place to buy photoshop add ons.
Sep 11 2011, 3:15 PM
Sara Hess.On DIYs and maybe a novel about your cross-country trip!
Sep 11 2011, 3:15 PM
RaeVeda (guest)I did too. @mackenzie
Sep 11 2011, 3:15 PM
DelightfulTackyUgh. sorry. My internet died
Sep 11 2011, 3:15 PM
thestyledossierSo is cupcakes and cashmere....i love that blog!
Sep 11 2011, 3:15 PM
Sara Hess.No worries, welcome back girl
Sep 11 2011, 3:15 PM
RaeVeda (guest)Welcome back!
Sep 11 2011, 3:15 PM
DelightfulTackyTotally Rad has awesome actions
Sep 11 2011, 3:15 PM
RaeVeda (guest)I hate when that happens! @elizabeth
Sep 11 2011, 3:15 PM
DelightfulTackyI really want to write a book!
Sep 11 2011, 3:16 PM
RaeVeda (guest)You should! You'd be great.
Sep 11 2011, 3:16 PM
thestyledossieri would so buy it!
Sep 11 2011, 3:16 PM
Sara Hess.The StyleDossier, Kevin and Amanda's blog is amazing! Thank you so much for the tip!
Sep 11 2011, 3:16 PM
thestyledossierI'd like to know everyone's blog too....i'd love to read em!
Sep 11 2011, 3:16 PM
DelightfulTackyYah, I'd like to do something but I need the time and energy to actually get it together and figure out what exactly it'd be a book about!
Sep 11 2011, 3:16 PM
DelightfulTackyOh! I just made a page for that!
Sep 11 2011, 3:17 PM
thestyledossieryour welcome....glad to help!
Sep 11 2011, 3:17 PM
Sara Hess.Yay!!
Sep 11 2011, 3:17 PM
RaeVeda (guest)Mine is aneclecticheap.blogspot.com. I just started it.
Sep 11 2011, 3:17 PM
Sara Hess.Mine is amberlysara.blogspot.com
Sep 11 2011, 3:17 PM
Mackenzie BurgerI spent most of the weekend giving my blog a makeover!
Sep 11 2011, 3:17 PM
thestyledossierThanks Elizabeth!
Sep 11 2011, 3:17 PM
DelightfulTackyGo there and leave your blog link in the comments section so we can all find your blogs!
Sep 11 2011, 3:17 PM
Mackenzie Burgermackenzieburger.blogspot.com
Sep 11 2011, 3:17 PM
MerryAlana (guest)Thanks!
Sep 11 2011, 3:17 PM
MerryAlana (guest)I also did a little bit of a blog makeover this afternoon
Sep 11 2011, 3:18 PM
Sara Hess.How can we leave a link?
Sep 11 2011, 3:18 PM
Sara Hess.< a href?
Sep 11 2011, 3:18 PM
Sara Hess.or just http:// ?
Sep 11 2011, 3:18 PM
DelightfulTackyEither way. If you want to make the link live you'll have to use the < a href tag
Sep 11 2011, 3:18 PM
DelightfulTackyunless blogger make the link live for you... I'm not sure if they do that yet
Sep 11 2011, 3:19 PM
DelightfulTackyoh, nope.
Sep 11 2011, 3:19 PM
RaeVeda (guest)I wish they did that! But I don't think so.
Sep 11 2011, 3:19 PM
DelightfulTackyIf you want it to be live you gotta do< a href
Sep 11 2011, 3:20 PM
RaeVeda (guest)Elizabeth, did you go to college? Or where did you learn everything you know about designing blogs?
Sep 11 2011, 3:21 PM
Sara Hess.oy I'm sorry I posted twice, I hate seeing "deleted by author" I am just too anal about spelling/proper sentence structure
Sep 11 2011, 3:22 PM
DelightfulTackyI did go to college but I learned all the HTML stuff I know just by teaching myself based on finding tutorials and stuff
Sep 11 2011, 3:22 PM
Sara Hess.omg Mackenzie your blog is fabulous and you are so beautiful!! 
Sep 11 2011, 3:22 PM
RaeVeda (guest)Where'd you go?
Sep 11 2011, 3:23 PM
RaeVeda (guest)I'm so impressed you learned that all by yourself!
Sep 11 2011, 3:23 PM
RaeVeda (guest)Way to go!
Sep 11 2011, 3:24 PM
Sara Hess.html is so awesome! I remember making websites when I was in middle school 
Sep 11 2011, 3:24 PM
Mackenzie Burgerthank you sara 
Sep 11 2011, 3:24 PM
Sara Hess.it was all about cows and cow-related things lol in a cute kitchy way
Sep 11 2011, 3:26 PM
Sara Hess.And Rae I love the vintage feel of your blog!!
Sep 11 2011, 3:26 PM
Sara Hess.Ya'll are so creative and brilliant, its so hard to be unique when you're lazy like me lol
Sep 11 2011, 3:26 PM
Sara Hess.Thank you for removing that for me Elizabeth <33
Sep 11 2011, 3:27 PM
Mackenzie Burgeri'd better get going. bye!
Sep 11 2011, 3:27 PM
danica_nicoleBye!
Sep 11 2011, 3:27 PM
Sara Hess.Bye Mackenzie! See you around 
Sep 11 2011, 3:28 PM
thestyledossierbye!
Sep 11 2011, 3:28 PM
Sara Hess.So, what is everyone's favorite clothing item to rock? What do you find yourself choosing over and and over again?
Sep 11 2011, 3:28 PM
RaeVeda (guest)Thanks!
Sep 11 2011, 3:28 PM
DelightfulTackyhaha, oh man, i just got so distracted.
Sep 11 2011, 3:29 PM
RaeVeda (guest)Dresses!
Sep 11 2011, 3:29 PM
Sara Hess.Is Dan around? 
Sep 11 2011, 3:29 PM
DelightfulTackyI have zero ability to multitask...
Sep 11 2011, 3:29 PM
DelightfulTackyhaha, no
Sep 11 2011, 3:29 PM
MerryAlana (guest)@Sara -- dresses, I wear them with layers and belts a lot
Sep 11 2011, 3:29 PM
Sara Hess.Yes! Ever since I started reading style blogs I have found so much versatility with dresses
Sep 11 2011, 3:29 PM
DelightfulTackyI wear a lot of dresses
Sep 11 2011, 3:29 PM
Sara Hess.and I am now so incredibly picky when I buy them
Sep 11 2011, 3:29 PM
thestyledossieri love dresses too!
Sep 11 2011, 3:29 PM
Sara Hess.I think, can I wear this at least 3 different ways? lol
Sep 11 2011, 3:30 PM
MerryAlana (guest)I used to wear pants a lot, but they really just don't fit me very well.
Sep 11 2011, 3:30 PM
DelightfulTackyBut this summer I wore jeans all the time at camp so I'm back into wearing jeans more frequently now.
Sep 11 2011, 3:30 PM
DelightfulTackyI found a pair of jeans that I love, so that makes it nicer to wear jeans
Sep 11 2011, 3:30 PM
Sara Hess.Elizabeth, I love how you made a smaller wardrobe seem so different with every thing you took with you on your Brave trip, you are so inspiring!
Sep 11 2011, 3:31 PM
DelightfulTacky(p.s. here's the link to the transcript of the last chat we did, if anyone wants to look through it!)
Sep 11 2011, 3:31 PM
Sara Hess.I'm sure being so teeny-tiny, jeans can be a super bitch
Sep 11 2011, 3:31 PM
RaeVeda (guest)Jeans always fall down when I wear them!
Sep 11 2011, 3:31 PM
DelightfulTackyI wear capris as full length jeans...
Sep 11 2011, 3:31 PM
DelightfulTackyI'm not even kidding
Sep 11 2011, 3:31 PM
thestyledossierhaha @RaeVeda like fall off completely?
Sep 11 2011, 3:32 PM
Sara Hess.I know!! I remember reading that when you bought them! They're like ankle-length but full length on you! So cute
Sep 11 2011, 3:32 PM
thestyledossierI do that too.....power to the shorties!
Sep 11 2011, 3:32 PM
danica_nicolehow tall are you then?? @Delight
Sep 11 2011, 3:32 PM
DelightfulTackyI just picked up a lot of clothes from storage this weekend so I'll have more of my clothes available this week, woo!
Sep 11 2011, 3:32 PM
DelightfulTacky5'1"
Sep 11 2011, 3:33 PM
danica_nicoleI'm 5ft!
Sep 11 2011, 3:33 PM
DelightfulTacky5'1.5" on a tall day
Sep 11 2011, 3:33 PM
danica_nicolehaha
Sep 11 2011, 3:33 PM
Sara Hess.@Rae, I found that full coverage undies help hold up jeans, and a decent skinny belt that fits around the hips
Sep 11 2011, 3:33 PM
Sara Hess.Oh my goodness, can I scoop you too up and carry you in my pocket?! 
Sep 11 2011, 3:33 PM
MerryAlana (guest)I feel very tall right now.. I'm about 5'8
Sep 11 2011, 3:33 PM
danica_nicolehaha I only felt short when I went to college
Sep 11 2011, 3:33 PM
MerryAlana (guest)but have very short legs, so jeans don't fit me well. they're always too long.
Sep 11 2011, 3:34 PM
danica_nicoleat home there were girls a little shorter than I was or a little taller
Sep 11 2011, 3:34 PM
DelightfulTackyyeah, I have very curvy hips and a small waist ... plus I'm very short... so finding jeans is difficult
Sep 11 2011, 3:34 PM
danica_nicoleYeah jean shopping is a pain
Sep 11 2011, 3:34 PM
Sara Hess.I'm 5'7 and my boyfriends mom is like 4'9 or something crazy, and she is a Jewish mother who doesn't care for me and I always feel like a giant next to her 
Sep 11 2011, 3:34 PM
RaeVeda (guest)I have to go lovelies! Talk to you later. (:
Sep 11 2011, 3:34 PM
DelightfulTackyhaha, that's a bummer
Sep 11 2011, 3:35 PM
DelightfulTackybye RaeVeda!
Sep 11 2011, 3:35 PM
danica_nicolebye @Rae!
Sep 11 2011, 3:35 PM
Sara Hess.I do love a good stretch denim !!
Sep 11 2011, 3:35 PM
Sara Hess.Bye Rae!!!!!
Sep 11 2011, 3:35 PM
thestyledossierBye Rae!
Sep 11 2011, 3:36 PM
Sara Hess.This is so random, but have any of you seen Bad Teacher? 
Sep 11 2011, 3:36 PM
DelightfulTackynope
Sep 11 2011, 3:36 PM
danica_nicoleNope
Sep 11 2011, 3:36 PM
Sara Hess.I love Cameron Diaz's gold bangles in that movie
Sep 11 2011, 3:36 PM
Sara Hess.I love piling on bracelets but I hate how they make a sound lol
Sep 11 2011, 3:36 PM
Sara Hess.and hers seemed silently golden
Sep 11 2011, 3:37 PM
DelightfulTackyhaha
Sep 11 2011, 3:37 PM
Sara Hess.I am so lazy when it comes to accessorizing, I always forget them 
Sep 11 2011, 3:37 PM
DelightfulTackybangles never fit on me because my wrists are so tiny they'd just fall off.
Sep 11 2011, 3:37 PM
danica_nicoleI just don't really like to wear a ton of jewelry.
Sep 11 2011, 3:37 PM
MerryAlana (guest)They don't fit me either because my hands are too big, they won't fit over. I like those bracelets that have an opening in them, instead of the full circle
Sep 11 2011, 3:37 PM
Sara Hess.Does Dan just pick you up and spin you around all the time? 
Sep 11 2011, 3:38 PM
MerryAlana (guest)I also don't wear a ton of jewelry though
Sep 11 2011, 3:38 PM
Sara Hess.Yes! Clasp bracelets are amazing
Sep 11 2011, 3:38 PM
DelightfulTackyhaha, nope. but luckily he's a bit shorter too so we fit eachother nicely
Sep 11 2011, 3:38 PM
DelightfulTackyYeah, I'm not a jewelry girl either.
Sep 11 2011, 3:38 PM
Sara Hess.I need to think of a creative way to store all my bracelets so they're visually pleasing and make me want to wear them/not forget them
Sep 11 2011, 3:39 PM
Sara Hess.(I cannot WAIT to hear more about your house and wedding, girl!!)
Sep 11 2011, 3:39 PM
DelightfulTacky
Sep 11 2011, 3:39 PM
DelightfulTackyWe're signing the lease on Tuesday and I'm moving in on Thursday!
Sep 11 2011, 3:39 PM
Sara Hess.Oh thats so exciting~!!
Sep 11 2011, 3:39 PM
danica_nicoleExciting!
Sep 11 2011, 3:39 PM
thestyledossierwow....congrats!!
Sep 11 2011, 3:39 PM
Sara Hess.Ahh, making a house a home together will be so much fun!
Sep 11 2011, 3:39 PM
MerryAlana (guest)Congratulations that's amazing!
Sep 11 2011, 3:39 PM
Sara Hess.and seeing how you eventually decorate it 
Sep 11 2011, 3:39 PM
DelightfulTackyyeah, Dan is really excited about nesting. 
Sep 11 2011, 3:39 PM
MerryAlana (guest)You must be so excited
Sep 11 2011, 3:40 PM
Sara Hess.cause the Brave is picture-perfect
Sep 11 2011, 3:40 PM
MerryAlana (guest)I wish my boyfriend was a nester...
Sep 11 2011, 3:40 PM
MerryAlana (guest)he's more of a hoarder
Sep 11 2011, 3:40 PM
DelightfulTackyHaha, I'm more of the hoarder
Sep 11 2011, 3:40 PM
MerryAlana (guest)I also have hoarder-like tendencies, so when it comes to our apartment this has turned into a big problem haha
Sep 11 2011, 3:40 PM
DelightfulTackyDan doesn't have very many things. I have so much stuff in storage accumulated over the years! It's terrible.
Sep 11 2011, 3:40 PM
DelightfulTackyI need to have a yard sale or something.
Sep 11 2011, 3:40 PM
Sara Hess.If I get rid of something, I always feel like I'll need it someday, so I just keep everything I can...its really bad when it comes to my closet
Sep 11 2011, 3:41 PM
DelightfulTackyYup. I have that same problem
Sep 11 2011, 3:41 PM
MerryAlana (guest)Tieka's post actually inspired me to get my act together
Sep 11 2011, 3:41 PM
Sara Hess.Oh my goodness, a yard sale with lemonade (with vodka/whiskey mwhaha) would be a great way for you to get to know the neighbors/hood
Sep 11 2011, 3:41 PM
MerryAlana (guest)I want to make a little home office nook
Sep 11 2011, 3:41 PM
DelightfulTackyHaha, so true!
Sep 11 2011, 3:42 PM
Sara Hess.I know Merry! Me too....instead I gotta lug my laptop to my kitchen table everynight
Sep 11 2011, 3:42 PM
Sara Hess.Elizabeth, where's your favorite place to blog?
Sep 11 2011, 3:43 PM
MerryAlana (guest)I do that too, kitchen table or couch
Sep 11 2011, 3:43 PM
MerryAlana (guest)but I need to get more organized
Sep 11 2011, 3:43 PM
DelightfulTackyWell, right now I have to be at coffee shops because I'm living in the winne in a friend's driveway and don't have internet there
Sep 11 2011, 3:43 PM
Sara Hess.I know, I would love to step into a space and get in that blog-mindset
Sep 11 2011, 3:43 PM
DelightfulTackybut I like to blog in the living room on the couch.
Sep 11 2011, 3:43 PM
Sara Hess.Oh bless your heart! Is that where you are now?
Sep 11 2011, 3:43 PM
Sara Hess.in the coffee shop?
Sep 11 2011, 3:43 PM
DelightfulTackyYup. coffee shopping it up
Sep 11 2011, 3:44 PM
Sara Hess.I bet thats fun to people watch too 
Sep 11 2011, 3:44 PM
DelightfulTackyyeah.
Sep 11 2011, 3:44 PM
DelightfulTackyIt's super chill.
Sep 11 2011, 3:44 PM
Sara Hess.Do you get coffee everytime you go? hehe
Sep 11 2011, 3:44 PM
Sara Hess.I ask the weirdest questions, I'm so sorry
Sep 11 2011, 3:44 PM
DelightfulTackyyeah. I would feel bad not patronizing the shop.
Sep 11 2011, 3:45 PM
Sara Hess.I love going to coffeeshops and refilling my cup over and over again, they do have amazing vibes
Sep 11 2011, 3:45 PM
danica_nicoleI need to go. Talk to all of you later!
Sep 11 2011, 3:45 PM
danica_nicolebye!
Sep 11 2011, 3:45 PM
MerryAlana (guest)I like coffee shops too. Sometimes I work out of one of my local ones.. my job is pretty chill as long as I do my work I can work from home etc.
Sep 11 2011, 3:45 PM
Sara Hess.Bye Danica!!
Sep 11 2011, 3:45 PM
MerryAlana (guest)Bye danica!
Sep 11 2011, 3:45 PM
DelightfulTackybye danica!
Sep 11 2011, 3:45 PM
Sara Hess.Thats awesome Merry! Sweet gig!
Sep 11 2011, 3:45 PM
MerryAlana (guest)But that's another reason for me to get a home office going
Sep 11 2011, 3:45 PM
Sara Hess.yes yes, do you have the space?
Sep 11 2011, 3:45 PM
MerryAlana (guest)It's okay... underpaid and overworked but there are some perks!
Sep 11 2011, 3:46 PM
MerryAlana (guest)We do have a second bedroom, but right now it's basically just used for storage and junk, so I've got some work to do.
Sep 11 2011, 3:46 PM
Sara Hess.keep being inspired, girl!
Sep 11 2011, 3:46 PM
Sara Hess.the hardest part is getting started 
Sep 11 2011, 3:46 PM
Sara Hess.Elizabeth, what time is it in WA right now?
Sep 11 2011, 3:46 PM
DelightfulTacky3:45
Sep 11 2011, 3:47 PM
Sara Hess.I'm in Indiana at the moment visiting my folks, I wish I was on West time
Sep 11 2011, 3:47 PM
Sara Hess.You make Tacoma seem so exciting and beautiful!
Sep 11 2011, 3:47 PM
thestyledossierI have to go now ladies, it was nice chatting with you all! I hope to talk to all of you soon!
Sep 11 2011, 3:48 PM
DelightfulTackyI always thought Tacoma was lame but all I knew of it was what I saw from the Highway. It's so cute and fun when you see all the cool parts of it!
Sep 11 2011, 3:48 PM
Sara Hess.Ditto StyleDossier! Take care, love!
Sep 11 2011, 3:48 PM
DelightfulTackyBye StyleDossier!
Sep 11 2011, 3:48 PM
Sara Hess.It reminds me of Portland a little
Sep 11 2011, 3:48 PM
Sara Hess.not that I have ever been there lol
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Sara Hess.Do you have business cards for your blog?
Sep 11 2011, 3:48 PM
DelightfulTackyyup
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DelightfulTackyI like to take them to events like conferences and meet ups
Sep 11 2011, 3:49 PM
Sara Hess.do you leave them at the coffee shop?  could we see what they look like?
Sep 11 2011, 3:50 PM
DelightfulTackyand on the back they say something like
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DelightfulTackyVintage art style
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DelightfulTackyi can't remember, I don't have them on me at the moment
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Sara Hess.Thats awesome!
Sep 11 2011, 3:51 PM
Sara Hess.I love how that image represents your blog
Sep 11 2011, 3:51 PM
DelightfulTackyYeah, and then I have the link to my blog and my email address
Sep 11 2011, 3:51 PM
Sara Hess.And holy shit do I love me some avocados! Your blog always makes me want some
Sep 11 2011, 3:51 PM
DelightfulTacky(the most important part!)
Sep 11 2011, 3:51 PM
Sara Hess.yes, yes!
Sep 11 2011, 3:51 PM
MerryAlana (guest)Thanks for the chat ladies, I'm off to watch some Netflix with the boyfriend, he is very excited that the Rockford Files is now available on the livestream. Maybe I'll do some cleaning as we watch, inspired by INDIE
Sep 11 2011, 3:52 PM
DelightfulTackyHave fun!
Sep 11 2011, 3:52 PM
Sara Hess.Bye Merry! Enjoy some couple-time 
Sep 11 2011, 3:52 PM
MerryAlana (guest)Thanks!! Bye  Good luck with the moving/lease signing etc Elizabeth!
Sep 11 2011, 3:52 PM
DelightfulTackyThanks!
Sep 11 2011, 3:52 PM
Sara Hess.Elizabeth, its truly an honor to chat with you! I admire you so! But dinner beckons me here and I'm sure you have plenty of things to do!
Sep 11 2011, 3:53 PM
DelightfulTackyHave a nice evening!
Sep 11 2011, 3:53 PM
DelightfulTackyThanks for chatting