Well, it's been officially three years since our very first blog post went up and Hammers and High Heels came to life. My-oh-my how we've changed since then...
... Well okay, not really but our home sure has (along with our photo quality) and Hammers and High Heels has too! Even just year ago our blog had a whole different look/feel and the year before that too....
It has been really fun to see the blog evolve over time along with our home and us! With that (and yes it's sort of nerdy) I can't help but also compare the numbers part of our growth too. Sure, we may not be "big time" but seeing these numbers change/grow over time is very cool!
For a chance to win all you need to do is...
1. Post a comment answering any of the questions below about our blog
2. For an additional entry "Like" our Facebook page if you haven't already!
The winner will be chosen by random number selection according to the order of the comments in this post and on our Facebook wall. Again, I'd really love constructive feedback so let us know what's on your mind! Here are some starter questions, but any insight is good too...
What brought you to our blog?
What do you like about reading our blog?
What do you wish we showed/shared more of?
What type of posts are your favorite?
What do you think is missing from our blogsite?
Etc. (feel free to let loose!)
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In closing for year four, I look forward to every post I get to write, every renovation adventure ahead, every DIY project that comes together, every comment that comes our way, and every follower that decides to join our adventure. I truly love what this little blog has turned into, it has brought a lot of fun and happiness into my life.
Thank you for coming along with us on this blog journey!!!!
~ Carla & Alex (and fur babies Rocco & Sadie!)
... Well okay, not really but our home sure has (along with our photo quality) and Hammers and High Heels has too! Even just year ago our blog had a whole different look/feel and the year before that too....
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| Any Followers remember the old blog looks? |
It has been really fun to see the blog evolve over time along with our home and us! With that (and yes it's sort of nerdy) I can't help but also compare the numbers part of our growth too. Sure, we may not be "big time" but seeing these numbers change/grow over time is very cool!
In our first year we had 182 posts written, 246 followers, and 732 comments published
Then in the second year 374 posts written, 805 followers, and 1,896 comments published
Today, those numbers have changed to....
Today, those numbers have changed to....
539 posts written, 1,019 followers, and 2,989 comments published
Sharing each experience wouldn't have mattered or felt as rewarding if it weren't for the people out there reading it.... Which leads me to our celebration giveaway! Afterall, a big part of this celebration is because of YOU! So, we have a $25.00 Home Depot giftcard up for grabs! We'd love to know how to make year FOUR better, or bigger, or different than before- so all you need to do is let us know in the comments!
For a chance to win all you need to do is...
1. Post a comment answering any of the questions below about our blog
2. For an additional entry "Like" our Facebook page if you haven't already!
The winner will be chosen by random number selection according to the order of the comments in this post and on our Facebook wall. Again, I'd really love constructive feedback so let us know what's on your mind! Here are some starter questions, but any insight is good too...
What brought you to our blog?
What do you like about reading our blog?
What do you wish we showed/shared more of?
What type of posts are your favorite?
What do you think is missing from our blogsite?
Etc. (feel free to let loose!)
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Lastly, I have to close out this third blog-a-versary post in the same fashion as year one and year two (I think it's a tradition now!)...
In closing for year four, I look forward to every post I get to write, every renovation adventure ahead, every DIY project that comes together, every comment that comes our way, and every follower that decides to join our adventure. I truly love what this little blog has turned into, it has brought a lot of fun and happiness into my life.
Thank you for coming along with us on this blog journey!!!!
~ Carla & Alex (and fur babies Rocco & Sadie!)
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I enjoy reading about your neighborhood and other spots in Minneapolis that you enjoy.
ReplyDeleteThanks for letting us know Kristin! I think I can do more of that, it's been awhile since I shared new spots in Minneapolis that I enjoy :)
DeleteI love reading about your Minneapolis connection. I really enjoy your ever changing decor and when you share your recent trips to Bachman's idea house.
ReplyDeleteBachman's is always fun to share and I know lots of people look forward to it too! You also reminded me that I need to show our updated Springy/Summer-y mantel! Thanks Holly!
DeleteMinneapolis is one of my very favorite cities. I get down there at least a couple of times each year so I love learning a little of the city’s history and seeing photos. Every time we go to “the Cities” I have plans to visit Bauer Brothers which I discovered from your blog. Haven’t had the time yet, but one of these times! I also love seeing you transform your house. You have so many great ideas that I’m not ashamed to say I’ve stolen!
ReplyDeleteThanks Stacy! And yes totally go to Bauer Brothers! Glad you enjoy our blog :)
DeleteAbout a year ago, I was looking for some inspiration for a couple of old windows. I found your blog, started reading from the beginning, and haven't stopped since ! I love hearing about your little neighborhood and all your travelling adventures ! And of course all your DIY's :)
ReplyDeleteHi Susie, thank you for your comment and so glad you've stuck with us since finding us! I hope to keep sharing all the adventures ahead :)
DeleteI have an old house too - so I love your take on decorating and remodeling to keep in line with the time in which the house was built. The Lettered Cottage post was what brought me to you and have been a reader / lurker ever since. Happy Anniversary!
ReplyDeleteAwww yes, such a good memory when we shopped with Kevin and Layla (and that film crew). It helped bring lots of folks to our blog from then on which I'm always going to be very thankful for :) Glad you have stuck with us since! Thank you!
DeleteI love your insight in home decor and your fun work travel posts!! I pretty much like every post and I look forward to them every time. Thanks for sharing your lives with us. :o)
ReplyDeleteYou are welcome Erin, but so glad you look forward to our posts too! That is always nice to hear :) Hope you keep following along with all of our projects and adventures!
DeleteI can't remember WHAT brought me to your site (probably a comment you left on someone else's blog), but I love reading about transformations you make around the house. Keep it up girl! Congratulations on three years, that's so impressive!
ReplyDeleteThanks Brittany, and glad you enjoy reading along with us :)
DeleteWhat brought you to our blog? & What do you like about reading our blog?
ReplyDeleteI found your blog while searching for radiator cover window seats on Pinterest, discovered that our homes are very similar (I live in a 1929 colonial), and have been hooked ever since!
Fun to hear you have a similar house and glad you found a post related to a project you were interested in! Thanks for continuing to follow us too!
DeleteHi Carla! I discovered the blog looking for a Minneapolis home design/decor/life blogger to add to my roundup, and was excited to discover Hammers and High Heels! I knew I'd stick around when you continually had great DIYs and blogged about going to China (so fun because I finally went in 2011!).
ReplyDeleteHi Andrea, thanks for your comment! Glad we could fill the Minneapolis blogger for you, and glad you stuck around! Where abouts did you go in China? Shanghai? Or to Hong Kong? I love it there, hope I get to travel again sometime soon!
DeleteI don't remember what brought me to your blog (probably Pinterest), but I love your posts about your DIY fashion. I also feel like I can relate to your posts more because we are neighbors...well state neighbors, (I'm in Madison, WI) which is still kind of far...but not really. haha. Congrats on 3 years!
ReplyDeleteGood to hear you like the DIY fashion stuff! I sometimes wonder if people like them or want me to stick to house stuff? And I know what you mean about being "close" even if you are a state away- the events and things feel the same along with the change of seasons. Thanks for reading with us Courtney!
DeleteA friend of mine that also loves DIY blogs and information and projects and....etc. is how I found you, I've been following ever since (about 2 years). I find that most of the projects you undertake are doable and you give good directions. I really love when you do posts on things like garage sales or events revolving around DIY projects, that's fun for me. Also, I love the closet ideas, I've implemented some of them and it's looking good :) Congratulations, keep going, I'll keep reading!!
ReplyDeleteTwo years is awesome! Thanks so much for following our adventures :) Glad to hear that our projects seem do-able to most people and that you implemented a closet idea! I'd love to know which one if you want to share? Hope I get those afters up soon! Thanks again for the comment and sticking with us Carissa!
DeleteOh, and I "like" Hammers and High Heels on FB :)
ReplyDeleteI can't even remember how I found your blog but I've been reading for quite some time and I do remember all your old headers. I love your more antique stile and that you're from the midwest.
ReplyDeleteGlad you've been with us since the 'old days' LOL! I'll always love those antique/vintage items, who can resist a one-of-a-kind find :)
DeleteI will answer with a combination. I love DIY and seeing how people envision and execute different projects, and of course before and after pictures can be so inspiring.
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Thanks Jessica! It's good to know that my inspiration/ vision for projects is still interesting too. Fun to see if it matches the 'after' looks in the end!
DeleteOh, and I like you on facebook too!
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Layla and Kevin brought me to your blog, but your location kept me coming (I'm a Winona State grad). Keep it up!
ReplyDeleteYes, lots of folks found us because of Layla and Kevin- I will always be thankful to them for that! Glad you keep stopping back too, thank you!
DeleteA friend brought me to your site and I love reading about all your inspiring renovations!
ReplyDeleteGlad your friend shared our blog with you! Hope you will keep following along and thank you for the comment :)
DeleteI like you on Facebook!
ReplyDeleteWhat brought me to your blog was a google search on renovating older homes!! Although yours is about 40 years older than mine, I still love checking out all of the super cute DIY renovations you two tackle! And you two have changed in the last 3 years! I like your hair darker and Alex should keep his longer vs shaving it off! :)
ReplyDeleteThanks Jessica! Glad you found us and enjoy reading about our projects still :) I agree with you on Alex's hair too, haha! My hair is actually the same color though, I don't ever dye it. Thinking the camera quality played into the different look but funny it does look a lot darker. Okay I will stop rambling about my hair now... goes to show you I can ramble about a lot more than our house probably, haha! Anyway, thank you for your comment and for going along with us on our journey!
DeleteLove your DIY projects and great instructions! Congrats!
ReplyDeleteThanks Beth! Glad you mentioned instructions, in the beginning of my blogging someone actually posted a comment that my instructions were bad, so I am glad I improved!
DeleteWe're about to move into our first house and I'm in search of DIY inspiration. :)
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