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Parade Magazine and A Blog Anniversary

March 04, 2014

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I am so excited!

It's a big week here at Exquisitely Unremarkable and I can't wait to tell you why!


First of all, it was during this week, last March, that I hit the publish button on my first post.

This week marks my one year blog anniversary.

I think that's a thing, right?


Well, if it isn't, it should be, so woo hoo!

I actually cannot believe it, can you?

Exquisitely Unremarkable 1st Anniversary

My goodness, that was a fast year.

Of course, none of it would mean a thing without you. I'd like to thank everyone who has come by to read my posts.

I'm humbled and honored by each and every visit, comment and feature. 

It's been so much more than I ever expected when I wrote my first post 365 days ago. So thank you, thank you, thank you!

My second bit of exciting news is that I'm now a contributor at Parade Magazine and, very coincidentally, my first article is there today.

For a writer, it's a thrilling way to spend an anniversary, that's for sure.

Tulip filled rain boot

If you are looking for a really cute way to dress your front door for spring with a floral rain boot, head to Parade and be sure to leave me a comment there and let me know what you think.

You can also check out some of my other Parade features while you're there:

Lots of great ideas.

And thanks again for a truly wonderful year! 

💖

Happy Reading, Folks!

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  1. Oh, Congratulations! I love it- Good for you-----I will go check it out........now.....if we can just get your No Reply feature fixed we would love it when you left us a comment and we could reply back!:>)

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    1. Thank you for your sweet encouragement and I'm glad you liked the rain boot! With all those grandkids, I bet you have a few lying around! ;)

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  2. Wow! What a fabulous way to celebrate your first year of blogging, Kim! Congrats!! Love the decoration, by the way--very original! :)

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    1. Thanks so much, Dee! I am really, really excited about the Parade gig! I am glad you liked the boot!

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  3. So happy for you, Kim!! Gonna go check it out now! -Audra @ keepinupwiththejahns

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    1. Audra, thanks for checking it out and thanks so much for the comment on the Parade site! It was very exciting to see! :)

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  4. Yay! Congratulations, on the writing gig my friend! I read the article at Parade and it's excellent. Well-written, informative, fun, pretty, and great tag line. Congratulations on your blogaversary, too. Great job! Hugs, Nancy

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    1. Coming from a professional writer, those words really mean a lot to me, Nancy! Thanks so much for all of your encouragement and support! I'm glad you like my tag line...all true! ;)

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  5. Kim, I am so happy for you!! Wow!! That is truly exciting news!! And Congratulations on your first anniversary!! I can't wait to hear what else you're doing.
    Keep being extraordinary!

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    1. Diane, I almost had to pinch myself today when I saw my words on Parade! I also cannot believe that I have been blogging for a year. I have to say, it was time well spent and meeting other bloggers, like yourself, is a perk I never imagined! Thanks for all of your kind words...and those gorgeous and inspiring bedtime posts on Facebook! :)

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  6. Congratulations Kim!! It's so nice to see your dream coming true. :)

    I've really enjoyed your blog and all the sweet interactions.

    Stacey

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  7. Congratulations and happy Blog Anniversary Kim!!!!!!! So glad I discovered you and your wonderful blog and woohoo for us to get to read more of your fantastic ideas on Parade!

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    1. Thanks so much, Vel! I have really enjoyed reading your blog and chatting with you, as well! :)

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  8. Congrats on your Blog Anniversary and also congrats for being featured on Parade magazine! How exciting!

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    1. Thanks so much, Louida! It is exciting! :)

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  9. Congratulations, Kim! The rain boot vase is so adorable on the door! Great job! ♡ xoxo

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    1. You are always so sweet! Thank you so much! I do like the colors, just what I needed surrounded by all this snow! :)

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  10. Hi Kim, wow congrats on one year of blogging! What an accomplishment and I'm so glad that we are blog friends! I wish you many more years of happy blogging. Congrats too on the magazine, wow how exciting for you. You deserve it and all the best and wishing you a lot of luck with it.
    Julie

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    1. Thanks so much, Julie! I have to say that it is all very exciting, but the blogging friends I have met (like yourself!) are certainly the best part of this journey! Have a wonderful day and thanks for the lovely words!

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  11. Hi Kim-
    Congratulations on your anniversary and your wonderful news about Parade magazine.

    That is so well deserved!

    Laura
    WSP

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    1. Thank you Laura, that's so sweet! It was a fun way to mark the anniversary! Now, if we could just get rid of all the snow around here... ;)

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  12. Ah...Kimmie! How so very exciting! I am so happy for you! So well deserved! I'm on my way right now to read! Yay! xoxoxo Jen

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    1. Thanks Jen! You are always so sweet, you are an awesome cheerleader!! :)

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  13. Congratulations! I saw a listing somewhere that Parade was accepting new contributors. I hope you get a nice traffic spike from it! Visiting from SitsShareFest!

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    1. Thanks Angela! It was exciting to be chosen, I have always wanted to write! :)

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    1. Thanks so much! :) It was sweet of you to comment!

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  15. Congratulations and Happy 1 Year Anniversary!!! So happy for you!!

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    1. Thank you so much, it's not something I ever thought would happen, so I am pretty happy myself! :)

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  16. Wow congratulations!!! How exciting. Thanks tons for linking to Inspire Me. Hugs, Marty

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    1. Thank you, Marty and thanks for the lovely link up each week! :)

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  17. Read your article! CONGRATS and how exciting for you. Sharon and Denise

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    1. Thanks so much ladies! :) It is exciting to see my article there!

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  18. Loved your article and your boot "wreath"! Well done on the new job and the anniversary! Thanks so much for sharing! Blessings, D@TheShadyPorch

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  19. Congrats on being a contributor. That's wonderful.
    Sherry

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    1. Thanks so much, Sherry! It's funny where my hobby seems to be taking me!

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