i need your opinion.. yes you sexy thang!

Ok guys... So, I've completed three interviews so far...

The lovely+absolute genius Lindsay:

The beautiful+creative like crazy Kendra:

The gorgeous+sewing mastermind Valerie:

I'm debating on whether or not I am going to do more in the future. 
What are you guys thoughts??? Was it a "fun while it lasted kinda thing," or a new tradition you'd like to see continued on Love Never Fails?!

Let's get to sewing!

WHAT'S UP PEOPLE.

Long time no chat.. I apologize about that. (poet and I didn't know it?!) 

I have been busier than a cat with two liter boxes. 

Thank you guys so much for you sweet words from my post below about my party! It was amazing to say the least. More on that coming soon. 

TODAY(!) is a oh-so-very-special day... Because today we will be talking to a dear friend of mine, Ms. Valerie! {Some of you may remember me talking about her here.}

She lives in NYC with her hubby, Vanessa, and her lovely sewing machine. 

This interview is a little lengthy, but that's just because EVERY detail matters and I promise friends... YOU WANT TO READ THIS :) 
PLUS! There's a totally awesome video.

This girl is more than talented ((and might I say, lovely)) and she is here to inspire!

Let's get the third "Interview the Crew" on!

-Hey Val! I am so beyond pumped you are here today. Seriously. I don't tell you enough how totally awesome I think you are :) How is life in Valorie world?

• Hi Sam!  Things are going well in the Valerie bubble here in NYC!  It's a tad cold for my taste (ok, it is bitterly cold, if I'm going to be honest), but all the more reason to spend lots of time under a big blanket with the husband, right?  
• don't like the cold, but I do love this time of year:  January is such a feel-good month, coming off the warmth of the holidays and spending time with family, so full of hope, and a time for making plans, lists, and goals (WHICH IS MY FAVORITE THING OF ALL TIME). 

-Ah, yes! January is a GREAT month for goals, lists, and plans. It's like you're revving your engine for the entire year :) Now, speaking of GOALS, LISTS, AND PLANS... Can you share with us what you have written down, planned, reaching for in 2011?! Especially with your sewing career!

• Oh, where to begin?  First, non-sewing related:
  • 1).  Explore this gorgeous city we live in much more than we did in the past year.  We're only going to be here once, so we HAVE to take advantage of all that we can here!
  • 2).  This past year I cooked at home 3 times a week; I want to up that to 4.  (P.S. I am NOT a good cook...yet.  Practice makes perfect, so I've heard.)
  
  And now, sewing related!
  • 1).  I challenged myself to buy only 1 clothing item per month from a store this year.  The hope is that this will force me (in a good way) to both sew more and sew a bigger variety of things, but also do a better job when shopping to buy pieces that are really necessary and worthy of buying, as well as doing better to reuse/re-wear/make better use of the clothing I already do have.
  • 2).  The "26 Things" Project - I've been thinking about this one for awhile, and actually plan to start it on my birthday (in March). I'll be turning 26, and in my 26th year, I want to make 26 Things that I absolutely love, that fit me well, and fulfill a need in my closet.  My hope is that by the time I turn 27, my closet will be filled with things I have made, and I'll be able to dress on a daily basis in me-made items!
  • 3).  Spread the sewing love!  Within the last year, I have had 3 good friends buy sewing machines and delve into sewing themselves.  I want my friends (in real life, or in blog life!) to feel free to ask me for any advice or help on projects they may be working on, and to encourage sewing as much as I can!  Sewing isn't one of the most widespread of the creative arts, but it could be!  BECAUSE IT'S AWESOME!!

-You just got even more awesome because of all your plans {which i didn't even think was possible}. Those are all such amazing things to reach for, and I KNOW you will do them all, and ROCK them too! You mentioned sewing a 'bigger variety of things', could you maybe elaborate on that for us? Is there maybe something you feel you would have difficulty actually making? (btw, in my mind you can move sewing mountains). I mean after all, you DID sew an amazing winter coat. 

• Right now, I basically sew a few main types of garments:  skirts (TONS of skirts...too many most likely), dresses, a few tops, and a few pairs of pants - and all mostly that I will be able to wear to work at my office job.  That kinda seems like it covers all bases of types of clothing, doesn't it?  But it doesn't!  
• There a couple things I have never even attempted to make, but I would like to:  jeans (they seem terrifying to me), and tank tops or t-shirts (it seems like it's just so much easier to buy them for $10 at the Gap than actually make them!).  
• And then are things that I have attempted to make, but would like to try again, such as:  outerwear (I did successfully complete a winter coat, but I have failed miserably at attempts to make a blazer, and I would like to try some warmer weather jackets and I'm even thinking a down vest at some point!), shorts (I've made one pair, and am itching to make more!  Hurry up, spring!), and loungewear (I'm thinking leggings, pj pants, maybe even some nighties...ooh la la).  
• Anyway, I feel like there is a whole other world beyond skirts and dresses that still needs exploring!

-JEANS! Holy smokes if you make jeans... can you just imagine the freedom? IDK about you but jeans are my worst enemy while shopping. I just never know how they are going to fit that day. So, girlfriend BEST OF LUCK making jeans! Although, I know you don't need it :) I think that will be the biggest asset (no pun intended) for you! So many AMAZING things ahead for VKB! How long have you actually been a seamstress and what made you even think to get started? {SOOOO glad you did}

• Oh, you have just put words to all my fantasies about making the perfect-fitting pair of jeans!  I think jeans shopping is a headache for most women, so yes, it would be so awesome if I somehow perfected my very own pair that fit all my curves just right, and then I could just make myself 100 pairs!  I am chasing that dream...
• My seamstress-ing abilities actually go back pretty far in my life.  My Granny has always sewed, for her entire life.  When we went to visit, she was always working on a quilt or some kind of decoration or something.  My Grandad even built her an entire sewing room onto their garage!  Anyway, when I was in early elementary school, we would go visit my grandparents, and Granny taught my sister and I how to sew simple little projects like pillows and quilt blocks.  We were pretty addicted!  My mom is also somewhat of a seamstress (and learned from her grandmother!), so she helped me sew a few little sets of clothing - most memorably, a red and blue plaid short/vest combo (oh, the 90s) and a bright green 60s style dress with daisies that I wore like every week in 6th grade.
• I didn't sew much for the next 10 years until the year after I graduated from college, when "Santa" happened to get me a sewing machine for Christmas!  I was pumped, and immediately hatched all sorts of ideas in my head about the fabulous things I was going to make for myself.  That was in 2007, and I started slowly re-teaching myself how to make clothes then.
• There are two main reasons why I wanted to start sewing garments in the first place and why I continue to love to do so today: 
• First, it gives me a sense of family history and carrying on an artform.  I have a mother, a grandmother, and a great-grandmother who all love to sew - it would seem it is in my genes!  And I know that sewing goes back even farther than that in our family, as most of my ancestors were farmers, and I am certain the matriarchs of those families made clothes for everyone else.  For them, making clothing was a necessity; for me, luckily, it also gets to be an art.  
• Which brings me to my second reason:  I love getting to choose, down to the finest detail, what my clothing is going to look like.  I believe that what you wear is very personal and says something about you; it's a glimpse into your personality through colors and prints and silhouettes and it's an outward expression of how you hope you will be viewed by the world.  Now, sometimes, of course, it's not that serious, and we just throw on the nearest clean t-shirt.  But sometimes, it is that serious.  And I love creating that image of myself with my own two hands.

-HOLY AMAZING!!!! What a great feeling knowing that sewing is literally embedded in your DNA! And I truly LOVE your outlook on people's attire reflecting who they are. I couldn't agree more. I like to think mine is a mix of every style combined into one which in turn makes me a jumbled up mess just trying to find her way! Haha, maybe once I become an actual big kid my wardrobe will get consistent. I definitely think yours speaks ROCKSTAR in it's own Valerie way. For reals...   

READERS: What would you say your personal style says about you?!
 

-Ok, now back to Valerie :)
What would you say is your proudest or most meaningful piece?!

• You are just TOO kind!  Thank you for all the compliments; you are the ultimate ego booster!
• I had to think about my most meaningful piece for a long time, and went through about five different choices before I settled on just the right one:  the Patchwork Dress.  I've only worn it once my whole life, to one of my bridal showers, but what I really dig about it is the story behind it!
• I made this dress after I had been sewing seriously for a little over a year.  I was looking at all the scraps I had from the projects I had worked on thus far, and decided I wanted to combine them all into one.  I literally got the idea for and started this dress at about 6:00 PM on a Saturday night, and worked for 8 hours straight until I finished it!  (if you want to see slap-happy, see video)
  From the top down:
• • Light blue ruffles:  from a sheath dress that I washed once with a pair of jeans, and the zipper punctured a bunch of holes in it!  Bummer.  I think I only wore it once or twice.
  • Dark blue bodice:  from my Little House on the Prairie-Inspired Mini Dress.
  • Tan and white seersucker strip:  part of my Little House on the Prairie top
  • Paisley strip and maroon strip:  a tunic top that was more of an experiment and I never, ever wore in public
  • Blue and white seersucker strip:  from the aforementioned failure of man shorts
  • Yellow floral:  part of my Little House on the Prairie top
  • Teal strip:  from a sundress I made for a friend
  • Black and ivory paisley:  From the Not-That-Cute Shirtdress
  • Tan floral:  another part of the failed tunic.
• Now, I don't know if you're keeping score here, but from the 7 projects that birthed this dress, two of them look like something from Little House on the Prairie, and only one of them is actually something I still wear and like!  Which I think is what makes this so meaningful to me:  out of a variety of mistakes and failures came a dress that is full of memories and reminders of where I have been before.  Isn't that kind of just a metaphor for life in general?!

-HA! Well you are so welcome. But, I'm not blowing smoke up your skirt sister :) I mean every single word! I LOVE that you chose that dress. It's seriously probably one of the most unique pieces of clothing I could imagine, and the meaning behind it is just the best. I think it's even MORE perfect that you wore it to your bridal shower. Kinda like (you said) life in general: "Hey I made mistakes, I failed a few times, but it all added up to make Valerie and my hubby loves me because of all my flaws and now we are going to make a perfect combination, together." JUST.LIKE.THE.DRESS. :) ANYWAY.. My last question of the day is one I know SO many readers are going to want to take heed to... WHAT ADVICE, TIPS, SUGGESTIONS, INSTRUCTIONS WOULD YOU GIVE TO ANYONE WANTING TO PURSUE, ADVANCE, OR BROADEN THEIR SEWING EXPERIENCES?!?!

• 1.  Try it on for size.  Like many hobbies, sewing can be expensive.  You don't want to make a huge financial commitment only to find out you don't really like it all that much!  So, take a beginner sewing class.  Find a friend or family member who sews and ask them show you how to make something simple.  If you find that it's something you like to do and you think about sewing all day long when you aren't sewing (or maybe that's just me?...), then get yourself a sewing machine, y'all!
  
  2.  Pick your poison.  The great thing about sewing or learning to sew is that it opens up lots and lots of doors of things you'll be able to create!  It isn't all about making clothes; that's just the avenue I have chosen for myself.  You can also make home decor (pillows, curtains, placemats, couch covers,...) or accessories (purses, belts, tote bags, scarves,...) or other miscellaneous crafts (laptop covers, aprons, shoe embellishments, fabric flowers,...).  The list truly is almost endless.  My sister, for example, is always quilting up a storm!
  
  3.  Practice makes possible.  Know that you won't start sewing and be a perfect seamstress on day one.  The logistics of sewing can be confusing, you might not understand the instructions, your fabric might not turn out the way you wanted it too, you might sew things in backwards or upside-down, you might have trouble sewing straight!  And all of that is OK.  I've been sewing for 3 years now, and I have never finished a garment and thought, "Everything on here is absolutely perfect."  The more you practice, the better you will get, but don't aim for an impossibly high standard!  Odds are absolutely no one but you will even notice or see your little imperfections and mistakes.  And if they do, who cares?!  You MADE something with your own two hands!  That is what really matters at the end of it all.
  
  4.  Befriend the internet.  Whether you are just beginning, are currently a seamstress, or haven't sewn in a long time, I promise that any questions you could possibly need answered, you can find somewhere on the web.  The sewing community has a big presence here, and you can find hundreds of tips and tutorials and suggestions and adorable ideas for new projects.  And even FREE sewing patterns!  Here are just a few places to start:  Grosgrain, Burdastyle, Threads, Sew Mama Sew, Sew4Home.  Always remember, you are not alone in the universe of sewing!
  

-I think everyone readying this probably has a pen and paper out jotting down notes! (or at least, you should be!!) 
Val, you are something else, miss. You have such am amazing future ahead and I know that you will be taking sewing to new levels+heights and I CANNOT wait to see how successful you become. You deserve nothing but the best and I hope you get just that and so much more! 

 I know I speak for us all when I say thank you for taking the time to answer these questions today and we all can't wait to see what's next from VKB!! Thanks again, and give NYC my love :)  

Don't you just want to go find the nearest sewing machine and have at it?! If you have questions, you can find Valerie here. Drop in and say hello!

Also, to get a look at ALL of Valerie's pieces of art, GO VISIT HERE!

Happy Tuesday loves. 

finding your inner 'creative' self!

Hey ya'll!!! Welcome to my second "Interview the Crew." Today we are going to be talking to the pretty lil' Kendra. We're gonna talk to this lady about all things crafts. Let's get this party started!

-Hey Kendra! I can't say enough how happy I am that you dropped in to chit chat with us today, thank you! Let's start off with telling everyone a little bit about who Kendra is :) Because I mean I know who you are, but I wanna show everyone else how cool my friends are too! {Yes, I'm bragging.} 

• hi ms. sam!
• let’s see, i live in oklahoma with my husband ryan (the other half of our blog), dog – zia, and cat– penny.   i love going to concerts and finding new music, one hobby i’ve carried with me since college, taking not-so-professional photos, traveling, learning and creating.  i have to say my biggest passion is relationships and hearing other’s stories.   otherwise, i enjoy: hiking, rock climbing, backpacking, & camping.  i really feel closest to God when i'm outdoors. 

-Well I'm glad you enjoy listening because I know being friends with me requires lots of that, ha! Now, one of the many things I've always admired about you was your... how do I say this.... "crafty-ness".... or creativity! You always seem to have the neatest DIY projects and really dabble in it all. Where do you get that awesome inspiration from? And what makes you choose the projects you choose? 

• ha, the street definitely runs both ways!  i should have added that i really like to share as well.
• the internet is a magical magical place and i find SO much inspiration from blogs and websites.  sidenote: everyone should take the time to learn about google reader, it makes reading and organizing sites so very easy.  also, i’m lucky enough to have some pretty talented friends who continue to inspire me every day.   
• i enjoy taking on projects that have a definite purpose, so the finished product is something i can use in our apartment or a gift for a friend, etc.
• and can i say that i admire YOUR creativity with words?  your blog is always an inspiring little haven of words and thoughts.

-Ah shucks* Thanks girly :)
YES! I think we can all agree, the internet is a wonderful place. That's such a good tip too about google reader. I'm ashamed to say that I have not mastered it yet, however I have not tried that much {NOTE TO SELF}. So, to go along with your creativity {and for those of you that don't know} you got married this past June {so fun!} and you incorporated A LOT of your own handy-dandy craftiness for the big day! The centerpieces, decor, etc. Tell us a little about that! I mean I got to see it all, but for those less fortunate :) 

• yes!  almost a complete DIY wedding that i’m so proud of and had such a fun time creating. the inspiring, talented friends i talked about earlier had a big (huge) hand in helping me research ideas, brainstorm, and create many elements of the wedding.  no way could i have done it without them. 
• many projects centered around mason jars that were my grandmothers: they held the flower centerpieces, candles placed on the mantle for décor, and candles that each guest held for our sendoff.  i placed them anywhere and everywhere!  otherwise, the invitations, programs, guest book “tree”, lawn games signs, outdoor décor (tissue paper pom poms), and indoor garland around the cupcake area were all handmade by my wonderful friends and family.  i can’t take much credit at all!

-WOW! That all is amazing. I'm so glad that you have such a great group of family and friends that were able to help make your day perfect.  So glad I was able to be apart of that special day. AND even more glad you're sharing the details with us here today :) What advice would you give to other people wanting to have a DIY type of wedding? Or even advice for people wanting to tap into their inner creativity? I know a lot of times people get discouraged and think, "I could never do that..."

• meee too!  so thankful for everyone who helped AND who were able to come celebrate the day with us. i really love sharing the details,  wedding talk never gets old :)
• my advice to anyone wanting to tap into their inner creativity (whether that be for a wedding or for a special project) is to let go of the “perfect outcome” idea.  for me, nothing turns out exactly how i imagine, yet in a unique way, it’s turns out better because of its flaws and differences.  at least, that’s how i see it!  
• and there are many helpful with tutorials from individuals who LOVE to share their creativity.  we found numerous ideas for the wedding ceremony and reception from other’s on the web.  you can take their ideas and mold them into something that is unique and personal to yourself.  it’s pretty amazing, really.

-That's such good advice! I swear that's me when I do a project. It NEVER seems to go as planned. Then I get discouraged. That's why I'm such an admirer of creativity, like yours! I promise to have a better attitude about DIY projects from now on though :) what project are you most proud of??

• it’s easy to get discouraged (i definitely have myself), but you just have to keep calm and carry on!
• hmmm, that’s a tough question… can I have 2?!
• 1.)  i made a framed wine corkboard for my friends’ adam and kirstie.  i used corks from the wine served at their wedding reception and then pinned photos of us as a going away gift (they moved to california soon after the wedding).  the cork board was not an original idea, but the meaning behind it was really special to me and hopefully pretty special for them too.
• 2.)  another project was for my friend, valerie.  she needed a headpiece for her wedding and i took on the project!   it was a fun DIY project and it really meant a lot to me as well.  paying it forward only a bit since she made my WEDDING DRESS for me. 

-Oh, I'm sure those meant a lot to them as well! It's amazing how special "handmade" gifts can be. Are there any sites you'd recommend to others? For of course creative ideas, but also just general ones you look forward to reading? 

• one of the first blogs I started following was jeremy & kathleen (http://jeremyandkathleen.blogspot.com/) and i continue to find inspiration there.  i mean, they just hiked to everest base camp!  it’s pretty extraordinary.   the blog is a good mix of design, art, the outdoors, recipes, and the everyday life of another couple living in OKC.  and how about orange (http://howaboutorange.blogspot.com/) is a great place to find crafty things to try out. 

-I love jeremy and kathleen too! Plus, I always feel a connection to fellow Okies. Cheesy, yes I know :) ANYWAY, are there any big hopes/dreams/crafts/aspirations for 2011?!

• not cheesy at all, i feel the same way.
  this year i hope to move to a new state, dream of perfecting my new camera (dreaming BIG here), plan to craft every card i give/mail, and aspire or seek adventure every day.   

-Those sound like amazing plans! Especially the card idea. So neat! Well lady, thank you so much for doing this interview today. I had so much fun showing you off! :)

There you have it kids! Interview with Crew, Kendra style. Hope you all enjoyed todays feature. Now, go say hello to Ms. Kendra and check all sorts of more fun things this lady has to offer! 

Have a beautiful Monday my lovies.

Interview with the crew: Lindsay here!

Looking on how to spice up your blogging life? Find inspiration? Get more traffic flowing through your little corner of the world? Find all that and more here today!

Everyone, I'm happy to announce the beginning of my first ever interview on Love Never Fails, hooray! 

{and everyone does an excited dance and thrusts fist in the air for victory!.... Too much??}

Anyway.. Today I have a the privilege of interviewing someone very dear to my heart. We met just a few short months ago when I sent a little email her way asking about some design work 

(Like my look?? All her!)

Now, without further ado, ladies and gentlemen.. Lindsay from Scenic Glory.

 

-Hey Lindsay!! Thanks for taking the time to do this little interviewy-thingie! How are you doing today?

• i am doing pretty amazing.  every day i try my hardest to wake up on the right side of the bed.  today i did just that...although, my computer wouldn't turn on for me today and that makes me sad.  on the bright side i am taking it to the doctor today and all should be better within a week :)  every situation has a bright side...whenever something starts to get me down, i remember this and suddenly my day always seems to get better!

-I'm so sorry about the computer. Hope the doctor fixes him all up! You can definitely see that positive attitude in your writing! I know for myself anyway, that is one of my favorite things about Scenic Glory. Your inspiration and positivity is hard to miss! Another thing that's hard to miss is your creativity! Holy smokes, it's amazing. Was design or inspiration more your goal when coming into the blog world? Well, let me rephrase, what was your main reasoning for jumping into blogging? 

• well let me give you a little background
• i created my account in july and dedicated the first few months to figuring out all that i needed to know about HTML coding...you know the fun stuff (can you sense my sarcasm here?!?) i am a designer, and a little bit of a perfectionist...i wanted to be sure that i got it right from the beginning.  
• i started creating posts that really meant something to me (to absolutely no audience) and after about 2 weeks i finally had my first follower...ever since then new followers have discovered scenic glory...every day i am so flattered to have an audience.  often i have people leave me sweet comments saying that my blog is such an inspiration and that when they visit they always smile and feel better about themselves.  i never really had a direction...now i look at scenic glory and realize it really is a place for inspiration...it always will be! 
• design is also a very important part of who i am so i will always incorporate bits and pieces here and there.  i consider this an extra bonus!! 

-WOW! That's truly amazing Lindsay and the dedication to learning HTML(?!) Mad props, as you know all too well, I'm HORRIBLE with that stuff :) So now you have mastered HTML, your blog is exploding (especially for just starting up a few short months ago!), and you provide your readers with encouragement and amazing creativity. You're the FULL BLOGGING PACKAGE my friend! What advice would you give to the people reading right now? Any tips, do's or don'ts, suggestions, etc.

• i would definitely say the most important thing first and foremost is to stay true to yourself.  people will fall in love with your blog much more this way.  when you create a post and you don't have to try...you know you are doing something right.
• i know a lot of bloggers out there have a planned direction for their blog.  as i mentioned briefly before, i really didn't have a direction for scenic glory, but it all ended up falling into place.  don't get discouraged if you feel like your own blog has absolutely no direction...sometimes this is for the better.  just be you and everything will be okay!
• the next important thing about your blog is the design...specifically your banner!  this is the very first thing your audience sees when they visit your corner of the world and you want them to be interested and left wanting more.  the way i see it, simple is better...no clutter.  you don't want people to be confused when they are visiting.
• the final suggestion i would have is to post often.  obviously not everyone has time to do this, but even if it is a picture here or a picture there...your followers will enjoy the little updates.  typically i post 2-3 times a day.  1 of those posts usually has more content while the other two are usually more picture related.  it keeps your readers interested and coming back on a regular basis.  it makes them hard to forget you too if you keep popping up in their blog updates :) 

-That's probably some of the best advice EVER given :) So we know who Scenic Glory is, what does LINDSAY like to do in her spare time besides blogging and designing?!

• when i have free time i really like to spend my time behind the lens...a camera lens that is.  i am currently saving my pennies for a nice camera of my own, but in the meantime have been borrowing friends and families to get better acquainted.  the question is canon or nikon...any suggestions?

-Girlfriend, you know I will say Canon. All the way :) BUT that's just my preference. There are a ton of amazing cameras out there. Well, for the final question today, I think the readers would love to here what you have coming up in 2011?! Both in Lindsay world and Scenic Glory world?? :) 

• oh wow...i have so many hopes and dreams for 2011 hopefully i will be able to turn at least a few into a reality!
• i have just under 2 years left of design school (i am taking the four year program) so i will definitely continue towards my degree.  luckily going to class does not feel like going to "class."  i absolutely love everything about design and appreciate learning new things.
• becoming a full time designer is my number 1 goal.  i hope by the end of 2011 i will have the opportunity to leave my full time office job and dedicate 100% of my time towards being creative.  a lot of my design is graphic design, but i also work on window displays.  i am a display coordinator for a local vintage boutique in town.  i absolutely love this side of design!   i plan to continue building my resume in 2011 in the hopes to apply for a job with the creative teams of anthropologie or free people.
  scenic glory has become such a wonderful creative outlet for me.  i plan to continue sharing my ideas and inspirations with the blogging world.  i am excited to see where it takes me.  2 months ago i remember how excited i felt when i had my very first follower...today i have nearly 250...what?!?  really?!?  every day is a new surprise, and i know 2011 will be nothing short of magical ♥

-1-250 followers in just 2 months?!?! That's AMAZING. What an accomplishment! You deserve all of it and so much more. Ok, so I know I said that was our last question but I know all of our readers are going to be curious now... How would you say that your blog has exploded so quickly? I mean obviously it's WONDERFUL :) but I'm sure the readers would love to hear some advice on how to get their traffic going?? Especially from someone who has gained great followers in such a sort time span! {which again, only shows your awesomeness even more} I know you said earlier "to post often". Anything else?

• yes definitely post often, but there is something that is probably even more important than that.  leave comments for the blogs you follow and for those that you newly discover.  and i do not mean the copy and paste comments.  real comments that pertain to the content of the blog you are reading.
• i know i appreciate every single comment i receive and it reminds me how important it is to return the love and to pay it forward to new ones i come across.  yes, this can certainly be time consuming and of course you want your experience to remain fun so it is important to create a balance that works for you!
• also, i recommend finding blogs that offer networking for other bloggers.  when i first started blogging i came across an amazing community called for the love of blogs (forblogs.blogspot.com) their main focus is exposing you and all of its members.  i discovered so many beautiful people from this site and many of my loyal followers came from here :)
  i have discovered that blogging can be like having a full time job.  the amount of time you dedicate, your content and so many other factors help determine the path for you.  as i said before, stay true to yourself and have fun with it...if you lose either of these things everything else will have very little meaning.

-WOW! If that's not amazing advice, IDK what is :)
Lindsay, thank you sooooo much for your time here at Love Never Fails. I had the best time chatting with you and we all wish you and scenic glory the VERY best! All my love.

Well, there you have it folks! My first ever interview :) What an amazing lady that Lindsay is! Hope you all enjoyed this as much as I did. Hope on over and give her some love. 


Love ya much guys!