I’ve been exploring WordPress a bit, creating extra pages and setting up new features. While I was playing around, I set up a page with the 20 most recent items that I’ve added to my wish list at wists.
You can check it out here.
The reason I’m sharing is not because I’m trying to surreptitiously ask for things – Honest! I just think that the items are cute, and I wanted to share. I’ve had the wish list on the side bar for a long time now, but it’s kind of tucked away towards the bottom.
I will put together a poll to gauge your interest in the various features I have planned, but I have a bit more work to do first. So I thought I’d ask about this now…
I’ve been writing mostly about the things I do and make, but do you also want to see posts about items that catch my eye? I sometimes feel like there are so many design blogs that do that sort of thing, with more frequency and regularity, and so maybe it isn’t necessary here. On the other hand, sometimes I want to share the cute shoes, the furniture, the art, the jewelry, the decorative items, and the pillows I like. Because I think you might like those things too.
Thoughts? Yay or nay?
Jaime
January 16, 2008 at 4:09 pmOh definitely Yay!!! I love your style!!
Lili
January 16, 2008 at 4:12 pmIf sounds fun to you then I’d say go for it!
I did also like your idea before of helping people out with their own design. I think there is a niche for affordable shelter styling and you’ve done a great job at that with your own home.
marci
January 16, 2008 at 4:15 pmYay!
Elissa
January 16, 2008 at 4:21 pmYou definitely should share the cute and unique things you find!
A lot of other design blogs fall short by just objectively posting about something cool or interesting. But you do a fantastic job of describing why YOU like/want something, like with the bench in the last post.
Anyone could have posted “look at this bench, it’s neat! I would like one for my home,” but only you could describe how it inspired you to makeover the bench you dug up from your basement.
So yes… share away!
Sami
January 16, 2008 at 4:36 pmHey Nicole,
I check in on your blog every now and then and I just had to tell you how enamored I am with your new layout! I just can’t stop looking at it- so, so darling!
Kinda random but just thought I’d let you know you’ve made a fan of me;)
Vee
January 16, 2008 at 4:45 pmyay!!
Sommer
January 16, 2008 at 4:46 pmI like what you pick out. I think it’d also be interesting to see websites and other sorts of places you like to visit and get inspiration, or someone with cool online items you are particularly drawn to.
Jen
January 16, 2008 at 4:50 pmAbsolutely! You have a great sense of style.
Kirsten
January 16, 2008 at 4:57 pmI’m with Elissa – the key to posting cool stuff and still making it interesting is to contextualize the stuff with your experience/perspective/personality.
By the way, I think you just kind of changed my life – I had no idea that Wist existed. Now that I do – oooh I can’t wait to begin building.
Candra
January 16, 2008 at 6:09 pmYes please! Share!
Patricia
January 16, 2008 at 6:11 pmDefinitely yay! Pleease? It would most certainly make my day!
mary.c
January 16, 2008 at 6:47 pmAbsolutely share what you love! There really are tons of blogs that do that, and I really enjoy it!
Audrey
January 16, 2008 at 7:55 pmI love your blog because it inspires me to improve my home, and myself. I like your ideas because most can be “mimicked” on a budget. Your shoe post, for example, was helpful to me, because they are affordable. I am so happy people like you exist. Thank you for sharing your wit and impeccable taste.
Debbie
January 16, 2008 at 8:19 pmVery Cool! I want the Table Runner! I have a pillow that matches it! BTW, love what you do!!!!
tricia
January 16, 2008 at 10:17 pmI love seeing peoples wists. It exposes mr to things I might not have come across other wise.
Jules
January 16, 2008 at 10:18 pmI say go for it! And I was going to call you today and ask about that widget for “favorite books” that we talked about a while back, and I see you have one! Waaah! Let me guess: only a wordpress thing? I. Am. So. Jealous.
Andi
January 16, 2008 at 10:43 pmI wouldn’t mind a little expansion on topics, but I would rather it was still related to home design/decor.
Jules
January 16, 2008 at 10:55 pmOh, one more thing! I agree with Lili that you may want to take on a few reader questions or projects every now and them. I have one for you right now!
Any tips on grouping items r filling in the room with the final layers of accessories? Here is where I falter. I am strictly big picture. Placing vases, frames, and other decorative items completely alludes me–to the point I want to buy a book on the subject!
Lili
January 16, 2008 at 11:37 pmhaha Jules! my suggestion was purely for selfish reasons too!
Alice
January 17, 2008 at 12:31 amI think I’d like it more as what you’ve done with wists – available but not the main thing. I really like seeing the process and progress of what you make in your home, but you’re right – there are a lot of design blogs out there.
tera
January 17, 2008 at 2:49 amI love your blog, I found it when I did a search for Eames molded plastic chair :) I’d love to see stuff you’ve got your eye on!
sarah
January 17, 2008 at 7:23 amYes, share! Definitely! (And I agree that helping readers get ideas for their spaces would be nice too.)
Oh, and I’ve been watching your wists for a while, so I agree that the page with the most recent is a nice way to go. :)
pve design
January 17, 2008 at 9:16 amYes, I always see things that I wish for and things that I see that I can make or that inspire me to make my life more artfully complete.
Angella
January 17, 2008 at 9:32 amyes! I love your blog/style.. you are so kind to share everything.
Michele
January 17, 2008 at 10:16 amI would love to see what catches your eye but please don’t ever abandon showing us so much of your personal space. What I love most about your blog is that I get to see the changes you make to your own beautiful home.
By-the-way I love looking at your blog, it keeps me sane while I’m at work in my drab cubicle.
Julie
January 17, 2008 at 11:24 amYes, share away!! BTW, I am now in love with those pink cake plates – and I don’t even like cake. :-)
Making it Lovely
January 17, 2008 at 3:26 pmI’m glad so many of you are receptive to the idea! To clarify, this would be in addition to what I normally write about (not a replacement).
I’ll still be adding items to wish list page through wists, but now I’ll also post about some of the items a bit more. Yay!
And I’d like to show more ideas for readers’ spaces as well. :)
“Any tips on grouping items or filling in the room with the final layers of accessories? Here is where I falter. I am strictly big picture. Placing vases, frames, and other decorative items completely alludes me–to the point I want to buy a book on the subject!”
– Ah, that gives me an idea! Maybe I’ll put together a little something on that soon…
Janet
January 17, 2008 at 5:32 pmI love your website!! Your pink office inspired me so much that I made mine pink as well. I think you are stylish and refreshing. Please keep doing what you’re doing.
Jules
January 17, 2008 at 5:55 pm– Ah, that gives me an idea! Maybe I’ll put together a little something on that soon…
Please do! I can give you pictures, too, of some of my hot zones. ;) Finally! Somebody who realizes it really is all about me. ;) ;) ;)
janet
January 17, 2008 at 9:44 pmI love this idea! I am going to make one of my own, I think.
Cara
January 18, 2008 at 3:18 pmI love wists!
Also, love the new blog layout, I’ve been a reader/lurker for a few months!
Christine
January 20, 2008 at 1:25 pmI love the WIST…I also love lots of the items on your WIST! I just may have to put together a WIST of my own. Thanks for sharing.