why i blog

I’ve been a blogger my entire adult life, publishing my first post in 2001 on an entirely different blog with an entirely different focus. Back then, blogs were called “web logs” or “online journals,” although I liked to call them “free therapy.” I fell in love with the platform instantly – the community it created,

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kidspiration.

The portfolio of Imke Klee is filled to the brim with inspiring bits – mostly this lovely photo shoot of kids doing what they do best: imagining, frolicing and dressing up. I’d love to throw a foresty birthday party someday, full of streamers and sparkles and costume-ready kids. Such fun! LINK: IMKE KLEE

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anna pogossova.

Last week, reader Emma sent over a link to Anna’s portfolio, and now Emma deserves a giant ice cream sundae. With extra fudge, no nuts and no less than four cherries. Thanka, Emma. LINK: ANNA POGOSSOVA

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yvonne kwok.

Yvonne created her recent collection inspired by marionette and paper dolls, which is a recipe for instant awesome. Related: Colored bangs are the future. LINK: YVONNE KWOK via this is paper

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bookmark it.

Happy weekend, friends! I wanted to take a moment before I dive into my normal round-up of submissions and cool links to thank my amazing contributors for helping me run this ship while on maternity leave. You’ll be seeing the last of their posts over the next few weeks as I’m back to captain-ing this

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mini links.

Happy Friday, and happy November! Are you guys ready for the holiday season? (I’m decidedly not, but my husband is a Christmas elf year round – obsessed, I tell you.) I’ve got a few fun links to take you through the weekend, but before I go, tell me – are you up for some kid-friendly

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