Meet the Blogger: Alli of Hooray Design

September 27, 2010

Posted 09/12

Hooray is one of my favorite resources for lifestyle inspiration. How did you determine your blog content and direction?

There are tons of blogs out there and I try not to take mine too seriously or let my life surround it, but I am passionate about things like parties, decorating, and discovering shops, so that’s what I blog about. I named it Hooray in honor of celebrating fun, creative things. Plus I wanted an excuse to say my favorite word more 🙂

What came first- business or blog?

Blogging came first. I kind of fell into it after discovering blogs through a friend who had one. I started following her links and before I knew it I was reading a list of design blogs regularly. It was amazing to find so much inspiration on everything from decorating to cooking. I’d always been a big magazine person, so it helped fill the void left behind from good mags like Domino folding.

Your Hooray shop is filled with stationary and print goodies. What is your favorite aspect of being a small business owner?

I’ve been interested in owning a shop since I was little, so my small online store is just the first step in reaching that goal. I love the creativity involved with designing your own business, as well as being able to work with customers who share the same enthusiasm for design.

(all items via Hooray shop)

Where are your top places to go for inspiration?

Oh, there are so many…Rachel and Mariah for cute finds, Natalie for business advice, Krystle for healthy living, Melanie for party ideas. And offline – books, nature, and travel for endless sources of inspiration.
Just for fun – must have items for fall??

I’m loyal to this combination: trench coat, great pair of boots, and a cute scarf. Perfect with any outfit!

(photo sources can be found via Hooray blog)

Thank you Alli for being a part of the series! Alli was one of my first blogger friends:)

You will LOVE her blog and shop. Find more here:

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Some Style... says:

September 27, 2010 at 1:40 pm

how lovely! have to check out her Etsy ,those envelopes are adorable! 😉

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Sandy a la Mode says:

September 27, 2010 at 1:56 pm

what a GREAT feature!! i LOVE alli’s blog for a daily dose of inspiration and her shop is way cute!

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Heather J says:

September 27, 2010 at 2:09 pm

How fun! I love Alli’s blog and all that she finds to share. It was fun to read what she had to say.

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Connie @ SogniESorrisi says:

September 27, 2010 at 2:28 pm

Alli and her blog are just fab!

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alli/hooray says:

September 27, 2010 at 4:34 pm

Anna, thanks again for asking me to be a part of your inspiring series. So glad we’ve “met” through the blogging world!

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Lindsay says:

September 27, 2010 at 4:45 pm

What a gorgeous blogger. Thanks for sharing her with us Anna!

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Mandy says:

September 27, 2010 at 5:52 pm

Beautiful pick~ I’ll have to check out her shop… I’m such a sucker for lovely printed things!

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Wild and Precious says:

September 27, 2010 at 6:08 pm

so cute! lovely feature!

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Tamara Nicole says:

September 27, 2010 at 6:11 pm

Oh I am alredy in love with her blog! What a great inspiring lady. Love your interview as well.

Hope you had a great weekend, and glad you got to splurge! 🙂

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jennifer little says:

September 27, 2010 at 7:04 pm

Love this post! Thanks!!

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Val says:

September 27, 2010 at 7:22 pm

Brilliant!

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Melissa Blake says:

September 27, 2010 at 9:12 pm

Oh, how neat! Off to visit now. great interview!

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OneCraftyFox says:

September 27, 2010 at 10:25 pm

Alli is so lovely, as is her little corner in the blog world. It is always so nice to get to know our virtual friends a little bit better.

Plus my fall fav’s mimic Allis… she’s my kind of girl 🙂

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knack says:

September 27, 2010 at 11:54 pm

super awesome….thanks for the intro!

hope you are having a great week!

xo

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Margaret says:

September 28, 2010 at 2:27 pm

oooh definitely checking out her work – thanks for the awesome interview!
great blog!
loving the posts
stop by some time xx

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THE ALTERNATIVE WIFE says:

September 28, 2010 at 2:58 pm

I’m heading on over to check her out. Thanks for spreading the word, Anna.

And I had no idea you were from Atlanta! What a lovely place to grow up. I really liked it and hope to visit again soon 🙂

Have a wonderful Tuesday! xoxo

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Erika @ ~TiptoeButterfly~ says:

September 28, 2010 at 6:12 pm

thanks for sharing – going to check her site out now!

PS – come on by – my first GIVE-AWAY is going on – $45 worth of goodiness!!

*kiss kiss*
Erika
~Tiptoe Butterfly~

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one sydney road says:

September 28, 2010 at 10:28 pm

such a great interview – especially since I adore the Hooray shop!! (those airmail envelopes are too cool!)

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OneCraftyFox says:

September 29, 2010 at 12:48 pm

Just me again… I am having an interactive “Style Me Pretty” blog giveaway… I would love it if you joined!

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Kimia Kline says:

October 5, 2010 at 7:47 am

I love Alli’s blog AND shop. 🙂 She is certainly one of my blogging inspirations.

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Helena - A Diary of Lovely says:

October 10, 2010 at 11:00 pm

loved discovering a bit more about Alli!!

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