You write beautiful posts Anna and have such a great way with words. Thank you for continuing to write on your blog.

As an aside, it’s funny you posted this because I’ve been contemplating diving back into blogging but like you said, sooo much has changed in blogging over the past couple of years, not sure if it’s right for me.

I think what you say is true, but if it’s a really interesting, evocative post, I’ll read it word for word. I don’t think this phase is forever. I think eventually it’ll swing back, and people will value well written blogs. I know those are still my favorite!

I recently started blogging because I was tired of the snap-chat/text message culture I’m growing up in! I want my friends to enjoy the art of writing, too, so I’m asking one of them to guest post each week! I’m excited for this new adventure 🙂 thanks for writing so beautifully!

xo, Melanie

I love reading well written sentences as well as beautiful photographs. It’s so refreshing whenever I read Kendi’s blog. She has both qualities to the tee. I love coming to IHOD to see both too, Anna.

This is something I’ve been thinking a lot about lately…and I’ve tried to dive deeper into the written word both on my blog…and in my personal life (mostly choosing books over mundane “time-sucks” that social media can be). I do think there is a place for all with moderation, but I am sure appreciating the written word!!

I couldn’t agree more. I know it’s hardly the same thing, but I miss snail mail. I’d spent last week rearranging the books in my library; one of them had a postcard from a friend who lived miles away.
It got me thinking about the many letters and cards I’ve saved over the years and continue to go back to every now and then. There’s just something about handwritten notes and abbreviation- and emoticon-free writing that we can no longer take for granted. The last time I saw someone’s handwriting was when a blogger featured wedding invites. Since when is ink on paper ironic? I’m just rambling.
Thank you for this post and for the faith in communication as it should be. Good luck.

I totally agree with this. As a teenager I dreamed of being a writer. I wrote a short story in high school which I thought was amazing…reading it now, it’s so painful. ha! Thanks for sharing this post – I always love reading what you write.

I’m so with you. As a big time word nerd and English major, I’m all for more well written pieces— which seem few and far between in the blogosphere as of late (I’m guilty too!).

Interestingly enough, I feel like I lose my footing the second I start to step away from my inclination to write more essay-like pieces. I like pretty images and roundups of beautiful things as much as the next girl, but the second I start doing them JUST because I think that’s what people want to see, I lose. Like you, I think a combo is my perfect mix. I’m just figuring out how to do it.

I love this because it could not be more raw, authentic and true. I left my career in Marketing behind (literally just at the beginning of this year) because social media overwhelmed me – and while my company saw more and more ‘likes’, the art of interaction was completely lost.

Since then, I’ve made my way back to the handmade community, and hopefully, telling stories through the nostalgic art of pen & pencil. There’s something so real about it, and definitely much more meaningful.

Anyway, it’s always good to read that people share the same sentiments. Btw – I *hate* snapchat, haha.

<3

to be honest i have felt so old & crusty hating against instagram and the decrease in comments on my blog but I’ve decided to continue blogging. I love it– it’s my space and like you, it’s my call to go the opposite of where society is heading. xo

This makes for a really interest article for me to share, will get on that over the next week. I’m very much with you actually, I started my blog 6 years ago and so much has changed since then. So has my style, if I’m honest I do enjoy writing more personal posts but they’re few and far between for me these days. After reading this I think I’l challenge myself to incorporate more, because, you know, it actually means something doesn’t it? Snap Chat, no thanks, sounds like a breading ground for dodgy behavior!

Really made me think this, you’ve done your job!

Buckets & Spades