Dreaded Blog Question

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When you have a blog, and you start putting it out there (or attempting to), the first question asked is always the most dreaded for me: “What kind of blog is it?” It seems like the most basic of questions. One you should be able to answer without a second thought, but for me, a blogger that has been struggling to find some sort of focus for 2 years, it is a nightmare. Or is it?

I had been putting off the search for focus because I like the fact that I can post about anything and everything. The sky is the limit; I am not pigeon holed to only discuss one topic. But at the same time, every video created by famous bloggers states that your number one goal is to narrow your focus and decide what kind of blogger you want to be. Well, shit.

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Weekend Highlights

I was lucky enough to work with my good friend, Penn, from Blank Photos on Saturday. We had planned the perfect Melificent photoshoot so I can use some of the shots for my blog redesign, amongst other things! Penn has been my friend for awhile and I have always been certain of her talents, but those beliefs were solidified after working with her. I had such a good time and think she really captured my essence. She sent me this one teaser above, and I personally cannot wait to see all the others and share them with you all!

Sunday was a really proud moment for me. I have the pleasure of working with autistic children once again, and I cannot be happier to be involved in their lives, as well as those of their families. I formed a team: Team Melificent, and was able to raise $435 for the cause. I was also able to show support with some pretty amazing people: both my friends and family, along with my new corporate family. Thank you to everyone that participated: whether it was financially through a donation, or physically through joining us Sunday morning.  I appreciate it with all my heart! xoxo

Happy 2nd Birthday, Melificent!!!

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Just add one more candle to that pretty little pink cake goodness, because Melificent is TWO today!

Wow, what a journey. It’s incredible to believe that another year has flown by, this one better than the last. I have had so many amazing opportunities, met so many interesting people and have challenged myself to be creative and dedicated. This little blog is such an important part of my life, and it is so humbling to know that it is a part of so many others’. The blog has grown even more in this past year, and I hope those stats only continue to grow. I love sharing fun, cute and interesting things with you all on a daily basis.

In honor of my bloggy birthday (cute, no?), I will have some pretty special giveaways and features coming up during the rest of the month. I did not want to wait another minute, so let the BLOGGY BIRTHDAY BONANZA (I just made that up on the spot) begin!

That’s right! I am giving away a photo session of your choice (portrait, family, engagement, boudoir) with RGBmonster, my extremely talented hubby. This includes the 3-hour session and 30-50 of the best edited photos. The only restriction is that you must be a South Florida local! Feel free to look through his website as well as blog to check out his current work and projects.

Now, how do you enter? EASY!

1. Leave a comment to this blog stating what kind of shoot you would choose if you won
2. Like Melificent’s Facebook fan page
3. Like RGBmonster’s Facebook fan page

And in case you were wondering what it’s like to participate in an RGBmonster shoot, wonder no longer! Check out a behind the scenes video of Karina’s fun portrait shoot:

The winner will be announced one week from today: 2.17.11, so make sure to get your entries in soon! Good luck to everyone!

Super Bowl Weekend Hangover

Congrats to the Packers!

Hope you all had a great weekend full of friends, food and fun like we did. Unfortunately, this is why I am still recovering!
I’ll be back in business tomorrow – have a fabulous Monday, everyone!

ps; so many great movie trailers last night!

Contact Form Mishap

Hi everyone!

It was brought to my attention today that the contact form here on the blog is not working. So if you have been trying to contact me in that manner, I have not received any of your messages. We are going to get that back up and running ASAP, but until then, feel free to contact me at meli@melificent.com.

Sorry!

EDIT; The problem has been fixed! Contact form is up and running!

SheCon ’11

So so so excited for this one! My new buddy, Becca, let me know that there was going to be a conference for female bloggers taking place in Weston, FL this year. I thought it would be the perfect opportunity to jump in the proverbial water and go after my 2011 goals. Although I have to be completely honest, I am a little nervous. Selling myself is something that I still have not perfected, and although I am outgoing and really enjoy meeting new people, I can retract a bit when something important is on the line (damned anxiety). However, I am working on that self-confidence, and know I have something good going here. Right?

I am also really looking forward to the panels, as I’m going to be learning a lot of very useful information about how to make my blog even more successful, interesting and focused. If you are a female blogger looking to network, learn and have some fun with fellow blogettes, check out SheCon. Have I mentioned it’s FREE?

If you are attending or thinking of attending, let me know in the comments!
I am hoping to be able to meet more local and not-so-local ladies in the blogosphere. I love working with others and maybe some fun collabs are in our future!

Oh hello {2011}!

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A very happy new year to all of you out there in the blogosphere!
I hope it was full of dancing, sparkles, champagne, laughter and midnight kisses leaving you with hope of a brighter 365…

With that said, Melificent will have some new features in the new year & I wanted to share them with you all today!

{After being inspired by Closet Confections’ 30 for 30, I will be doing my own amended version}
Basically, I will be posting a daily picture of myself in an outfit for the entire month of January. I took a poll on my FB fan page last month asking readers if they would like this kind of format & I got a lot of positive feedback. I was really flattered & hope I can live up to all your expectations for the next 30 days. That’s right, I start today!

{I will have a new monthly feature: Melificent’s Mighty Maven of the Month}
Similar vibe to my very popular hump day posts, but minus the hump. These are girls that I find to be intelligent, cool and inspiring amongst other things. Girls I’d like to share an ice cream cone or beer with (depending on the chick); girls I’d like to be when I grow up. This was another reader suggestion that I thought would be a great addition! We can’t give the boys all the attention, right?

That’s where the blog is at right now, but I hope to be sharing even more exciting new features with you all as the new year  progresses. I’m feeling pretty positive about 2011, are you?

ps; Feel free to leave comments with any additional recommendations. I’m always looking for new ideas!

Food Coma

Melificent is currently experiencing the usual post-Thanksgiving food coma (two Thanksgiving dinners can do that to you), so please forgive the lack of Lovable Friday. Doesn’t make it any less wonderful though – enjoy it with the company of your nearest and dearest!

Hiatus

Melificent will be going on a brief hiatus, but we will be back – promise!

Lots of things are going on in my world right now, and unfortunately, the blog is going to have to take a backseat as I shift some priorities around. But do not fret! As the very wise Mrs. Potts once said:

“It’ll turn out all right in the end. You’ll see.“

Terribull’s Last Day

Hello Meli Dolls,

Today is my last day as Meli’s guest blogger… it’s been a treat to get to post  to her fantastic site and be a part of her blog.  Hopefully I will be lucky enough to get to guest blog for Meli again in the future when she goes on another adventure.

On to the good stuff…

So, how many of you watched Dexter? The premier was AMAZING… I am full of questions and already counting the moments until I get to see more… What road do you think that Dexter’s Dark Passenger will take?

Tonight is Glee… my other favorite, it’s the Britney Spears episode featuring six of her hit songs, I cant wait to see Heather Morris shine as a more than a supporting character in this one.

Well loves, off to get the day started…  I’m my own shameless promotion, my blog is still a work in progress, but I hope to keep in touch with you all there (eventually).

xoxo Terribull