tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3423410690702297063.post5761873236146282200..comments2024-03-12T13:57:38.337-07:00Comments on Chronically Vintage: Out with the old, in with the new!Witchcrafted Lifehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02992822472797191121noreply@blogger.comBlogger37125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3423410690702297063.post-21998633657209074312016-02-03T17:05:53.945-08:002016-02-03T17:05:53.945-08:00Absolutely and I so look forward to that! I think,...Absolutely and I so look forward to that! I think, generally speaking, the best blogs (especially lifestyle ones) are those that keep growing, trying new things and remaining very open to whatever cool opportunities (and ideas) come their way. <br /><br />Thank you very much for your awesome support and encouragement, my treasured friend.<br /><br />Huge hugs!<br />♥ JessicaWitchcrafted Lifehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02992822472797191121noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3423410690702297063.post-10616404150370603912016-02-03T17:04:09.782-08:002016-02-03T17:04:09.782-08:00Thank you deeply, sweet Sanne. Believe me when I s...Thank you deeply, sweet Sanne. Believe me when I say that I did not rush any of these series to the chopping block in the slightest. I started to notice a decline in reader interest in them quite a while ago and in some cases, my own passion for penning them started to wane a bit, so I knew that it was time to access if they were a good fit any more for my blog. <br /><br />Though it is already a bit strange to not go hunting for things like the images used in my (previously) monthly Flickr Favourites posts or links for Vintage Link Love, I've been putting that same time and energy towards gathering info and images for my new posts this year, be they of a series related nature or otherwise and so far I've been enjoying blogging this year even more than last.<br /><br />Unfortunately though, I largely have to take a hiatus from such this month, as my laptop (which was scarcely more than two years old) suddenly died on Monday and is completely shot (the motherboard is fried). I just ordered a new computer online this afternoon (nothing local met my needs), but it won't be here for 2 - 3 weeks. Fortunately though, I already had some of February's posts penned and ready to go, so there won't be any tumbleweeds blowing through CV this month. :)<br /><br />I'm really sorry to hear that you're under the weather at the moment. You poor thing! Please know that you're in my thoughts and heart and that I am sending tons of feel better wishes your way!<br /><br />Big hugs, many thanks for your great post suggestions (and whole comment itself) & happy start of February wishes,<br />♥ JessicaWitchcrafted Lifehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02992822472797191121noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3423410690702297063.post-57784928252508614582016-01-31T02:35:49.881-08:002016-01-31T02:35:49.881-08:00Change is good, when you aren't feeling it any...Change is good, when you aren't feeling it any more, and this all sounds positive to me. No doubt that as well as the plans you have now, other ideas will surface in the future too and you will be glad that you've made room for them. I look forward to reading all that you have planned, as I always do!Tanithhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09915557658875958630noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3423410690702297063.post-15913804593515617092016-01-30T01:39:19.149-08:002016-01-30T01:39:19.149-08:00Change is good, and although you retire some of my...Change is good, and although you retire some of my favourites, you know I love everything that comes from your hands. So I will dry my eyes and look forward to what you come up with. ;) I love the Flikr favourites, since I love the seasonal and holiday themes you always master, and they put me in such a nice mood. I also love the vintage link love, but as you know they took a good part of my time, since I simply had to click each link, because it was CV Approved (highest approvement in the world!). :) Vintage Fashionista is a lovely post, do make one when you feel for it and have the inspiration. Your shopping posts are great, but risky. I find so many new exiting sellers. You could also make post like these solely with news from your own shop, since Etsy don't show all news when following your shop. I thought about some seasonal era themed posts, like Easter, Halloween, summer holidays, and Christmas in the forties, fifties and sixties. I would love to see your fantastic pictures and read about what people did and how in the different eras. Just an idea. I'm ill, caught a cold and feeling bad. My nose is running all the time and I'm coughing my lungs out. :( So I'm trying to make it cosy for myself with milk with honey and some reading in the sofa. Have a lovely day, dear. :)SANNEhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12973437247117000140noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3423410690702297063.post-71625395407557116142016-01-28T09:02:13.398-08:002016-01-28T09:02:13.398-08:00That's really encouraging, sweet Kate. Thank y...That's really encouraging, sweet Kate. Thank you very much! I'm equally excited to share some of the new types of posts here, too, and to see which ones (hopefully!) hit the ground running. I'm certainly not planning a complete 180 of my blog in the slightest, just parting ways with some things that no longer excite myself and/or most of my readers to the same degree and welcoming others that hopefully will. <br /><br />Many hugs & joyful last week of January wishes,<br />♥ JessicaWitchcrafted Lifehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02992822472797191121noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3423410690702297063.post-8340046103665663572016-01-28T05:36:04.961-08:002016-01-28T05:36:04.961-08:00I'm looking forward to reading whatever it is ...I'm looking forward to reading whatever it is you decide to write. I don't think I necessarily have favourite types of posts, on the whole, if I like reading a particular blog I tend to enjoy whatever they choose to write about. I do agree though that blogging should stay fun so if there are posts that you don't enjoy as much anymore it is time to let them go. Looking forward to seeing what you come up with!Kate-Emhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15664293299445754159noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3423410690702297063.post-88561326467025412872016-01-26T10:09:28.430-08:002016-01-26T10:09:28.430-08:00Thank you very much for your encouraging words, sw...Thank you very much for your encouraging words, sweet dear. I really appreciate it and am with you through and through when it comes to trying ensure that blogging never feels like unpleasant/tedious work. That is truly so important! <br /><br />Many hugs & have last week of January wishes,<br />♥ JessicaWitchcrafted Lifehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02992822472797191121noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3423410690702297063.post-12772092041235412592016-01-25T13:05:50.501-08:002016-01-25T13:05:50.501-08:00I couldn't agree with what Shortbread and Ging...I couldn't agree with what Shortbread and Ginger said above... do whatever makes you happiest! Otherwise you run the risk of the blog feeling like a chore. Though just to throw it out there.... I do LOVE the outfit posts! Outfit posts are always my favorite and you've got such great style! <3 Silver Cat Tea Partyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11037984130416200648noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3423410690702297063.post-66942148373536980712016-01-25T06:45:18.262-08:002016-01-25T06:45:18.262-08:00Indeed they are, dear Marija. I sometimes wonder i...Indeed they are, dear Marija. I sometimes wonder if blogging, in the much longer run, will experience a cyclical effect, wherein blogging will go through periods (perhaps even decades) where it's much more popular than in others. It's so new now, that we don't have a wealth of years to look back on and fully assess such things yet - as with so much in life, only time will tell. <br /><br />I appreciate you letting me know that you'd like to see more Fashionista Friday posts. They were generally well received in past years, so when time permits, I will likely try to get some new ones up in 2016. They're quite fun to put together, especially when they're holiday or strongly seasonally related. <br /><br />Big hugs & tons of happy wishes for the tail end of January,<br />♥ JessicaWitchcrafted Lifehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02992822472797191121noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3423410690702297063.post-1320940485190095752016-01-25T06:33:23.328-08:002016-01-25T06:33:23.328-08:00Very well said, dear Grace. That we must be - espe...Very well said, dear Grace. That we must be - especially online. I will always be true to myself and blog as a please, but by the same token, it would be foolhardy of me to not pay attention to what is (at present) interesting and engaging my readers the most. When those preferences jive with many of my own, it just makes sense to focus (even more) on those areas, while also introducing some new elements into the fold and seeing how they're received, too. <br /><br />Very much so! It is a juxtaposition of realities, so to speak: a marvelous blending of old and new, yesteryear and bracingly 21st century. <br /><br />Thank you for your stellar comment. Have a beautiful last week of January!<br /><br />♥ JessicaWitchcrafted Lifehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02992822472797191121noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3423410690702297063.post-65350631394254888072016-01-23T22:07:07.221-08:002016-01-23T22:07:07.221-08:00Jessica,
The times are changing, so is the bloggin...Jessica,<br />The times are changing, so is the blogging world. Who would have thought MySpace will perish and things like Instagram will grow big (big? no, no.. huge!)<br />To those of us who still like a bit more than just a photo and some text (I praise those who actually leave some textual message with their Instagram picture, and not just lingering of "what may be" in the air) - to those hopeless read-the-blog folks out there, I'm glad you're keeping up with times.<br />I am glad that you are keeping the Vintage Fashionista Friday posts; since they come as a valuable information and inspiration. :)<br />...I, for one, can't wait to see the cleaning process over here - with or without bright green the unitard :)<br /><br />M.Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04034764185511908294noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3423410690702297063.post-15459907025168825512016-01-23T21:36:00.239-08:002016-01-23T21:36:00.239-08:00I look forward to seeing how you roll out your new...I look forward to seeing how you roll out your new plan, and I appreciate that you've put such thought and effort into making your blog both appealing and practical. We must be ever-changing in today's world, and learn to keep pace. <br /><br />And on that note, I was just thinking how ironic - yet amazing - it is to be a "vintage blogger." Talk about having one foot in the past and other foot in the cutting-edge trends of today! ;-)Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08624677696579064512noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3423410690702297063.post-64958005853032425362016-01-23T17:18:48.411-08:002016-01-23T17:18:48.411-08:00Often times, yes. Very good observation, my dear. ...Often times, yes. Very good observation, my dear. Though there have been some "wildcard posts" over the years (ones that I didn't expect to be especially popular, but that really took off in the end!), generally speaking, I find that outfit posts, in-depth looks at fashion related topics, histories of products/companies, real world vintage photos and fashion illustrations, personal musings/posts about my daily life, recipe posts, giveaways, reviews, and interviews are amongst the best received and honestly, they're some of my favourite kinds of posts to write, so I don't mind focusing on them in the slightest, while also giving some new (or historically less covered) topics a spin, too. :)<br /><br />Thank you very much for your helpful, lovely comment. I hope that you're having a terrific weekend!<br /><br />♥ JessicaWitchcrafted Lifehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02992822472797191121noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3423410690702297063.post-58753524426049049662016-01-23T08:50:24.920-08:002016-01-23T08:50:24.920-08:00Hey, a blog's gotta evolve! Plus, you have so ...Hey, a blog's gotta evolve! Plus, you have so much in your archives, readers like lil old me can enjoy hours upon hours still going back through them. From what it sounds like, the most popular posts are the more personal ones -- as a reader of a couple hundred blogs, I definitely tend to click into posts that are more personal, feature photos of outfits and every day life, etc., rather than link amalgams or monthly favorites. That's just me, though, but it fits the pattern.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3423410690702297063.post-9898447498010939792016-01-23T08:46:30.860-08:002016-01-23T08:46:30.860-08:00Absolutely - I think it's vital that one doesn...Absolutely - I think it's vital that one doesn't become stagnant in terms of what they're writing about and how penning said posts makes them feel. I'm not, hand on my heart, feeling that way in general, but I do strongly sense that the time has come to retire some types of posts (post series) and make room for new ones, as well as other topics in general (that aren't per se part of series, I mean). After nearly seven years of blogging, one needs a hit of newness every now and then big time! :)<br /><br />Thank you very much for your lovely comment, my sweet friend. Have a fabulous weekend!<br /><br />♥ JessicaWitchcrafted Lifehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02992822472797191121noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3423410690702297063.post-39733847138253584462016-01-23T08:44:17.712-08:002016-01-23T08:44:17.712-08:00You're so sweet, Beate, thank you very much fo...You're so sweet, Beate, thank you very much for always being one of CV's most enthusiastic supporters. Again, no major changes in the works here, just a little bit of (early) spring cleaning and the introduction of some new post series - which I'm really looking forward to sharing with everyone here. :)<br /><br />Tons of hugs & joyful Saturday wishes,<br />♥ JessicaWitchcrafted Lifehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02992822472797191121noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3423410690702297063.post-79885650582152450632016-01-23T08:42:35.995-08:002016-01-23T08:42:35.995-08:00That is wonderfully kind of you, dear Hope. Thank ...That is wonderfully kind of you, dear Hope. Thank you so much for your unflapping support and readership. It means a great deal to me!<br /><br />Huge hugs & happy weekend wishes,<br />♥ JessicaWitchcrafted Lifehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02992822472797191121noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3423410690702297063.post-82857708911940255402016-01-23T01:10:05.939-08:002016-01-23T01:10:05.939-08:00Sounds like a plan! Good to keep yourself motivat...Sounds like a plan! Good to keep yourself motivated too. I like your outfit posts best I think and any posts that show the beautiful area where you live. I guess I'm nosy about people's wardrobes, and am a bit of an armchair traveller too! Have a super weekend xxPorcelinahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02202283149145094340noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3423410690702297063.post-27916875127353163592016-01-23T01:01:50.296-08:002016-01-23T01:01:50.296-08:00Sounds like a plan Jessica! Always great to keep ...Sounds like a plan Jessica! Always great to keep yourself motivated if nothing else. I love seeing your outfit posts best I think, because I'm generally nosy about other people's wardrobes! xPorcelinahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02202283149145094340noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3423410690702297063.post-62340066036111684802016-01-22T22:39:50.305-08:002016-01-22T22:39:50.305-08:00i´m sure you would look fabulous in an acid green ...i´m sure you would look fabulous in an acid green unitard - like a supercute elf! :-)<br />a woman must do what a woman has to do..... in my books you cant go wrong - whatever you are writing about - i just love your style!!!! <br />looking forward to the news! tons of hugs! happy weekend! xxxxxxbahnwärterinhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02032478343344432338noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3423410690702297063.post-22011595965008067632016-01-22T17:09:28.546-08:002016-01-22T17:09:28.546-08:00Dear Jessica,
I agree with the other commenters h...Dear Jessica,<br /><br />I agree with the other commenters here; whatever is enjoyable and is inspiring to you will be much enjoyed by me. I love your "what I wore" posts. <br /><br />Whatever you decide to post about, I will continue to read and enjoy your blog. You are such a kind and lovely person - I just love visiting you here.<br /><br />Love and hugs, dearest Jessica,<br />:)HopeMrs. W.https://www.blogger.com/profile/14183720450645314598noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3423410690702297063.post-8248179208844059882016-01-22T13:03:16.943-08:002016-01-22T13:03:16.943-08:00That is such a great vote of confidence, Ally. Tha...That is such a great vote of confidence, Ally. Thank you!!! <br /><br />Have a fantastic weekend,<br />♥ JessicaWitchcrafted Lifehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02992822472797191121noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3423410690702297063.post-16488005328821374772016-01-22T12:57:00.627-08:002016-01-22T12:57:00.627-08:00Same here! Old school glamour is a type of beauty ...Same here! Old school glamour is a type of beauty and loveliness unto itself.<br /><br />Thank you for your comment, sweet lady. Have a fantastic weekend!<br /><br />♥ JessicaWitchcrafted Lifehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02992822472797191121noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3423410690702297063.post-24173220577103397732016-01-22T12:55:29.701-08:002016-01-22T12:55:29.701-08:00I'm with you there big time! I've always t...I'm with you there big time! I've always tried to ensure my blog continues to evolve and often that has happened because I wasn't feeling a certain type of post any more and/or wanted to introduce something new into the fold. <br /><br />Many thanks & have a wonderful weekend, my friend!<br />♥ JessicaWitchcrafted Lifehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02992822472797191121noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3423410690702297063.post-35200238386715121252016-01-22T12:42:51.580-08:002016-01-22T12:42:51.580-08:00That's really wonderful of you to say, sweet S...That's really wonderful of you to say, sweet Sylvie. Thank you so much! I promise, I'm not doing a 180 (or even a "90") degree move here in the slightest. Just a little blogging housekeeping, if you will. :)<br /><br />Wishing you a terrific weekend!<br />♥ JessicaWitchcrafted Lifehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02992822472797191121noreply@blogger.com