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Thoughts on Why I haven’t Shared Here for Awhile

Deb and DanelleDeb and Danelle

Hey friends.  Long time no chat. If you didn’t notice, I haven’t posted here in a few months. Ha!  You may have been catching up with what we are doing over on our social media platforms, as we are up to date on Instagram, Facebook, and TikTok.  If you didn’t know, I have been sharing all of our projects here on debanddanelle.com since April, 2017.  See my first post here.  Can you believe it has been that long? I honestly can’t.  Today, I wanted to share some thoughts on why I haven’t shared here recently. And, give you a few other updates on what’s going on around our home and property.

Thoughts on Why I haven’t Shared Here

I started my website/blog back in April, 2017, on a whim. We had just bought a hoarder house and we are working on that. I ended up getting really sick with something I referred to as the bird flu. The cough was awful. So, I was up all night coughing and on the couch all day. So, I took that time to do something constructive since I couldn’t do many major projects. My first website was very simple and created by me, myself, and I.  Ha! I have absolutely LOVED sharing our lives with all of you. This little website and our social media platforms have turned into a full time job for Deb and I for the last several years. It all has been the biggest blessing. It’s the best job that I have ever had, to be honest.

Since 2017, I have been writing posts on all of our projects that we did at the House on Winchester. I shared when we sold our house and moved into the rental. We then moved into Deb’s workshop, previously known as the Woods and Ivy Cottage.  And I obviously shared everything about our move here to our new home.  Don’t forget the remodel of our old house, the before and after of our rental kitchen, the before and after of our backyard at every home since I started, our chicken coop and vegetable garden project, and everything in between.

I am not sure that you know this, but I write all of the posts myself and I shoot all of the photos. So each post takes a LOT of time.  Am I complaining?  No. I LOVE sharing in this space.  I consistently have shared here 3-7 times a week since April, 2017. That is a lot of sharing. Ha! Trust me, I put lots of pressure on myself when it comes to this. 

To be honest…

I think I just needed a little break.  We were just coming out of the holidays which is INSANE when you do what I do. You can times your normal workload by 2 or 3. I remember publishing my last post of 2024 and thinking – I am just tired. 

But, honestly, I have thought about this space multiple times a day and every single day since. 

Do I really NEED to share here since I share almost everything over on social media? 

Does anyone even care if I share all of our projects here?

Why am I thinking about this space SO MANY times a day? 

I think I realized recently that it’s not a NEED to share here.  It’s a WANT.  I miss it. 

I miss putting my thoughts onto “paper” about certain projects. And, being able to refer back to different BEFORE photos. This has been a type of journalling for me and I miss digging deep into myself for those thoughts. I realized that I don’t HAVE to share 7 days a week. I can share whenever and whatever I want to.

So, today, I guess I am saying…

We are back – with less pressure.

And, I have SOOOOOOOO MUCH to catch you up on. 

We have started and/or completed several projects including wallpapering the bathroom.  Along with the sunroom addition, we completed a brick project outside. We are in the middle of a guest room wallpapering project that includes board and batten. Deb has been repairing the wall after we removed our bathroom vanity to replace it with an antique piece and SO MUCH MORE. And, we have a lot more things that we have on our huge list of to-dos.  So, I’m looking forward to sharing it all. 

Man, I’ve missed this space.

STAY TUNED!

 

Danelle Harvey

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  • I'm a relatively new follower and I'll say... please keep this space! Bc Meta is fickle and one should always have a backup, particularly if this (content creating) is your income. Blog posts provide all the context for your projects - I plan to go back to the start and read!

    • I love the posts here! I am much more a fan of still photos than reels so this is perfect. I have always loved your stories because it’s being able to see a more personal side of you guys and your life which I really enjoy, and the posts of photos is where I would take more time to stare, admire and be inspired! The reels actually give me so much anxiety!🥴 But I know you all have to do them for the ig algorithm. Another reason I love the blog posts is that I often search to find various info you’ve shared. It’s just a pleasant experience all around! Sorry if there are typos. This is hard to do from my phone., I can’t always see what I’m typing!🤪

      • hahah I get it. 🤓 And, I totally understand the reels thing. I feel the same way. I LOVE photos.

  • I love reading all about your finds and adventures in creating a beautiful comfortable home. I appreciate your style as I have tried to be a minimalist in my decorating but I just can’t. I end up adding several other pieces. You bring the coziness of your life into our lives.

    • hahah SAME.. I've never tried to be a minimalist, but I will tell myself that I am going to thin things out and then they get thicker. Ha!

  • Please continue the blog. I enjoy your FB stories but by far prefer.reading and looking at pictures here

  • I started out reading blogs way before iG. Loved the blogs and do miss them. So I’m happy that you’re still going to post on this platform! Love your home and all the work projects you and Deb do.

    • THANK YOU. And me too. I used to have so many blogs that I followed. I want to get back to this.

  • I’ve been following your social accounts since the rental. I feel like I’ve missed out on so much! I look forward to scrolling through this site to see all of you and Deb’s past (and future) adventures.
    Still searching everywhere I can find for your kitchen paint colors (walls and cabinets) 😉

    • Oh thank you. I miss this space so much. And, I promise to get all caught up here. Our wall colors are Sherwin Williams Pure White in a satin/matte finish and the trim is white right off of the shelf with no mixing in a semi gloss.

  • It’s important to have this place to post that you and only you have control over. At any time, those social media platforms where you share your projects could just shut off the juice!!

  • I never tire of all your projects and ideas. I was most intrigued because I called my type of decor “woods and whites” before I knew that’s what you called yours. That’s what caught my fancy as we thought so much alike. You two are the most creative gals I know on lhere! You have a lot of my style and interests. I started following you before you well before you refurbished that little travel trailer that you sold. I was doing all those same types of things with my stuff, also. The best part for you is that you have a Deb who can also creat all your ideas and then you get to finish them! What team work! And you both are such workers and make things happen everyday! But it is your profession as well as your everyday living, so that means accomplishments! How rewarding! I worked in this type of profession for years, and now I get to set back in retirement and putter and enjoy and embrace my small space, continuing to do what I love with no commitments. I still have kept a few clients that I had when I worked , and decorate their homes for Christmas each year though. Keep up the good work…I usually follow you daily!

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