Apologies for the late post today, and for the, er- unusual subject matter. Have no fear: Etsy Monday will be back next week, and tomorrow’s Cool Kitchen will go up as usual, but today I’ve got something a little different in store…

For the past four weeks, I’ve been taking an online course by the name of Blogging Your Way. Run by the wonderful Holly Becker of Decor8 and assisted by the multi-talented (and Canadian!) Leslie Shewring of a creative mint, this course is a seven-week informational extravaganza, covering everything from photography and styling to overcoming writers block and setting your blog apart. I’ve been thrilled with the quality of instruction so far, and I’d encourage anyone who takes blogging seriously to give it a go, the next time Holly decides to run this course.

After several weeks of homework which involved soul-searching, list-making and idea-finding, this week’s assignment was a bit different: step away from the computer and make an inspiration board for your blog. I’m used to the theory behind this (I made them all the time in my former, fashion life) but putting a blog to paper is a little different.

I tried to include a bit of everything that my sites cover: delicious food, a beautiful kitchen, great products. I also wanted to inject a little of “me” into the design, and attempted this with a little sketching, sewing (those are vintage floral fabrics on there!) and  home decor ideas. There’s even a vintage globe, as a cheeky nod to the one that sits on my kitchen table.