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September 12, 2011

Behind the Blog with Savvy Southern Style

We are so excited for today’s installment of Behind the Blog!
Please join us in welcoming Kim, Miss Savvy Southern Style herself!

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For many, her blog was what inspired them to begin blogging themselves. And for countless of us, she was among the first to pay us a visit after we finally took that plunge and joined this crazy world called Blogland!
She also hosts the popular Wow Us Wednesday Linky Party and you can find us there every week partying away with so many of you. Her gorgeous home provides inspiration and motivation to all of us desiring to create warm and inviting spaces and we are just so thrilled to have her here with us today.

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Up first, we asked Kim to share with us the “Ins and Outs” of her blogging experience.

What prompted you to start blogging in the first place?
“I had been posting pictures of my home on rate my space for some time and not to brag or anything my ratings were always at least a 3.8 or higher which is good. Well, then things went sour when someone started purposely down rating my spaces to a poor mark. I would upload a new space and it would get high ratings and then down it went again. I decided to not post on there anymore and during this time I had struck up a friendship with Debbie of Debbiedoos. The same thing was happening to her spaces on there. So she started a blog and talked me into starting one, too. I kept putting off starting one because I am still very technically challenged by the computer. I have surely learned a lot since starting this blog.”

How long have you been blogging? 

“I first began blogging on January 30, 2009”


What is the story behind your blog name? 

“I wanted my sister and I to do a blog together and had come up with the name Savvy Style Sisters, but she felt she was not ready for this venture so I started mine and just changed the name to Savvy Southern Style.”

(You know how much we appreciate that “sister love” around these parts! We heard your sister finally took the plunge and started her own blog, The Essence of Home. These next questions will definitely apply to her and anyone else joining the wonderful world of blogging!)

What is one piece of advice you would give to a “new” blogger?

“Not to become addicted to this like have. Is there a blogger’s anonymous chapter?”



What is one piece of advice you would give to a “seasoned” blogger to avoid the dreaded blogger burn-out?

“I wish someone would give me that advice. Sometimes I get panicky when I think I don’t have anything to blog about. Then some ideas will come to me and all is good again. I probably should take a tiny break, but like I said in #4 I have an addiction.”

(We would never know you get panicky over what to blog about Kim and judging by these projects, you always seem to have something fabulous up your sleeve!)
 
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What has been your most popular project with your readers?


“The kitchen that was recently updated with the beadboard wallpaper seems to be my most visited post.”

What is YOUR favorite project you have ever done?
”The hutch in the dining room that I just recently posted.”


Have you ever had a project that completely failed and you did not show it on your blog?

“Yes, a little tray that I already had that I mod podged burlap to and then stenciled a monogram on it. It was just too cheesy to show y’all.”

(That doesn’t sound so bad Kim! You may just have to show it to us one of these days!)



We call this next round the “If You Were Stranded On A Desert Island” Set of Questions! (original we know…)


If you were stranded on a desert island, what 3 things would you want to have with you and why? And if you could only have 1 person with you on that island, whom would it be and why?


“Fresh water, sunscreen and a gun. Have to have water to stay hydrated, I would burn to a crisp without sunscreen and I would want to shoot any strange predators in the dark.”

“The one person I would want there with me would be my husband. He is my best friend, but we may have to sleep on separate sides of the island since he snores! We usually end up in separate rooms now since we have two empty bedrooms upstairs. I have to have my sleep.”
And last but certainly not least, we’re going to put Kim under the magnifying glass with Our Reader Questions..cause we know y’all are as nosy as we are!


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Where does YOUR inspiration come from for all of your fantastic home decorating and painting projects?

“Definitely other blogs, Design books and magazines as well.”

If you could only eat one food (or type of food) for the rest of your life, what would it be and why?
“Pizza. It has always been my favorite food. I remember when I was seven or eight years old I ate five slices and boy did I regret it. I was so sick all night!”



We can’t thank you enough Kim, for letting us get to know you better today and for giving us a glimpse at the Blogger Behind the Blog! 
And thank you to our readers who joined us today for our fourth installment of Behind the Blog!  Missed the first four installments? Well, you can read them here and get all caught up! And stay tuned for future installments of Behind the Blog…

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…cause you never know who might show up next at the fence!


Thanks so much for joining us, along with Kim from Savvy Southern Style, today at the Fence,
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Don’t forget we have a fabulous giveaway still going on through Wednesday!
Andrea is offering one of her beautiful signs to one of our readers. There’s still plenty of time to enter!
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  1. Kathryn Ferguson Griffin says

    September 12, 2011 at 1:25 PM

    Thanks gals for letting us to get to know Kim a little better! She’s one of my favs. Toodles, Kathryn @TheDedicatedHouse

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  2. Kim @ Savvy Southern Style says

    September 12, 2011 at 1:28 PM

    Thanks so much gals!!

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  3. Penny @ The Comforts of Home/Flea Market Makeovers says

    September 12, 2011 at 1:40 PM

    Great interview! I love Kim’s blog. She is an inspiration to many bloggers.

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  4. Debra @ Common Ground says

    September 12, 2011 at 2:08 PM

    Great getting to know Kim a little better! She amazes me with her blogging fortitude!!

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  5. Kathy @ Creative Home Expressions says

    September 12, 2011 at 2:23 PM

    Great interview, ladies! Kim has such a beautiful home, I’m so glad she decided to start a blog. I never did rate my space because of what she mentioned. I find that bloggers can be very supportive and give that boost of confidence that we all need from time to time. I think we all need to figure out how to control this blogging addiction!

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  6. ⚜ ↁℯℬℬᴵℰ⚜@ Debbiedoos blogging and blabbing says

    September 12, 2011 at 2:38 PM

    Ahhh..the days of RMS! Sure do not miss them. However, I will say, I made a lot of friends there and Kim is one of the best I made! So even though there were a few creepers, I say look at us NOW!~ I laughed out loud on the gun part..I just can’t picture Kim with a gun and shooting, Now a paint brush YES! Great interview girls!

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  7. Kelly says

    September 12, 2011 at 2:39 PM

    Wow! I had no idea that she did this interview! I loved reading it and love this idea of learning more about other bloggers. Thanks for stopping by my new blog and sharing the love!! I’m looking forward to what this new adventure will bring me. So far, it is becoming addictive (just like I was warned about). My sister is coming over today and we’re going to work on some blog things together.

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  8. Tanna at The Brick Street Bungalow says

    September 12, 2011 at 3:35 PM

    Kim is one of my favorites in blog land. Thank you for doing this fun interview! blessings ~ tanna

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  9. marty (A Stroll Thru Life) says

    September 12, 2011 at 4:01 PM

    Love Kim’s blog, such a great feature. Hugs, Marty

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  10. Lakeshore Cottage Living says

    September 12, 2011 at 4:41 PM

    So fun to read more about Kim! She is a lovely lady!

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  11. ♥ Sonny ♥ says

    September 12, 2011 at 5:02 PM

    this was a fun read.. great questions girls and I enjoyed your answers Kim..

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  12. AntiqueChase says

    September 12, 2011 at 5:16 PM

    Great feature. Always nice to learn more about Kim!

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  13. Debbie--https://refreshrestyle.com/ says

    September 12, 2011 at 5:33 PM

    Kim is such a wonderful person! I love visiting her blog, she’s very positive and inspiring. I’m glad to know her a little better!
    Debbie

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  14. Sherry @ No Minimalist Here says

    September 12, 2011 at 6:08 PM

    Hi Ladies, Great interview and I enjoyed learning more about Kim.
    xo,
    Sherry

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  15. Jane@Cottage at the Crossroads says

    September 12, 2011 at 6:16 PM

    I love this feature that you have on your blog because I like to know more about the bloggers themselves. I wish I had half the energy that Kim has!

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  16. ℳartina @ Northern Nesting says

    September 12, 2011 at 6:32 PM

    Great interview Girls! I can say I’ve know Kim since our RMS days Kim & Debbiedoos are one of the reasons I started blogging! Martina

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  17. Ashley says

    September 12, 2011 at 8:57 PM

    Love her blog! Great feature!

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  18. Courtney ~ French Country Cottage says

    September 12, 2011 at 3:14 PM

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  19. Courtney ~ French Country Cottage says

    September 12, 2011 at 3:15 PM

    I know Kim already but love learning more about her too!! Thanks for sharing girls! Now when is that bloggers anonymous group starting up?!

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  20. Richella says

    September 12, 2011 at 11:42 PM

    Kim is great. She’s so talented and so kind to everyone else in the blogosphere. I especially love that she achieves such a GORGEOUS, high-end look on a budget. She’s amazing! Thanks for highlighting her here. It’s fun to get to know people better.

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  21. The DIY Show Off says

    September 13, 2011 at 12:57 AM

    Love reading the scoop on my favorite blog girls! Hi Kim! 😉 Thanks for sharing the details, ladies!

    Have a great week!

    Roeshel

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  22. Amy @MaisonDecor says

    September 13, 2011 at 1:51 AM

    I loved learning more about Kim! I started blogging in May 2010 and Kim found me and put me on her blog roll~after that I got a lot more followers. I will always remember that she was generous of spirit, and she is a constant commentator on my blog, which is much appreciated.

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  23. Shelia says

    September 13, 2011 at 4:25 AM

    Hi ladies and thank you for featuring Kim! She is one of my favorite bloggers! She is just amazing at all she does and she’s made her home so gorgeous! Just can’t get enough of it.
    Be a couple of sweetie,
    Shelia 😉

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  24. classic • casual • home says

    September 13, 2011 at 4:43 AM

    I wish Kim was my next door neighbor…I would give her some of my earplugs. My husband snores, too.
    I loved this interview, Heather and Vanessa!!!
    Mary Ann PICKETT 🙂

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  25. Becca says

    September 13, 2011 at 10:05 AM

    Love the interview, girls, Vanessa and Heather … great series! Kim was a wonderful choice to “put under the scope!” … love her witty and honest answers (and can relate to most of them)! You gals rock! xoxo

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  26. Leslie says

    September 13, 2011 at 12:27 PM

    I give Kim 5 STARS!!!
    I just love her!
    ~me

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  27. The French Hutch says

    September 13, 2011 at 11:06 PM

    I give the interview with Kim a thumbs up!. Great questions. She’s a great gal with a fabulous blog. Her Wow Us Wednesday party is so inspirational. Lot to see there.

    ~Emily
    The French Hutch

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  28. addicted pornography says

    September 14, 2011 at 7:44 AM

    Kim is such a wonderful person! I love visiting her blog, she’s very positive and inspiring. I’m glad to know her a little better!

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  29. Christie says

    November 17, 2011 at 11:48 PM

    I just love Kim! She has such classic style. Everything she does is beautiful! I just got some inspiration from her site for a T’giving centerpiece! She rocks! Love this ‘Behind the Blogs!’ You girls rock, too! Love, Christie

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