Post Comment Love and Blogger Showcase 27-29 January 2017

Hello there, and welcome to another Post Comment Love. I've spent this week catching up with myself again after a couple of busy days in Kufstein and Munich. I had a brilliant time, enjoyed fantastic hospitality and had the most fantastic factory tour learning so much about lawnmowers, seeing the elastic properties of metal with my own eyes. And yes, you did just read that right, and it was so, so interesting.

The people I've told about it so far look at me incredulously when I get to that bit, but it was interesting. I've shared a couple of posts from the trip already, and will share the factory tour one shortly. And I hope you'll realise just how interesting it was and what great companies Stihl and Viking are. 

My picture this week is perhaps an unusual one, but it's the pattern I like. It's a simple drain cover surrounded by cobbles and covered in snow, taken at the Fortress in Kufstein were we ate the most fantastic meal Thursday evening. So fantastic in fact that for me, breakfast Friday morning just didn't happen as there just wasn't any need for more food!

A SIMPLE DRAIN COVER, COBBLES AND A DUSTING OF SNOW

A SIMPLE DRAIN COVER, COBBLES AND A DUSTING OF SNOW

Blogger Showcase: Rachel from Beauty and the Bird

1. Who are you? 

I'm Rachel and I run Beauty and the Bird - a beauty, fashion and lifestyle blog which I started in my uni summer holidays in 2013. Since then I have fallen in love with blogging and managing my own little space online.

2. How did you discover blogs/blogging?

I actually discovered blogs through searching for product reviews and ending up on other bloggers' websites. I also used to watch a lot of YouTube all the time, which inspired me to want to create something of my own - so I created Beauty and the Bird.

3. Why did you start blogging?

I've always loved writing and creating my own projects, so blogging seemed like the perfect thing to do.

4. What do you find most challenging?

I find it quite challenging to put up content when life gets really busy - whether that's at work or home. Scheduling is key.

5. What is your favourite topic to write about?

Definitely beauty, although lately I've enjoyed writing the odd personal blog post. I also love writing about fashion, travel and wellbeing.

6. Are you blogging for fun or do you have goals?

I mostly blog for fun however I'd love to carry on growing my blog - you never know where things might go!

7. What is your favourite thing about blogging?

I love having ownership of my blog - having full control and decided what I want to write about, how I want to go about promoting it and experimenting with new things. I also love the writing aspect of it and the photography!

8. Have you ever attended a blogging conference and if so, what did you think?

I've attended a few blogger events but no conferences yet - I'd love to attend a blogging conference in the near future!

9. What are your three best posts?

10. Describe yourself in 3 words

Ambitious, loves food ;)

11. Are you a tea and biscuits or coffee and cake type of person?

Tea and biscuits, definitely!

12. What's your idea of the perfect night out?

Going out for a meal or the cinema :)

13. Your perfect night in?

Having a pamper night, complete with a gorgeous Lush bath, a face mask and some comfy PJs!

14. What would your best friend/OH/mum/kids say is your best quality?

Probably that I am kind and love helping others and making others happy :)

Thanks Rachel, it's lovely to know more about you.  If you'd like to feature in a future Bloggers Showcase then please get in touch with either Morgan or me.

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Post Comment Love 20-22 January 2017

Hello there and welcome back to Post Comment Love and our friendly community of linkers. It was great to see so many of you join us last week, and if you're new here this week, hello and welcome. Today I'm back in Munich, having spent the day in Austria yesterday and will be flying home this afternoon - I know, I get about a bit, and this week a bit more than normal! 

I'm writing this post in advance, and if I get the chance - and more importantly wifi - I'll update it to share a bit more from the past couple of days, but I thought I'd be prepared in case things don't work out as I planned.

This week my photo is from my new favourite place to admire the blue skies we've had in London for a couple of days this week. It's taken from inside the National Maritime Museum in Greenwich, and so offers some protection from the actual weather. I've also discovered the cafe there sell giant sausage rolls with chips, and I've tested them twice now (not twice this week, I should add) and I can confirm they're good. I knew you'd be glad.

BLUE SKIES VIEWED FROM INSIDE THE NATIONAL MARITIME MUSUEM IN GREENWICH

BLUE SKIES VIEWED FROM INSIDE THE NATIONAL MARITIME MUSUEM IN GREENWICH

Blogger Showcase: Harriet from With Lipstick and Love

Now that's a great name for a blog isn't it?  On With Lipstick and Love, Harriet who loves the freedom that comes with blogging loves to share the new products she's found and fallen in love with. And she's a girl after my own heart going for biscuits and cake, and even naming her favourites - good choices too.  And I'll tease you even more by saying one of her answers she's a loyal dinosaur, so hop over to Morgan's to read more and find out more about Harriet. 

But first, don't forget to connect with Harriet on her social channels, as we all know how welcome new followers are:

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Post Comment Love and Blogger Showcase 13-15 January 2017

Hello there and welcome to what could be a snowy Friday. If you were here last week, it was great to see you and if you're new here this week, hello - either way it's good to have you along this week and both Morgan and I hope you find some great posts to read. 

As I'm writing this we've had snow here in Greenwich and the top of my car is white, whether or not it'll remain overnight has to be seen.  And for the first time in however long, I'm not dreading my journey to work in the snowy conditions. In fact I think it's safe to say I'm *almost* excited for it, especially if it is proper and pretty snow. 

I won't be standing on a freezing platform waiting for a shorter than usual train this time round. Or worrying about driving on less than ideal and slippy roads, or worrying about the conditions and how everyone else is driving like lunatics and even more than usual. I'll be donning my boots and heading off on foot into Greenwich Park as usual. And I'm hoping it will be pretty rather than slushy, and also that I don't fall over!

Earlier in the week I made another discovery in Greenwich Park, the yellow flowers of witch hazel. It's a hardy plant that's usually in flower in mid-late Winter. And it brings a welcome blast of yellow, which for me, is never a bad thing!

 

Blogger Showcase: Luke from Hux Life

1. How did you discover blogs/blogging?

My sister's friend Ashleigh has a blog on all things fashion, love and gin. I read numerous posts and it got me thinking that it's a nice creative means to talk about life and general musings. 

2. Why did you start blogging?

I started blogging - at Hux Life - to document the development of my little boy. I think when you try and look back at key development stages, your mind becomes a little cloudy on the details. At least in years to come, I'll have it all written down and can relive the fond or not so fond memories.  

3. What do you find most challenging?

Finding time to sit down and concentrate on writing a good blog post. Being consistent is hard when you are either sleep deprived or other daily household chores need doing, ahead of sitting down with a laptop.

4. What is your favourite topic to write about?

Seeing as Huxley has now taking over our existence, it seems only natural to blog about him; his progressions and our changing life to include him. It's been a whirlwind journey so far and doesn't look like it will be calming down anytime soon. Gives me a lot of good material to blog about.

5. Are you blogging for fun or do you have goals?

Yes, I'm blogging for fun at the moment. I do have goals to be recognised as a key contributor in the world of dad blogging but its something way in the distance, for now.  

6. What is your favourite thing about blogging?

Hearing other peoples stories on parenting. Sharing knowledge and being part of a small community. I'm the first of my mates to become a dad so felt kind of lost being thrust into a new world. Being able to connect with other dads out there has been a great support.  

7. Have you ever attended a blogging conference and if so, what did you think?

No, for just starting out it's not something that really took my fancy at such an early stage. I did see a lot of people I follow on Twitter attend Blogfest 2016 and from their comments, it seemed a very valuable conference. Maybe Blogfest 2017 has my name on it.  

8. What are your 3 best posts?

In order of popularity: 

9. Describe yourself in three words?

Caring, witty and a perfectionist.  

10. Are you a tea and biscuit or coffee and cake person?

Coffee and cake all day long... Since having a baby I seem to be fuelled on coffee! Oh, and a slice of carrot cake if you're asking. 

11. What’s your idea of a perfect night out?

Starting at a small cosy venue with a group of friends and some good cocktails, then on to a late night disco party, dancing into the small hours. 

12. Your perfect night in?

A night on the sofa with the OH, a good film, deluxe cheese board and copious amounts of red wine. 

13. What would your best friend/OH/mum or kids say is your best quality?

My good sense of humour and wicked (sometimes inappropriate) laugh.

 

Thanks Luke! The cheeseboard and red wine sound like a great evening. 

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