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A Big Announcement for 2015

February 2, 2015 by Cassie 83 Comments

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Earlier this year, I declared my word for 2015 to be contentment.  In my own words, I wrote, “I choose to be happy with the status quo.  Last year I wanted to ‘grow my blog business’ and I worked on it, and networked, and went to a conference, migrated to wordpress, and more.  In the end, I spent a lot of time, energy, and money for not much of a difference.  As I reflected on this past year, I decided that I was happy with the readership I have and the connections I have made.  And in 2015, that is enough for me.”  And I chose to look around not at the growth that didn’t occur, but all of the wonderful things that surround this blog- the connections and readership I had, and the joy I find in simply writing.

Wouldn’t you know that when you stop looking through the grass for a four leaf clover, that is when you find one?  Shortly after that post I received an email from Ace Hardware, THE Ace hardware, asking me to join their team of bloggers.  I am happy to report that I accepted the position, and am looking forward to pushing some of my boundaries with Ace (I already have some plans up my sleeve….).

The best part of this for me, is that along side me my Thrift Score Thursday cohost and good friend and creative mastermind (she wears lots of hats!), Brynne from The Gathered Home, is joining their team with me!  I am so excited to share this experience with someone I adore!  And speaking of someones I adore, check out the rest of the amazing team!!  (And hey, that’s me in there!!)

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Check out all of their fabulous blogs!

4 Men 1 Lady

Chris Loves Julia

Designer Trapped in a Lawyer’s Body

Henhouse

How to Nest for Lest

The Gathered Home

It All Started with Paint

Primitive & Proper (That’s me!)

Yellow Brick Home

I am so excited for the year ahead, and looking forward to working with Ace!  I have been dying to share this with you!!!!  Have a great Monday!

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Comments

  1. Julie @ Restyle Relove says

    February 2, 2015 at 6:10 am

    Congratulations Cassie! You will be fabulous. 🙂 Julie

    Reply
    • Cassie says

      February 3, 2015 at 1:57 pm

      thank you so much, julie!

      Reply
  2. [email protected] says

    February 2, 2015 at 7:06 am

    Can’t wait to see what kind of projects you will be tackling! So awesome

    Reply
    • Cassie says

      February 3, 2015 at 1:57 pm

      you and me! 🙂 thank you!

      Reply
  3. Kris {Driven by Décor} says

    February 2, 2015 at 7:14 am

    Congratulations Cassie! What a perfect fit for you – can’t wait to see all of the great projects that come out of this partnership!

    Reply
    • Cassie says

      February 3, 2015 at 1:57 pm

      thank you, kris!

      Reply
  4. Dana says

    February 2, 2015 at 7:53 am

    You’ll be dangerous with even more support and backing! Good job, Ace Hardware! And, congratulations Cassie!!

    Reply
    • Cassie says

      February 3, 2015 at 1:57 pm

      thank you so much, dana! i am excited!

      Reply
  5. Jena says

    February 2, 2015 at 8:28 am

    Congrats girl! They are a great company to work with. Ace is lucky to have you!

    Reply
    • Cassie says

      February 3, 2015 at 1:56 pm

      thank you, jena! i am looking forward to it!

      Reply
  6. Denise says

    February 2, 2015 at 9:09 am

    Ace Hardware…Wow…Congratulations! I think you have the right idea…do what you love (and do it well) and then see what happens.
    Hugs,
    Denise

    Reply
    • Cassie says

      February 3, 2015 at 1:56 pm

      thank you so much, denise! i appreciate that!

      Reply
  7. sarah dorsey says

    February 2, 2015 at 9:13 am

    Yay Cassie! Can’t wait to see what you come up with 🙂

    Reply
    • Cassie says

      February 3, 2015 at 1:56 pm

      you and me both! 😉 thank you!

      Reply
  8. Breanna says

    February 2, 2015 at 9:14 am

    Such exciting news Cassie!! Congratulations 🙂

    Reply
    • Cassie says

      February 3, 2015 at 1:56 pm

      thank you so much, breana!

      Reply
  9. Carmel says

    February 2, 2015 at 9:19 am

    SO happy for you! And can’t wait to see what you do!

    Reply
    • Cassie says

      February 3, 2015 at 1:56 pm

      thank you so much, carmel!

      Reply
  10. Megan @ Our PInteresting Family says

    February 2, 2015 at 9:59 am

    How wonderful!! Congratulations. 🙂

    Reply
    • Cassie says

      February 3, 2015 at 1:56 pm

      thank you, megan!

      Reply
  11. Lisa @ Shine Your Light says

    February 2, 2015 at 10:06 am

    Congratulations Cassie!! So happy for you!

    Reply
    • Cassie says

      February 3, 2015 at 1:55 pm

      thank you, lisa!

      Reply
  12. [email protected] says

    February 2, 2015 at 10:12 am

    I’m so excited Cassie! And you are just the sweetest! I am so excited we are in this together!!!

    Reply
    • [email protected] says

      February 2, 2015 at 10:13 am

      I’m so excited let’s see how many times I can use the word “excited”! 😉

      Reply
      • Cassie says

        February 3, 2015 at 1:55 pm

        i am going to call you jessie spano.

        Reply
  13. [email protected] Stroll Thru Life says

    February 2, 2015 at 10:27 am

    Congratulations!!!! That is so exciting.

    Reply
    • Cassie says

      February 3, 2015 at 1:55 pm

      thank you, marty!

      Reply
  14. Jessica @ Dear Emmeline says

    February 2, 2015 at 10:47 am

    Congrats again Cassie! So excited for you!

    Reply
    • Cassie says

      February 3, 2015 at 1:55 pm

      thank you, jessica!

      Reply
  15. Sharon @ Elizabeth & Co. says

    February 2, 2015 at 10:53 am

    Awesome! Can’t wait to see what projects you have up your sleeve!

    Reply
    • Cassie says

      February 3, 2015 at 1:55 pm

      thank you, sharon!

      Reply
  16. Trina @ Let's Just Build a House says

    February 2, 2015 at 11:14 am

    wooohoo cant wait to see what everyone comes up with!

    Reply
    • Cassie says

      February 3, 2015 at 1:54 pm

      thank you so much, trina!

      Reply
  17. designPOST interiors says

    February 2, 2015 at 11:50 am

    Isn’t that how it always happens..why is it so easy to forget?! I am so happy for you and I know this is going to be the perfect fit!!

    Reply
    • Cassie says

      February 3, 2015 at 1:54 pm

      it truly is!!!! thank you so much- i am very excited!

      Reply
  18. Jennifer @ Dimples and Tangles says

    February 2, 2015 at 12:08 pm

    So excited for you, Cassie. What an amazing group to be a part of! Can’t wait to see your projects this year!

    Reply
    • Cassie says

      February 3, 2015 at 1:54 pm

      thank you so much, jennifer!

      Reply
  19. Jaime Costiglio says

    February 2, 2015 at 12:54 pm

    Awesome Cassie, it’s so true when you stop ‘looking’ for something somehow things just fall in your lap. I love that about life but it’s a really hard concept to learn and trust. I think as we get older it gets easier to accept, somehow the satisfaction of what we already have is so much greater than the hunt for what we don’t have. Best of luck with your Ace projects, I know you’ll do great.

    Reply
    • Cassie says

      February 3, 2015 at 1:54 pm

      it really is when everything happens- we need to learn to trust in the world around us! 🙂 thank you so much!

      Reply
  20. Trisha D. @Black and White Obsession says

    February 2, 2015 at 1:20 pm

    Congratulations!! You two (and the rest of the team) will knock their socks off! I’m so proud of both of you and your accomplishments. Cannot wait to see these projects!!

    Reply
    • Cassie says

      February 3, 2015 at 1:53 pm

      thank you so much, trisha! you are the best!

      Reply
  21. Natalie says

    February 2, 2015 at 1:23 pm

    SO happy for you, Cassie!! Isn’t this lesson true for so many things in our life!? Can’t wait to see the projects you have up your sleeves! I know they’ll be awesome!

    Reply
    • Cassie says

      February 3, 2015 at 1:52 pm

      it really is, natalie. thank you!

      Reply
  22. Julia @ 551 East Design says

    February 2, 2015 at 4:05 pm

    Wow this is the BIG leagues! I’m super proud of you and Ace, listen up! Cassie is dynamite! Very good choice. 🙂 Congrats beautiful!

    Reply
    • Cassie says

      February 3, 2015 at 1:52 pm

      aaaaw, thank you so much, my friend!

      Reply
  23. Krystine says

    February 2, 2015 at 4:13 pm

    I am SO over the moon excited for you!!! Bravo friend, well deserved and they’re so lucky to have you!

    Reply
    • Cassie says

      February 3, 2015 at 1:52 pm

      thank you so much, krystine!

      Reply
  24. Heidi @ Decor & More says

    February 2, 2015 at 4:49 pm

    Congratulations, CAssie! Looking forward to seeing what you’ve got up your sleeve!
    xo Heidi

    Reply
    • Cassie says

      February 3, 2015 at 1:52 pm

      thank you, heidi!

      Reply
  25. Gretchen says

    February 2, 2015 at 6:07 pm

    So excited for you! (and for ME, getting to see all the great projects you come up with!) congrats!!!!

    Reply
    • Cassie says

      February 3, 2015 at 1:52 pm

      ha ha! yes! hope they live to fulfill your expectations!

      Reply
  26. Corinna - For My Love Of says

    February 2, 2015 at 6:51 pm

    Congratulations! What a seriously exciting experience! You’re going to do so many cool things!

    Reply
    • Cassie says

      February 3, 2015 at 1:51 pm

      thank you so much, corinna- your friendship and support mean so much! 🙂

      Reply
  27. [email protected] says

    February 2, 2015 at 7:56 pm

    Beyond excited for you! You deserve this so much and I am peeing my pants waiting to see what you create!!

    Reply
    • Cassie says

      February 3, 2015 at 1:51 pm

      thank you so much, kim! get those depends ready for a crazy year.. 😉

      Reply
  28. Pam @ Simple Details says

    February 2, 2015 at 9:00 pm

    YAY!! So awesome Cassie, all of your hard work paid off big time!!!

    Reply
    • Cassie says

      February 3, 2015 at 1:50 pm

      thank you so much, pam!

      Reply
  29. Tania says

    February 2, 2015 at 10:55 pm

    Oh how exciting, congratulations!

    Tania

    Reply
    • Cassie says

      February 3, 2015 at 1:49 pm

      thank you, tania!

      Reply
  30. Heather | Decor Fix says

    February 2, 2015 at 11:12 pm

    Congrats, Cassie! You’re in great company. I so relate to the first paragraph you wrote about really pushing and not seeing the “massive growth” you hoped for…I’m still waiting on my ACE to call (lol). I know that contentment is something we have to really strive for as bloggers. There’s a fine line between pushing to be better at your craft and constantly comparing yourself or setting benchmarks just for the sake of big numbers.

    All the best on this adventure, and I’ll be cheering you on:)

    Reply
    • Cassie says

      February 3, 2015 at 1:49 pm

      thank you so much, heather! i hope your ace calls soon, too!

      Reply
  31. Danielle says

    February 3, 2015 at 8:04 am

    Yay! Cassie, so excited for you! x

    Reply
    • Cassie says

      February 3, 2015 at 1:49 pm

      thank you! 🙂

      Reply
  32. Kristen says

    February 3, 2015 at 8:10 am

    Congrats! That is very exciting and well-deserved! Can’t wait to see all your projects, and everything else that 2015 brings you!

    Reply
    • Cassie says

      February 3, 2015 at 1:48 pm

      thank you so much!

      Reply
  33. Kristin @ Bliss at Home says

    February 3, 2015 at 10:16 am

    Very cool Cassie! So happy you are doing it and it is something you really want 🙂

    Reply
    • Cassie says

      February 3, 2015 at 1:48 pm

      thank you, kristin! me, too!

      Reply
  34. Shelley | Crazy Wonderful says

    February 3, 2015 at 11:04 am

    Woot, woot!!! Well of course that’s you in there, they are so lucky to have you 🙂

    Reply
    • Cassie says

      February 3, 2015 at 1:48 pm

      thank you so much! 🙂

      Reply
  35. Katrina says

    February 3, 2015 at 2:20 pm

    Congrats!!!!! I totally agree with you analogy about four leaf clovers, so excited to see and read all about your upcoming projects with ACE!! 🙂

    Reply
  36. Amber @ Wills Casa says

    February 3, 2015 at 3:11 pm

    Congratulations!! This is incredibly exciting! I know you will do an amazing job! I’m looking forward to your projects!

    Reply
  37. Tone on Tone Loi Thai says

    February 3, 2015 at 4:08 pm

    Congratulations, Cassie! What a great honor! And for Ace Hardware, as well. You’ll bring a fresh, stylish and practical point of view. Looking forward to your contributions. Cheers

    Reply
  38. Shavonda says

    February 5, 2015 at 2:19 am

    This is so awesome Cassie! No one deserves it more my friend. Im so so happy for you. Cant wait to see your amazing projects.

    Reply
    • Cassie says

      February 6, 2015 at 2:26 pm

      thank you so much!

      Reply
  39. Bethany @ Dwellings By DeVore says

    February 5, 2015 at 3:37 pm

    Yay!! So happy for you!

    Reply
  40. gwen says

    February 6, 2015 at 5:31 am

    Hooray! I’m so jump-up-and-down excited for you!!!

    Reply
    • Cassie says

      February 6, 2015 at 2:22 pm

      thank you so much!

      Reply
  41. Debbie says

    February 6, 2015 at 12:24 pm

    Awesome! I love Ace 🙂 I worked with them for a minute and then my sister got sick and I didn’t feel like I could mentally and physically give them all the attention that I thought they needed. They were very understanding!
    xo,
    Debbie

    Reply
    • Cassie says

      February 6, 2015 at 2:22 pm

      thank you so much, debbie!

      Reply
  42. Anu says

    February 6, 2015 at 8:50 pm

    How exciting! Congratulations!

    Reply
    • Cassie says

      February 9, 2015 at 2:13 pm

      thank you so much, anu!

      Reply
  43. Kenz @ Interiors By Kenz says

    February 7, 2015 at 10:09 pm

    What a neat opportunity! You’re going to rock it!

    Reply
    • Cassie says

      February 9, 2015 at 2:12 pm

      hank you so much, kenz! i appreciate it!

      Reply

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