Celebrating Five Years!

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Wow...It's hard to believe that I began this little blog 5 years ago! I was in a very different place back then, working as a project manger at a busy design firm that was eventually brought down by the sinking economy. After being laid off, I took a leap of faith and started my own interior design business. During those uncertain times, Belle Maison was what truly kept me focused on my passion and motivated me to keep pushing forward. Over the course of 5 years I have developed some wonderful friendships with fellow bloggers and readers, networked and collaborated with some incredible brands, had the opportunity to travel to several different states on behalf of my blog, and have had the chance to connect with my fabulous and loyal readers. Your comments, emails and encouragement through the years means more to me than you'll ever know. I truly hope that I've inspired you in one way or another, whether it's been to make your home more beautiful, to take a chance and paint your bedroom wall bright teal or to start your very own blog. God continues to bless me in life, even through the rough patches (and there have been many over the last couple years). I can honestly sit here today and say that I'm filled with so much joy. I have so many things in life to be thankful for, like my adorable son Luke and my husband Ryan. Let me tell you, there have been a million nights where my husband has waited patiently to watch a show or movie with me, while I work away on the next day's blog post. Although he may not always understand why I put so much effort into Belle Maison, he knows it's so very special to me, which is why he just lets me continue doing my thing, year after year, and I love him for that.

And as I'm sure you've noticed, I gave this little blog a (much needed!) overhaul. I worked with Elizabeth from TMC Designs and am very happy with the way it turned out! I figured 5 years deserved a face lift :)  Just having a fresh layout has given me new motivation and excitement to make 2013 the best year yet on Belle Maison! I look forward to recruiting a team of talented contributors to bring you more inspiration, along with continuing on this journey sharing the things that catch my eye and keep my passion for design burning bright! Thank you for following along and I hope you'll continue on this journey with me for the next 5 years.

*** 5 Years of Memories...Events, Projects, Favorite Interiors and Family ***

Much love and gratitude,