Welcome to my final Hooked on Fridays blog party. It’s been a year since I hosted my first one, and I think it’s time to try some new things around here. Hosting a weekly link-up takes a lot of time and energy (I haven’t had a Thursday night free since 2008!), and I’d like to throw some other types of parties now and then–especially with the holidays coming up.
For example, here are a couple I’m planning, so mark your calendars if you want to participate!
- Hooked on House Tours: Fall Edition (Friday, Oct. 23)
- Hooked on Holiday House Tours (Friday, Dec. 11)
Both will be a chance for you to wow us with your seasonal decorating. I’ll also be hosting some impromptu link-ups in between as the mood strikes, so stay tuned for those.
Many thanks to all of you who have participated in Hooked on Fridays since the beginning, making it such a success. It’s been a lot of fun, and I’ve made a lot of new blog friends in the process!
What are you hooked on this week? If you have something to share with us on your blog, then add your link below. Just please be sure to:
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Thanks for hosting faithfully every single week, Julia.
I have enjoyed it, and I know I’ll enjoy your new parties!!! (Excited to share my Fall stuff) 
Amanda @ Serenity Now´s last blog ..Hooked On: Free Stuff
Hi Julia. I sure hate to see Hooked on Fridays end, but I understand wanting a change and a little more free time! Thank you so much for a full year of fun. I’ve enjoyed Hooked on Fridays so much and have loved visiting you and others every week. I’m looking forward to attending your other parties!
Arleen
Arleen @ Seasons for All at Home´s last blog ..Autumn’s Here ~ Light the Fire
I am going to miss your weekly parties! Thank you for hosting. Also, I will be back later this month for your fall edition.
xo,
cristin
cristin @ simplified bee´s last blog ..Inexpensive, Nontoxic and DIY Way to Polish Silver
Change is good. Thanks for hosting. It has been fun. You deserve a break!!
Porch Days´s last blog ..Recycling a Pepsi Bottle
Love the idea of the home tour link up like you used to do. Variety is the spice of life!
Jane T.
Atticmag´s last blog ..Roasted Cauliflower
Oh, I’m sad. I just discovered this party a few weeks ago and I’m already going to really, really miss it. I’ll still be visiting your blog regularly though, because, it is just so much fun. Thank you for hosting so generously!
Christi
Christi at A Southern Life´s last blog ..Southern Wedding
I’ll miss Hooked on Fridays too, but I completely understand your needing a break. I’ve only been in blogland for about 6 months , so I didn’t realize you had been doing them that long! Thanks so much for all of the time and effort that you’ve put into it. I’ll be back for your other fall parties. Hope you have a great weekend!
pk´s last blog ..DIY Headboard Inspiration
You paid your dues, you went beyond the call of duty. The best design stuff hasn’t been done yet. Thanks so much.
Terry Kearns´s last blog ..Southern living demo derby and Southern Living
Thanks so much for hosting all these; it’s sad to see them go but I quite understand and will look forward to seeing some of your new party ideas.
Struggler´s last blog ..Class Action Shopping
Thanks for all you do! I can’t wait to see what is next! I’ll do my best to continue the tradition on Wednesday’s!
Susan
Susan´s last blog ..Sliding Barn Doors: Beyond the Farm
Sad to hear it because I just started in the past month to join in, but I’m looking forward to whatever you may have planned ahead. Thanks for hosting it!
I finally did it, Julia. I finally wrote a post specifically for Hooked on Fridays. Just in time.
I’ve enjoyed browsing here a lot. You have been a champ to host this fun party for so long. I’ll look forward to hearing what you do with your new free Thursday nights!
Hope your weekend is wonderful!
Richella at Imparting Grace´s last blog ..Hooked on collections
Julia,
Thanks for the great Friday get togethers. It sure is hard to keep everything going and have a full time job!!! Give you credit!
Looking forward to the home tour editions.
Keep it Sweet,
Suzy
Suzy´s last blog ..Hooked on GLEE!!
Julia,
I’ve so enjoyed hooking up with your party every week for oohhh so long now. I wonder how long great parties should last before we call it a day… I’ve got a while left though, since my Thursday party is only a few months old. It’s been a divine pleasure!
I know how it goes, it is tough to keep something up faithfully! Looking forward to your new stuff!
melissa @ the inspired room´s last blog ..Fall Date Nights
Hi Julia, Thanks for doing the “Hooked on Fridays” for as long as you did. We love your site and appreciated getting to know other bloggers in such a neat way. We also appreciated your trying to help others (like us!) to get noticed! –CDHQ
CelebrityDigsHQ´s last blog ..Lofty Living with Top Design Host & Mentor Todd Oldham
Like all your other readers and fans, I am going to miss Hooked on Fridays. I always asked myself, “Am I ‘hooked’ on anything this week? But now it will only make me look forward to your specialty ones coming up! I will be there too!
Katie´s last blog ..The Smells of Autumn
I’m going to miss your hooked on fridays parties, Julia. But, at the same time I do understand. I’ve been working on my new photography blog (for my business) and I haven’t had time to do much with Olive Rue. So, it does take up a lot of time.
On a personal note…I just thank you for hosting these parties. Because of your blog, mine has received thousands of visitors that wouldn’t have found me otherwise. Thank you from the bottom of my heart for making that possible.
Hugs,
Crystal
Olive Rue´s last blog ..Country Roads Take Me Home
Dear Ms Julia– thank you so much… and thanks to your family for keeping us hooked for this long.
Granted, like others I have not been participating for but a couple of months, but what a joy it was. I look forward to other ways you will help us see our world of blogosphere.
Enjoy a Thursday in our honor
TTFN~~ Claudia ♥ ♥
Claudia@DipityRoad´s last blog ..Nonsensical
I’m going to miss the weekly party, but you so deserve a break! I’m looking forward to the other link up parties!
Jenny´s last blog ..stART: Bats Around The Clock
Hi Julia!
Thank you so much for hosting Hooked on Fridays for so long. You have been a most gracious Hostess.
Diann @ The Thrifty Groove´s last blog ..Freebies/Deals
This is only my second time to attend your party, it was been fun! But, yes, you need some Thursday back…looking forward to reading more of your blog and attending your seasonal parties!
Janell
Janell Beals´s last blog ..Revisiting My Fireplace Redesign
Thank you so much Julia for your wonderful Friday parties! As a new blogger (only 2 months) it was a great way to get to know others and become more a part of the blogging community! A year is a long time to dedicate faithfully to something that eats up a whole night every week! Again, thanks so much and I look forward to your new projects!
Linda. x
Linda aka Heartfire At Home´s last blog ..Look At These Alphabet Drawers In Solid Oak…An Investment Piece Of Furniture
Thank you, Julia!! I love these, but I totally understand – thanks for all of your hard work!!
xoxoxo, Lindsay
Lindsay @ Likely Design´s last blog ..{Show & Tell}
When I saw the title of this post on my blogroll, I had a moment of panic thinking you might be shutting down your blog! While I’m sad to see the Hooked On parties go away, I am relieved that it is only that. I’ve never participated in them because I do Dear So and So on Friday’s but I’ve always enjoyed going through the links. I can’t wait for your holiday linky parties!
Mom in High Heels´s last blog ..Dirty, dirty, dirty!
Thank you for your hospitality. Have a beautiful weekend!
: )
Julie M.
Julie M.´s last blog ..Shhh…I’m thinking…
What will I do with the list of things I’m hooked on but never got around to posting?
Thanks for the fun. This has been a great way to introduce bloggers who might never have met otherwise. But I’m sure it’s been a huge commitment for you. Enjoy your Thursdays. We all look forward to the House Tours.
Why S?´s last blog ..Beware the Deadly Daylily!
HI Julia
Well I have only been a recent addition to your Hooked on Friday series but have enjoyed the fun and the opportunity to meet new bloggers and their interests. Thanks for all your energy.. I can appreciate how much must go into it. Was going to miss this week as have been out of action but think i might get my act together to celebrate your last post for Hooked on Friday… will be back soon…
And once again.. thanks for your generosity to fellow bloggers!! You rock!
Julie´s last blog ..IF IT’S TUESDAY: This must be Samos
Really look forward to your new posts. Enjoy free thursday evenings, yes. You have given me great joy with your beautiful blog Thank you.
Godeliva van Ariadone
Godeliva´s last blog ..Het Leven…..
Thank you so much Julia, for doing this! You deserve your free Thursday nights – enjoy them!
cara´s last blog ..Coffee, Yogurt, and a Bathroom
*** Salute***
It has been a fun ride…Thank you dear Julia…has it really been a whole year??!
Your blog is just great…your upcoming parties will be a blast!
Now next thursday Night do something with your family…Pizza and a movie??
Linda @ Lime in the Coconut´s last blog ..Rugs and stuff…
Thank you thank you thank you for all you’ve done here on Fridays. Feeeel the weight of it off your shoulders and do some really fun things on Thursday nights!!!
xoxoxo
Robin
All Things Heart and Home
Robin All Things Heart and Home´s last blog ..Figure Friendly Apple Crisp
I adore this blog, and look forward to sharing all of your new ventures, hopes and dreams. I’ve found some wonderful new blogs through this Friday spot and appreciate everything you’ve done to support other bloggers, especially newcomers like me. If I’d known how time-consuming it was, I’d have offered my services as a house-addict-VA!
janice´s last blog ..Sea Breezes, Books and Minerals
Thanks for hosting this….I’ve only participated a couple times since discovering your loverly blog, but I’ll look forward to joining the fun when you host the new parties
)
peace, cindy
Cindy´s last blog ..Someone’s been watching
Boo hoo ~ the last Friday Party?!! Well, I’m sure the House Tours will be a fantastic. Today on my blog I am launching the Halloween Contest. The price is a Virtual Design. Pretty good prize if you ask me ~ a free design for one your in your home! Fabulous!
Paula Grace´s last blog ..Fun Friday ~ Virtual Design Halloween Contest!
Oh I’m so sad to see Hooked on Friday’s end, but I totally understand!! Thanks for all you do Julia!!
~TidyMom
TidyMom´s last blog ..Tips for a Tidy Home
what will I do with my friday morning??!! lol
I get it … look forward to what you have in store for us…..
Stephanie@Geezees´s last blog ..Wedding Custom Canvas Your Photo and Your Vows or Lyrics or Words 12×16 inches
Julia, thank you for being such a gracious host for so long, the parties have been a wonderful way to meet other bloggers and get our own blogs “out there”.
Enjoy those Thursday nights!
-Angela
Angela @ Imaginecozy´s last blog ..Redecorate your Fireplace Mantle
Thanks for hosting this for so long! Looking forward to your other parties!
Jenny @ Words On Wendhurst´s last blog ..Ultimate Chocolate Chip Cookie
I’m sorry to see this party go, but I totally understand your reasons. Looking forward to the holiday editions!
christy´s last blog ..The Foo’s Fabulous Shoes
I’m sad too, but thank you for having been such a gracious hostess. You rock!
Mod Podge Amy´s last blog ..Vintage inspired elephant toy.
Thanks so much for hosting this event Julia. I haven’t participated many times, but I’ve truly enjoyed seeing the posts.
I completely understand moving forward and am waiting in anticipation for your upcoming events.
I’ve often thought of hosting an event, but haven’t because I’m not sure I have the dedication to see it through. I know there is lots of work and commitment that goes into hosting.
Thanks again!
Pat
PS: When I saw this at FB, I thought…is Julia leaving blogdom?? So I rushed right over here to be sure you aren’t!:-)
Pat´s last blog ..~Table for Two in Yellow & Blue~
I’ll be sorry to see the party go but I totally understand. I think I need to change up my line up too. I’m decking my house out for Christmas this year. Breaking out my Black Tree (oh the horrors and you thought beer chandys were controversay) so maybe I’ll have to participate in the Holiday House Tour.
Thanks for hosting this for so long! It’s been so fun, and I can’t wait to see what else you have up your sleeve!
living with lindsay´s last blog ..Designing Your Coffee Table Tablescape
It’s been fun. Can’t wait to see what’s next. Thanks Julia.
Love the post picture.
Janet´s last blog ..Quick and Easy Fall Decor
Thanks for hosting hooked on… I loved it but know the time commitment you made every week also! Looking forward to your new adventures! karen….
karen´s last blog ..Witches and Black Cats and Pumpkinheads, OH MY!
Thanks for hosting the hooked on parties…they’ve been a lot of fun, and such a great way to find new blogs! I’ll look forward to see what you’re planning next! Good luck!
Heather´s last blog ..I think we’re going to win!
Julia, boy to I understand the need for a break! I had to stop by Thrifty Monday parties just for that reason. Maybe I’ll link up to your last party! I’ve got a sweet post up today, so I will do just that. Thanks for being a friend!
I’m also going to do a Holiday house tour and I think my date will be Dec. 10th, so everyone can just link up to all of them, since there will be several going on.
Julia, I had to join you on your very last one- I ‘ve enjoyed reading these SO much & can’t wait to see what you come up with next! Thanks so much for doing it EVERY Friday!!!
xoxo,
lauren
Lauren @ pure style home´s last blog ..The Owl Trend: "I like it."
I completely understand! It was stressful trying to get a post done by Thursday night to get on your Hooked on Houses party.
OK, not as stressful as your job. It has been great fun, can’t wait to participate in the other parties. It has been fun to find great blogs to read (including yours).
Laurie @ My Domicile Style´s last blog ..Friday Find: October Give-away & more!
Bless you, thank you for running them for so long. It’s hard work doing it on a weekly basis and I’ve never attempted it! Look forward to seing what you come up with next xx
Liz@VioletPosy´s last blog ..Snuggling
gee I’m trying to work out how to do this hooked on fridays thing you run, I think I’m only now understanding it! I’m a bit dopey in the IT department…
lol
Annie@A View on Design´s last blog ..East Meets West in Swanbourne, WA
Julia – Thanks for the Hooked on Fridays! I’ve enjoyed participating in them. But, change is good! I look forward to the House Tours
StuccoHouse´s last blog ..The Clock is Ticking
Thanks for hosting this for so long–it’s been great finding new blogs to read and seeing the creativity out there!
Autumn´s last blog ..Frame gallery inspiration
Julia, Change is good
You have been such a wonderful hostess, and I have enjoyed reading. Your blog will be terrific no matter what you do…..
Enjoy your Thursdays…..as the college kids say “thirsty thursdays”……
Have a wonderful week-end,
Kathy
Even though I didn’t participate, I’ve enjoyed reading your ‘Hooked On’ Friday posts and those of the others that participate. But good for you taking some more time for yourself!
Your blog is great! And I’m looking forward to your future posts!
All the best,
Eileen
Eileen´s last blog ..Fall ~ What’s Not To Love?!
What do you need Thursday nights free for??? hee. I don’t blame you ONE BIT. Looking forward to your house parties. I have the best house to show off. (not mine this time) It’s so incredible… your jaw will drop!
Amy @ Living Locurto´s last blog ..Free Printable Cup Sleeves
Hi Julia
It’s hard enough to join in on a party and visit everyone, much less hosting one. Although I’m only imagining this, because I haven’t tried it LOL I barely have time to post these days and well…. I’m a little lazy… shhhh…..
I hope I have time to join in on your upcoming parties, especially the holiday one. Pray that I get the house in some sort of order by then please!
rue
rue´s last blog ..Now off to the falls!
That’s sad, but perfectly understandable. The new parties sound awesome, though. Thanks for doing this in the first place, though. It sure was fun!
Sarah @ Dream In Domestic´s last blog ..Thankful Thursday: A Renewable World
Thanks for all of your hard work. I’m new to blogging, but have enjoyed your “Hooked On…” series very much! Enjoy a little time off.
Joyce´s last blog ..Entryways / Mudrooms
Sadness, but totally understandable. Thanks for being such a stud and managing this for so long!!! I’ve enjoyed it so much. : )
the BLAH BLAH BLAHger´s last blog ..Best DIY Headboard EVER!
Hi there Julia ~ So true that all good things must end….but please know that we are all grateful for the fun ride…you are such a great gal with great style and also know that you can’t get rid of us that easily! Enjoy a calmer Thursday night…I will always think of you when I blog on a Friday.
Have a great weekend.
Smiles ~ Ramona
Ramona Owen´s last blog ..Hooked On Foggy October Morns ~ Still
Hi Julia.
I’ll miss your weekly “Hooked On party”, but as I stated in my post today: To all things there is a Season.
Looking forward to the holiday home tours.
Stephanie
Stephanie @ A Fine House´s last blog ..Friday Driveby
Thank you for the opportunity to share my interest.
John´s last blog ..My New Red-Eared Slider
Julia,
It has been a fun event and thank you for hosting it. I look forward to your new events.
Cathy
The Stylish House´s last blog ..French Kitchen Charm!
You know…we were just thinking it was about time you had a tour of homes…we’ll mark it on the calender & see if we can make both
Karla & Karrie
The Summer Kitchen Girls´s last blog ..It’s Friday….We’re in Love!
Thank you! It has been so fun! Look forward to the new!
Carolina Mama´s last blog ..Hooked on Disney on Ice Celebrations!
I’ve been too crazy to even participate these past few weeks Julia but I will miss your Friday party. I’m looking forward to the new get togethers!
Morning T´s last blog ..Buddhas, Owls, and Birds, oh my!
I hate to see your friday festival go, but I totally understand. It must take a lot of time. Just wanted to tell you that I’ve really enjoyed it. I somehow stumbled onto your site and started participating a few weeks ago. I usually just read food blogs so when I stumbled onto your site it was such a breath of fresh air. I’d gotten so focused on cooking sites that I’d forgotten that people do write about other things. It’s been great to read about decorating and realize that not everyone’s life revolves around their next recipe! I will continue reading!
Kari @ Eating Simply´s last blog ..Recipe Remake: Low-Fat, Heart Healthy Pumpkin Pear Muffins (That Taste Really Good)
Wow, what a lot of eye candy! I love bookshelves they can be used for so many different things and really add to the decor of the room!
Sorry to see it go – but change is good. Can’t wait to see what’s new. I’m hosting a giveaway at my blog of genuine Cross Bottles valued at $175. It ends Monday, so hurry over. I think you’ll love them!
Artie´s last blog ..TT: Soup and Bread Party, Giveaway, and the Wreath …
Those sound like fun, Julia. You’re full of good ideas! Looking forward to it!
FROM THE RIGHT BANK´s last blog ..Today’s Crush: Suzani Tray
Thanks for hanging in there this long! Change is good, and I know whatever you have up your sleeve will be great. Pam
I love your site – I’m Hooked!
I’m excited about the home tours coming soon – sounds like fun! Have a great weekend!!
Thanks for giving us this awesome opportunity to discover new blogs. I appreciate your hard work and always look forward to reading your blog.
Ellen