How is it possible that it’s been 2 years already? Since January 20, 2008, I’ve written 632 posts, which have gotten over 24,000 comments and more than 5-million page views. Wow. It’s hard to remember what life was like before I knew all of you! (It wasn’t nearly as much fun, that’s for sure.)
I have to laugh when I think back to when I started blogging because I had no idea what I was getting myself into. I had never seen a design blog before. I work as a writer and, until that day, had only read blogs about writing. I had a lot to learn! (Still do.)
Looking ahead to my third year, I’d love to know what kinds of posts you’d most like to see: more Bad MLS Photos? Five Changes Posts? Hooked or Hate It Posts? Or something new I haven’t thought of yet? Choose as many answers in the poll below as you want–you’re not limited to one.
But mostly I want to say THANK YOU for being the best and most supportive readers in the whole world. Thanks for your comments and e-mails. Thanks for following me on Facebook and Twitter. Thanks for linking to Hooked on Houses and putting my button in your sidebar. I truly couldn’t do this without you! ~Julia
(Festive Photo via Ideal Home.)
Do you have my blog button in my sidebar? Leave a comment on this post if you do–I’m giving away a $25 Amazon Gift Card to one of you this weekend!
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Yes I do!
.-= Beth@The Stories of A2Z´s last blog ..Valentine’s Tree Mantel =-.
Happy Blogoversary, Julia! Wow, those are some impressive numbers! I had to go check before I commented {just to make sure}, but yes, I do have your button on my sidebar!
It’s somebodies Birthday, I wonder for who.
It might be for someone whos right in this room.
So look all around you for somebody who,
Is smiling and happy, my goodness it’s YOU!
HAPPY BIRTHDAY HOH!
You’ve got us all Hooked.
.-= Derek´s last blog ..I Believe in Santa Claus =-.
Happy Second Birthday! I have so enjoyed reading your blog and can’t wait to see what happens in year number three.
.-= Stacy@RedDoorHome´s last blog ..Setting a Record I Hope to Never Break! =-.
Happy, happy second blogoversary, Julia! My morning wouldn’t be complete without reading your daily posts. I have loved all the topics you’ve covered so far, and voted for just about every one. You’re doing a great job, why mess with perfection?!
)
P.S. Yes, I do have your button on my sidebar!
.-= Cyndi´s last blog ..Noah on Winter =-.
Happy 2nd Blogoversary! I always look forward to your posts, no matter what the subject! Keep up the good work!
Happy Birthday Hooked on Houses! I’ll be reading no matter what the topic is, you put so much work into this blog and it shows. Keep up the great work!
~Michelle
.-= Michelle´s last blog ..Paint Colors =-.
Happy Birthday Hooked On Houses!! It is suprising what a blog can do!
I see I’m in the minority, I love your Bad MLS posts, I’m a real estate junkie to the core.
Janell
.-= Janell Beals´s last blog ..Stella & Dot Giveaway – Ending Tonight! =-.
HaPPy HapPY BirTHdAy! to the best house-themed-blog!!! Looking forward to another great year!
….and I’m with Janell Beals…Love those Bad MLS posts!
Congratulations on the anniversary of your blog. I am such a new fan and always tune in every day. I love everything you feature, but since you asked about suggestions…
Have you ever featured the homes of great american authors (I am particulary fond of southern writers). There are so many I would like to see. Thanks so much for all the entertainment you provide…I will continue to tune in every day for the next exciting episode of Hooked On Houses!
Have a Great Day!
CHERYL
I have the button! Happy, Happy Birthday!
Happy Anniversary Julia – your blog is always a treat. Looking forward to more! Cheers!
Nate
.-= Nate @ LaurelStreet´s last blog ..Did someone say remnant sale? =-.
Happy Blogiversary!
.-= Kathy R (Bermudaonion)´s last blog ..Wondrous Words Wednesday =-.
Congratulations! You are one of my most favorite bloggers, not just because of your wonderful content (I cannot fathom the research your fabulous Movie Houses posts take) but because you were one of the first legit blogettes to come on over to PB and leave a comment and to respond to my questions. SO appreciated! Happy 2 Year!
.-= Bailey´s last blog ..Brides Who Mean Business =-.
Happy Birthday Hooked on Houses! Congratulations Julia on keeping us all enthralled for two years. That in itself is a huge accomplishment
Of course I have your blog button! Hello!! LOL
xo,
rue
.-= rue´s last blog ..Anything you want to know? and A recipe =-.
Congrats on 2 years! That’s a major accomplishment.
.-= AnNicole@OurSuburbanCottage´s last blog ..De-Brassifying a Fireplace Surround =-.
Happy, Happy Birthday!!!
Gentle hugs,
A very happy today Aunt Amelia
I DO have your button on my sidebar … and it makes me happy! As does your beautiful blog! Happy HAPPY birthday!
I enjoy the posts where we have to add a “title” or “caption.” I cannot remember what you call those.
-Trish
Trish–
That’s what I call the “Bad MLS Photos.” It’s always fun reading the captions you guys come up with! -Julia
Happy Blogiversary!!!
I am so happy I found your blog:) I will definitely keep reading!
Happy Birthday!! We love it and can’t wait for more.
Happy birthday!!! I’m adding your button right now!
Happy Birthday, “Hooked on Houses!”
What an accomplishment, Julia! It says a lot about your talents!!!
I love the TV/movie house posts, the makeovers, and posts about your home/life the best.
Here’s to another two years! (Raising my imaginary mocha to you)
Hugs!
I knew Julia way back when…her blog was new and little and I was one of the few who knew how wonderful it was. Fast-forward to today, and EVERYBODY knows how wonderful your blog is…and you, too! Happy Birthday to my favorite blogger and blog.
I want you to be the first to know – I JUST unveiled my new Etsy shop today!! And I owe a LOT to you…you’ll see when you read the post.
xoxo
Congrats! I love your blog. I have your URL on my blog so I’m a follower. I voted but I like everything you do.
Teacup Lane (Sandy)
Happy blogiversary! Those are some impressive numbers you’ve got! I can’t wait to see what year 3 brings.
I am going to add it to our family blog right now…..
Happy Anniversary Julia….and many. many more….so glad I found you dear bloggie friend…
All the best,
Kathy
Congratulations on your 2 year blog anniversary! love it and it really does just keep getting better and better! And of course I’ve had your button on my sidebar ever since you debuted it, along with your makeover! Have a great day!
Happy Blogoversary, Julia!!
To more to come!
Happy Blog Birthday, Julia! That’s awesome, and those numbers are pretty impressive. WOW. I’ve enjoyed following you and am looking forward to the next year!
Hey girl happy blogiversary. 2 years…wow what an accomplishment!! Yours is one of my very favorites and I try to never to miss a post.
I definitely have your button on my sidebar:)
Love your blog Julia! Happy Blog Birthday!
Congrats Julia on 2 years. Woohoo!
I voted in your poll, but forgot to check “Hooked on Parties”. I love those Fridays.
Congratulations! Two years is a long time in the blogging world. I have been following your blog for about a year now and have loved everything you’ve posted so I say just keep doing what you’re already doing! I look forward to another year!
Happy Birthday Hooked on Houses!!
Happy Happy Birthday! I don’t know what I’d read without you!
so enjoy your site! movie houses & celeb homes are my favorite.
Congratulations and HAPPY BIRTHDAY! I love your blog! Thank you for all of your wonderful posts! I enjoy all of your post so its hard for me to narrow it down!
I do enjoy before and after photos! It gives us hope and motivation!
Love your blog. Just happened to find it on Facebook. I absolutely love everything
you have on your site. I don’t have any talent decorating but I can look and wish.
Love all the movie and tv houses. Keep it up for all of us.. thank you. Sherry
Happy Birthday on 2 years of blogging! I love your site alot and to tell you the truth, I haven’t told many of my friends or family about it because I consider this my private website. It’s a place where I can come and live my passion of houses. I hope this website is up forever.
Just added your button to my blog!!
Happy 2 years! This is one of my favorite blogs!
Julia! Congratulations!!
Alas, I do not have your button on my sidebar. Not because I don’t want it there. No, it’s because I can’t figure out how to put buttons on my sidebar. Now, don’t laugh–I’ve tried and tried, and I just can’t make it work. I don’t know what I’m doing wrong.
But I DO have a “Hooked on Houses” link on my sidebar. You’re one of my favorites, and I want people to be able to link directly to you. Of course, most of my readers probably already know about you, but still. Maybe my third cousin will learn about you.
I’m really, really happy to see what great success you’ve had with your blog. I appreciate good writing, and yours is certainly that. And you’re always such a fun read, in addition to being a well-written read!
Happy Bloggy Anniversary. I just LOVE your blog. It is a delight to read.
Happy Anniversary! LOVE your blog. Would love for you to do a post like : WTF Am I Supposed To Do With This (fill in the blank). For me that’s “help me make my ugly brick split level special.” LOL Cheers to a new year, girlie! xoxo
I’m a huge Before and After fan… but I always enjoy seeing your rooms & home too.
Many congratulations on 2 years – you’ve been incredibly successful here and it’s very well deserved!
Happy Blogoversary! Keep up the good work! I love visiting here.
I said it on FB and I’ll say it again! Happy Blogiversary to one of my favorites!
And yes – I’ve got your button!
LOVE your blog, Happy Birthday BLOGGY!!
Congratulations Julia! I’m looking forward to many more posts. I always enjoy my visits.
Happy Birthday and many more. I love your blog!!
Congratulations on hitting the 2 year mark. I just hit 2 months. I can’t imagine what I will be doing 2 years from now. I hope I am as successful as you. Looking forward to your third year.
Diane
I just read that you are doing a give away. I didn’t notice it when I commented the first time. I have had your button on my blog since you first got it. Out of all of the buttons I have, your’s is the best. Everytime I see it, I am reminded of how much I love houses.
I love everything that you have posted about on here, but something I would love to see more of is Bad MSL photos because they make me laugh.
Have a great day!
Happy Birthday!!! : )
I always love whatever you post and appreciate all the thought and effort in each one.
great to hear – 2 yrs – geesh – that’s along time in the blogosphere!
Woohoo….Happy Birthday….your blog brings smiles!
xx
Congrats! I love your blog. It’s one of my favorites. You always have the best features.
Happy Birthday to you!
Happy Birthday to you!
Happy Birthday dear Hooked on Housessssss!
Happy Birthday to you!
…and many more….
It’s been so much fun reading your blog over the past couple of years, and I truly appreciate the work you put into making it so wonderful!
~angela @ peonypatch
Congrats! I remember when I started reading you – I had just started blogging myself and you were only 2 months old. My how you’ve grown!
I was one of the 2% in the poll that included “Other”: I like some of your “neighborhood” serieis – where you showed a number of houses in one neighborhood. And who can forget Home-A-Rama!
Happy Birthday baby! Well done.
Congratulations! I always enjoy reading your blog. Don’t change a thing!!
~Kim
I have you in my sidebar — of course! You’re fabulous and your blog is fabulous and you are an amazing inspiration.
I have not been nearly so successful with my little blog but I’m inspired to keep it up because of people like you and blogs liked Hooked on Houses.
Thank you!
Happy Birthday To You! So glad I discovered your blog.
Happy Birthday!!!! Of course I have your button
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Happy Birthday, Julia! You know what? I think that your button is the ONLY blog button I have in my sidebar right now. (no wait…I have Flea Market Style too) I’m just a house-hugger. What can I say!
Best wishes to you and your third year!!!
: )
Julie M.
Happiest of birthdays to Hooked on Houses. Hard to believe you’re only two, so grown up for your years.
I too have had your button since the you got it. I always enjoy your posts.
Happy Birthday !
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Happy birthday blog buddy! I don’t know what I did before I found your blog! Thanks for all the fun!!xox MBM
I am an Amazon fanatic!!!
Oooops…my bad! I don’t have a blog…but anyways, it was worth a shot!
Happiest of Birthdays!!
Happy Anniversary! I am so behind in my visiting other blogs, but I put a blog list reader on my site and included you! Therefore, I saw this post this morning!! So excited for the success you have had, and have so enjoyed the articles and blog parties, etc. Here is to many more years of Hooked on Houses!
I would like short posts on how to install breakfast nooks, bay windows, and walk-in pantries on a modest budget. I feel these items add so much to sterile modern homes.
HAPPY BIRTHDAY!! Hooked on Houses is my FAVORITE blog! I check it daily! =)
Julia, thank you for all of your hard work that goes into Hooked on Houses! It is well appreciated. Great work!!
Congratulations! That is so exciting and a lot of hard work has been put in!
.-= Chic Coles´s last blog ..We’re Open for Business! =-.
Julia!
We almost started at the same time! How old does that make us in blog years!
I love what you’ve done with your site!
It has the personal touch of a blog, and the sophistication of a web site.
Wishing you many more years of enjoyment.
xo xo
Happy birthday, HoH! Glad I’ve known you almost from the beginning! You keep a good read, Julia.
The best Happy Birthday to Hooked on Houses – GOOD FOR YOU – get so many ideas from your blog – love visiting here and getting totally inspired and reading your comments and the feedback.
Happy birthday!!
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