Happy March, friends! This month's Circle topic is all about blogs, blog names, and blog stories. And since we all know talking about blogging is one common thread between all of us in the blogging community, I have a feeling these posts are going to be some of the best to read.
To me, blog names really do tell a story in and of itself. To some, it's their name, or their store/brand, or maybe even from a book or song they enjoy. Either way, it was chosen with love and care and it's really a part of each blogger's identity--online and offline.
But before I share mine, I want to introduce you to this month's co-host! Katie has a very bright, sweet, and encouraging personality that really shines through her blog. I remember first meeting her via The Circle (Closet Confidential vlogs, I think!) and really clicking with her joyful attitude about life. I know you will, too!
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As many of you know, my blog name hasn't always been In Its Time. For the first few years I blogged, I blogged under the name, Paint Chip Madness, named for my love of paint chips and color. But as time went on, I realized that having a blog centered around DIY projects and interior design wasn't something I was so keen about after all. Sidenote: major props to the DIY bloggers out there! Shooting and creating tutorials is not an easy feat.
So after some thinking, reading, praying, and emailing, I realized that I needed to re-brand and really just start my blog off again from scratch (more on that here). And that's where In Its Time was born, based off Ecclesiastes 3:11, which says "He will make everything beautiful in its time." Sidenote: did you notice there's no apostrophe there? Grammar-blogging-friends unite!
That verse struck me because at the time, singleness was what my heart was singing. Along with my deep need for patience, trust, and letting go of control. My life is not mine and this verse is a beautiful reminder of His plans and perfect timing.
And this still rings true in my life today. When I think about what my blog means to me now, I still need to remind myself that He's in control. And that His plans are perfect. And that no matter what, His plans will bring so much more beauty than any of my own.
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So what does YOUR blog name mean? Does the name still ring true today or does it have an additional meaning (or two!) now? Would you ever change your blog name?
If you'd like to share (which I hope you do/will!), grab a button, add your link below and share your post with the hashtag #thecirclelinkup!
Our next link-up will be a little over a month from now on Wednesday, April 22nd. My goal is to schedule the Circle on the third Wednesday of each month to keep things even more consistent. So mark your calendars and keep your eyes open for more information! I plan on sending out an email with the topic and more information in the weeks to come. Let me know if you want to be added to the mailing list!
I loved writing this post--what a great topic! I can't wait to read about where other bloggers' names came from! I love the title of your blog, and always wondered about how you came up with it.
ReplyDeleteI had no idea your title came from Ecclesiastes! And since I've been reading your blog for less than a year, I didn't realize this was the rebranded version. I can't wait to find out about everyone else's blog names too!
ReplyDeleteI love how Ecclesiastes was your inspiration! What a great topic for a link-up. I might have to see if I can articulate the reasons behind my name well enough for a whole post. I found you through Belle Brita this morning. :)
ReplyDeleteI've always loved your blog name and its great to hear the story behind the name. It's always such a good reminder to trust God for things to happen in His time and it's so cool how your name is a daily reminder of that!
ReplyDeletePS- back in the day when i didn't have my own blog and just was a creeper I think I stumbled across Paint Chip Madness and didn't make the connection that it was you until now! 😊
Blog names really do say something about the writer. I love yours.
ReplyDeleteI love it. I think we all need a reminder that we are a work in progress.
ReplyDeleteI absolutely love your blog name and the meaning behind it!! I have always wondered what it meant! :) God is good! Thanks so much for having me this month!!
ReplyDeleteI love your Blog Name! And that verse is one of my favorites too! I also love that when I check out your page it reminds me of the verse, so that counts as TRIPLE the love for your blog name!
ReplyDeleteLove to read other people's blog name stories. What an awesome idea for a link up.
ReplyDeletePS> Love your blog name story
XO sarita it's my girls' world
Love this! So meant to join in... but today starts my first homeschool convention... tad bit intimidated!!!!! It's kind of taken all my brain the last week!
ReplyDeleteThese stories are so great! Love reading about the inspiration behind the blogs.
ReplyDeleteI should HOPE there wouldn't be that type of outrageous apostrophe. Goodness. I love that quote, and I love the book of Ecclesiastes too :)
ReplyDeleteGlad you're no longer a creeper! ;)
ReplyDeleteHaha it took some courage to come out but I made it :) haha
ReplyDeleteI've loved your blog name ever since I first came by here!!!! Reading about what it has meant and what it has come to mean to you was really beautiful! I love knowing that you're waiting on God to make everything beautiful in its time!!!
ReplyDeleteI love the simplicity and yet the deep meaning in your blog's name! My blog "walk/humbly" was started out as just a space to show film + photography for friends/others. My husband and I decided on the name because Micah 6:8 is a verse we both feel encompasses how we should live our lives. The blog itself has become a hodgepodge of topics!
ReplyDeleteI had never heard the history of your name but I really like it. I love those verses in Ecclesiastes. I'm glad your blog is a reminder of that!
ReplyDeleteOoh, what a great topic!! I am going to click though ALL THE LINKS at some point this week, because I loooove hearing people's name stories. I couldn't come up with a blog name for the longest time, and eventually just went with my own name because of indecisiveness. Only recently did THE ONE dawn on me and I immediately started re-branding. :D I'm totally doing a post about it in a day or two!
ReplyDeleteIt was such a fun topic to read through! I always think we'll run out of possible topics for the link-up but I'm constantly amazed at what my co-hosts and I come up with. :) It's been fun and I cannot wait to read yours!
ReplyDeleteAlso, what's this about a new name and branding? SOOOOO excited to hear more!
I loved reading your post! I loved hearing how everyone came up with their names and how they hold so many different meanings, too. :)
ReplyDeleteYep! It's funny because if you didn't know where my blog name came from, you would probably have NO idea what it's referring to. :)
ReplyDeleteThanks for linking up as always!
I hope you do get a chance to write up a post! It's been so much fun to read everyone's stories and I would love to know more about your blog name! :)
ReplyDeleteThey do, they do! And it's been so much fun to see the story behind everyone's blogs! :)
ReplyDeleteCrazy! Paint Chip Madness seems like a lifetime ago and I love that you stumbled upon that old identity of mine.
ReplyDeleteOh, and I definitely still have my blog creeper days (not gonna lie) but I'm with @Amanda in that I'm glad you're no longer a blog creeper! :)
We really do--me especially! :)
ReplyDeleteThank YOU so much for co-hosting with me and coming up with this month's topic! It's been one of the most fun to read through! :)
ReplyDeleteTriple the love? Well, I'm definitely feeling it today. :) Thank you for those sweet words and for just reinforcing why I chose that blog name.
ReplyDeleteThanks for linking up and sharing your blog name story! It's been so much fun to read everyone's posts and I hope to see you again in the link-up in the future!
ReplyDeleteOoh, a homeschool convention???? That sounds like so much fun! Let me know how it went! :)
ReplyDeleteThese stories really are great! It's been a lot of fun to see what everyone has to say and just see how much our blogs are a part of our lives and outlook on life. :) Thanks for sharing yours!
ReplyDeleteHaha, how did I know you would appreciate that apostrophe comment? :) I know that a lot of people just don't understand that proper use of apostrophes, but it's hard for me not to chuckle sometimes when I see it because it would really make noooo sense if it were there--you know? :)
ReplyDeleteAnyway, thank you for understanding!
Oh girl, you know how to make me smile. Reading those words really just affirmed me in my decision (with His leading, of course) to make this blog what it is. Thank you for that! :)
ReplyDeleteThanks, Monica! I am all about simplicity and I definitely understand and am really loving that you not only understand the name I chose but the meaning behind it, too.
ReplyDeleteI looove and adore your blog name as well! I love that it's not just a place for you to share photography but that it's a place for you to live out Micah 6:8--that is such a powerful verse! :)
That verse has played again and again in my mind ever since I re-branded the blog and it's only further reminded me why it's my blog's name and a part of my identity. :) Ecclesiastes is full of great verses, that's for sure!
ReplyDeleteIt went really well! I left actually feeling excited about the school year!
ReplyDeleteOoh, that's awesome! I'm going to have to email you more about these plans of yours--I had no idea you were homeschooling! :)
ReplyDelete"That verse struck me because at the time, singleness was what my heart was singing. Along with my deep need for patience, trust, and letting go of control. My life is not mine and this verse is a beautiful reminder of His plans and perfect timing."
ReplyDeleteLove. Love. Love. This is something that the Lord has just recently taught me...again! Just when I think I have the patience, the trust, and the letting go handled...He shows me that I don't, but that I need to. Love your blog, your space, and you! :)
Oh goodness. So many emotions, thoughts, and love friend! I read your reaction to my post and was just reminded of our friendship and bonding over singleness. LOVE you and your blog, my friend! :)
ReplyDeleteYou've got it!!!! Keep it up! :)
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Hey Kiki, I just came back to visit all the added blog links and re-read over your last paragraph. I'd love to be added to the list to receive The Circle topics! My email is: wildgrapesblog@gmail.com
ReplyDeleteFirst of all, thank you SO much for visiting those other blog links that were added! It means so much (and it makes me so happy!) to hear that bloggers are reading other bloggers' posts.
ReplyDeleteSecondly, I've added you to the list! You should actually receive next month's topic/info sometime at the end of next week!
Forgot to add my email when I read/commented before. I want to join the mailing list for the circle! shealennon@gmail.com Thanks!!
ReplyDeleteCould I get on the mailing list too? Silver_star_54@hotmail.com. What is the next topic for April?
ReplyDeleteOf course! I already sent out the email for this month but will go ahead and forward it your way. :) Thank YOU!
ReplyDeleteOf course, Amanda! I already sent out the email for this month but will forward it your way with all the info. :)
ReplyDeleteAwesome, thanks Kiki!!
ReplyDeleteI'd love to be added to the mailing list! musichasmesmiling@hotmail.com :)
ReplyDeleteI've added you! I'll go ahead and forward this month's email to you as well. :)
ReplyDeletePlease add me to the mailing list...I adore these link-ups! jenkunze@gmail.com
ReplyDeletePlease add me to the mailing list! brita[dot]long[at]gmail[dot]com
ReplyDeleteWill do! I'll forward along this month's email as well. :)
ReplyDeleteSure thing! I'll add you to the list and will also forward along this month's topic email as well. :)
ReplyDeleteI hope I'm not too late to sign up for the newsletter for April's topic!! My email is kaitlyns(at)thosecrazysorokas.com
ReplyDeleteHI Kaitlyn! I already sent out the email for this month's theme, BUT I'll go ahead and forward it to you and will also add you to the list for future topic announcements. :)
ReplyDeleteThank you! I appreciate it!
ReplyDeleteOf course! :)
ReplyDeleteI would love to be added to the email list and receive the email for this month's topic.
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Thanks!
Hi Erin! This month's link-up is THIS Wednesday and I've already sent out the email for it, but I'll forward it your way. I've also added you to the list for the future email notifications! :)
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