Tuesday, July 10, 2012

all the world is birthday cake, so take a piece, but not too much.


One year ago today, the creation of beauty is art began.

What initially began as a project to fill the void in my professional writing career, quickly became my passion. I am immensely proud of how much this blog has grown since that day. It has gone far beyond any expectations I may have had.

In the past year, I have achieved more than I ever thought possible, both personally and professionally. It feels like the pieces of my life are finally starting to come together. 

One of the greatest things I have gained from creating this blog, has been becoming a part of the blogging community. I have learned so much from every single blog I read, and every person who comments on my posts. I am continually inspired by all you do!

Thank you for all of the support in the last year - it means more to me than I can fully express.
Here is to another year!

“Love of beauty is Taste. The creation of beauty is Art.” 
- Ralph Waldo Emerson

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43 comments:

  1. AliJuly 10, 2012 at 12:05 PM

    Happy Birthday to your bloggy!

    xo Ali

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  2. AllieJuly 10, 2012 at 12:48 PM

    Congrats on the one year! Keep up the good work! Def. following!

    xoxo,

    Allie

    http://sparklesandstilettos.blogspot.com/

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  3. UnknownJuly 10, 2012 at 1:06 PM

    Aww, congrats and happy blogiversary :)

    Charlee
    http://charmedcharlee.blogspot.com/
    xxxx

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  4. JJuly 10, 2012 at 1:26 PM

    Congratulations! Your blog is great :)

    xxLiora
    lioraatsea.blogspot.com

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  5. marykapsiJuly 10, 2012 at 2:04 PM

    Happy one year bday! It's been one year till I started writing on my blog also and I can understand this feeling of blogging and reading and making blog-friends.
    So glad to have known you through your blog :)

    MaryFashionLove

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  6. Krissii July 10, 2012 at 2:22 PM

    happy b-day :)
    nice blog!
    it would be nice if you visit my blog too :)
    ttcybeauty.blogspot.com

    xoxo

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  7. Fashion MemosJuly 10, 2012 at 2:34 PM

    happy bday to your blog. It is lovely...would you like to follow each other?

    kisses
    www.fashionmemos.blogspot.com

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  8. UnknownJuly 10, 2012 at 3:39 PM

    Happy Birthday to your blog! I just passed my 2 year and I gotta say I really enjoy it. Started following in GFC and bloglovin!

    Check out my latest tutorial All American Inspired Look!
    http://youtu.be/wzrVVOk3w_U

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  9. Amanda {feast.fashion.faves}July 10, 2012 at 3:47 PM

    yaaaay CONGRATS!! That's huge! So...I never announced or celebrated by Blog's Birthday hahaha....maybe I'll do a belated!

    <3Amanda
    feast.fashion.faves

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  10. theamazingworldofjJuly 10, 2012 at 5:20 PM

    Wonderfully written! All the best to one year of blogging. I feel the smae way. My blog is my baby, shich i feed and take care of :) It just gives me so much joy and i met wonderful, nice & cool people :) Keep writing girl!
    Janine

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  11. Belinda July 10, 2012 at 5:22 PM

    Congrats and Happy Birthday! May you last long enough to share many more posts!

    http://beelineclothings.blogspot.com
    http://thewritingsofaghanaiangirl.blogspot.com

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  12. Antonella C’est MoiJuly 11, 2012 at 12:10 AM

    congrats to your blog!!"kiss kiss

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  13. Mia July 11, 2012 at 12:43 AM

    Congrats! :)

    I have giveaway on my blog! Come and join! :)
    http://moonlightdreams-miadra.blogspot.sk/

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  14. LeeloJuly 11, 2012 at 12:46 AM

    Happy Blog Birthday!

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  15. DianaJuly 11, 2012 at 2:56 AM

    Happy Bday to your blog¡¡and to you¡¡¡ xoxo

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  16. Ioana-CarmenJuly 11, 2012 at 5:50 AM

    Happy b-day dear to your blog!
    Fashionspot.ro

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  17. AnonymousJuly 11, 2012 at 6:05 AM

    OMG!!!^^
    Congrats ;)

    xoxo

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  18. SexinhoJuly 11, 2012 at 6:30 AM

    Congrats!
    First time here but...I´ll be back!

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  19. Fashion-BridgeJuly 11, 2012 at 6:39 AM

    Congratulations dear! It's a big day! Many happy years and great followers to your blog! You're doing a great job sweetie!

    Xx

    Alexandra

    www.fashion-bridge.blogspot.com

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  20. Jayme @ Her Late Night CravingsJuly 11, 2012 at 6:59 AM

    Congrats on your 1 Year! That's so exciting! Can't wait to see what you do in the next year!

    Jayme & Mendi @ Her Late Night Cravings

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  21. TatianaJuly 11, 2012 at 7:59 AM

    happy birthday :3 definitely do eat cake!

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  22. NiniJuly 11, 2012 at 9:52 AM

    Congrats to you honey, you're doing a great job! xx Nini

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  23. Silvia NegrettiJuly 11, 2012 at 11:25 AM

    happy b-day to your blog!^^
    xxx
    S
    http://s-fashion-avenue.blogspot.it/

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  24. NimueJuly 11, 2012 at 11:30 AM

    congrats! xxx

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  25. Heidi-likesJuly 11, 2012 at 12:01 PM

    Well done, great achievement and great blog :) x

    http://Heidi-likes.blogspot.co.uk

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  26. cJuly 11, 2012 at 12:34 PM

    congrats! You have a great blog!

    <3

    Ps. that dress is great:P

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  27. AntonellaJuly 11, 2012 at 12:35 PM

    BEL BLOG CARAAAA =),TI SEGUO RICAMBI? BACI TI ASPETTO <3
    http://thefashionvictimbyantonellabasile.blogspot.it/

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  28. AnastasiaJuly 11, 2012 at 12:53 PM

    Happy b-day to your lovely blog Shannon!
    I always enjoy every single post you do :)
    Cheers to the many more that will follow!
    xo
    Anastasia

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  29. ChahrazadJuly 11, 2012 at 2:24 PM

    Congrats dearr. I like your blog.
    Shall we follow each other? Let me know.

    x
    www.cherryfactor.blogspot.com

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  30. nathalie, red head.July 11, 2012 at 3:55 PM

    Happy b - daaay!

    Red Head's blog ~ LINK
    Facebook page ~ LINK
    Instagram page ~ LINK

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  31. Chris EdJuly 11, 2012 at 4:17 PM

    hi Shannon,happy b-day!lovely post, I love your blog and follow u now, follow back if you like:)

    xx chris
    http://chris-ed.blogspot.de

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  32. High Dollar HippieJuly 11, 2012 at 7:56 PM

    Congrats on making it a year! Can't wait to read more!
    Drey - highdollarhippie.blogspot.com

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  33. NaNaJuly 11, 2012 at 11:01 PM

    Happy blog birthday and congrats on making it to one year! Your blog is always a great source for inspiring posts, heartfelt writing, fun beauty knowledge, so it's good to know you really enjoy what you're doing and will continue to do so! =)

    Love from the NaNa girls xoxo

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  34. Antonella C’est MoiJuly 11, 2012 at 11:24 PM

    hi honey..nice day kiss!!!

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  35. AllisonJuly 12, 2012 at 12:24 AM

    Congrats on one year!!! It sounds like you have achieved a lot, including that awesome interview! I am excited to continue reading your wonderful blog!!
    :)
    Allison

    P.S. I'm having an INTERNATIONAL $75 Shopbop giveaway on my blog, so don't forget to enter! :)
    A's Fashion Files
    $75 Shopbop Giveaway!

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  36. SaraJuly 12, 2012 at 2:42 AM

    Happy 1st birthday to your blog! it's so wonderful! and it will continue to grow!

    http://sarassweetstyle.blogspot.com/

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  37. Aurelia July 12, 2012 at 3:47 AM

    congrats, keep going!!!
    http://aprettylife13.blogspot.hu/

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  38. CarlaJuly 12, 2012 at 7:21 AM

    Happy Birthday to your beautiful blog!!!!!! And here's to many more! xoxo

    www.fashionmavenmommy.com

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  39. KAJuly 12, 2012 at 7:42 AM

    THANK YOU VERY MUCH, DEAR! :)

    HAPPY B-DAY TO YOUR BLOG! :)

    KISS FROM POLAND!

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  40. The Preppy StudentJuly 12, 2012 at 8:22 AM

    happy birthday!!!!

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  41. Carolyne O'July 12, 2012 at 8:32 AM

    Happy b-day!
    Your blog is great, follow each other? :)
    Xxx

    Carolina

    www.the-world-c.blogspot.com

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  42. UnknownJuly 12, 2012 at 9:42 AM

    omg...happy birthday darling....kisses
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    ZAGU FACEBOOK PAGE
    bloglovin follower

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  43. ElisabethJuly 15, 2012 at 7:19 AM

    Thank you for having such a good blog and being such a good writer :) Congrats!

    xxx
    E from Helsinki
    http://dragonflyelisabeth.blogspot.fi/

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